This week Max had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa McMurdock, CEO and Founder of Out Out Entry.

We have a great chat about women in business, how important the LGBTQ+ community is to the local economy in Brighton and why drive and ambition is a must for any entrepreneur. Great show with some amazing views of Brighton courtesy of the BA I360. Big thanks to the team there for hosting us

This week Max speaks with Beth, general manager of Infinity in Sudbury.

With Sudbury being a small town, Infinity is a huge part of the town's night life and we find out how they keep evolving as a business and what they do for the community. We also talk about gender equality in the industry and what challenges Beth faces and how she tackles them. Very fun show here, enjoy

This week we are joined by Deltic's Social Media Manager, Mitchell Davis.

Had a brilliant chat with him discussing how much of an impact social media has in today's nightlife industry, what freedom individual venues get with their posts and how to really leverage followers to attend events. This is a great show and Mitchell has a unique perspective on the industry as a whole and where it's heading. Enjoy!

On today's show Max is joined by Jeremy and Ross of Rubix in Colchester.

Rubix is very fun and unique venue which is dedicated to all things retro. They have an 80's party on the ground floor and a 70's at the top. We discuss how the venue has captured the heart of the town by welcoming generations of customers, how important it is to stick to your core values as a business and why there will always be a market for nostalgia. You'll be busting out your own rendition of Living on a Prayer in no time! Enjoy

Today we are joined by James Cross, manager and owner of Borjia in Northampton.

James also manages Fever & Boutique which is just up the road. Borjia is a converted castle which has a very sophistaced feel to it and a big talking point around the town. We discuss what you need to do to stay fresh in today's market, how you can always do better and learn from mistakes. Enjoy!

In this week’s episode we chat with Dan Stone, venue manager at the exclusive Notting Hill Gate

Dan has done it all from bar work to promotion and management. This is not only here in the UK but over in Zante as well. He breaks down why corporates have great structure but independents give me you more freedom. We speak about some of the challenges licensing can bring and how the next generation of night time enthusiasts are breaking through. There’s a lot here to take home, enjoy

This week we chat we Henry Glennon, the manager of Bar & Beyond Stevenage

Henry has managed multiple venues under the Deltic umbrella and loves bringing fresh ideas to each one. We discuss the importance of community for a venue and how to best attract customers in today’s times. There’s also a great feature on how to get corporates through the door. Shorter show this week but a lot more punchy detail. Enjoy

Today we chat to Julian Foster, the M.D of FosterWood Events.

Having 2 of the biggest event brands in London is going to have its challenges but Julian explains how after 10 years they’re still absolutely smashing it. Catering to a specific target audience has allowed him to focus on what works for the business and how to really double down on its strengths. Coupled with some great stories and detailed insight, this episode is a real home run.

Enjoy

In this week’s episode we speak with Charlie Elek, owner of the amazing Lucky Voice brand who specialise in group Karaoke.

You will get to find out what it takes to run a successful 10 year operation that focuses on the customer’s experience. How to build a solid community for their venues and how they're going the extra mile to improve somebody’s confidence. This is a brilliant show, so enjoy!

In this episode we chat with Will Hodge, venue manager at Unit 17, Ipswich.

We cover Will’s varied experience within the industry and how he got involved in it in a unique way. How clubland has changed over the last 10 years, why brand strategy is so important in today’s market and what makes a great team.

Enjoy