Coolroom Confessional

Now more than ever, innovation and experience is invaluable for anyone in hospitality. On the podcast Coolroom Confessional, we tackle the challenges that hospitality operators are facing, guided by our host Melissa Leong.

About Coolroom Confessional

SN.00/EP.0 About Coolroom Confessional

Food and beverage venues are the lifeblood of our neighbourhoods and communities, but staying afloat can be a tough game. Now more than ever, innovation and experience is invaluable. Learn more about this podcast series hosted by Melissa Leong, and find where you can listen to the show.
Trailer

SN.01/EP.0 Trailer

Our local cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants are the beating heart of our neighbourhoods. But if you’re behind the till, it can feel a little lonely if you don’t know how other owners are getting by. Hosted by Melissa Leong, listen to the trailer to the show here.
How The Food Truck Do I Start? With Georgie Smith from G’s Jaffles and Mo Saad from Fricken

SN.01/EP.01 How The Food Truck Do I Start? With Georgie Smith from G’s Jaffles and Mo Saad from Fricken

Solo operator G gets talking to Fricken Chicken’s co-founder to talk building a team and shifting from food truck to venue.
When Schnit Happens with Patrick Fisher from Bernie’s Bar and Gareth Whitton from Tarts Anon

SN.01/EP.02 When Schnit Happens with Patrick Fisher from Bernie’s Bar and Gareth Whitton from Tarts Anon

Patrick Fisher sees the purpose in Bernie's Bar, a beloved LGBTQ+ institution, but the restaurant part of the business isn’t thriving. He looks to a top chef for menu inspiration to bring diners inside. Will it work as the beloved bar approaches crunch time?
Expanding to a Prep Kitchen with Isaac and Lorenzo from Pasta Prego and Benji Terkalas from Kosta’s Takeaway

SN.01/EP.03 Expanding to a Prep Kitchen with Isaac and Lorenzo from Pasta Prego and Benji Terkalas from Kosta’s Takeaway

Isaac and Lorenzo are best mates from primary school but they’ve got an issue: they are looking to open their second venue and are looking to start a prep kitchen. Thankfully Benji has been there and done that, with four locations including one HQ.
Do I Bring on a Business Partner? With Christopher Norris from Opus Coffee Brewers and Joseph Vargetto from Mister Bianco

SN.01/EP.04 Do I Bring on a Business Partner? With Christopher Norris from Opus Coffee Brewers and Joseph Vargetto from Mister Bianco

Chris visits coffee shops... And buys them. He is very good at setting up a cafe, but he admits that just 10 weeks out from accidentally opening two more venues at once, he doesn’t know just how it will go running it all on his own. Cue restaurateur Joe Vargetto who has some advice for Chris at the pointy end before launch day.
Do You Adapt Your Cuisine to Your Market? With Martin Rehak from Bridges Belgian Dining and Joel Valvasori from Lulu La Delizia

SN.01/EP.05 Do You Adapt Your Cuisine to Your Market? With Martin Rehak from Bridges Belgian Dining and Joel Valvasori from Lulu La Delizia

Setting up shop in a tourist destination should be a no-brainer, especially when you have a delicious menu and even better beers, but what happens when the audience doesn’t know what you do?
Dollars Versus Sense with Isaac & James from Margaret River Roasting Co and Nick and Donato from Gelato Messina

SN.01/EP.06 Dollars Versus Sense with Isaac & James from Margaret River Roasting Co and Nick and Donato from Gelato Messina

A dynamic duo from Margaret River meet their future selves, in the form of Gelato Messina founder Nick Palumbo and "Gelato King" Donato Toce. They talk all things wholesale: how to make the maths add up on big deals and the out of pocket investments that drive values over the bottom line. And we discover how Mel knows so much about Messina's marketing.
You Win or You Learn with Adetokunboh “Ade” Adeniyi from Little Lagos and Reynold Poernomo from KOI Dessert Bar

SN.01/EP.07 You Win or You Learn with Adetokunboh “Ade” Adeniyi from Little Lagos and Reynold Poernomo from KOI Dessert Bar

Adetokunboh Adeniyi took a big swing when he tried to recreate Little Lagos' Sydney success in Brisbane – and it cost him big. He joins KOI Dessert Bar's Reynold Poernomo and host Melissa Leong as they share lessons from loss. In the spirit of Coolroom Confessional, the trio share candid revelations about how racism has impacted their careers and the joy of being where you are celebrated.
Franchising: Worth the Squeeze? With Mo Saad from Fricken and Janine Allis from Boost Juice

SN.01/EP.08 Franchising: Worth the Squeeze? With Mo Saad from Fricken and Janine Allis from Boost Juice

We welcome back Mo from Fricken as this time, he takes advice from a business guru he has dreamed of meeting. Boost Juice founder Janine Allis takes him through options for franchising his successful business - with a warning!
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