Episode 47 - SPECIAL EPISODE - How to financially deal with the crisis of COVID 19 for your hospitality businessWith the growing Covid-19 crisis hitting every area of the economy worldwide, but especially the hospitality industry, I thought it was pertinent to have one of my most trusted sources in the financial sector, Braden Johnston the Senior Accountant and Director from Rising Tide Financial Services based in Melbourne on the podcast to talk about the latest stimulus package from the Australian Government, but also add value to wherever you are listening from in how we talk about the strategy around your hospitality venue in this testing time.  In this podcast we discuss:What you should be focused on for the next two monthsWhat are the signs to look for when deciding when to continue to try (amongst restrictions) or wind the business upHow do you price your product when your supply chain might raise their raw ingredient pricesWhat stimulus is on the horizon now that you can accessWhat are the very short term solutions that you can implement today as a strategyI know this is a very confusing time for everyone.  I believe part of my role in the industry is to cut through the noise and give you some clear strategy and planning tools as you continue to navigate this crisis for yourself, your family and your team.Please reach out to Rising Tide Financial Services on the following links below to be part of the information that they are sharing for business owners:Website:  https://risingtidefinancial.com.au/Latest post:  https://risingtidefinancial.com.au/news/coronavirus-looks-like-its-here-for-the-long-run/Please reach out with any questions for me:  [email protected]

Episode 46 - Meet the amazing founders of Young Henrys beer and how they always do things differently for the right reasonsLike most good stories, Young Henrys started over a beer. Meeting on opposite sides of the bar, Richard Adamson and Oscar McMahon got talking over their love of beer and music, and discovered they also shared the view that the Australian beer scene felt a little stagnant – that it should be more adventurous, innovative and fun. With Richard’s experience in brewing, and Oscar’s hospitality know-how, they decided they should do more than just talk.Overcoming a tangle of red tape, Young Henrys eventually found a home in a modest warehouse in the backstreets of Newtown. With a few friends, a small brew kit and the maxim to ‘serve the people’, the first Young Henrys beers were brewed in March 2012.The idea was pretty simple: brew beer our local community would enjoy and be proud to call their own. As much as they've grown, that’s remained fundamentally the same. Only these days ‘our community’ goes far beyond the geographical, and has evolved to include like-minded folk throughout Australia, united by the values we hold dear - music, art, culture & communityIn this podcast we talk about:-How did you start Young Henrys?-Why has sustainability been a focus for the brand in a space that hasn't really focused on that?-You have decided to do collaborations with many different independant artists, venues and galleries...why has this been important for the YH brand?-Where do you want to shape and evolve the brand now seeing that you have done so many noble and cool things?I think you are really going to enjoy this podcast as it was alot of fun to have a laugh and conversation with three great men.Connect with Young Henrys here: https://younghenrys.com/https://www.instagram.com/younghenrys/Remember you can always chat to me here or ask a question in the link provided in this bio: https://www.instagram.com/open_pantry_consulting/