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Gratitude Friday: Let’s Boost the Good Vibes! Every night, my eldest and I share what we’re grateful for that day—it’s always the best part of my day. Inspired by that ritual, I thought I’d switch things up and do a gratitude post each Friday instead of the usual “founder wrap-up” or “what I learned this week.” I’ll go first, but please jump in with your own gratitude in the comments—let’s spread the good vibes here on LinkedIn! This week, I’m grateful for: - SNOW! I absolutely love it—the crunch underfoot, how it transforms everything into a winter wonderland, and how it makes everyone feel like a kid again. Seriously, I LOVE SNOW! - My mates in Starsailor! (name drop, I know!) Not only did I get to see them perform last night, but they drank CHANCE Clean Cider on stage and even talked to the venue about stocking it. Bloody love you guys! - Killer content with Marc J Grundy ?? from Coolbox at the Christmas markets. Off the back of shooting the MTV Music Awards, he came to meet me and filmed some videos as a favour. You’re a legend, mate! - We signed a new distributor! So pumped to have Base Spirits Collective on board for Scotland. Holla at Ian Melville if you’re interested in chatting CHANCE Clean Cider. - Working LinkedIn like it’s my job. Huge shoutout to Duncan McRae for the advice that still serves me today. I’ve been sending invites and DMs, and the response has been ace. Honestly, guys, this is a free sales channel—work it like a job! - We launched our first annual Christmas Party! Big thanks to Adam Dobson for the idea. I’m so excited to bring together some amazing people to celebrate and unwind. Being a founder can be lonely, especially around Christmas, so we decided to throw a Founders’ Christmas Party! It’s for like-minded (and maybe a little lonely) founders to catch up, celebrate the year, and enjoy some festive nibbles and drinks at the amazing Lucky Saint | B Corp? Pub in London on December 12th (12:30 pm - 4 pm). And, being sponsored by CHANCE Clean Cider, we’ll have something for everyone—whether you’re abstaining, moderating, or just enjoying a cheeky drink. The Lucky Saint has ALL the great drinks! I’m super excited for this, and maybe we can all share what we’re grateful for that day too! Sing Up Here! https://lnkd.in/gvR-PAs3 Final gratitude: My wife and I are surprising the kids with a trip to Lapland on Sunday! I’m beyond excited (and I’m pretty sure the boys aren’t on LinkedIn, so the secret should be all good!). As you know, I LOVE SNOW, but, it seems I don't like savings! But hey, life’s for living, right? So no posts on Monday—I’ll be meeting the big man himself! So, what are you grateful for this week? John

Every night, my eldest and I share what we’re grateful for from the day—it’s always the best part of my day. So, inspired by that ritual, I thought I’d start a gratitude post every Friday, rather than the usual "founder wrap-up" or "what I learned this week." I’ll go first, but please feel free to share your own gratitude in the comments—let’s spread some good vibes here on LinkedIn! This week, I’m grateful for: - Not having an office—yet! I know it sounds weird, but I actually love the freedom of being able to work from anywhere, anytime. - New exciting projects… not that I don’t already have enough on my plate, but this one really got me excited! - New teeth & visits from the Tooth Fairy… unfortunately, not for me (but hey, I'm not complaining!) - Autumn skies—or “fall” for my American friends—hasn’t it been beautiful lately? - Being part of a brilliant, supportive No&Low community. Huge thanks to 6PERCENT for the Christmas top-up! - A humbling review from The Sober_boozers_club — CHANCE Clean Cider being called a "triumph" is truly one of the highlights of my journey so far. - Delivering stock to new bar partners in my hometown of Chester—there's something special about bringing your product back home. - Getting stocked in the COLONY Offices in Manchester! - Building the social plane with Jennifer Ghosh, my more creative, brilliant, and intelligent little sister (in work and life!). - Exciting investment conversations that are pushing the business forward. - A great piece in Beverage Daily—check it out if you have a minute! [https://lnkd.in/efmHyq5d] - Taking a chance… Yesterday, I was walking through Chester as the Christmas markets were being set up. I thought, “I work with Christmas markets, so why not ask if they have a No&Low cider option?” I stood around for a bit, then thought—“I’m tired, I’m late (and to be honest... I can’t be bothered…)” But then I stopped myself. I reminded myself that I didn’t get where I am by missing chances. So, I walked back, met the owner, gave them samples, and delivered my best elevator pitch. I'll find out next week if they’ll stock us. Will I get a listing? Who knows. But am I grateful I took that chance? Absolutely. What are you all grateful for this week? #chancecider #lowandno #lowandnocider #drinksindustry? #nonalc #npd #ontrade #founder #investment #startup? #insight #consumer #customer #npdlaunch #culture #tradeevent #tradeshow #clubsoda #non&lowshow #support #weeklyreview #grateful #christmasmarkets #manchester #diageo #diageorep #hometownwins #logo #consulting #makingitwork #PR #beveragedaily #media #journalism

