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Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show
We wanted to show there was another way to build and lead businesses. So Hospitality Mavericks was born. We wanted to gather together the world’s Mavericks who do things differently from the norm. They are leaders from all walks of life who have shown and proven that there is a better way forward without cashing out on their values; ripping off their people, community and planet. That was over ten years ago. Since then we've worked with and interviewed more than 200 leaders, thinkers and…
Episodes
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#224 Ari Weinzweig Co-Founder at Zingerman's - The Power of Beliefs in Business!
Third time guest, Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of Zingerman's Community of Businesses, sits down to discuss the importance of knowing and understanding beliefs in…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#223 Julian Fris Founder & Principal Consultant at Neller Davies - How better food can change hospitals
This episode we connect with Julian Fris, Founder and Principal Consultant at Neller Davies. Through his experience in the food industry, Julian has made it…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#222 Mike Hohnen Leadership Development Coach at Plays Well With Others - improve your relationships with others
Mike Hohnen found his start in the hospitality industry at a young age and through many trials and errors of being in business, he gained experience with about…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#221 Chris Hughes Business Coach, Mentor and Speaker - Your story is your biggest asset
This week we talk with Chris Hughes, expert on marketing and branding. Chris has worked with some of the most significant companies and mastered marketing by…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#220 Oliver Winter Founder and CEO at a&o Hostels - on scaling culture.
Oliver Winter, Founder and CEO at a&o Hostels, went from travelling the world with his friends in cheap hostels to founding and running his own affordable yet…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#219 Julian Melletin Director at New Nutrition Business - The biggest failures in the history of food
An expert in the food and beverage industry, Julian Melletin, Director of New Nutrition Business, shares his views and gives advice to any businesses looking…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#218 Kat Parsons - Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at ISS - on making work better
In today's episode, we talk with Kat Parsons, Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at ISS Facility Services UK and Ireland. Kat makes waves in her…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#217 Patrick McDermott, Founder of DigiTally, on Tackling Food Waste and Increasing Margins
In today’s episode, we welcome guest Patrick McDermott, founder of DigiTally, a business that helps retail and hospitality businesses reduce waste and increase…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#216 Ashley Godfrey, Professor, on Creating a Positive Workplace Culture
In this episode, we are joined by Ashley Godfrey, a hospitality industry expert. After working at Westgate Resorts for six years, she achieved her goal of…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#215 Chantelle Nicholson, Chef and Owner of Apricity, on Learning from Biodiversity for Business Growth
As a plant-based food advocate, Chantelle Nicholson grew up in New Zealand surrounded by seasonal produce and her love for plants. She is a multi-award winning…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#214 Jeff Grass, CEO of HUNGRY, on Disrupting the Corporate Catering World
HUNGRY is disrupting the $100 billion business food and events industry with a food-tech marketplace and logistics platform. It provides food and engagement…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#213 Dan Hudson, CEO and Founder of GiGL, on Recruiting the Gen Z Workforce
Dan Hudson is the CEO and Founder of GiGL, the anti-CV tech startup making recruitment less boring. Featured in the Startups100 list of top startups of 2023…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#212 Pilar Garcia, Founder of Pendulo, on How to Be Profitable and a Force For Good
If you want to improve your profits in your restaurant, Pilar is your go-to expert. She is the Founder of Pendulo, which supports independent restaurants, pubs…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#211 Deepak Ohri, Chief Happiness Officer at lebua Hotels & Resorts, on the Power of Education and Mentoring
Hotel owner and author of the book ‘A Bridge Not Too Far’, Deepak Ohri, joins the show for the second time. He is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer at lebua…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#210 Rie Kattrup Lorentzen, UK Head of Food at Ole & Steen, on Leading with Empathy
Today I’m joined by a fellow Dane – Rie Kattrup Lorentzen. She is currently the UK Head of Food at Ole & Steen, and has previously worked for some amazing…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#209 Matt Tebbit, Head of Bars & Dining at University of Reading, on the Menus of Change
Matt Tebbit is spearheading the University of Reading’s emphasis on human and planetary health by using the Menus of Change guiding principles and by…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#208 Polly Robinson, Executive Coach, on the Difference Between Leadership and Management
Polly Robinson is a coach who specialises in leadership coaching for hospitality businesses. She joins the show to share her story and explain how she works…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#207 Yulia Bolotina from Gategroup & Hannah Surowinski from The Humane League, on the Sustainable Impact of Cage-Free Eggs
Today we get an insight into what can be achieved when a business is used as a force for good and makes significant changes in their food supply chain –…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#206 Jacob Dahl, Author and Investor, on Our Relationship with Time
