Venue
Main Theatre
Date
2026-10-15
Time
9:30 AM
Willing to Fail: How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success
SPONSORED BY: HOPS CONNECT – As the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, serial entrepreneur, Dragons’ Den investor, and bestselling author of Willing to Fail, Brian Scudamore has built one of Canada’s most recognized brands by embracing a simple but powerful philosophy: failure isn’t something to avoid—it’s an essential part of growth.
In this inspiring keynote, Brian will share the lessons behind building a scalable business, taking calculated risks, and turning setbacks into opportunities. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey, he’ll explore how resilience, optimism, and a willingness to learn have shaped his success, while offering practical insights on leadership, innovation, and building teams that thrive through change.
Whether you’re growing a brewery, leading a team, or launching your next big idea, you’ll leave inspired to embrace challenges and rethink the role failure plays in achieving long-term success.
Every Attendee Receives Brian’s Bestselling Book
Thanks to our Book Sponsor, Boxmaster, every BC Beer Con attendee will receive a complimentary copy of Brian Scudamore’s bestselling book, Willing to Fail. It’s the perfect companion to the keynote, packed with even more stories, strategies, and practical lessons on embracing failure, taking smart risks, and building a resilient, successful business.
Key Takeaways
- Leave inspired with practical lessons you can apply to your own leadership and entrepreneurial journey.
- Discover why failure is an essential part of innovation, growth, and long-term success.
- Learn how embracing calculated risks can create new opportunities for your business.
- Explore strategies for building resilient teams that value attitude, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Gain insights into creating scalable systems that support sustainable growth.