Episode 16 - 100 Burgers Groups Founder on how to build a viral hospitality brand

Episode 56 - Richard Docherty from Laneway Greens / Part 2After so much great feedback following his last time on the show I knew that I had to get him back, especially during these times I knew that Richard Doherty would provide great insights of what he is doing with Laneway Greens.As you would of heard from his last appearance on episode 44, Richard is a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry and I talk to him during this podcast on how he is pivoting Laneway Greens to meet the new demand of ‘at home’ meals with their recently released ‘Home Box’.We also discuss on how he feels the industry is surviving at the moment, and how the industry might look at the other side of this crisis.I hope you really enjoy this frank chat about where one of the most progressive food brands in Melbourne is at right now.Please find out more about Laneway Greens here:https://lanewaygreens.com.au/

7 Maj 202036min

Episode 55 - How can venues survive and grow after COVID-19I was fortunate enough to speak with Simon Taylor a couple of weeks ago from the UK. We have been friends for the last couple of months, and in that time I have learnt a lot more about the European landscape of hospitality venues.In this podcast I wanted to understand what his thoughts were on the current crisis in the Uk and Europe regarding the funding and developing of hospitality venues, something which he knows all to well in his businesses ‘the swipe right experience and ‘the hospitality portal’.Simon has had an amazing work history with cruise ships, pubs/bars and even big spirit brands like Bacardi, and through his experiences he has learnt so much which prepares him well for this next stage of his career. I know you will get a lot from this podcast.Please find connections to Simon here:https://thehospitalityportal.com/https://swiperightexperience.com/Please always remember to connect with us here:https://www.instagram.com/open_pantry_consulting/

4 Maj 202050min

Episode 54 - How landlords and tenants should talk to each other for a win/win outcome With so much of the focus of the current issues with the hospitality industry revolving around leasing, and operators trying to function deals with landlords, I wanted to get an independent leasing agent of the highest quality, Andrew Danson, to give our listeners the best advice on what to with their leasing arrangements during this time.In this podcast we talk about what he has seen happen over the last month since the start of COVID-19, advice on what a tenant should be saying to a landlord right now and finally what strategy a tenant should look at to survive post COVID-19.I think you will really enjoy this podcast as Andrew breaks down what to do in really simple terms.You can always connect with Andrew from Urban Food Collective here:https://www.urbanfoodcollective.com/andrew@urbanfood.net.auAs always please reach out to us here on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/open_pantry_consulting/

29 Apr 202039min

Episode 53 - How Shaun's story will help you in COVID-19 as hosted by Jason TitusOne of the highest rating podcasts and most comments I get is the one I did with Jason Titus in 2019 about my story. If you haven't listened to it already, it is episode 19.I wanted to get Jason back to interview me again to just talk about how I put my businesses into liquidation in 2008 as I thought during these COVID-19 times it would be a story that would resonate with people and also give some business owners some perspective about what to do with their business during this time.If you'd like to contact Jason please reach out to him here:jt@jasontitus.com.aulinkedin.com/in/jasonatitusAs always please connect with us here:https://www.instagram.com/open_pantry_consulting/

26 Apr 202045min

Episode 52 - How life challenges gives you perspective on what to do next with your food venue with Julian MeroIt was a delight to talk with Julian Mero who is a food and beverage leasing executive with the large shopping centre brand QIC.Julian shares with us his time growing up in the industry in his dad's pizza shop and how falling back into hospitality and working for popular eatery Groove Train in Australia taught him so much about his leadership style and resilliance.In this epsiode we discuss:-How the concept of Groove Train come about-What were some of the hardest challenges you faced at Groove Train-What is the future of shopping mall leasing given the situation we are in now.-With all the skill you now have and the lessons you have learnt, where do you think you can add most value to the industry nextPlease connect with Julian here:Email: j.mero@qic.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julianmerocolliersretailHospitality consulting to launch later in 2020: http://foodbeveragelogic.com.au/As always please connect with me at Open Pantry Consulting here: https://www.instagram.com/open_pantry_consulting/

22 Apr 20201h

Episode 51 - How one amazing woman in Chloe Chaplin has seen challenging times in the hospitality industry and is doing everything she can to make them betterI have been lucky enough to know our guest Chloe Chaplin for a couple of years and she has always brought positivity and passion to those around her in the industry. When I heard of two initiatives she had personally started to bring positvity since the COVID-19 crisis, I knew I had to get her on the show. These being Travelling tables and Mosman Eating.In this epsiode we talk about:-How Chloe started out in her career.-Tells us what she has seen happen to the hopso industry in Sydney in the last month.-How Travelling Tables is building connections and community.-How Mosman eating helping restaurants in Sydney.-If she thinks the change in delivery/pick up will be ongoing for the industry?Please find links to Chloe here:hello@chloechaplin.comhttps://www.travellingtables.com/http://www.mosmaneating.com/As always, please connect with us here:https://www.instagram.com/open_pantry_consulting/

19 Apr 20201h

Episode 50 - How the coffee industry will come out of COVID 19 with Julian Young from Toby's Estate The story of Toby's Estate began in 1997, when coffee-loving lawyer Toby Smith made a life-changing decision, swapping legal books for coffee cups to follow his passion for his favourite brew. Travelling to some of the most remote corners of the globe, Toby lived amongst the coffee-producing communities, experiencing first-hand the lifelong dedication and hard manual labour that went into growing their exquisite beans.Fast forward to today and the coffee industry is one of the major suppliers of hospitality venues that would be more scared than most. With cafes, coffee roasters and the coffee loving public nervous about the dramatic changes that have happened so quickly, I was very fortunate to talk with Julian Young who is the Sales Manager for Toby's Estate in SA/WA on where he sees his industry pivoting to to survive.In this episode we talk about:-How has the coffee industry changed from a supplier perspective in the last month?-How has Toby’s Estate pivoted the business since COVID-19?-Does he think the coffee culture is at risk in Australia with the drop in the supply?-Does he believe coffee sales will go down worldwide with cafes being shut?Toby's Estate are doing some cool things online at the moment, so please make sure you check them out here:https://www.instagram.com/tobysestatecoffee/https://www.tobysestate.com.au/As always, please make sure you check us out on Instagram, or visit our website so more information on what we do:https://www.instagram.com/open_pantry_consulting/https://www.openpantryconsulting.com/

16 Apr 202029min

Episode 49 - How will fresh food supply chain deal with COVID-19 with Steve Biviano from Select Fresh ProvidoresThe fruit and vegetable industry was one of the first one's to really suffer as restaurants and cafes pulled back operations or close completely.In this podcast Steve Biviano, the Group GM discusses with me how the Select Fresh Providores brand has pivoted in the current crisis, and how he thinks they and the industry will come out of it strongly.We also discuss:-How did he start out in his career?-How has the Fruit and Veg industry changed over the last month?-Does he think customers will get used to delivered food on a regular basis?-Does he think this situation will lead to less F&V suppliers or just a change in the supply chain itself?Steve discusses a fruit and veg box that is available to order in QLD and NSW. Please find the links below: QLD business: https://selectfreshprovidores.bigcartel.com/ NSW business: https://simplyfreshwholesaleproduce.bigcartel.com/As always please follow us on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/open_pantry_consulting/And please stay safe during this time.

14 Apr 202034min