GHJ Food and Beverage Practice Leader Maria Pearman joined Rabobank’s global beverage team to discuss the five things that will make or break the craft spirits industry in a recent Liquid Assets podcast episode.
Accompanied by the CEO of American Craft Spirits Association Margie Lehrman and Catoctin Creek Distilling Company President Becky Harris, Maria covered practical financial and strategic decisions for craft spirits leaders.
The host of the podcast, Rabobank Global Beverages Strategist Steven Rannekleiv, spoke with the panel to cover:
- Challenges facing the industry, such as debt, rising cost of goods sold and declining demand
- Financial guidance for craft spirits business leaders going into 2026
- Strategic planning in the industry
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Maria, CPA, CGMA, specializes in internal accounting processes, financial reviews, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, financial strategy and succession planning for food and beverage and beverage alcohol leaders.
Listen to the full episode here: Liquid Assets: A Beverage Industry Podcast
