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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 1H 48M

Risking It All: Fergus McCoss on Building Hinba, Culture-First Hospitality and Growth 🌟

from Risking it All · host Barry Jolly, Andy McDade, Brian McGill

In this episode of Risking It All, we speak with Fergus McCoss, founder of Hinba, a Scottish company known for exceptional speciality coffee and in-house bakery pastries, paired with warm service and community-focused locations in Oban and Glasgow. Fergus has also expanded by opening Ziques, a Spanish tapas restaurant in Glasgow. Fergus has lived around the world, including Palma, where he worked as a deckhand, before launching and successfully exiting his own furniture business. He shares the risks he’s taken, the lessons he’s learned, and the decisions behind building Hinba into a respected and growing brand. In this episode, you will also hear: • 💡 The mindset shifts that shaped his entrepreneurial journey • 🌍 How global experience influenced his approach to business • 📈 What it takes to scale hospitality while protecting culture and quality • 🚀 Why calculated risk is essential for long-term success 👉 Tune in for an honest and inspiring conversation about growth, resilience, and building something meaningful. 🖥️ This episode is sponsored by Jolly Media Marketing. 🎥 A specialist, video-first advertising partner to local businesses all across the U.K. 🎯 If you need a reliable marketing partner who can help you generate more enquiries every day, check them out at: www.jollymediamarketing.com

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