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The Polymath PolyCast with Dustin PolyInnovatorExploring DEEP Concepts with James Henderson [R2 Interview]►Welcoming back to the show James Henderson and thank you for coming onto the Round 2 PolyCast! Since the last time he came on he had moved around, worked some interesting jobs, and ever expanded his Hospopreneurs brand.Previous Interview:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT5eThNUG5g ## Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:00 His journey since the last time he was on the show5:30 Beverage Alcohol Rep life10:00 Hospopreneurs15:00 Global supply chains and environment20:00 Knowledge management tools25:00 Living a polymathic life29:00 The Re...2023-11-3051 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastGreat Australasian Beer SpecTAPular (GABS) Sydney 2022As you know, Hospopreneurs+ is a little different - the episode today includes four separate interviews from GABS in Sydney. Pete Brennan - the Founder of non-alcoholic brewery, Heaps Normal. Clay and Monty from One Drop - we tried their glitter beer and beer ice cream. Dave Ward - Sales Manager at two time GABS Hottest 100 winning brewery, Bent Spoke. A panel on Sydney’s Northern Beaches (7th Day Brewery, Dad & Dave’s, Freshwater Brewing Co and Bucketty's) - what’s driving the recent explosion of interest there? 2022-09-2732 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastReality TV and COVID Collapse - A Catch Up with Katy BarfieldKaty Barfield, the Founder of Yume, returns to the program for this Hospopreneurs+ episode. Today, we have a much broader conversation than back at Episode 88 and this time, keep it a little more free-form, for you to enjoy. Katy shares the fantastic passion that she’s known for, to add value to the world by minimising food waste - and there are some new stories today, that you may not see coming.2021-02-1645 min
BackableJames Henderson: The Hospopreneurs PodcastToday Tim sits down with James Henderson the creator and host of the extremely successful Hospopreneurs Podcast where he explores creativity and innovation in the hospitality industry by interviewing influential people right across the hospitality supply chain.
They explore how James' lifelong love of economics has influenced his path and choices in the creative hospitality realm. The key moments that lead to the birth of Hospopreneurs and how he is using those lessons to help others on the same journey through his current business Aych Media.
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The Hospopreneurs PodcastHow To Survive A Thai Refugee Camp and Come Out On Top with Pauline NguyenReferring to her upbringing as ‘training’, Pauline handled a more-than-tumultuous childhood, escaping Vietnam by boat and surviving a Thai refugee camp to become an award-winning businesswoman, author and international speaker. She’s also the owner of the Sydney Vietnamese restaurant, Red Lantern with partners Luke Nguyen and Mark Jensen. The conversation today traverses everything from public speaking to spirituality.2020-08-2533 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastProfitable Hospitality and SilverChef with Ken BurginHelping food service operators to become more popular and profitable, Ken Burgin comes from a background as a cafe and restaurant owner in Sydney before starting the online management platform Profitable Hospitality. This led him to work for hospitality finance company, SilverChef, where he now focuses on educational content and events. With many years of experience, Ken has seen all kinds of changes sweep the industry - from fickle fads to future foundations. 2020-08-1842 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastSquad Ink with Terry and Matthew SquadritoIdentical twin brothers, Matthew and Terry Squadrito are the co-founders of Squad Ink, a design and branding studio based in Sydney. Founded in 2008, Squad Ink have helped shape some of the most successful forward-thinking food and beverage, destination and wellness brands in Australia including: Archie Rose, Felons, Sofi Spritz and The Grounds of Alexandria - just to name a few.2020-08-1142 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastWomen's Shoes and Mushrooms with Michael FoxMichael Fox, co-founder of the plant-based meat company, Fable Food Co, joins the program today. The interview was recorded in the depths of The Coronavirus during April, just 12 months after the collapse of Michael’s previous venture, a fashion startup called Shoes of Prey - Michael tells us more about this during the interview. Since launching on the menu at Dinner by Heston, things have continued to look positive with Blackbird Ventures and Grok Ventures both having backed the business. They’ve got deals with Woolworths, Marley Spoon and more, so if you haven’t heard...2020-08-0440 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastMore From The Coffee Merchants - Episode 83 RemasteredFor the final instalment of our celebratory remaster series, Founder of Market Lane and Melbourne Coffee Merchants, Fleur Studd joins the program - for the second time! This episode reveals a brand new interview alongside a remaster of Fleur's first appearance.2020-07-2345 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastThe Coffee Commune and Industry Education with Phillip Di Bella - Episode 56 RemasteredBreathing new life into a familiar space with The Coffee Commune - a collaborative coffee community - Phil Di Bella returns to the program to share what this new business is about and almost 50 episodes after his first appearance, adds so much more with the same level of passion and insight that he's known for.2020-07-141h 16
The Hospopreneurs PodcastPre-Scale and Sale of TANDA - Episode 58 RemasteredBefore their sale to Workforce.com, Tasmin Trezise, Founder of time and attendance software company, TANDA, joined the program. In this remastered episode we reflect on the previous three years and add a little sparkle with a rejuvenated episode.2020-07-1254 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastValues-Based Business and Brewery Acquisitions - Episode 50 RemasteredThe special guest dialling in for this behind-the-scenes episode is Lead Editor of the program, Jake Olver. Alongside a remastered and rejuvenated conversation with Founder of Stone & Wood Brewing, Jamie Cook, Jake and James unpack the interview, industry and business, more broadly. When he's allowed to roam free, Jake is also the co-host of the Aych Media entertainment program, Delicious Debates. 2020-07-021h 31
The Hospopreneurs PodcastThank You For Three YearsOne hundred episodes were a wild ride. The past three years have been tremendous. This is a short program update from James, along with two little announcements. 2020-06-1602 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastBroadsheet, Food Culture and Publishing with Nick SheltonNick Shelton has built one of the hospitality industry’s most powerful consumer publications. By focusing on quality, Broadsheet has become a name that foodies turn to - a city guide covering fashion, food, art and entertainment. In the changing face of publishing, Nick has managed to stay agile and adapt over the business’ ten year history, to find an audience of almost 3 million people a month and partner with Mini and Disney.2020-06-0234 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastWine Delivery, Tech and Good Pair Days with Banjo Harris PlaneTwo-time Australian Sommelier of the Year, and Founder of national industry conference, GROW Assembly, Banjo Harris Plane joins the program as the Founder of Good Pair Days - a wine delivery business, with a subscription box that tailors to customer tastes. Vogue called it ‘the Netflix of wine’. Prior to Good Pair Days, Banjo founded a European fine-wine importing business and for five years, was the General Manager of the internationally renowned restaurant, Attica.2020-05-2639 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastSetting An Example with Rebecca Gibbs and Andy El-BayehRebecca Gibbs and Andy El-Bayeh are co-founders of Example - one of the most reputable Australian PR companies across the food, drink, entertainment and lifestyle industries. In their words, Example helps brands to 'start - and own - the conversation.' We look at the logic behind some of the design features of Example House, their collaborative workspace, how they foster that community, establish team dynamics, manage brands and more. There’s even a story about Prince...2020-05-1951 min
Elevate PR PodJames Henderson - The role of podcasts and how they can shape PR campaignsThe role of podcasts has becoming increasingly more important, heck, you only have to look at us starting up one now!
