HeyJaredThe PAX Hospitality Podcast
A podcast meant to be shared. For the hospitality industry, created by the team at PAX.
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- Sep 27, 2026
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Happy Hour: Renee Buckingham of Melbourne Vegan Guide (opens the original)
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In this episode of Happy Hour, host Leon sits down with Renee Buckingham, creator of the Melbourne Vegan Guide and Sydney Vegan Guide, presenter, and community builder dedicated to helping people uplift their lives through spreading joy. Over a crisp Malt Donkey craft beer, Renee and Leon dive into an honest "Win, Fail, Grateful" check-in. Renee shares her triumphant return from an eight-month injury to hit a personal best in a 21k half-marathon, while opening up about the reality of creative cl
Owner of the 2026 Best Bar in Vic Creates His Job Description Live (opens the original)
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Every founder eventually hits the "operational vortex," but few have the right tether to pull themselves out. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Stirling of the acclaimed Fancy Free Group - the visionaries behind Melbourne institutions like Caretaker’s Cottage and Three Horses, 2026 Best Bar in Victoria. Matt dives deep into the necessity of role clarity at the ownership level, explaining why even successful founders struggle to define their own job descriptions. We discuss the shift from a
Happy Hour: Guy Greenstone of Stomping Ground Brewing Co. (opens the original)
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In this episode of Happy Hour, host Leon sits down with Guy Greenstone, the co-founder of Stomping Ground Brewing Co., to unpack real-world advice straight from the PAX mailbag. Transitioning from the high-stakes strategy of the PAX Podcast to a conversational pint, Leon and Guy dive into three massive listener dilemmas. First, they solve the venue music crisis, highlighting why acoustics and curated playlists form the ultimate hospitality "X-factor". Next, they tackle a listener's frustration w
The Art of Blueprinting Service with Professor Simon Bell (opens the original)
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In this episode of the PAX Hospitality Podcast, host Leon Kennedy challenges the pervasive industry narrative that hospitality is completely broken. Joining the conversation is Simon Bell, a distinguished Professor of Marketing at the University of Melbourne who specialises in services and marketing strategy. Drawing from decades of academic research and frameworks like Michael Porter’s Five Forces, Simon provides a refreshing analysis of Melbourne's hyper-competitive food landscape, illustratin
Happy Hour: Chris Hamburger of Stagger Lee's (opens the original)
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This week on Happy Hour, join us for a candid conversation with Chris Hamburger, the chef and owner of Fitzroy staple, Stagger Lee’s. With 12 years of experience under his belt, Chris highlights the realities of the modern hospitality industry - the highs, the lows, and the grit required to sustain it. We explore his journey with "sober-curiosity," the healing power of motorcycle rides, and how he uses his restaurant as a beacon of community support, even during tough economic times. Chris share
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