Time is a concept many of us are obsessed with, but it’s totally subjective. Jacob Dahl joins me to unpack the nature and experience of time for a better life…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#205 Eleanor Rees, Nutritionist, on Nutritional Knowledge for Long-Term Health and Performance
Today we explore the role of food in physical and mental performance. We are joined by Eleanor Rees, a nutritionist whose goal is to help everyone improve…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#204 Richard Coldlough, MD of Parogon Group, on Nurturing Culture Carriers
Based in Staffordshire, Parogon pub group is a privately owned, independent company started in 2007 and led by 5 local friends with a wealth of industry and…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#203 Ross Ivers, CEO and Founder of rezexe, on Selling Time and Rethinking Reservations
The Irish start-up rezexe helps operators who want full capacity by reducing the number of no-shows. Through their technology and data, they can enable trade…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#202 Christian Mouysset, Co-Founder of Tenzo, on the Experimental Mindset
Today we explore actionable business intelligence and forecasting for restaurants. We are joined by Christian Mouysset, Co-Founder of Tenzo, who is currently…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#201 Jamie Ryder, Founder Of Stoic Athenaeum, on Applying Stoicism To Hospitality
Stoicism, the ancient Greek school of philosophy, resonates today more than ever. It maintains that your thoughts and beliefs create the world you inhabit, not…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#200 Kate Nicholls, CEO at UKHospitality, on Campaigning for the Future of Hospitality
Welcome to the 200th episode of the Hospitality Mavericks podcast! Today’s episode is a timely conversation, as we are joined by Kate Nicholls, CEO at…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#199 Denise Pane, Founder and CEO of Access Design Studio, on Digital Accessibility
There is a massive business case and social responsibility to ensure that your digital presence is accessible for all. Denise Pane joins the show to run…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#198 Ed Brown and Griff Holland, Founders of Zedible, on Decarbonising the Food Sector
Today we’re joined by the first ever guests of Hospitality Mavericks – Ed Brown and Griff Holland, Founders of Zedible. There was a lot to catch up on since I…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#197 Ludovica De Pieri, Founder of Reveal My Food, on Safer and Healthier Food For All
Ludovica De Pieri is a Public Health Nutritionist and the Founder of Reveal My Food. Her speciality is in Behaviour Change applied to food allergies management…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#196 Candace MacDonald, Co-Founder of Carbonate, on Staying Ahead of the Curve
The hospitality industry is in a state of reinvention. Today we unpack how with Co-Founder and Managing Director Corbonate, Candace MacDonald. The brand…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#195 Gavin Rothwell, Founder of Food Future Insights, on Creating Better Food Experiences
Gavin Rothwell is a food retail analyst who specialises in the food-to-go market. He supports businesses in creating better food experiences and has a passion…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#194 Jeremy Gall, Founder and CEO at Breezeway, Delivering More Human Experiences
Breezeway is a leading property operations and services platform for short-term rentals. The CEO and Founder, Jeremy Gall, shares his entrepreneurial journey…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#193 Ally Gordon, Coach and Mentor, on Setting the Right Goals
Ally Gordon has over twenty years of experience helping business leaders, professionals and individuals realise their potential. Through his past experience as…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#192 Dr Vikki Barnes, Founder of Positive Wellbeing, on Happiness as a Measure for Society
Through consultation, programmes and speaking engagements, Dr Vikki Barnes supports organisations across industries in making the most of people and creating…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#191 John Mason, Founder of Sideways, on Continuous and Spontaneous Learning
Today’s guest, John Mason, has a deep purpose of trying to make learning better and easier for everyone. He is the founder of Sideways, a hospitality learning…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#190 Paul McCarthy, CEO and Founder of Snapfix, on Getting Operations Done Faster and Better
Paul McCarthy is the CEO and Founder of Snapfix, which is the simplest Facilities and Maintenance Platform in the world. Paul’s background is in software…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#189 Mathieu Gorge, CEO and founder of VigiTrust, on Cybersecurity and How to Not Get Hacked
There are only two kinds of companies: the one that has been hacked… and the one that hasn’t yet. To find out how to keep your hospitality business secure…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#188 Myles Downey, Performance Coaching and Leadership Expert, on Self-Trust
Myles Downey is an authority on Performance Coaching and Leadership. He was the founder of The School of Coaching, for many years, a much-respected provider of…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#187 Simon Elliott, Founder of Profit Hound, on Food Profitability and Consistency
Profit Hound was founded by Simon Elliott in 2020 to help food businesses become more profitable. From being the only boy in Home Economics at 13, to his…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#186 Bryan Adams, CEO and Founder of Ph.Creative, on Telling Your Employer Branding Story