This week, Mark and Ella are joined by one of Australia's best podcasters, James Henderson, from the Hospopreneurs podcast!
With interdisciplinary experience spanning from finance to media, James has developed a thorough understanding of various industries and their economic drivers.
With James' audio brand consultancy, Aych Media, he has managed to achieve Australian Podcast Awards Finalist (2018), Top 100 Business Podcasts on Apple Podcasts (2019 and 2020), Canstar Top Ten Podcasts for Small Business (2019), and Top 30 Ho...2020-05-1442 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastRoasted By Bureaux with Tim WilliamsTim Williams is the founder of Bureaux Collective — Australia’s first shared coffee roasting workspace. Over a 20-year career, Tim has developed and led renowned specialty coffee brands like Square Mile Coffee Roasters (London) and Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea (Los Angeles) across three continents, focusing on building quality-driven coffee sourcing, roasting, and retailing operations. Today, Tim lives in Melbourne and divides his time between running Bureaux Collective, the World AeroPress Championship and directing a charity in Rwanda.2020-05-1242 min
Farbodtb - Let's Thrive Together Podcast#8 Hospitality Industry With Founder of Jimsesh & The Hospopreneurs Podcast, James HendersonJames Henderson is the founder of Jimsesh & The Hospopreneurs Podcast based in Brisbane, Australia. James shares his experience working in the Hospitality Industry and how he started different brands. Find out how we can support local businesses such as local restaurants & cafes during the Covid19.
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The Hospopreneurs PodcastDistill Ventures and Liquid Investments with Frank LampenSeedlip and Starward Whiskey are two of the companies Frank Lampen has scaled through his business, Distill Ventures. The six year old beverage accelerator has invested in another eight brands, globally - at various stages of development. Prior to working with startups, Frank held operational roles across the hospitality, music and media industries and consequently draws on incredible and wide bodies of knowledge. Soon after recording, James' microphone cut out, so this episode uses our backup system.2020-05-0542 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastCapi, Capital and Sustainable Business with Pitzy FolkWith over 40 years of hospitality under his belt, Pitzy Folk has steered the ship of many successful businesses. As co-founder of Australian beverage brand, CAPI, Pitzy has built a career for himself and now invests in a number of cosmetic, fashion and tech companies - including Yume (who you may remember from Episode 88). Food and drink obsessed, creative-minded and heavily invested in sustainability, Pitzy’s infectious spirit of generosity and fearlessness really shines through.2020-04-2834 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastUnilever Food Solutions with Yezdi DaruwallaUnilever Food Solutions is one of the world's leading food service manufacturers and suppliers, operating in more than 75 countries with market leading brands including Hellmann's, Continental, Streets, Lipton, T2 and Ben & Jerry’s. Managing Director, Yezdi Daruwalla oversees the Australian and New Zealand operations of the company and has been with the business for 29 years. He’s a trained chef and has worked with hospitality groups in India, Switzerland, Australia and Ireland.2020-04-2139 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastEpisode 93 - The Coffee Club with John LazarouJohn Lazarou went from being a hairdresser 1989, to joining two forwarding-thinking business minds the following year, in operating a small cafe in Brisbane. That same venue over the next 30 years, evolved into one of the most notable franchises in the coffee industry - now, with 400 venues across 9 countries. John joins the program as a Director of that brand - The Coffee Club - and its holding company, Minor DKL Food Group.2020-04-1429 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastAgTech and Soil Science with Dr Darren HughesDr Darren Hughes met with 120 different investors during the first investment round of his AgTech company, Laconik. Since then, the total raise has pushed through AUD$1 million and has the support of venture capitalists and government. Prior to Laconik, Darren held technical and management roles over a 20 year career as an agronomist. He shares a tough story about his first industry job in the US, comes from a 4th generation family farm and aims to ‘explore ways to feed the world through science’. 2020-03-1730 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastHappy Eggs with John O’HaraThere aren’t many Australians unfamiliar with the smiley-faced eggs that Sunny Queen are known for. Managing Director, John O’Hara joined the team over 17 years ago and has seen it grow from a one-channel, one product business, to the multi-faceted company he leads, turning over $350 million and employing 140 people. With a $40 million food service factory and $800k omelette-only robotics line, Sunny Queen were also recognised by Canstar Blue as the No.1 Australian egg brand for consumer satisfaction.2020-03-1032 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastExiting Impos and Developing Doshii with Sean O’MearaSean O’Meara’s first company, Impos, was acquired by Jonas Software twenty minutes before we started recording - but his attention remained resolute. In true tech founder form, Sean started his entrepreneurial journey in a garage but his recent company, Doshii, as been backed by Reinventure (an arm of Westpac) and Coca-Cola Amatil and aims to change the way Point of Sale (POS) systems connect physical venues to the apps around them. Sean is a big believer in conceptual design, testing and failing to learn as quickly as possible to solve problems.2020-03-0334 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastBarista Hustle with Matt PergerBarista, Roaster, Green Coffee Buyer and Researcher, Matt Perger is a true purveyor of coffee. He’s won multiple competitions, including the World Brewers Cup in 2012, World Coffee in Good Spirits Competition in 2014 and placed twice in the World Barista Championship - third in 2011 and second in 2013. Matt is often recognised in the coffee industry for his publication, Barista Hustle. He’s a partner at Sensory Lab Coffee Roasters and also works with St Ali in Melbourne, Australia. In Matt’s words, he loves ‘details, science and taste’.2020-02-2534 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastFighting Food Waste with Katy BarfieldKaty Barfield has dedicated the past 12 years to