Beyond the Bottom Line with Bert Miller

Join host Bert Miller in this fascinating episode of Beyond the Bottom Line as he interviews Joe Fortune—CEO (or “Chief Meister”) of Jägermeister—about the brand’s 90-year legacy and its innovative transformation in the U.S. market. Discover how Jägermeister balances a close-knit, family-owned culture with high-performance goals, adapting to changing consumer preferences while staying true to its iconic shot identity. Joe shares in...

In this impactful episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Bert Miller sits down with Sean Parkhurst, CEO of REDCON1, to unpack his unconventional journey to the helm of a leading CPG brand.

With a rich background in finance, lobbying, hospitality, and consulting, Sean shares how his unique path has shaped an innovative leadership style that drives a high-performance, mission-driven culture supporting the military and delivering...

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, host Bert Miller interviews Pete Carr, CEO of A1RWATER - Americas, and Ryan Bibbo, COO of - A1RWATER Americas, to explore the future of sustainable drinking water solutions through cutting-edge air-to-water technology.
 
Pete and Ryan, both industry veterans with extensive experience at renowned companies like Red Bull and Bacardi, discuss how their new roles at A1RWATER are aligne...

In this inspiring episode, join host Bert Miller as he welcomes back Raul Leal, the visionary CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts. Dive into the world of sustainability and experiential luxury in hospitality as Raul Leal discusses how they've created sustainability as a culture, not just a checkbox. 

Bert and Raul discuss sustainability and experiential luxury in the hospitality industry and how guests are now looking for unique and...

In this episode, host Bert Miller sits down with the visionary CEO of AirWater Ventures, Alex Guy, to discuss the ground-breaking technology that is disrupting the way we source water. 

“The vision is to transform the way we think about water sourcing, making it accessible and eco-friendly, without straining existing resources," Alex states in his conversation with Bert.  

The company developed a technology capable of producing ...

In this episode, Bert Miller is joined by Craig Huse, CEO of Huse Culinary Group, in a captivating conversation on how he grew a legacy brand in the hospitality industry. 

Discover how Huse Culinary grew from one restaurant, the 121-year old St. Elmo Steakhouse, to generating $70 million in revenue. Beyond the restaurants, Craig oversees the St. Elmo Foods Group, which produces beloved products like St. Elmo shrimp cocktail sauce an...

Join Bert Miller in this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line as he engages in an insightful conversation with Stacie Ruen, Global People Development & New Hire Experience expert at General Motors. Discover how Stacie's approach and dedication to fostering a culture of innovation are reshaping the corporate landscape. She highlights the importance of holistic onboarding, emphasizing the alignment of team members with core com...

Join Bert Miller and Lisa Chang in a captivating discussion about The Coca-Cola Company's journey to earning the 2023 Hunt Scanlon Culture of Excellence Award and their unwavering commitment to preserving their unique culture, even during turbulent times. 

Throughout this enlightening conversation, uncover the key factors driving Coca-Cola's ongoing success: their adaptability, unwavering commitment to innovation, and a st...

John spent 23 years with Kraft Foods in a progression of leadership roles within Logistics, Customer Service and Supply Chain Operations in both the US and Canada before joining Mark Anthony as Vice President of Logistics and Demand Management in January of 2012.

John was instrumental in the development of the US based Supply Chain organization and led the implementation of several significant process and waste reduction initiatives...

Find out what it takes to win high-stakes negotiations and uncover tactics to help you get more of what you want in business and your career.

In hostage situations, successful negotiations often mean the difference between life and death. Similarly, in business and in our careers, thoughtful discussions can make or break favorable outcomes. When the stakes are high or emotions boil over, it can be difficult to know what to...

Dan Arment was appointed to president and chief executive officer of Riddell and BRG Sports in June 2016.

Dan joined BRG Sports in 2001 and has held a number of leadership roles at both the brand and corporate level. Most recently, he served as executive vice president of BRG Sports, member of the BRG Sports Board of Directors, president of Riddell, and president of Bell Cycling Products. As a BRG Sports executive, he played a key r...

Tracy Holland is a founder, investor, Executive Chairman, and entrepreneur who is an authority on beauty and wellness with a global track record of incubating and launching brands. Tracy has dedicated her career to creating new brands and success stories by spotlighting innovation, amplifying authentic and celebrity voices in beauty and personal care, and nurturing promising talent--especially other women entrepreneurs.

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From dreams of becoming a rockstar to being voted one of the Top CEOs from Comparatively & Best Places to Work for Women, Ellis Singer McCue, CEO of Territory Foods, joins us for Season 2 Episode 3 of Beyond the Bottom Line with Bert Miller. 

Join us as Ellis shares her mission to make the world a better place through healthier food, deep-diving into consumer and brand relationships, and crafting a personal relationshi...

In the Season 2 opener of Beyond the Bottom Line with Bert Miller, Ishveen Jolly, CEO and Founder of OpenSponsorship, discusses how she took her love for sports and boosted an analog industry to the digital age by creating a model to accelerate the non-top 5% sponsorship market. 

Ishveen walks through lessons she's learned as a leader, OpenSponsorship's "secret sauce" in creating the data-driven and int...

Throughout his tenure at Mast-Jägermeister US, one thing remained consistent: The authentic joy Jeff brought to his team and the brand every single day. 

Jeff Popkin, Former CEO of Mast-Jägermeister US joins Beyond the Bottom Line with Bert Miller in Episode 2 of Season 2 to walk through the marriage of Jägermeister and Redbull, finding brands you love, and the keys to successfully growing a consumer brand. 

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Find out what it takes to win high-stakes negotiations and uncover tactics to help you get more of what you want in business and your career.

In hostage situations, successful negotiations often mean the difference between life and death. Similarly, in business and in our careers, thoughtful discussions can make or break favorable outcomes. When the stakes are high or emotions boil over, it can be difficult to know what to...

Sean Koffel returns to Beyond the Bottom Line to talk about building brands for tomorrow's buyer. He predicts the demise of craft culture ("I think it's sort of lost the plot"), and contrasts the "cool factor" of generations past with Gen Z’s desire for great products that tell the truth..

Sean credits this shift to Gen Z being raised with social media. He describes how the cohort isn't u...

In the first of a two-part series, Sean talks about the business lessons learned from his time with the Marine Corps, and how new consumer behaviors resulting from the pandemic will shape our economy for generations to come. 

A mainstay in the adult beverage industry, Sean first met Bert while he and his business partner were launching American Born Moonshine in Nashville a decade ago. The duo have since turned their succe...