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HUNGRY.

Dan Pope

HUNGRY is THE podcast for Challenger FMCG & Hospitality Founders wanting to pour gasoline on growth.

We chat with the industry BIG HITTERS. We ooze out the HIDDEN success secrets they’ve never told before and dive deep into their gut-wrenching failures, so you avoid them. We help you grow bigger, faster, stronger. Over the last 6 years, we’ve chatted to some insane guests on the poddy: Rory Sutherland, Seth Godin, Jamie Laing, Spencer Matthews, Tom Kerridge, Sir John Hegarty, The founders of SOHO House, TRIP, The Devonshire, Tony’s Chocolonely, Vita Coco Look, I’ll be blunt, HUNGRY is NOT your normal podcast. HUNGRY is NOT scripted and sterile Q&A interviews. HUNGRY is for pretty much no one. HUNRGY is a deliciously fun, wild and crazy, ADHD rollercoaster of free flowing conversations. got what it takes? Buckle up. Strap in.

get ready to… FEED YOUR HUNGER

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  • Jan 20, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min

    Oisín Rogers, The Devonshire: 13 Unconventional Leadership Secrets of the World’s Best Pub (these will blow your mind)

    An EXTRAORDINARY conversation on leadership Laden with Sparkling Easter Eggs of Wisdom You’ll never find these in a-gimpy-bore-you-to-death-business-book. Osh is an wonderful storyteller We recorded the poddy in the infamous Green Room. The Green Room hides behind the bar, where punters clamour, chinwag and pine-for-pints It’s sacred. sacrosanct Splashed with art. Sensory overload. At night, it morphs into every texture, shade and flavour of raucous fun. If you're curious about some of the artwork discussed in the back half of this conversation...Deffo recommend watching this in Youtube in 4K. ON THE MENU: Your Job as a Leader is to “take away the silent interferences”: 1% alone doesn’t make the difference, when 1% difference add up The Devonshire 3 Week Waiting List Secret to create Happy customers: Happiness is Reality - Expectations Why More Publicans Should Think and Act Like Stormzy after Glastonbury Why Service is Black and White, and Hospitality is Colour Why “Hospitality” is an AWFUL name and Needs a Rebrand “…we’re in the business of looking after people” Danny Meyer’s “Salt Shaker Principle” vs. Osh’s “Point North” Leadership Principle The Devonshire Value For Time vs. Value For Money Rule Why The Devonshire THINK like Retail Business “your product is a memorable experience that can be traded as a story”. The Devonshire No Shots Rule + Bottom Up Leadership.. “Great Ideas Come From a Single Place, Not a Committee” Daniel Khaneman Behavioural Economics: The Peak End Rule + Always Bring The Card Machine With Bill Why The Devonshire have a Secret Medicine Cabinet to Keep Customers Sweet The Legend of Sujan: ALWAYS Explain as leaders WHY we are doing something Why 1% Improvement Doesn’t Take Away from Enjoyment “Solving Problems is Cathartic”

  • Jan 13, 2025 · 2 hr 37 min

    James Smith - How To Be F*cking Confident and Why “Traditional Marketing is DEAD”

    Honour to sit down and chinwag with Marketing Genius, James Smith. James built a WHOPPA social following through honest, direct, empathetic marketing. Last year, he moved into the challenger space, launching Neutonic (a nootropic blend of research-backed ingredients to help boost your productivity) with Chris Williamson and Luke Betts. Our conversation is JAM-PACKED with GOLD. ON THE MENU: The Success Paradox: “Never stop doing the things that make you successful, as you get successful“ Billboard vs. iPhone Rule: The Attention Landscape is CHANGING FAST, don’t let your EGO get in the way. Ted Talk vs. Tinder Confidence Rule: “Confidence in one part of your life, doesn’t equal Confidence in other parts of your life” = ACTION = way out of everything Why “Negativity” is Progressive Overload for Creativity: get slightly pissed off to get creative The Ugly Sibling HONEST Marketing Rule: “We have 3 flavours, and this is the worst” Uber Surcharge Happiness Rule: “All Wins Feel The Same”, so celebrate every small win the same as the big win. George Mack Optimism Rule: Why there’s more USA Comedians vs. UK Comedians How Neutonic will SMASH PRIME to pieces: Build a Brand SEPARATE From Your Personal Brand Unusual Ju Jitsu x Marketing Laws: Force Yourself into Mistakes = Uncomfortable positions = Unexpected Outrageous upsides Why Sh*t British Weather Is a Super Power Creating So Many Extraordinary Individuals Why Clapham Fitness Influencers are RUINING the World + Declinism Nassim Taleb’s Psychological Barbell Strategy for Creativity: High Self-Doubt vs. High Self-Belief Swimmers Body Illusion Fallacy: “You Don’t Pick Your Sport, Your Sport Picks you” Confidence is Your Relationship with Failure NOT SUCCESS Confidence comes from Competence. Competence comes from action. Action is the answer to everything.

  • Dec 30, 2024 · 1 hr 37 min

    Waitrose CEO: How To Win Waitrose in 7 Easy Ways

    It’s Christmas. I’ve stuffed my face all week. Drunk. Don’t know what day of the week it is.And am having some rest as 2025 is going to be HUGEReposting one of the most downloaded episodes of all time which was recorded 2 years ago with Waitrose.Alas. Bac

  • Dec 26, 2024 · 6 min

    Espresso: Gary Lavin, "DON'T SKIP SALES"..Sales is Leg Day for Brands

    ============================================ 🌟Espresso's are powered by our sponsor Unleashed!🌟 1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking? Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily a

  • Dec 12, 2024 · 11 min

    Espresso: Why Michelin Stars Make F&CK ALL ££ - Unruly Pig founder

    Ever wondered what it takes to run a top-rated gastropub? Brendan from The Unruly Pig breaks down why Michelin-starred restaurants often struggle to make money, dealing with sky-high costs for fancy ingredients and skilled chefs⁠. What's super interesting

  • Dec 5, 2024 · 7 min

    Espresso: How Tarquin’s Gin Turned £50k into a Dream Distillery

    Tarquin's Cornish Gin is a perfect example of how passion, creativity, and strategic spending can transform limited resources into a successful food and drink brand.Driven by obsession and love for the craft, Tarquin Leadbetter refused to outsource, inste