fighting food waste. As the founding CEO of SecondBite, she led the organisation to redistribute over two million kilograms per year, until leaving in 2012. Now, through her award-winning social enterprise and Australia's first online food surplus marketplace - Yume - Katy works with market leaders like Kellogg’s, Sodexo, Unilever and Mondelez to redistribute surplus food.2020-02-1833 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastThe Only National Restaurant Critic with John Lethlean"John Lethlean is Australia’s only national restaurant critic. A journalist by trade, John has written full-time about restaurants, food and the people involved with this exciting landscape since 1996, at publications including The Age, Delicious and Gourmet Traveller." (The Australian) The conversation traverses hospitality, media, technology and more.2020-02-1136 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastArtistic Expression Through Food with Joe GrbacWorking with industry greats like Gordon Ramsay, Philip Howard, George Calombaris and Scott Pickett, Joe Grbac has seen kitchens across Melbourne and London, heading some and stepping back to learn in others. In late-2017, he embarked on a solo adventure with Saxe - where the interview takes place today. From watching his Mum roll gnocchi on Sundays to ultimately developing a unique flavour and style of cooking, Joe has seen the culinary world from many perspectives and it’s a pleasure to share our creative discussion together.2020-02-0418 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastInsects, Waste and Food Systems with James SacklAfter the acquisition of his online business directory, James Sackl founded Karma3, a bio-tech company transforming agriculture by facilitating the nutrient-rich recycling of waste, using insects. On the 16th of October 2019, I interviewed James and on the 18th of November, a Sydney Morning Herald article came out that may compromise his integrity. Instead of allowing this to overshadow our conversation, please choose to focus on the incredible work of the company and business insights. 2020-01-2826 min
In Melbourne Last WeekTalking Hospitality and Starting a Music Festival by Accident with James Henderson ('Hospopreneurs' Podcast)James is a podcaster, economist, hospitality innovator, and music festival owner. He currently hosts the Hospopreneurs podcast where he talks to influential people across the hospitality supply line. You can listen to it, as well as other podcasts on the Aych Media network, wherever you get your podcasts.
We talk about his experiences in hospitality, a few challenges that he has faced in the industry, and how he managed to get over 240,000 people to be interested in a small music festival that he promoted on Facebook. You can find out more about the said festival called 'City Bush Doof' here.
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The Hospopreneurs PodcastGift of The GABS with Guy GreenstoneGuy Greenstone is the Co-Founder of Stomping Ground Brewing Co., The Local Taphouse and The Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular (better known as GABS) - a key Australian craft beer festival on the calendars of brewers. It’s here that the contentious ‘Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers’ are announced. We explore the philosophy behind Guy’s business, that underpins his independent Australian brewery, taphouse and beer festival - that almost didn’t see a second year.2020-01-2143 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastMarketing and Market Lane with Fleur StuddCo-Founder and Director of Market Lane Coffee and Melbourne Coffee Merchants - Fleur Studd - is a regular speaker at Victorian food industry events. She has previously sat on awards panels like the Melbourne Food and Wine Hostplus Scholarship is a often a university guest speaker and panelist on innovation with other industry leaders. She was the recipient of the 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Trailblazer Award and in 2016, was the State Finalist for Ernst & Young’s Businessperson of the Year. She’s worked with companies like Disney and lastminute.com in a marketing capacity before moving into...2020-01-1432 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastMeat Meeting with Alex ShiraziAlex Shirazi is a co-founder of the Cultured Meat Symposium - a Silicon Valley-based conference on lab-grown or cultured meat - he’s the Founder of Phlint, a retail analytics firm and he’s also a really nice guy. We first met online, in the lead-up to Global Table - where he chaired a panel on the Future of Meat. Coincidentally, one of those panelists is also coming up on an episode ahead... After the conversation you’re about to hear at the WeWork office in Melbourne’s CBD, Alex and I continued our discussion into the ea...2020-01-0734 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastBorn In Britain, Marked By Melbourne with Ian CurleyIan Curley has had regular TV appearances, hosting his own show on Channel 7’s Conviction Kitchen and recurring guest spots on popular programs like MasterChef Australia and Yes Chef. He's a British-born, Australian-based chef, with a career that’s spanned kitchens from Australia to the United Kingdom. Over those 40 years (and counting), more than half have been spent leading iconic venues in Melbourne and more recently, consulting as the creative culinary partner to the RASV Showgrounds of Victoria and Ovolo Hotels in Brisbane, Canberra, and Melbourne. Ian’s signature style of European cuisine, that c...2019-12-2430 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastTwice As Hungry with Mark Calabro and Shannon Hautot16 years on from starting the successful Australian point of sale system, OrderMate, Mark Calabro and Shannon Hautot have invested over $2 million in seed funding for another tech startup, HungryHungry. The knowledge obtained by developing OrderMate - providing software to 2,500 Australian venues and over 3 billion food orders - has put Mark and Shannon in a strong position to drive this new online ordering platform and QR ‘order at the table’ tech.2019-12-1728 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastDigital Farmers' Market with Alex StefanAlex Stefan has been backed by Celebrity Chef, Matt Moran, for his new social marketplace for small food producers, Oomami. Aiming to bring the farmers’ market experience online and connect consumers directly with producers, Alex is applying a life-long career in hospitality, with over half a decade as an educator of Entrepreneurship at Swinburne University.2019-12-1028 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastWhisky Numbers with Ian PageDoctor Ian Page