Beverage
The world of craft brewing is highly competitive.
How do you ensure that your business is sustainable and profitable for the long term?
WHAT WE DO
RGS Advisors helps craft brewers with the
finance side of the brewing business.
With over 20 years of real-world experience in beverage manufacturing, we understand the inner workings of the brewing world—from the internal processes, to the price points, to the impact on the business. Whether you’re a startup or an established brewer, we help you make strategic, data-driven business decisions to become a self-sustaining business that is both fiscally healthy and happy for the long-term.
Strategic planning
Financial forecasting and projections
Budget, cash, and debt management
Mergers and acquisitions
Viable and sustainable business growth
Team management and employee engagement
Goal setting and progress tracking
OUR EXPERTISE AREAS
PROBLEMS WE HELP SOLVE
We work with leaders on the brink of big business decisions, such as preparing for growth, being acquired by a larger organization, or building a three year strategy.
Some of the most common problems we help with are...
What’s the true cost of my business?
How is my business performing based on margin?
How do we prepare for the seasonal ebbs and flows of business?
How do we build and manage our business’ budget in an efficient way?
Principal of RGS Advisors Rich Shawen has been dabbling in the world of brewing for the last 20 years.
Most recently, Rich had a 12-year tenure at Widmer Brothers Brewing Company where he assisted in creating financial reporting capabilities and provided the map to pursue new opportunities from new products to mergers and acquisitions. In his time with Widmer, he helped guide the company through the partnership and eventual purchase of Kona Brewing and a merger with Redhook Ale Brewery. In addition to his work with Widmer, Rich currently sits on the advisory board at Hopworks Urban Brewery, providing insight, guidance and asking the relevant questions to assist with the company’s decision making and direction.