Beyond the Bottom Line with Bert Miller
In this podcast series, Bert E. Miller connects with leaders across categories to discuss their proudest achievements, their greatest challenges, and where they focus their energy each day. Tune in for countless valuable lessons that can be applied to today’s World of Work.
With over 25 years of leadership experience in the talent access arena, Bert currently serves as CEO of Protis Global and ace Talent Curators, and was former President & CEO of MRINetwork, a network-centric recruitment organization that offers consulting, training, contract staffing, and community building to over 325 search firms worldwide.
Bert’s expertise in search and recruitment dates back to 1995 when he co-founded Protis Global, an award-winning search and recruitment firm specializing in the CPG sector focusing on Food, Food Tech, Beverage, Cannabis, Pet, and automation verticals. Protis Global has built some of the most iconic brands in the space — including Red Bull North America, Diageo, and Hostess.
Episodes
26 episodes
How MALK’s CEO Scaled from 1,200 to 15,000+ Stores | Jason Bronstad
In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, host Bert Miller sits down with Jason Bronstad, CEO of MALK Organics, to unpack how he grew the clean-label plant-based milk brand from 1,200 to over 15,000 retail doors.<...
Building Premium Brands Through Family Values | Scott Northcutt, Bacardi
In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Bert Miller sits down with Scott Northcutt, Senior Vice President of HR at Bacardi, who shares his 15+ year journey helping build one of the world's most iconic spirit portfolios while maintaining its ...
The Family-Led Evolution of Jägermeister | A Conversation with Chief Meister Joe Fortune
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 ho...
Unconventional Path, Unmatched Leadership | Sean Parkhurst, REDCON1
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, hospita...
Quenching the World's Thirst | Pete Carr & Ryan Bibbo, A1RWATER – Americas
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-...
Sustainable Elegance: Building an Eco-Conscious Culture | Raul Leal, SH Hotels & Resorts
In this inspiring episode, join host Bert Miller as he welcomes back Raul Leal, the visionary CEO of SH Hotels ...
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Solving the World's Thirst: The World's Path to Sustainable Water Sourcing
In this episode, host Bert Miller sits down with the visionary CEO of AirWater Ventures, Alex Guy, to discuss the ground-breaking technology t...
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Growing a Legacy Brand and Retaining Top Talent | Craig Huse, Huse Culinary
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 th...
Fostering Psychological Safety for Innovation | Stacie Ruen, GM
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
Cultivating a Culture of Resilience and Innovation | Lisa Chang, Coca-Cola
Join Bert Miller and Lisa Chang in a captivating discussion about The Coca-Cola Company's journey to earning the 2023 Hunt Scanl...
John A. Sacksteder | President, Mark Anthony Brewing
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 ...
Chris Voss | CEO of The Black Swan Group
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...
Dan Arment | President and CEO Riddell Inc. at BRG Sports
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 ser...
Tracy Holland | CEO of HATCHBeautyBrands
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 succe...
Ellis Singer McCue | CEO of Territory Foods
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...
Jeff Popkin | CEO, Mast-Jägermeister US
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 w...
Ishveen Jolly | CEO and Founder, OpenSponsorship
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...
Navigating Difficult Conversations | Chris Voss, The Black Swan Group
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...
Part 2: Reaching Gen Z | Sean Koffel, Watchfire Ventures
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 d...
Part 1: Shifting Consumer Behaviors & Finding the New Cool | Sean Koffel, Watchfire Ventures
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 main...
Embracing Reinvention | Raul Leal, Virgin Group
Raul Leal leaving his role at the helm of Virgin Hotels this year to find the next challenge should come as no surprise. "It's a company that believes in reinvention," Leal says. Leal was first hired as CEO of Virgin Hotels, more t...
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Pioneering Change | Dr. Jean Carruthers, Botox Pioneer
Dr. Jean Carruthers is nothing short of a pioneer. The Vancouver-based ophthalmologist was treating a patient for eye spasms in the 80s when she connected the dots between the botulinum toxin A she was injecting and softened wrinkles in the tre...
Getting Creative in Times of Crisis | Pete Carr, Bacardi North America
“Can I use swear words?” Bacardi North America Regional President Pete Carr quips when asked how Bacardi, a 158-year-old family business, survived the impacts of 2020. Pete identifies the very moment on March 12 that he kne...
Modernizing a Legacy | Peter Mondavi Jr. & Judd Wallenbrock, C. Mondavi & Family and Charles Krug Wineries
In the first ever episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Bert speaks with Peter Mondavi Jr. and Judd Wallenbrock about how they’ve successfully transitioned a legacy family business into the modern world. Peter Mondavi Jr., son of Pete...
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