is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland, acquiring his PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics in 2015. After completing his studies, he founded a microeconomics research lab with the University of Maryland’s First-Year Innovation and Research Experience team and is currently an Associate Director of the program. In designing this show, I read a great deal of research and consequently found Ian’s work in the Journal of Wine Economics, on why distilleries produce multiple ages of whisky. As soon as I did, I instantly knew we had...2019-12-0332 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastOpening The Cabinet with Pete StevensSixteen years with some of the largest alcohol distributors in the world (like Coca-Cola, Diageo and Pernod Ricard), ‘Whisky Pete’ is an interesting and polarising man. Pete Stevens is a Whisky Consultant, Event Manager and the only Cuban-qualified Master Cigar Roller outside of Cuba With a head full of grey hair, he lied on his first CV and describes his business, Gentleman’s Cabinet, as ‘education meeting inebriation’.2019-11-2629 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastSteeping Leaves with Kym CooperQualified Tea Master and Founder of tea retail and wholesale company, The Steepery, Kym Cooper joins us today for an interview on her journey to acquire and share knowledge of tea. She's also been attributed to educating 2018 World Tea Brewers Championship Winner, Danny Andrade - a name you may recognise from Episode 55, alongside Will Sharpe at Di Bella. Kym has travelled extensively around the world - to tea houses, stores and estates - to understand global tea culture and since recording, has also released a nitrogen-infused sparkling tea line called East Forged.2019-11-1927 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastThe Tea Account with Jason PopelierJason Popelier is the CEO of FWO Chartered Accountants and CFO of Tavalon Tea Australia and New Zealand. He holds an MBA from The University of Queensland and presented a seminar on tea at the world’s largest coffee roasters competition and conference, The Golden Bean, in 2018. As a Chartered Accountant, Jason works across a range of industries with High Net Worth individuals and consequently wears many hats - despite this, he’s still always found the time for me and been kind enough to share lessons over our many encounters. 2019-11-1247 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastDining Them with Craig FoxCraig Fox is the Director and Founder of Wine & Dine’m, a full-service catering company that produces over 1250 events a year. I connected with Craig through one of his staff reaching out on LinkedIn and then again from old colleague and now listener. I’m really glad we found the opportunity to meet up because Craig has turned out to be one of the most insightful people that I’ve crossed paths with. 2019-11-0525 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastBacking Beef with James MaddenThis is NOT an episode for vegans. We tread some polarising ground with animal welfare and veganism with James Madden, who explains why his company’s vision to ‘cultivate a better food world’ sees meat on the table. Over a number of years, James has worked alongside his father, to shape what was originally a boutique lamb brand, into the portfolio his food service and meat distribution company, Flinders and Co. represents today. 2019-10-2947 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastEpisode 72 - Global Table with Stevan PremuticoScribbling on a napkin made Stevan Premutico a multi-millionaire. While contemplating digital changes sweeping the hotel industry during the GFC, Stevan drafted in red in a cafe in London. That was the day that Dimmi was born. After revolutionising the Australian restaurant industry, the popular reservation platform was acquired by TripAdvisor in 2015. Now, as one of Australia’s leading tech entrepreneurs, Stevan is back to launch 'me&u' - a customer 'tap, order and pay' application. More on that in the episode. -- This episode was recorded live at Glo...2019-10-2227 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastNot The Bat And Ball with Skye BlackburnThis ‘cricket’ doesn’t involve a bat and ball. It’s the insect that’s creeping in from Eastern cuisines. Skye Blackburn farms them, just outside of Sydney and is currently expanding to a much larger site, due to their demand. She has a strong position on edible bugs and the future of insect farming - as an alternative protein and culinary ingredient.2019-10-1626 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastCheers To The Queen with Jared BrownThe Queen does something everyday. Sometimes twice a day. Jared Brown is the Master Distiller of Sipsmith (a London Dry style gin), author of over 30 books and drink historian. He shares wisdom from a career with incredible experiences and shares exactly what the Queen does... 2019-10-0845 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastWine With Purpose with Brendan CarterBrendan Carter is the Founder of Ochre Nation, the holding company behind brands like Unico Zelo and Applewood. By highlighting Australia’s unique botanical offering, with a great story, he’s been able to build some very special brands. Similar themes have been discussed with previous guests but you’ll soon see why Brendan Carter is different. He’s not only an incredible mind, Brendan is an all-round great guy and brings a vibrant, passionate personality to the room. It’s a pleasure to share our conversation together.2019-10-0136 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastMr Yum with Kim TeoKim Teo, joins us today to share her experience in the startup world and how she’s applied it to hospitality, with her digital menu application, Mr Yum. During capital raising, Mr Yum attracted the attention of angel investors, bar and restaurant owners and Australian Venue Co to quickly and confidently cover the $700,000 they originally aimed for. Kim is also a co-founder of Pitchblak, a startup incubator based in Melbourne and is active in the Australian startup community.2019-09-2637 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastBoost Juice, Franchising and Retail Zoo with Janine AllisIn just under twenty years, Janine Allis has turned a single juice bar in Adelaide, into an international brand with hundreds of stores - Boost Juice. Her holding company, Retail Zoo, now also houses three other strong brands and demonstrates her abilities as a franchise powerhouse. Janine is recognised for her position on Channel Ten’s Shark Tank, alongside successful investors like Andrew Banks and Naomi Simson - but more importantly, she’s a role