Past Member Roundtables
CBC 2023 Recap
Broadcast Date: May 16, 2023 | 6:00 PM Central
- Impactful/memorable sessions and topics
- Words of Wisdom quotes from speakers
- Takeaways from any breakout Q&A sessions that took place
- Your experiences at and around the conference, especially the Thrive
- track, PBS Meetup, and other industry events
- Takeaways for our PBS Conference 2024 planning
Know Your Worth: Salary and Compensation Negotiations
Broadcast Date: March 7, 2023 | 1:00 PM Central
Compensation comes in many different forms and varies drastically within the industry. Approaching a compensation negotiation for a potential job, new role or promotion can be very intimidating. Learn tips, tricks and benchmarks so you feel confident knowing your worth when navigating these conversations. During this session we will discuss:
- How and when to negotiate salary
- The importance of benchmarking and where to find comparable data
- Other forms of compensation and how to leverage them into your final package
Pink Boots Roundtable: Alcohol Beverage Laws
Broadcast Date: December 6, 2022 | 1:00 PM Central Time
Join us on December 6 at 1 pm Central for PBS Membership Roundtable as we discuss the laws, rules, and regulations that impact the alcoholic beverage industry.
We’ll discuss topics such as:
- Laws and regulations related to production, sale, and distribution
- Legal restrictions on sampling and tastings
- How to handle product donations
- How laws vary from state to state and based on product type
- Participation in festivals and how to educate organizers and attendees
- Other common legal issues facing production facilities of various scales — from large breweries to brewpubs, winery direct ship to distillery tasting rooms!
While this roundtable will not provide legal advice, it will provide participants with information on what to be aware of and what potential resources are available to address and resolve legal issues.
Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, you won’t want to miss this engaging dialogue and networking opportunity from the Pink Boots Society!
Pink Boots Roundtable: Hiring & Retaining Staff
Broadcast Date: November 1, 2022 | 1:00 PM Central Time
Are you a facility or taproom manager and find it difficult to hire and retain staff? Or are you seeking employment in the fermented beverage industry, but struggling with your resume and qualifications? Join us during our next PBS Membership Roundtable on Tuesday, November 1, at 1pm Central Time as we discuss best practices and innovative approaches for hiring and getting hired!
We’ll discuss topics such as:
- Where to look for job opportunities
- What should you include in your resume
- What type of professional development should you focus on
- How to improve employee retention
Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, you won’t want to miss this engaging dialogue and networking opportunity from Pink Boots Society!
Pink Boots Roundtable: Cellaring and Packaging Practices:
Broadcast Date: January 3, 2023 | 1:00 PM Central Time
Discussion topics include:
- Traditional and modern processes for fermentation
- Cellar, tank, and equipment design considerations
- Clarification, filtration, and carbonation of finished products
- Racking product bottle filling operations, materials, and equipment
- Laboratory methods, equipment, and calculations.
Pink Boots Roundtable: Cider, Wine & Mead
Broadcast Date: February 7, 2023 | 1:00 PM Central
Cider, wine, and mead – three very different products making big waves in the fermented beverage industry. But how do these “new” categories find their place alongside craft beer? This month our Pink Boots Society Member Roundtable focuses on defining cider, wine, and mead and utilizing them to diversify your product mix.