What really goes on behind the counter of a Glasgow corner shop?

In this episode of The Judge Reviews Podcast, we sit down with the man behind Fernhill Grocers to talk about the reality of running a local convenience store — from family business and long hours to shoplifting, customer stories, social media, viral products and the true margins behind the till.

We also get into how Fernhill Grocers built a strong presence online, their BBC Scotland appearance, the changing face of the traditional corner shop and what the future looks like for independent retailers.

And of course, we finish with Confessions of a Shopkeeper — the strangest customers, ridiculous shoplifting attempts, staff habits and the things only a shopkeeper would know. 😂

Topics include:
• The story behind Fernhill Grocers
• Growing up in a family business
• The real money in convenience retail
• Competing with supermarkets
• Social media and viral products
• Shoplifting and customer behaviour
• Community and local business
• Confessions of a Shopkeeper
• The future of Fernhill Grocers

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Stephanie Heaney joins me on The Judge Reviews Podcast for a proper conversation about the woman behind the glamorous image.

We talk about her journey through modelling, fashion and catwalks, women’s empowerment, motherhood, confidence, social media, public judgement and what life really looks like behind the scenes.

Stephanie also opens up about her connection with the Asian community, East meets West culture, glamorous events, Monaco, networking and how people’s perception of you can be very different from reality.

And of course, we have a bit of fun with How Asian Are You?, Stephanie Rates Glasgow Men’s DMs and Red Flag / Green Flag.

A very different side of Stephanie Heaney.

Topics include: modelling, fashion, confidence, women’s empowerment, motherhood, social media, Asian culture, Glasgow, Monaco, relationships, public image and what’s next.

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From London to Glasgow, Asad Iqbal has spent more than 20 years building, rebuilding and staying relevant in one of the toughest industries there is.

Best known as the man behind Charcoals, Asad opens up about his early days, how he fell into food, the different businesses and concepts he tried along the way, Charcoals Trongate, Hamilton, Yallah, the mistakes, the setbacks and the mindset that kept him going when others disappeared.

We also talk about longevity, family, business lessons, community work, feeding people in need, awards, changing Glasgow, and what it really takes to survive in hospitality for decades.

A proper old-school gentleman with a very modern story of resilience.

Asad Iqbal — The Charcoals Legacy.

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