model for Australians, young and old. 2019-09-1722 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastThe Cask Whisperer with Jim McEwanMy guest today is one of the best known distillers in the world. Beginning as an apprentice cooper in 1963, Jim McEwan eventually came to manage the Bowmore distillery and then travel the world for another 33 years, as a judge, ambassador and distiller for Bruichladdich and The Botanist as well. He was inducted into Whisky Magazine’s ‘Hall of Fame’ in 2014 and in the same year, founded Cape Byron Distillery with Eddie Brook (who you might recall from way back on Episode 16). They’ve been known best for their award-winning ‘Brookie’s Gin’ but are now beginnin...2019-09-1152 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastBeautiful Booze with Natalie MigliariniAfter leaving her job as a middle school home economics teacher, and then getting fed up after an eight year stint in the university system - during which, she was published in the National Mental Health Journal - Natalie Migliarini started an Instagram page called Beautiful Booze. That was in 2013. Now, through her media company with the same name, Natalie travels the world educating brand ambassadors on how to use social media effectively and has countless articles, recipes and resources on her website.2019-09-0235 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastButter and Mint with Tom WearneTom Wearne has performed nationally and internationally in bands like Tin Can Radio and Sleepy Tea - touring with artists like Emma Louise and Josh Pyke and received Triple J Unearthed spotlight and national radio play. His latest ensemble, Birdman Randy and The Ivory Street Preachers, has played at Brisbane's live music venue, The Flying Cock, every Saturday night for the past five years. He’s a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and has recently started a boutique entertainment booking agency called Buttermint. 2019-08-1226 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastPartying Pre-Workout with Tony McQuinnWith a product that’s the first of it’s kind to be FDA approved in Australia, Body Armour provides a sort of ‘pre-workout for partying’. Tony describes how he has built his own business and some of the obstacles he’s dealt with along the way - like massive scepticism, business failure and how those lessons have then provided a platform for success. We discuss marketing strategies and insights and what it takes to develop and differentiate a health product in a very competitive space.2019-08-0534 min
The Hospopreneurs Podcast1880 and Global Hospitality with Gibran BaydounAfter growing up around hospitality in the United States, Gibran Baydoun had different aspirations - to change the world through politics. But instead of going to grad school, he wanted to work, and ended up landing his first management job at 21. Fast forward to now and his career has taken him all over the world with companies like the Hillstone Restaurant Group, Ralph Lauren (to open the Polo Bar), Momofuku (as the Director of Restaurant Operations) in New York, Marina Bay Sands and now, through his own consultancy in Singapore, he’s currently working at 1880. 2019-07-2347 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastManaging The Monarchy with Rob ScottWith roots in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley (where the show also began) Rob Scott, today, operates as the General Manager of The Monarchy in Singapore. The concepts in this episode are wide and varied - from deep creative ideas on human expression to strategies on developing a powerful customer experience.2019-07-0839 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastThe Hospitality Survival Guide with Joshua CliftonToday, I’m joined by Joshua Clifton, author of The Hospitality Survival Guide and Founder of MasterHost Coaching, a hospitality consulting business. Josh also founded The Cafe Owners Network - one of the largest and most engaged Facebook groups of its kind in Australia.2019-06-2542 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastBONUS Episode with Tony KitousThis is a special salvaged episode from over twelve months ago - we encountered what we thought was an insurmountant tech issue and have only recently been able to resolve it. Becuase of this, it’s not the tightest production but I guarantee, that doesn’t mean any shortage of magic that comes out So it’s an absolute pleasure to be able to share my interview with Tony Kitous, Founder of Comptoir Libanais.2019-06-1858 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastToasters, Technology and Tanda with Tasmin TreziseI met Tasmin a few years ago and since then, his rostering and payroll company - Tanda - has gone through an aggressive international expansion. This episode is about how technology affects our lives, some emerging opportunities and limitations with artificial intelligence and virtual reality, and how Tasmin executes his vision, attempting to build technology that actually improves people's’ lives. We also discuss liquor legislation and a controversial world record attempt. Find out why Tasmin thinks ‘having a toaster is really cool’...2019-05-0153 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastIslay Terroir and Telling Its Story with Chloe WoodAfter recently starting as the Asia-Pacific Brand Ambassador for Bruichladdich and The Botanist (one of only two gins made on Islay), Chloe Wood had a short trip to Australia, where we caught up with her and opened up a broad conversation on topics like: how to bottle where you’re from and tell that story, some of the cultural differences Chloe’s seen across the Asia-Pacfiic region and how to deal with them - and more broadly, permeating through, the passion of Islay and it’s people.2019-04-1832 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastOpportunity and Innovation with Phil Di BellaThis episode means a lot to me - Phil was featured in the Business Review Weekly Fast 100 in 2006, 2007 and 2009 - which I used to read growing up. These were the people I looked up to, who came to define the business world today. Phil revealed that 80% of what he says in this episode, he has never spoken about before - things like the lessons he learned spending time with Richard Branson and insights into hospitality, business and life. Today, I interview a man who built a business that ultimately epitomised what Hospopreneurs is about - c...2019-02-2539 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastKeys and Beans with Danny Andrade and Will SharpeOn the show today, we have another duo, Danny Andrade and Will Sharpe. We get into broad topics like the creative process behind refining coffee flavour profiles, what a ‘good coffee’ is and some technical aspects of the coffee industry - Q-grading, and quality assurance. You’ll be surprised to hear what Will’s found in his beans before…2019-02-2157 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastAdventure Out Loud with Nate TaiaroaI first read about Nate, when he was featured in the University of Queensland Alumni magazine - the work he’s doing with his business, Adventure Out Loud, takes guests on a truly rewarding holiday - incorporating local immersion as part of their holiday package. He has literally walked his own path and hopefully inspires you too. You’ll hear what it’s like to stand on the edge of an active volcano, summit other peaks and give back to the community. Nate is an incredibly genuine, selfless soul and does everything in his po...2019-02-121h 07
