Authentic Stories from a Brewery Founder

Authentic. Insightful. Entertaining. Engaging. Actionable.

Here are real testimonials from audience members who have attended my speaking engagements:

"Such an awesome storyteller"
"Real. Raw. Funny."
"Such a transparent presentation"
"Brilliant presence on stage"
"This guy is awesome, so engaging"
"Really enjoyed Josh’s humour and down to earth presentation"
"So engaging and entertaining"
"Amazing presentation"
"Great speaker and storyteller""
"Informative, concise & still entertaining"
"Great motivational speech!"
"Genius"
"Wish the presentation was longer!"
"My favourite talk of the conference"
"Informative, concise & still entertaining"
"Helpful and inspiring"
"So fun, so engaging, so creative."
"Awesome advice peppered with lots of humour."
"The best one of the two days"
"Helpful and inspiring"

Josh here.

Entrepreneur. Brewery owner. Public speaker. Recovering engineer. Consultant. Aspiring theme park designer.

With over a decade of experience in building and scaling successful businesses, I specialize in helping entrepreneurs and SMEs transform their visions into thriving brands.

I co-founded Good Robot Brewing, a company that has grown into one of Atlantic Canada’s most innovative and beloved breweries. Starting with a dream and a deep desire to create a community where everyone feels welcome, I, along with my co-founders, navigated the complexities of the hospitality, CPG, and contract manufacturing industries. From pitching to investors and raising substantial capital to launching award-winning venues and creating unique customer experiences, our journey has been as rewarding as it has been challenging.

I bring a unique blend of engineering precision and creative flair to the table. Raised in a family that ran a murder mystery dinner theatre and trained as an aeronautical engineer, I understand the balance between structured problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking. This dual perspective allows me to connect with both the analytical and the artistic aspects of business, providing solutions that are both practical and innovative.

I’m passionate about sharing my journey and insights with others. I’ve spoken at numerous international conferences, including Digital Harvest and #SocialEast, where I’ve engaged audiences with topics ranging from digital marketing strategies to navigating PR nightmares to stimulating creativity in teams. My goal is to inspire and equip other entrepreneurs to embrace creativity and resilience in their ventures.

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