In this episode of the OnTrade Show Podcast Justin & Molly chat to Denis Robert VP of Sales & Marketing at Payfacto & Maitre D and it's Uk Head Willie Campbell about a challenging area for the industry in payment solutions and POS.

Denis & Willie discuss the history and background of the businesses and their roots in hospitality not just ion the UK but globally allowing them a unique position to innovate.

The team chat through what can seem like grey areas to venues and the muddy waters of actual cost of ownership as well as the support mechanism and the huge differences in what that looks like across the sector .

With venues across the industry feeling the pressure of staffing challenges and increased NI costs the panel discuss the importance of the support that can be provided to people running venues that are now wearing more hats than ever before and relieve some of that pressure.

Denis also exclusively discusses a new product the company are launching for the industry to help provide more data , more control and more analytics to support growth .

In this episode we welcome our new host Molly Godfrey to the team .

Molly joins the show with her bringing her background in promotions and love of hospitality venues from a customer perspective as well as her insights as a qualified PT and she definitely help in keeping Justin in check ..... sometimes.

The pair discuss all things hospitality from topics like Are Gen Z really as disconnected from hospitality and nightlife as they are portrayed ?

They also dive into the recent TikTok storm that exploded online involving an "influencer" known as Tracey Cahill claiming to be collaborating with Celino"s Restaurant in Partick in Glasgow to attempt to get free food and drink only for the venue to rightly call her out on the platform leading to a huge amount of support for the venue online.

Molly also reflects on her first experiences in hospitality and why fitness doesn't have to mean you can't enjoy nights out.

Justin also puts Molly on the spot with her Top 5 venues of choice and why they stand out for her.

In this episode of the OnTrade Show Podcast Justin speak to Richard & Amy Harris the team behind The Original Rosslyn Inn & Dollies Tea Room in the famous town of Rosslyn.

Richard & Amy discuss the history of the venue and the unique challenges that running a venue in a historic tow brings.

they also provide a great inside into what a venue like theirs means to the community on a number of levels not just as a place to eat or drink .

The team talk openly about what it means to them as a family to be part of that community and the responsibility that comes with that and why it a 24hr 7 day a week part of their lives .

Justin also discusses the venue being nominated again in this years Ontrade Awards in a number of categories and how the team felt on picking an award at last years showpiece event .

On this episode of the OnTrade Show Podcast Justin speaks with Sacha Lord — Chair of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), co-founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, and former Night Time Economy Adviser to Andy Burnham.

Sacha has a wide-ranging conversation following a major announcement from Andy Burnham on his proposals for VAT reform and business rates relief for the hospitality, leisure and night-time economy sectors. He also discuss what these changes could mean for operators across the UK and why meaningful policy matters more than party politics when it comes to supporting growth.

The pair also explore Manchester’s remarkable transformation and the blueprint that has positioned the city as one of the UK’s leading success stories, examining the role that collaboration between industry and local government in the city has played in driving investment, jobs and cultural growth.

Sacha also talks about the upcoming OnTrade Awards, the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, the future of the night-time economy, and much more.

A must-listen for hospitality operators, suppliers, industry leaders and anyone passionate about the future of the UK’s on-trade sector.

In this episode Justin speaks to the hugely talented singer / songwriter Roisin McCarney.

Roisin chats about her experience on ITV’s The Voice , being turned for by team McFly and her journey.

She also talks to Justin about performing in hospitality venues across the uk from bars and clubs like The Corset Club in Glasgow to festivals across the uk supporting artist like Sophie Ellis Bexter , The Libertines and Ronin Keating.

Roisin also give us a chance to share her new music video for her latest single DIVA.

In this episode Justin speaks to Caitlin MacAllister Group Managing Director of the Legendary Venue & Brand Ministry of Sound on the venues roots , growth and first 35 years.

Cailin also discusses here own experiences and where she draws inspiration from as she travels the world flying the Ministry flag from her early clubbing days in Glasgow to Barcelona and basement clubs in New York.

The pair discuss a full list of up and coming shows at the Ministry of Sound in 2026 including a very secret line up for the birthday celebrations in October.

We hope you enjoy the show

The first show of the new podcast for the hospitality sector by the hospitality sector where we discuss the news , challenges and subjects effecting the industry across the uk as well as welcoming fantastic guests from venues , suppliers and brands from world class nightclubs to niche and emerging brands to stimulate discussion and debate.

In this episode Justin speaks to two of the amazing team behind Berlinkys in Glasgow.

Laura Smilie the Sales Manager and Lisa Kennedy the choreographer chat about the venue , the importance of the "experience " dancing in the toilets and getting Justin into one of the show costumes for the OnTrade Awards 2026 .