Throughout this series we’ve explored the impactful ways of running a hospitality business, but the ultimate key to any business is to truly embody a diverse organisation. We are on a huge journey of learning when it comes to diversity and inclusion, and there are some clear blindspots as white…
Paddy & Scott’s is a true maverick coffee business. They cut out the middle-men and conglomerates; shortening the distance between coffee grower and coffee drinker. In 2016 they took on their very own coffee farm in Meru, Kenya, working directly with a family who have been growing coffee for generations.…
We’re excited to be back with Hospitality and The Infinite Game, and today we dig into the different nuances of growth. A book that’s had a huge impact on us is ‘Small Giants’ by journalist Bo Burlingham. It explores what some of the most remarkable, under-the-radar companies are doing, and…
People stay at companies because they’re developing and progressing, not because their leaders think they ‘know it all’. To build this progressive culture, today’s guest shares how the skill in unlearning is more important than ever. Dialling in from the US, Barry O’Reilly is the Co-Founder of Nobody Studios, and…
Simon Mitchell went from being a 90s DJ to his own events company, Impulse, in 2003, before joining Concerto Group in 2011. In early 2016, Simon joined as MD for KERB – a household name in the UK street food market. The membership organisation is dedicated to the incubation and…
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 with only independents, supports riders on living wage, and provides a…
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 wanted and no one was ready for. We don't have all…
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 chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, activist, and radio and TV personality. She is best…
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 explore the relationship between leadership and culture, and what we mean by ‘culture’. We also discuss…
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 beginnings, they now have burger restaurants in London, Reading, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Brighton, Manchester and…
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 Concierge Service and it’s sister brand On Air Interiors, supplying the…
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 it take to create visibility out of the kitchen’s invisibility? Having run his own food…
“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 with numbers. He is the Founder of Hotel Financial Coach…
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. Located in a restored 18th century Grade II former courthouse on Clerkenwell Green, Sessions Arts…
This was a recorded LinkedIn live conversation organised and lead by the amazing host Merit Padovani. Over 45 minutes they define creative leadership, discuss what skills are needed to drive innovation, and ask how the workplace conduct best practices when it comes to foster creativity. Panel: Sadday Zivec | Nina…
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-demand e-commerce and order management system, and Crosstown Doughnuts, a London…
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 2007 by Tim, Anthony Pender and Jason Rowlands. They’ve learnt…
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 nationally and globally, where she speaks about the media, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and…
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 your people, community and our planet. Ari is the Co-Founder…
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 person behind this concept is Carlijn Postma, founder of the content marketing agency The Post and…
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 Levy UK and Ireland Jon Davies shares how so much is possible to change…
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, shares what you can do with technology to help you lead your team…
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 of StoreKit, a platform which simplifies ecommerce for hospitality. They help you build your…
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 implementing high performance methods for leading inspired teams. Prior to that, she held leadership positions…