In this series finale, we reach the finish line of our 10-day podcast sprint, recorded in a stifling 34-degree room just 48 hours before the grand reopening of the Pinnacle pub. We reflect on the intense journey of documenting a venue build in real-time. Michael shares insights into the 'anti-climax' of opening day and the necessity of finding an internal yardstick for success to avoid industry burnout. From community feedback on the street to the viral reception of their project, they celebrate the enrichment of the Fitzroy North community. Stick around for more of Leon's ideas - including a Sunday Roast hotline and limited edition vinyl podcasts designed to reward their most dedicated listeners as the pub finally throws open its doors to the public.

Join us on this journey from idea to opening the doors to The Pinnacle.

Check out Michael's Pinnacle deck here.

For more information on The Pinnacle, visit thepinnacle.melbourne

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Podcast produced by Posterboy Media.

PAX acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and to all First Nations People.

In this penultimate episode of the Pinnicast, Leon and Michael are rinsed but racing toward opening night with only six days to go. The duo is joined by Loren to discuss all things marketing including the strategy behind rebranding a much-loved local venue. Loren provides a candid look at managing the fallout of removing a live music stage and the 'common-sense' logistics of reaching a local audience without a massive budget. Later, new Venue Manager Jaime McDonnell (formerly of Reed House) shares her transition from refined dining to pub culture, bringing insights from the London hospitality scene.

Join us on this journey from idea to opening the doors to The Pinnacle.

Check out Michael's Pinnacle deck here.

For more information on The Pinnacle, visit thepinnacle.melbourne

For more information on PAX, pax.melbourne

Follow @pax.melbourne on social media.

Podcast produced by Posterboy Media.

PAX acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and to all First Nations People.

Grab a pot and pull up a stool for episode eight of the Pinnicast. This week, Leon and Michael are deep in the trenches, recounting the absolute head-spin of nearly losing the lease on a handshake deal. We cover everything from accidental demolition discoveries to the pleasant surprise of a sloped floor where a bench was supposed to go. The boys also tackle the online comments section when news breaks of the removal of live music, keeping it real about the brutal financial math of running a modern local. Plus, they reveal some legendary community ideas for the pub’s vintage PO boxes and a 50% "investor's discount" policy that’s still being debated over a few beers.

Join us on this journey from idea to opening the doors to The Pinnacle.

Check out Michael's Pinnacle deck here.

For more information on The Pinnacle, visit thepinnacle.melbourne

For more information on PAX, pax.melbourne

Follow @pax.melbourne on social media.

Podcast produced by Posterboy Media.

PAX acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and to all First Nations People.