Beyond the Tap: Sales Strategies, Smart Partnerships, and Innovation in a Changing Market

Craft Brewers Conference 2025
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Speakers: Caitlin Braam

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What does it take to sell more beverages, no matter the size of your business? Caitlin Braam, founder and CEO of Yonder Cider and The Source Cider, brings more than 15 years of industry experience to this engaging seminar, sharing sales and marketing strategies that work, along with insights on how to adapt them to your unique business.

With a career spanning cider, beer, and wine—including leadership roles at Seattle Cider Company, Two Beers Brewing Co., and Angry Orchard—Caitlin has navigated shifting consumer trends, competitive markets, and evolving operational challenges. She’ll dive into real-world lessons from Yonder Cider’s innovative joint taproom with Bale Breaker Brewing Company, exploring how this unconventional partnership came to life, the hurdles they faced, and the takeaways they learned for anyone looking to think outside the box. Whether you’re a startup or an established brand, this session will equip you with fresh insights and actionable strategies to drive sales, expand your reach, and innovate in an ever-changing market.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn winning sales and marketing strategies that work at any business size
  • Understand how to adapt these strategies to specific selling situations
  • Gain insights into how innovation can help your business navigate and thrive in an evolving market

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