Leap First, Learn Fast – Building an Award-Winning Gin Company in 12 Months

In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Saint Juniper Gin Distillery, who took a leap of faith into an industry he had never worked in and built an award-winning gin brand from the ground up. Within just 12 months, he won Spirit of the Year.

We talk about what it’s really like to start a business without prior experience, how he handled self-doubt and pressure, and the mindset required to keep pushing when you don’t have a proven track record behind you.

This conversation is about backing yourself before you feel ready, learning fast, staying persistent, and committing fully to a vision even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re qualified enough to start something new, this episode will challenge that belief.