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#84 - The FreeMind Group / Hemp & Beverage Consultant (Nate Fochtman)
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- The BrewedAt Podcast
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- Jan 21, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3765
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Summary
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 _____________________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: The Beer Accountant: https://www.paddymaccpa.com/brewerysolutions Email: [email protected] 267-566-4077 - Patrick McDonald - Licensed CPA _______________________________________ 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…