Every night, my eldest and I share what we’re grateful for that day—it’s always the best part of my day. So, inspired by that little ritual, I thought I’d start a gratitude post each Friday instead of the usual “founder wrap-up” or “what I learned this week.” I’ll go first, but feel free to jump in with your own gratitude in the comments—let’s keep the good vibes going here on LinkedIn! This week, I’m grateful for: - Dropping off cider at the Manchester Markets and seeing that huge event come to life! - Securing more hometown venues and reconnecting with some old friends from my Diageo rep days! - Delivering stock to venues that have re-ordered—always a good sign! - Traveling to London to meet an exciting new potential client, and geeking out next to the Olympic Flame! - Sparklers with the boys on Bonfire Night. ?? - Random ‘off-chance’ calls in the on-trade that turn into opportunities... Today, I was in town delivering stock to two of my favourite venues in Chester (I have a hitlist—it’s like a real-life bingo card for CHANCE Clean Cider!) and by chance (pun intended!), I stumbled upon a new bar I’d heard about with the lights still on. I walked up, knocked on the door, and, by pure coincidence, the owner and I turned out to know each other from back in the day. Samples and numbers were swapped, and just like that, another new listing is on the way! I’ve been absolutely blown away by the warm reception I’ve received from bar and venue owners. Looking back on my days as a DIAGEO rep, where you could either be chased out or make a new friend (it was like a box of chocolates!), it feels like people really understand the leap it takes to start something from scratch. The support and love I’ve felt this week has been incredible, and I’m so grateful for that. What have you guys been grateful for this week? #chancecider #lowandno #lowandnocider #drinksindustry? #nonalc #npd #ontrade #founder #investment #startup? #insight #consumer #customer #npdlaunch #culture #tradeevent #tradeshow #clubsoda #non&lowshow #support #weeklyreview #grateful #christmasmarkets #manchester #diageo #diageorep #hometownwins

Every night, my eldest and I share what we’re grateful for—it’s always the highlight of my day! Inspired by that ritual, I’ve decided to switch things up and do a gratitude post each Friday instead of the usual “founder wrap-up” or “what I learned this week.” I’ll kick things off, but please feel free to share your own gratitude in the comments—let’s spread some positivity here on LinkedIn! This week, I’m grateful for: A new milestone: We secured CHANCE Clean Cider biggest customer agreement with the Manchester Markets! Catching up with old friends: It’s so refreshing to connect with those who believe in #takeyourchance when pursuing ideas! Quality family time: I had the chance to take a much-needed break with my family. The old notion that founders must be on call 24/7 is outdated—let’s prioritise our mental and physical health. Remember, the emails can wait! (if you want to learn more about looking after yourself... check out We are Hummingbird!) Taking my son Fox to his first football match: He witnessed PNE take on Arsenal, and it was an unforgettable experience! Patience in relationships: I’m learning to trust my gut about relationships worth waiting for. The agreement with the Manchester Markets is the culmination of over two years of conversations with that supplier. I approached them as a consultant, a peer, a potential supplier, and hopefully as a founder friend. I always believed an opportunity would arise, and I’m thrilled I kept the lines of communication open. Timing is everything! What are you grateful for this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Let’s uplift each other! #chancecider #lowandno #lowandnocider #drinksindustry #nonalc #npd #ontrade #founder #investment #startup #insight #consumer #customer #npdlaunch #culture #tradeevent #tradeshow #clubsoda #non&lowshow #support #weeklyreview #grateful #mentors #corporate #talkingtheleap #takingachance #grateful #christmasmarkets #manchester

Happy birthday to us! A year ago I came home to a parcel that I’d been working on for a year Meeting and working with Aston Manor Cider was the partnership that ignited my dream to create my own brand CHANCE Clean Cider They have been passionate, patient and so supportive of my journey to bring my brief of a non alc apple cider that tastes as good as Aspalls Thanks again to all the team … happy birthday to us!! John Ps / the caps came as standard back then ?? #noandlow #af #no&low #afcider #noandlowcider #founder #sme #partnerships #brand #birthday