Bread and Butter Collective Podcast

Sam and Calen talk with Franc D’Ambrosio of D’AMBROSIO architecture + urbanism about his past contributions and plans for placemaking in future Victoria.

The people we hire, the reasons we hire them, and why it's good sometimes for both sides to move on. Hosted by Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burger, and Sam Jones of 2% Jazz in Victoria, BC.

Sam and Calen chat about making scary changes to pivot and grow your business and dealing with the fallout.

Sam Jones of 2% Jazz and Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burger chat about the worker shortage, and generational differences they're noticing in the workplace, and among employees.

Sam and Calen chat about Sam's recent vacation and experience at the Calgary Zoo. They also discuss some frustrations around re-zoning, housing concerns, and their hopes for influencing a more happy and healthy Vancouver Island way of life.

Let's get sustainable! This week the guys are joined by Brianna Stewart and Jill Doucette to chat about how to create a sustainable, green, carbon neutral, economical, food supply.

Jill Van Gene-Carr owns FATSO Peanut Butter and at the time of this interview was running for city council in 2022. Jill has since withdrawn her candidacy but continues to advocate for the school board candidates in Victoria. We get into Jill's fascinating story from overcoming addiction to becoming the CEO FATSO, and hear her plans for the future of Victoria's school board.

The guys are joined by Victoria City Council Candidate Janice Williams this week to talk about her background, why she's running for Victoria City Council, and what her plans are for the future of the city.

We're continuing to chat about Victoria politics, and this week we get into it with 2022 Victoria City Council candidate, Dave Thompson. Dave is running as an independent candidate and joins the guys to chat about his vision for Victoria, missing middle, policing, and more.

Victoria's hospitality industry is directly impacted by municipal politics, so we plan to chat with a few candidates in this season of Bread and Butter to learn more about what folks have planned for the city. We're kicking things off with 2022 Victoria City Council candidate, Krista Loughton. Krista joins Sam Jones of 2% Jazz, and Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burger to chat about the city's needs fo...

We're back for season 3! We get caught up on Sam's journey of leaving a 2% Jazz location he'd been in for 10+ years, and moving to a new location. We also talk Wins/Losses with Calen since last season and ponder where the political market may take the future of the Bread and Butter Collective.

Sam and Calen react to the news of the Victoria-based food delivery service, Tutti allegedly owing thousands in unpaid bills to restaurants in Victoria. The guys share their feelings on the state of delivery apps over the past few years, where they're at today, and how the industry overcomes this news. Season 3 of Bread and Butter coming soon!

This week Sam Jones of 2% Jazz and Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burger wrap up season 2! The guys reflect on the current state of the world, and how businesses, (Including the Bread and Butter Collective) can and are carrying on. They share some of their favourite books that have given them hope and, and reflect back on season 2 of The Bread and Butter Podcast.

This week Sam Jones of 2% Jazz and Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burger are joined by Canadian oceanographer Eddy Carmack. Eddy is a highly regarded scientist, and just so happens to be the father of Maryanne Carmack, Bread and Butter's president, and owner of Roast in Victoria's Public Market. The guys chat with Eddy about the state of the environment, climate, and what can be done to assist our Eart...

Sam Jones of 2% Jazz and Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burger are reunited at last! The guys chat about the "trucker convoy" gathering at the Victoria, BC Legislature on Jan 30th, 2022. Sam and Calen give their perspectives and chat about the stakes of listening, learning, and having conversations with each other in our current political climate.

Sam Jones of 2% Jazz and Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burger look at the bigger picture of business and our world. In this episode the guys discuss global views, global warming, achieving zero emissions, and leading by example as entrepreneurs to control your own luck, strategize, and make the most of the hands we're dealt by staying positive and building community.

They've won many world-class awards and recognition for their products and continue to innovate their products. Calen chats with Jason MacIsaac to get the full story behind Sheringham Distillery, their spirits, and how Sooke inspired award-winning gins and spirits.

Meet Marc Morrison of Brasserie L'Ecole. Calen gets the full dish on how Brass got started, and how Marc and his business partner turned it into a beloved Victoria establishment.

Calen joins via Zoom this week from the Las Vegas 2021 World Series of Poker Tournament. He along with Sam Jones of 2% Jazz break down game theory and risk assessment, and how entrepreneurs use the same skills in poker as they do in business.

Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burger talks about his past. From Karate Championships and living in Japan to being in a coma for 5 days and waking up with a renewed passion for life. Hear how Calen found his passion, and what drove him to make Big Wheel Burger the business it is today.

Sam Jones of 2% Jazz gets into his background. From 7 years as a Camosun College student, to 15 years of running a business just to get by, hear how he adapted from building himself a job to building himself a business.

A lot goes into managing a business, and this week we dig into strategies for managing teams, and making the most of everyone's time. Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burger and Sam Jones of 2% Jazz are planning, strategizing, overcoming obstacles & finding answers.

Rob Kettner of Hey Happy Coffee, and Maryanne Carmack of Roast join us in this episode to share their stories and insight. From Rob's tales of being a filmmaker in Afghanistan to Maryanne starting eateries in California, we're going international this week! Learn more about these local Victoria businesses, how they got their start, and how they are managing their success!

Sam Jones of 2% Jazz and Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burger are back for season 2 of The Bread and Butter Podcast! In this episode we talk about what the guys have been up to, the pros and cons of saying "no", implementing a living wage, judging success in business, vaccine passport rollouts, environmental responsibilities, and entrepreneurs managing businesses through uncertain times.

Sam Jones of 2% Jazz and Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burger reflect on what they've learned through the first nine episodes of the Bread and Butter Podcast. Pointing out how the conversations have changed their business practices, opinions, and employees. Has everything worked out like they'd hoped after season one? The guys let it all out in this episode. We'll be back for season 2 around October 2...