The Hospopreneurs PodcastCutting Criticism with Dayan Hartill-LawMy guest today shares his experiences in the industry from the perspective of a chef - now having made his way into an executive role, he’s dealt with all kinds of experiences - from being thrown into a position that was out of his depth, on an island to receiving a terrible career-defining review from a popular food critic with the Australian. Dayan is working on project at the moment that he contractually can’t fully disclose but that doesn’t stop us exploring concepts like virtual reality, ‘managing up’ and other industry insights.2019-02-0754 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastThe Martini Whisperer with Phillip JonesPhillip Jones has been writing and educating about craft spirits since 2012 via his popular website, The Martini Whisperer. Phillip is a TEDx speaker on the cultural history of the Martini and frequently runs masterclasses across Australia. He’s a National Judge for the Australian Tourism Awards and Associate Member of the Australian Distillers Association. He gives us an incredible amount of value today and I hope you enjoy. #martini #tedx #tedtalk2019-01-301h 01
The Hospopreneurs PodcastTall Poppies and The Law with Bonnie ShearstonHaving founded venues and lived across multiple countries, Bonnie shares insights on their differing legal frameworks, venue ideation, creation and culture. We discuss how to deal with tall poppy syndrome and other cultural struggles in forging your own path - in your career and ultimately, life. I actually worked at Canvas, one of the venues that Bonnie founded in Brisbane and that was fun to hear come out in the episode.2019-01-1642 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastLessons From Stone and Wood with Jamie CookThis is a big episode. It’s a milestone, not only for the show at Episode 50 but running an episode with Stone & Wood had been a personal objective of mine since early on in the program. Jamie Cook is an incredible man and when we were down for the episode, he showed us the hospitality that Stone & Wood and Northern NSW are famous for. There’s an absolute abundance of value in today’s show and insights that we’ve never had before. So sit back and relax - or grab a pen - and en2019-01-081h 07
The Hospopreneurs PodcastBirds of a Local Feather with Max WareMax Ware, shares a wide range of experiences today. As the owner of Bowerbird in Melbourne and advocate of all things local, he gives us insight on how teams can galvanise as a result of the hard times and some of the struggles today of operating in a competitive hospitality environment.2018-12-3043 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastThe Perfect Daily Grind with Henry WilsonMy guest today owns the worlds largest coffee publication, Perfect Daily Grind and was the recipient of the Specialty Coffee Association’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Last year, he travelled 184 days - and in the same year, received 5 million visitors to his website. Today we’ll find out how he did that.2018-12-0433 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastOnward, Upward and Starward with David VitaleStarward Whiskey invited me down to Melbourne for the release of their new whiskey, Two-Fold - a dual malt and wheat drop. The following morning, I sat down with David Vitale, who shared some of the most valuable insights we’ve heard on the show and a rare tipple from his office.2018-11-2752 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastReinventing The Wheel: Cheese For Every Occasion with Daniel VerheyenThere have been delis and there has been bars, but these guys are innovating by the way they put the two together - and moving further up the cheese supply chain. Daniel explains that for Milk The Cow, it’s not about cheese and wine, it’s about cheese and booze. A little while back, I coincidentally stayed in the building above their St Kilda store and absolutely loved the vibe, so I dug a little deeper. I hope you enjoy their story too.2018-11-2034 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastTrading Beans with Raihaan EsatRaihaan and I get into the story behind the bean, his journey to work with some of the biggest names in Australian coffee and what it means to trade the fruit behind the Devil’s Cup. Grab your pen and strap in. Enjoy.2018-11-1338 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastYo Ho Ho and A Bottle Of with Daniel MonkDaniel Monk joins us today as we explore some of the ways brands market themselves to engage with the industry, how The Rum Diary has grown its business and some of the struggles of an Australian brand looking to expand internationally.2018-10-2236 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastStartups and Clipboards with Brendan Leeds and Tipu SultanFor our second duo to interviewed on the show, Brendan Leeds and Tipu Sultan - the founders of Clipboard - a LinkedIn for hospitality, hosted us in Melbourne at their office in Prahran. By connecting a fragmented industry and demonstrating to the business world that the industry should be taken seriously - these guys are doing great things for us.2018-09-0346 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastWisdom From The West and Colonial Brew with Jez SpencerBrand ambassador and founder of West Winds, Jez Spencer opens conversation today on a huge range of topics. Everything from gin, provenance, craft beer, mental health - and a lesson that everyone needs to know.2018-08-2248 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastThe (Patient) Wolf Among Us with Blake HallBlake Hall is a passionate professional, long-time listener and friend of mine. He opens conversation on the craft, injury, further study, comps and what he’s doing with Patient Wolf - a Melbourne-born Gin company.2018-08-1351 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastCommunity Building and Bean WaterThis is the first episode with two guests - Alex Lawton and Tyler Hood - they’re building a coffee community called The Monday - educating and inspiring the public on specialty coffee. Where passionate drinkers unite to learn about the Devil’s Cup. From community building and brand management to optimising the customer experience - we get into a lot today. Sit back, relax and enjoy. 