#84 - The FreeMind Group / Hemp & Beverage Consultant (Nate Fochtman)

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Nate Fochtman, 20-year beverage industry veteran and founder of the FreeMind Group. Nate has spent more than two decades working across production, distribution, and brand development, helping founders and operators grow their businesses. He produces and hosts the Ready To Drink Podcast and The Leaders’ Arena Podcast, and leads a network of content, advocacy, and market-development platforms focused on elevating emerging beverage.

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natefochtman/

@FreeMindNate

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Breweries

• Sly Fox Brewing - Epi 11 - Pottstown, PA
• Allagash Brewing - Portland, ME
• New Belgium - Fort Collins, CO
• Deschutes - Bend, OR
• Icarus Brewing - Brick, NJ

Mentioned People

• Suzanne Woods - Mid-Atlantic Sales at Allagash Brewing Co
• Sam Calagione - Founder of Dogfish Head
• Hannah Ison - Epi 64 - Executive Director of the Brewers of Pennsylvania & Head of Brewing Operations at Zeroday Brewing
• Josh Shapiro - Epi 43 - Governor of Pennsylvania
• Adam Harris - Lobbyist & Consultant
• Danny Childs - Epi 78 - Founder of Slow Drinks
• Kyle C. Rheiner - Arthur Hall Insurance
• Eric Orlando - Epi 13 - Director of Government Affairs at the Brewers Guild of NJ
• Phil Murphy - Governor of New Jersey
• Clifford Starks - Former UFC Fighter

Mentioned Businesses

• Drexel University 
• Hollywood Video - Video Store Chain
• Origlio Beverage - Beer Distributor 
• Ace Distribution - Beverage Distributor 
• Epps Beverage - Beverage Store
• Siebel Institute - Professional Brewing Education
• Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea - Epi 81 - RTD Company
• Enterprise Sports - Epi 46 - Sports Media Company
• Brewers of PA - Epi 64 - PA Brewers Guild
• Redners - Grocery Store Chain
• Sheetz - Convenience Store Chain
• Hemp Beverage Alliance 
• Wawa - Convenience Store Chain
• Moonflower Farm  
• Total Wine - Alcohol Store Chain
• Ready To Drink Podcast 
• Leader's Arena Podcast

What We Drank?

• Float School
• IPA | 6.4% | Simcoe & Chinook
• Space Cadet Brewing
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• High Sea
• 10mg Delta-9 THC
• Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea

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