Ops Talk: Pricing, Pitfalls, and Scaling Your Winery

Amy Troutmiller is the Founder and CEO of Common Fuel Consulting, a company that provides business development, consulting, and advisory services for the food and beverage industries. Amy is also the Principal of Common Fuel Recruiting, the COO of NDN Brands, a Wine Director and Buyer for The Winebank, and the Managing Partner of Pettit Group, LLC.

Amy is a business development specialist and consultant with over two decades of experience in the hospitality and beverage industries. She is a certified sommelier, renowned mixologist, and respected name in wine, food, and beverage. Amy’s achievements have been featured in SevenFifty Daily, The Washington Post, Nation’s Restaurant News, Wine Enthusiast, and more.

It’s difficult to find success in the wine and beverage industries. Luckily, Amy Troutmiller, who has 25 years of experience in these spaces, is here to share the steps small startups can take to build a strong foundation for their business.

When creating their brand, many wineries make the mistake of thinking about their investments on a micro-level. According to Amy, startups should take various factors into account, such as increases in the cost of goods, the price of bottles, and inflation. In addition, wineries should give themselves a buffer for these fluctuations and look ahead to five, six, and even seven years down the road.

In this episode of Vinted, Scout Driscoll is joined by Amy Troutmiller, the Founder and CEO of Common Fuel Consulting, to talk about the best practices for scaling your small winery. Amy shares how her business helps food and beverage companies grow, her predictions for the future of the wine industry, and how wineries can gain visibility and sell more wine. Stay tuned!