The Ready To Drink Podcast is your essential source for navigating the fast-paced world of adult beverages. Hosted by twenty year industry veteran, Nate Fochtman, we go beyond the packaging to interview the operators, distributors, and strategists defining the future of CPG. Tune in for unfiltered insights on market entry, sales velocity, regulatory compliance, and how to build a beverage brand that truly connects with consumers.
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No Scripts. No Prep. Just Real Conversations. The Leader's Arena Podcast brings you into the minds of today's most resilient and authentic leaders, dissecting the challenging choices and defining moments that separate vision from execution. Hosts Clifford Starks & Nate Fochtman engage guests in unfiltered discussions about overcoming personal and professional adversity, highlighting how vulnerability and grit translate into long-term success. Tune in for candid conversations that re-define l ...
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From Garage Brewing to a Pennsylvania Landmark | The Story of South County Brewing with JR Heaps
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In this episode of Ready To Drink Podcast, host Nate Fochtman sits down with JR Heaps, founder of South County Brewing, to unpack the 15-year journey from a 300-square-foot homebrew setup in Fawn Grove to a 30,000-square-foot destination brewery in York, Pennsylvania. JR shares how the 2008 housing crash pushed him to chase his brewing dream, the e…
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The "Self-Made Millionaire" Is a Myth: This Leadership Formula Changes Everything | Timothy Morgan
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We dive deep with the brilliant Timothy Morgan, founder of Giver Marketing Network, who functions as a Fractional CMO and helps causes and companies amplify their purpose. Timothy and the hosts (Nate Fochtman and Clifford Starks) break down why authenticity and human connection are the only way to win in modern business. We hit on why relying on a …
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Why AI Can't Replace Salespeople: The Human-Centric Sales Framework | Daniel Johnson
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Is the robot takeover coming for sales? Daniel Johnson, Founder of Sovereign Sales Agency, argues that the order taker is obsolete, but the true problem-solver is irreplaceable. In this powerful episode of The Leader's Arena, Daniel dives deep into why most B2B sales teams are failing and why they need to stop relying on tech stacks to fix fundamen…
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We Ditched Alcohol for THC: The Wild West of the Hemp Beverage Market | Peri Higgins & Mike Podlogar of More Love
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Meet Mike Podlogar and Peri Higgins, Co-Founders of More Love, a hemp-derived THC sparkling beverage based in Hatfield, PA. In this episode of the Ready To Drink Podcast with host Nate Fochtman, Mike and Peri share their journey from successful careers (including investment banking and co-packing) to creating a nationally available alcohol alternat…
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10 YEARS to OPENING: From Server to Community Bar Owner | Corey Wolfe of Woof Bar
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Corey Wolfe's journey is a masterclass in turning long-term vision into reality. In this compelling interview on the Ready To Drink Podcast with host Nate Fochtman, Corey, the founder of Woof Bar in York, PA, dives deep into the decade-long evolution of his dream. Starting with zero connections and a server job, Corey leveraged public art projects …
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History, Ghost Stories & Craft Beer Legacy I Sam Allen of Bube's Brewery
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Step back in time with us at Bube’s Brewery in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, one of the most historic breweries in America. In this first episode of the Ready To Drink Podcast, we sit down with Sam Allen, owner and storyteller, who shares the fascinating 19th-century origins of the brewery, its role during Prohibition, the evolution of craft beer, and t…
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