Whether you are a global organization or a small independent, we all need an Employer Brand that reflects the business authentically. Bryan Adams is the CEO…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#185 Bart-Jan Leyts, Founder and CEO of Loreca, on Boosting Hotel Revenue with an Algorithm
Loreca is a startup that helps hotels rank higher on travel search engines using an algorithm that today’s guest, Bart-Jan Leyts, had designed – and boosting…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#184 Michael Radley, Co-Founder of Nibble, on Influencer Marketing Built For Hospitality
You don’t need Kim Kardashian or Joe Wicks to promote your business – but micro-level independent influencers who resonate with your audience. Nibble was…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#183 Annica Wainwright, Co-Founder of 2Forks, on Boosting Your Business Through Storytelling
Today I am joined by a fellow Scandinavian, Annica Wainwright, to talk about her business 2Forks, and how she has been able to elevate her business and brand…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#182 Bo Burlingham, Author of ‘Small Giants’, on Building a Business That Lasts Forever – PART TWO
Join the second part of my conversation with Bo Burlingham – the author of notable books such as ‘Small Giants’ and ‘The Great Game of Business’. Currently a…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#181 Bo Burlingham, Author of Small Giants – PART ONE
Bo Burlingham’s work has had a huge impact on my work at Hospitality Mavericks. He is the author of notable books such as ‘Small Giants’ and ‘The Great Game of…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#180 The Six Tenets of Agile Hospitality
This week's episode takes a different turn – the spotlight is on myself with my amazing co-author Nicole Antonio Gadsdon from BananaPepper HR, hosted by the…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#179 Pix Ashworth, Founder at land&water, on Building a Sustainable Team
Pix Ashworth is the founder of sustainable bath and body brand land&water, and the Director of Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall. They’re in the process of…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#178 Thiago Luz Togni, General Manager at Temper, on Solving The Staffing Crisis
Thiago Luz Togni is rallying a movement trying to get the government to consider 2-year visas for EU citizens in the UK’s hospitality sector. I’m delighted to…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#177 Kirk Pederson, President at Sightline Hospitality, on Enabling Decision-Makers and Idea Creators
Respect, collaboration and listening are some of the key attributes of the culture at Sightline Hospitality. It’s a third-party management company that…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#176 Spencer Hyman, Founder of Cocoa Runners, on What Craft Chocolate Can Teach Us
Cocoa Runners are the home of the world's finest craft chocolate, working with over 100 makers from all over the world, providing 750 bars through a monthly…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#175 Nisha Katona, Founder and CEO at Mowgli, on Big Plans for Small Businesses
It was a true joy to have Mowgli Street Food founder Nisha Katona back on Hospitality Mavericks. Her restaurant is all about how Indians eat at home and on…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowHospitality and The Infinite Game #010: Culture
There is no doubt that ‘Culture’ is a hot topic in business. But what even is it? How do you change a culture? How long does it take to change? In this episode…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#174 Dave Oakley, CEO at Lead Different, on the Clue to Great Talent
Earlier this year, I had a fascinating conversation with the CEO at Lead Different, Dave Oakley, about ‘Good To Great’ by Jim Collins. In this episode, Dave…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#173 Flynn Byrne and Grant Dexter, Escapism Bar Group, on Keeping Staff Engaged: From Frontline to Management
I had the great pleasure to be joined by two great guests from Escapism Bar Group – Head of Learning and Development, Flynn Byrne, and Managing Director, Grant…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#172 Giles Fuchs, Founder and CEO at Burgh Island Hotel, on Net Zero Hospitality
Today’s guest has gone through an incredible entrepreneurial journey, which includes having bought a hotel on an island, and how he is trying to find a way to…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#171 Sophia Ahamed, Principle at Monograph & Co, on Your Storytelling Touch Points
How do you have a story and a brand that talks to people's hearts? Find out how from Sophia Ahamed, the Principal at Monograph&Co – a Design Agency based in…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#170 Rachael Nemeth, CEO and Co-Founder at Opus, on Frontline Staff Micro Training
I’m super excited to have Rachael Nemeth, CEO and Co-founder of Opus, on today’s episode. Opus is a training platform designed for businesses with a deskless…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#169 Shawn Askinosie, Founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate, on What’s Enough
Shawn Askinosie left a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer to start a bean-to-bar chocolate business – Askinosie Chocolate. It is a small batch…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#168 Edward Francis, Co-Founder at Thumbprint Apparel, on Education and Sustainable Fashion
Today we are joined by the co-founder of a mission-driven fashion brand Thumbprint, as well as Strategy and Brand Consultant for a number of great hospitality…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#167 Dan Simons, Co-Owner and CEO of Farmers Restaurant Group, on Slowing Down To Go Deeper
Today’s guest, Dan Simons, co-created and co-owns Farmers Restaurant Group, which includes seven restaurants in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#166 Dan Nash, Founder of SixEight, on Becoming a Cult Brand
Want to build a brand that people rave about? Dan Nash is the founder of SixEight, an agency that helps food brands turn their customers into a cult of…