<p>"Just because you like going for a pint doesn't mean you should own a bar." Will Meara learned that in Cambodia—the hard way. In this second part of a sprawling, unforgettable conversation, Will picks up where he left off. We go from a hostel that was full every night but losing money, to building a global empire with Bingo Loco, to a week in North Korea playing pool with drunk generals. Then right at the end he tells me about Spraoi. A 90-acre farm in West Cork, transformed into a space where people come to find their spark.</p><br><p>This is a conversation about failure, resilience, and the through-line that connects it all: a genuine love for people and a belief that how you make them feel is the only brand that matters.</p><br><p>If you would like to support the podcast, please <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soulbrewpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy us a Coffee</a>, share the episode on social media or drop us a message to purchase one of our Coffee Tumblrs.</p><br><p><em>Instagram</em>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soulbrewpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soulbrewpodcast</a></p><p><em>Facebook: </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/soulbrewpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soulbrewpodcast</a></p><p><em>Tik Tok: </em><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@soulbrewpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soulbrewpodcast</a></p><p><em>X/ Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/SoulBrewPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soulrewpodcast</a></p><p><em>Email: </em><a href="mailto:soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Soul Brew

Aidan Hunter & Stephen Doak

#65 - Ramblin' Man Pt2 w/ Will Meara

MAR 6, 202649 MIN
Soul Brew

#65 - Ramblin' Man Pt2 w/ Will Meara

MAR 6, 202649 MIN

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<p>"Just because you like going for a pint doesn't mean you should own a bar." Will Meara learned that in Cambodia—the hard way. In this second part of a sprawling, unforgettable conversation, Will picks up where he left off. We go from a hostel that was full every night but losing money, to building a global empire with Bingo Loco, to a week in North Korea playing pool with drunk generals. Then right at the end he tells me about Spraoi. A 90-acre farm in West Cork, transformed into a space where people come to find their spark.</p><br><p>This is a conversation about failure, resilience, and the through-line that connects it all: a genuine love for people and a belief that how you make them feel is the only brand that matters.</p><br><p>If you would like to support the podcast, please <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soulbrewpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy us a Coffee</a>, share the episode on social media or drop us a message to purchase one of our Coffee Tumblrs.</p><br><p><em>Instagram</em>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soulbrewpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soulbrewpodcast</a></p><p><em>Facebook: </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/soulbrewpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soulbrewpodcast</a></p><p><em>Tik Tok: </em><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@soulbrewpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soulbrewpodcast</a></p><p><em>X/ Twitter: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/SoulBrewPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@soulrewpodcast</a></p><p><em>Email: </em><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>