2018-08-0355 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastFrom West To East: Cross-Cultural Hustle with Hannah KeirlHannah Keirl gets abstract with us today on cultural differences and philosophy. We make some comments on the human condition, the way that language affects business and what Hannah means when she says ‘Monkey see, monkey do’ - it’s not what you think. Enjoy.2018-07-2634 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastParking The Caravan: Holiday Park Management and ‘That Bad Review’ with Adrian EasdownAdrian Easdown joins us today on an episode shedding an interesting light on the world of holiday park management. He has a podcast of his own called ‘That Bad Review’, where we did an interview together immediately after recording this episode. We’ve got topics as varied as feedback loops and industry trends to augmented reality and human resource management. Cheers and enjoy.2018-07-1940 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastEpisode 37 - That's Just Swill with James IrvineJames Irvine is a multi award-winning Australian bartender working with the Swillhouse Group - known for their popular Sydney venues (The Shady Pines Saloon, Baxter Inn, Frankie’s Pizza and Hubert). We talk shop on team dynamics, hiring and firing and as always, the creative process. James also has a hiccup remedy that I wholeheartedly agree with.2018-06-2151 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastPicking A Popular Pineapple Product and Proud to Peddle Plantation with Mitch WilsonYou know by now that I’m never afraid to get into deeper conversation. Mitch Wilson and I discuss branding, business, booze and much more on the episode today, ‘ Picking A Popular Pineapple Product and Proud to Peddle Plantation with Mitch Wilson’. Welcome.2018-06-121h 04
The Hospopreneurs Podcast‘From Property To Piccolos: What Do Venues Of An ‘On-Demand’ Future Look Like?’ with James RennellJames Rennell entered hospitality from a different angle to many of my previous guests - his background is in property. This means a unique perspective from a business background. Hospitality lured me in too and you’ll find out why on the show today. Enjoy.2018-06-061h 07
The Hospopreneurs PodcastBuilding The Brainchild of John Collins (Powderfinger) - The Triffid with Brett GibsonBrett Gibson, the venue manager of The Triffid, drops us a wealth of info today. As the first person who inspired me about hospitality, Brett pushed me to learn about foundational concepts like distillation methods and booze types, while I worked alongside him in my first bar job at Iceworks. We look at everything from stage height to the expression of creativity and how Brett worked with Powderfinger Bassist, John Collins, to implement his vision and establish the venue we sat in to record.2018-06-0641 min
Neighbuzz: The Neighbours Recap Podcast30 Podcasts Not About Neighbours | Vaya & Kate at the Australian Podcast Awards #AustraliaListens2018Vaya and Kate had the pleasure of hosting the red carpet at the Australian Podcast Awards 2018! In this special episode, we speak to 30 podcasts about content ranging from true crime to cricket to neuroscience, with the added challenge of linking everyone back to Neighbours. Enjoy this smorgasbord of new podcast recommendations...
Thank you to all the podcasters who had a yarn with us:
A Grey Matter
Across the Aisle
Beers With A Miner
Bloody Murder
Book Who's Talking
Childproof
Cricket Unfiltered
Dating Upside Down
Fairfax Media
Felon True Crime
General Admission
Kids Vs Art
Kinderling Conversation
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The Hospopreneurs PodcastMore Than Just The Tipple, An Application of Creativity with Jimmy BurchettGrowing up all over world and experiencing every angle of hospitality, Jimmy Burchett is the new venue manager of Boilermaker House in Melbourne’s CBD, part of The Speakeasy Group. Jimmy and James first met at The Ugly Duckling in Richmond and today converse over topics as wide and varied as glassware design and the creation of memories to cultural differences and the application of creativity. Relax and enjoy.2018-05-1638 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastBranding For Bartenders with Asmar GaryOn the show today, Asmar Gary brings his story, how he hustled in East Coast American bars, developed his own distribution network and most recently, online learning platform, Branding For Bartenders. We talk marketing, business, drop some wisdom from a man who’s inspired us both, Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) and of course, discuss all things hospo. Cheers and enjoy.2018-04-3031 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastFashion, Food and The Gram Fam with Ella GoldingOur chat with Ella Golding opens dialogue on social media and influencer marketing, trends and observations and how to take advantage of them. As you know, I love thinking about the cogs behind our hedonistic nature and this episode delivers on some of that subtle commentary of the human condition. Learning to look through an objective lens will help shape the brand you want to project, personally and professionally - and today, we look at this idea conceptually and technically. I hope you enjoy.2018-03-2846 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastFood Manufacturing, Packaging and Processes and Brand Development with Tom GriffithEmma and Tom’s founder, Tom Griffith, takes us through his story - the story behind building a leading Australian healthy drink and snack business. International corporate advisory, food manufacturing, packaging and processing, brand development and how a strategic partnership can explode your growth, are the sorts of topics we discuss today. Grab your pen, your beer or other such listening instrument and welcome to episode 30.2018-03-1426 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastFeedback, Failure and Business Development with Nick PinnMy guest today, Nick Pinn, has some amazing insights, developed over his entrepreneurial journey. Now owning 11 venues, Nick tells us how to get ground-floor customer feedback and how to utilise it by building an emotional investment, what ‘failure’ means and ultimately how to conceptualise, build and run a