TCS 137: Carlsberg Danish Pilsner + How William Donnellan Built a Vancouver Business Empire

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How do you scale a hospitality business, lead a community revival, and still stay profitable? On this episode of The Crownsmen Show, hosts Jerrod Downey and Rory Bamford sit down with William Donnellan, founder of Donnellan’s Irish Pub and IRL Group, to unpack the hard lessons and sharp pivots that turned a local bar into a thriving business empire—and a cornerstone of Vancouver’s Granville Street revival. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or community builder, this is the conversation you can't afford to miss.

Jerrod dives deep into profitability strategies and the power of writing down ideas. Rory shares recent events and industry updates while also giving a shoutout and, yes, accidentally overflows his Carlsberg Pilsner (beer fans, watch around 6:00!). William brings his honest take on hiring mistakes, management pivots, and how to assess new ideas without losing your business focus. It’s real talk, real beer, and real business lessons—served up Crownsmen style.

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