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Sept. 23, 2021

#125 Toby Savill, Co-Founder and CEO at Foodstuff, on Food Delivery w…

There’s no doubt that the food delivery business supports the big chains but not the independent ones. Enter a real changemaker: Toby Savill, Co-Founder and CEO at Foodstuff – a new food delivery company in the UK which works...

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Sept. 21, 2021

Special Edition Episode: Out of the Blocks LAP TWO with Peter Backman…

Peter Backman and Michael Tingsager have chosen to come together to create a series of conversations to help leaders in the food and drinks industry to get better out of the starting blocks recovering from a pandemic, no one ...

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Sept. 16, 2021

#124 Mary Sue Milliken​​, Co-Chef/Owner of Border Grill, on Reinventi…

Mary Sue Miliken is one of my personal heroes. With over four decades of experience working in the hospitality sector, she has created a true legacy through her sustainability, social and culinary goals. Mary is an American c...

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Sept. 9, 2021

#123 Jim Laube, Founder of RestaurantOwner.com, on the Three Business…

Systems, culture and business – those are the foundations for a successful, sustainable business. Jim Laube, Founder of RestaurantOwner.com, shares some practical applications and what you can start doing today. Join us as we...

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Sept. 2, 2021

#122 Tom Barton, co-founder of Honest Burgers, on Leading by Example

This is the first face-to-face conversation I’ve had since the pandemic, and I’m super excited to meet the co-founder of Honest Burgers, Tom Barton, in Brighton – where the business was conceived. Starting from humble beginni...

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Aug. 26, 2021

#121 Daniel Hulme, Founder of On Air Dining, on Agility and creating …

Daniel Hulme has a phenomenal approach to learning and unlearning. He has built multiple businesses, launched restaurants and bars – all from starting as a chef at 16 years old. As founder of On Air Dining, a unique Culinary ...

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Aug. 19, 2021

#120 Azher Rubbani, Founder of Chowbunch, on Launching Your Dark Kitc…

A dark kitchen serves customers exclusively by delivery, operating as a separate food vendor from an existing restaurant's kitchen. It’s certainly a smart business model, but many brands can flop after launching. So what does...

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Aug. 12, 2021

#119 David Lund, Founder of Hotel Financial Coach, on Financial Leade…

“I don’t want to share the finances” to “I’m not good with numbers”... these are all common phrases that hold us back as leaders. So today I bring on a real financial maverick, David Lund, who helps people get comfortable …

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Aug. 5, 2021

#118 Jon Spiteri, Partner of Sessions Arts Club, on Having a Clear Vi…

Today’s guest proves how the hospitality industry is so flexible. Consultant Jon Spiteri is currently a partner of Sessions Arts club – a creative studio from painter Jonny Gent together with partner architect Russell Potter....

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July 29, 2021

#117 JP Then, Founder of Slerp and Crosstown Doughnuts, on Your Omni-…

As a founder of two hospitality brands, today’s guest is a true early adopter with technology. JP Then believes you can reach so many more customers if you have an omni-channel strategy. He is the founder of Slerp, an on-dema...

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July 22, 2021

#116 Tim Foster, Head of Being Awesome at the Yummy Pub Co, on Honest…

Tim Foster joins the show to help arm you with your recruitment tactics. Tim is Head of Being Awesome at the Yummy Pub Co, which operates pubs in London and Surrey. Yummy Pub is a boutique pub company founded in …

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July 15, 2021

#115 Sangeeta Waldron, Founder of Serendipity PR, on the Power of Soc…

Award-winning PR and media expert Sangeeta Waldron is the founder of Serendipity PR and the author of The PR Knowledge Book and Corporate Social Responsibility is Not Public Relations . She is often invited to events both nat...

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July 8, 2021

#114 Ari Weinzweig, Co-Founder of Zingerman's, on Self-Leadership

Ari Weinzweig is a true maverick when it comes to leadership and sticking to a vision. He believes in the need to build a business that not only achieves great business results but also makes a significant positive impact on …

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July 1, 2021

#113 Carlijn Postma, Founder of The Post, on Binge Marketing

Binge Marketing is a marketing strategy that has you developing a long-term relationship with your audience using serial content. This fosters trust and lays a foundation for the realisation of your marketing goals. The perso...

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June 24, 2021

#112 Jon Davies, MD of Levy UK and Ireland, on the Circular Food Econ…

Levy UK is the catering and hospitality partner to many of the UK's iconic sport, leisure, heritage, performing venues, conference and exhibition centres – and with that comes great responsibility for a green future. MD of Le...

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June 17, 2021

#111 Rob Liddiard, Co-founder of Yapster, on Social Leadership

How digitally visible are you with your staff? In today’s episode, we explore the new era of leadership that’s been shaped by how we use technology – the social leader. Rob Liddiard, Co-founder and CEO of Yapster, share what ...

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June 10, 2021

#110 Christophe Delacroix, Co-Founder of StoreKit, on Mastering Your …

Choosing what technology to implement across your business can feel overwhelming, but today we find out what to keep front of mind when finding and implementing the right tools. Christophe Delacroix is the CEO and Co-Founder ...

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June 3, 2021

#109 Paula Leach, Founder of Vantage Points Consulting, on Human Lead…

Paula Leach is an author, speaker, executive coach and advisor. She founded Vantage Points Consulting in 2021 to help high achievers build their impact as leaders in the world by growing authenticity, freedom, creativity and ...

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May 27, 2021

#108 Andrew Coney, GM at The Hari London, on the Art of Spontaneity

Andrew Coney is a true Maverick and rule breaker. As the General Manager of the boutique hotel The Hari, London, Andrew embraces the power of being a small operator by giving truly tailored experiences to all guests. The Hari...

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May 20, 2021

#107 Marco Reick, Director of People & Talent at QOOT Co, on Fixing t…

It has been just over a year since Marco Reick joined the show to discuss company values during a crisis. A lot has happened since for both hospitality and Marco, so I can’t wait to catch up and reflect what …

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May 13, 2021

#106 Victoria Searl, Founder of DataHawks, on the Data-Driven Custome…

It doesn’t take a data scientist to understand the patterns of human behaviour in your business. I speak with data expert Victoria Searl to unpack exactly what you need to do to be more informed with your decisions. As Founde...

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May 6, 2021

#105 Perry Haydn Taylor, Founder of bigfish, on the Startup Mentality

“Think big, dive deep, swim fast” is the motto today’s guest lives by. Perry Haydn Taylor is the Founder of bigfish, an award winning brand, design and marketing consultancy that isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. Work...

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May 4, 2021

BONUS EPISODE - The Story of Bizimply

In this bonus episode, we will go behind the scenes of our show partner Bizimply Michael will be talking to Founder Gerard Forde and CEO Conor Shaw of Bizimply who will share their journeys in hospitality and big tech compani...

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April 29, 2021

#104 Charlotte Purvis, Author, on the Customer Communication Formula

Currently based in North Carolina, USA, Charlotte Purvis’ career was heavily influenced by her time speaking in church at her home town in Alabama. Today, Charlotte is a highly sought after Customer Service Consultant, traine...

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