LSBB Podcast

LSBB Podcast
Podcast Description
The LSBB Podcast brings you behind-the-scenes conversations with brewers, distributors, chain buyers, and industry veterans who are building the future of beer and beverage in Texas.Hosted by the team at Lone Star Beverage Brands, each monthly episode dives into real stories, industry insights, and the relationships that drive growth in one of the most competitive retail markets in the country.🎧 New episodes monthly 🌐 Learn more: www.lonestarbev.com
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on topics such as brewing innovation, industry challenges, and retail dynamics within the Texas beverage sector, with episodes featuring influential figures like Christine Celis discussing her family's brewing legacy and the revival of craft beer traditions. Additional themes include the evolution of brewing techniques, market trends, and the unique relationships within the beer community.

The LSBB Podcast brings you behind-the-scenes conversations with brewers, distributors, chain buyers, and industry veterans who are building the future of beer and beverage in Texas.
Hosted by the team at Lone Star Beverage Brands, each monthly episode dives into real stories, industry insights, and the relationships that drive growth in one of the most competitive retail markets in the country.
🎧 New episodes monthly
🌐 Learn more: www.lonestarbev.com
🎙️ Episode 2: “A Bottle in On = A Case in Off – Mike Gorman on Winning with Distributors”
In this episode, we sit down with beer industry veteran Mike Gorman, former General Manager of Glazer’s Beer and 30-year MillerCoors executive, to unpack the real truths about supplier success in today’s beverage landscape.
From his early days managing distributors to overseeing one of the largest beer operations in Texas, Mike shares unfiltered insights on:
🍻 Why consumer loyalty still drives everything
📦 How a bottle in the on-premise becomes a case in the off-premise
🔄 What distributors expect (and how most brands fall short)
🏆 The habits of the most successful suppliers
🧩 Why ease of business is your competitive edge
🌍 How brands actually travel between markets
Whether you’re a startup brewery or a seasoned supplier, this episode offers practical advice, hard-earned wisdom, and a rare look inside the distributor mindset.

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