An Hour With An Indie

Fiona is the Owner/Operator of two pubs in Liverpool City Centre.  Both pubs are fairly new to Fiona but she has been involved in the pub industry for a long time, working at some well known pubs in liverpool such as Thomas Rigby on Dale St. 

Fiona spoke to us about her journey so far as well the industry more broadly, touching on topics such as Covid-19 and the challenges it has caused. 

The wet -led pub trade is a big and important industry in the UK and Fiona and her team champion it very well. 

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Amy and Sam create amazing fermented products from their home in Liverpool. They are super keen to bring back fermented foods from a forgotten past and get them back on their menu at our favourite hospitality venues. 

They are currently busy working with popular restaurants and food outlets in Liverpool who stock their products. This was a different podcast to usual, but it was really interesting to hear a story about the other side of the hospitality trade. 

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Cathy is the Owner, Operator of two super restaurant businesses in the Liverpool City Region - Panoramic 34 which is a fine dining restaurant in Liverpool City Centre and Thyme which is a cosy french bistro in Oxton Village. 

During the podcast Cathy told us about her story so far in hospitality, how she moved from property sales into the industry and the challenges that came with that. 

We spoke about the hospitality industry in general, the state of affairs at the moment and where opportunities may arise going forward. 

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Melissa is a Co-Founder of VietNom - a new vietnamese restaurant in Liverpool City Centre. 

During the podcast Melissa spoke to us about her journey so far in hospitality, working for many of Liverpool's most loved restaurants before started VietNom. She talked us through the process of opening the restaurant and some of the challenges involved. 

She also spoke to us about some of the values which are important to her and such as black lives matter and how she uses the business as a platform to spread these messages. 

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Iain is the Owner/Operator of Ma Boyles pub in Liverpool City Centre. Prior to that he owned and operated Ma Egerton's across the City Centre and has worked at some of the regions best known hospitality brands including Baa Bar and Cream 

During the podcast we spoke about Iain's story, some of the challenges and solutions he's faced so far. We also spoke management and the traps a hospitality business owner can fall into. 

We also spoke about Iain's upcoming new venture which will be in the Tempest building on Tithebarn St in Liverpool City Centre.

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Peter owns and operates Hotel Anfield on Anfield Road in Liverpool. A new business venture for him and his partners, the hotel has hit the ground running becoming an extremely popular match day choice for Liverpool fans but also a pillar in the local community. 

Peter is passionate about hospitality, business, the community and social issues such as mental health. During the podcast we touch on all these topics and hear first hand Peter's experience and connection with them.

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Lee and Michael are Co-Founders of Float Planet in Liverpool City Centre. Float Planet is the first flotation therapy centre in Liverpool and is becoming very popular with those interested in well-being, health and fitness. 

During the podcast the pair spoke about their journey opening up the business, their passion for well-being and the plans they have for the future. 

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Matty Farrell is Co-Founder and Director of Graffiti Spirits Group. A house of popular independent hospitality brands in Liverpool including Duke St Market, Bold St Coffee, Maluco and Santa Chupito. 

Founded a decade ago Matty and his business partner, John, have learned a lot of lessons along the way - some of which he outlines in this podcast episode. 

Matty is also the host of 'In the weeds' podcast - another podcast show which features hospitality leaders and focusses on food, drink and mental health.

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Paul is the founder, Chef Patron and Operator of The Art School Restaurant in Liverpool, a fine dine restaurant set up in 2014 under Paul's vision and direction. 

As well as his work for the restaurant, Paul is also a leading voice in the hospitality industry working closely with the Liverpool Hospitality Association, Liverpool Council and other other public organisations. 

Paul is dedicated and passionate about supporting independents in hospitality and works hard to ensure their are supported and able to realise opportunities in the industry. 

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Tian is the founder and operator of Ropes and Twines on Bold St in Liverpool. The hospitality venue is a coffee and wine bar situated right in the heart of Liverpool's bustling independent scene. 

During the podcast, Tian talks to us about coffee culture and its importance for Liverpool. He also talks about operating an independent business, including its challenges and merits. 

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