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A New Hire Shouldn’t Have to Guess What Success Looks Like

September 9, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

A cidery can make a good hire and still lose that person within the first few months. The problem is not always the employee. Sometimes, the business never gave the new hire a clear enough […]

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The Food Program That Wasn’t Supposed to Become a Major Revenue Stream for Talbott’s Cider

September 2, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

For Talbott’s Cider, adding food to its taproom was not initially about becoming a restaurant. The goal was much simpler: meet a licensing requirement, give guests another reason to stay and, ideally, sell another cider. […]

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From Ingredient to Packaging: Building a Smarter Cider Stabilization Strategy

August 26, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

Ingredient selection in cider creation can begin with a flavor idea, a marketing opportunity or simply the desire to experiment. But at commercial scale, the decision does not end with whether an ingredient tastes good […]

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How To Turn Quality Guest Conversations Into Better Sales

August 19, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

Sometimes the difference between a guest buying a cider they already know and discovering something new can come down to a conversation. But that conversation does not necessarily need to be a detailed explanation of […]

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Don’t Let Music Licensing Become an Expensive Surprise for Your Taproom

July 15, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

Music is often treated as background noise in a taproom, but experienced cideries say it deserves the same strategic attention as menu design, lighting or staffing. The right soundtrack helps shape a customer’s perception of […]

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The Art and Economics of Adjunct Cider Development

June 24, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

For many cideries, adjuncts are no longer simply a creative tool. They have become a strategic one. Whether it’s fruit, botanicals, teas, spices, extracts or other ingredients, adjuncts often serve as an entry point for […]

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Why Clarity Beats Cleverness in Cider Branding and Product Positioning

June 17, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

The challenge of building a cider product lineup is rarely limited to what goes into the bottle or can. Just as important is what consumers understand about the product before they ever take a sip. […]

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