successful venue. If you want to win in the hospitality game, listen carefully. Glass Bar ‘I’ve made enough mistakes to learn’ Paul Hoffman Drum Dining Bar Metrics 2018-03-0546 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastRookie Rhodes with Ella RhodesStraight in for a bar brawl, before sharing her recent experience with barcardi legacy, my guest today, Ella Rhodes, Rookie Bartender of the Year shares her industry experience, competitions, and how she translates her creative process from art into hospitality. Sit back, relax and enjoy.2018-02-2032 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastDistilled Deviantly with John HyslopToday on the show, we make some controversial statements about the art of spirit-making and what it means to apply some of the technological opportunities available now. John’s business Deviant Distilling revolves around capitalising on some of these - he explains how they reduce the environmental impact of the process, the science behind distilling and the inner-workings behind building a distillery. As I mentioned, we make a couple of comments that are likely to polarise you - chances are, if you’re a traditionalist, you might get a bit cranky - but if you go in...2018-02-0132 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastSquashed Grapes with Carmen HartwichThe episode today jumps into ‘wine’ - we wander into topics like Old World vs New World, primary and secondary flavours, decanting, terroir - if it’s wine-related, we go there today. So sit back and enjoy, Carmen’s lovely sultry voice, as we open up some all kinds of complex concepts, wine-making intricacies, and of course, stories, insights and experiences - including, why you should always buy a 2012 South Australian wine. '[Decanting] is like waking wine up from a deep sleep' 2018-01-1752 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastEpisode 25 - London Called with Sean ForsythToday, Sean Forsyth and I have a chat at the recently opened, Osbourne Hotel. At the time of recording, Sean is between representing Asahi and Brown Forman. This is a nice long episode full of content, with stories, industry insights and commentary on trends and developments in the world of cocktails and spirits. Sean’s hospitality experience spans two decades and the number of things he’s done in that time is unbelievable. People, Resources and References: Dale DeGroff Jim Meehan Raj Nagra (Bombay Sapphire) Match Bar Group (http://www.matc...2018-01-0957 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastNovember 2017 UpdateJust a quick update for the 6 month milestone! - Hospopreneurs is available on Spotify in two weeks - Awesome episodes coming up - 5 more ready for release on cocktail bar ownership and management, breweries, cafes and more - Hired an editor - Looking for copywriter/content manager/social media manager to work with the show and grow with us - Smart Fruit - 'Fruit in Cocktails' masterclasses coming soon Please reach out with thoughts, questions, concerns and follow on your favourite social media channel - that's how we grow and continue to...2017-11-1406 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastBooks, Business and Brew with Dan NorrisOn the show today, Dan Norris, international speaker and best-selling author, entrepreneur, marketer and owner of Black Hops Brewing shares his wisdom and insights, directly with you. This episode is has an insane amount of value packed into it and is a long one but it is well worth it. If you know a hospopreneur or would like to be on the show, please reach out at hospopreneurs@gmail.com. Some of the references from Episode 12: Black Hops Brewing (http://blackhops.com.au/) Foundr Magazine (https://foundrmag.com/) and Nathan Chan Matt V...2017-08-081h 19
The Hospopreneurs PodcastEpisode 6 - 'Can You Keep A Secret?' with Alex AdamsIn this episode, Alex Adams (aka Ms Darlinghurst) shares her experiences in business, her journey, some valuable resources and where she's heading with Secret Foodies, Eat Drink Play and personally as an entrepreneur. We explore a range of topics, from marketing and business development, to education, mentorship and innovation in the hospitality industry. _____ References in this episode: - Secret Foodies - Eat Drink Play _____ If you know someone who'd be good for the show or would like to get in contact, reach out now at hospopreneurs@gmail.com ...2017-06-2142 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastEpisode 4 - Nightclub Highs and Lows with Luke DaviesIn this episode, we explore the nightclub scene with Luke Davies as he shares his wisdom and experiences. Some of the topics that we discuss are: - Shift work - Drug culture in nightlife - Electronic dance music evolution - Nightclub hierarchy/operational structure Stay in the loop by following @hospopreneurs on Instagram! Reach out to be part of the show now at hospopreneurs@gmail.com Thank you and cheers, James The Hospopreneurs Podcast _________________ Links from the episode: - Melbourne Bounce...2017-06-071h 02
The Hospopreneurs PodcastEpisode 3 - Beer and Bar Science with JD FitzgeraldToday, JD Fitzgerald introduces us to beer, food science and his exciting new project, The Cocktail Refinery. --- Materials referred to: - Liquid Intelligence - Dave Arnold - Cooked (http://michaelpollan.com/videos/netflix-documentary-series-cooked/) - Khymos (http://blog.khymos.org/) - 'Science and Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science' - Harvard University (https://www.edx.org/course/science-cooking-haute-cuisine-soft-harvardx-spu27-1x) --- Instagram: @hospopreneurs Email: hospopreneurs@gmail.com2017-05-2445 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastEpisode 2 - Revolutionary Spirit Aging with Alex BellAlex Bell joins us this week to discuss everything 'spirits' - the process of creating and aging them and how he has developed a new method to age them really REALLY quickly. --- Alex can be reached on the Alchemy Spirit Company website (https://www.alchemyspiritcompany.com/) Thank you again from The Hospopreneurs Podcast! IG: @hospopreneurs Email: hospopreneurs@gmail.com 2017-05-1637 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastEpisode 1 - IntroWelcome to the Hospopreneurs Podcast - the show that marries hospitality and entrepreneurship. James takes you behind the bar, across the counter and into the minds of innovators and creative thinkers in the world of hospitality. In this first episode, James discusses his motivation behind starting the podcast, why it exists and where he wants to take it - along with a short story of his background in bars, building businesses and his passion for innovation and creativity. 2017-05-1011 min