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FIND BUILD SELL
HOW I TURNED A $100 BACKYARD BAR INTO A $100 MILLION PUB EMPIRE
STEPHEN J. HUNT
First published in 2022 by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd
42 McDougall St, Milton Qld 4064
Office also in Melbourne
© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2022
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ISBN: 978-0-730-39986-5
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Disclaimer The material in this publication is of the nature of general comment only, and does not represent professional advice. It is not intended to provide specific guidance for particular circumstances and it should not be relied on as the basis for any decision to take action or not take action on any matter which it covers. Readers should obtain professional advice where appropriate, before making any such decision. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the author and publisher disclaim all responsibility and liability to any person, arising directly or indirectly from any person taking or not taking action based on the information in this publication.
Some events, people and timeframes have been condensed, merged or truncated to keep the story rolling along.
This book is dedicated to my wife Fidelma and my children Holly, Suzie, Dermot, Aidan and Rory.
Acknowledgements
Writing this book has been a huge endeavour and one that could not have been possible without the support of my family and wider team. It's a representation of my journey through life (so far) and an opportunity to share the insights and experiences I have gleaned from that journey. I would like to shine a light on the many people who have walked this path with me, who have helped me and contributed a chapter of what has become the story of my life. I am grateful to you all.
Firstly, to my wife Fidelma and my children — Holly, Suzie, Dermot, Aidan and Rory — for your ongoing and unconditional love and support. I could not do what I do without your encouragement. You make it all worthwhile. (And to my two beautiful dogs, Dusty and Snoop, for helping me remember that at heart, I am a Hunter.)
To my mum Suzanne, my dad Peter and my siblings (David, Joanne, Phillip and Elizabeth) for the love and support you provided to me growing up, and a big thanks to my eldest brother, Dave, for being my rock and a constant voice of reason and sensibility.
To the Backyard Beer Tender: my childhood buddies, all legends in your own way, and in your own lunchtimes. You're a huge part of my life, then and now, as are your families. Thank you. In no particular order:
James Boyle
Daniel Wheeler
Andrew Stevens
Stephen Duggan
Paul Hester
Ben Taylor
Neil Coyle
Jon Farrell
Gavin
