Part 2 of Leap First, Learn Fast – Building an Award-Winning Gin Company in 12 Months

In this episode, we continue our chat with the founder of Saint Juniper Gin Distillery, who stepped into an industry he had zero experience in and built an award-winning gin brand in under 12 months, taking home Spirit of the Year along the way.

We dive into what it actually looks like to start from scratch — learning on the fly, making high-pressure decisions, backing your taste, and pushing forward without a safety net. No prior distilling background. No guarantees. Just conviction, long hours, and a willingness to figure it out as he went.

This conversation goes beyond business. It’s about self-belief before results, handling doubt when you’re the least experienced person in the room, and committing fully to a vision even when you can’t see the whole path yet.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re ready, qualified, or capable of taking a big leap, this episode will challenge the way you think about starting.