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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#115 Sangeeta Waldron, Founder of Serendipity PR, on the Power of Social Responsibility
Award-winning PR and media expert Sangeeta Waldron is the founder of Serendipity PR and the author of The PR Knowledge Book and Corporate Social Responsibility…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#114 Ari Weinzweig, Co-Founder of Zingerman's, on Self-Leadership
Ari Weinzweig is a true maverick when it comes to leadership and sticking to a vision. He believes in the need to build a business that not only achieves great…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#113 Carlijn Postma, Founder of The Post, on Binge Marketing
Binge Marketing is a marketing strategy that has you developing a long-term relationship with your audience using serial content. This fosters trust and lays a…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#112 Jon Davies, MD of Levy UK and Ireland, on the Circular Food Economy
Levy UK is the catering and hospitality partner to many of the UK's iconic sport, leisure, heritage, performing venues, conference and exhibition centres – and…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#111 Rob Liddiard, Co-founder of Yapster, on Social Leadership
How digitally visible are you with your staff? In today’s episode, we explore the new era of leadership that’s been shaped by how we use technology – the…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#110 Christophe Delacroix, Co-Founder of StoreKit, on Mastering Your Omni-Channel Experience
Choosing what technology to implement across your business can feel overwhelming, but today we find out what to keep front of mind when finding and…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#109 Paula Leach, Founder of Vantage Points Consulting, on Human Leadership
Paula Leach is an author, speaker, executive coach and advisor. She founded Vantage Points Consulting in 2021 to help high achievers build their impact as…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#108 Andrew Coney, GM at The Hari London, on the Art of Spontaneity
Andrew Coney is a true Maverick and rule breaker. As the General Manager of the boutique hotel The Hari, London, Andrew embraces the power of being a small…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#107 Marco Reick, Director of People & Talent at QOOT Co, on Fixing the Talent Crisis
It has been just over a year since Marco Reick joined the show to discuss company values during a crisis. A lot has happened since for both hospitality and…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#106 Victoria Searl, Founder of DataHawks, on the Data-Driven Customer Journey
It doesn’t take a data scientist to understand the patterns of human behaviour in your business. I speak with data expert Victoria Searl to unpack exactly what…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#105 Perry Haydn Taylor, Founder of bigfish, on the Startup Mentality
“Think big, dive deep, swim fast” is the motto today’s guest lives by. Perry Haydn Taylor is the Founder of bigfish, an award winning brand, design and…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowBONUS EPISODE - The Story of Bizimply
In this bonus episode, we will go behind the scenes of our show partner Bizimply Michael will be talking to Founder Gerard Forde and CEO Conor Shaw of Bizimply…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#104 Charlotte Purvis, Author, on the Customer Communication Formula
Currently based in North Carolina, USA, Charlotte Purvis’ career was heavily influenced by her time speaking in church at her home town in Alabama. Today…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#103 Amelia Rope, Founder of Hope & Patience, on Starting From Scratch
Today I delve more into the entrepreneurial journey. After connecting on LinkedIn, Amelia Rope is a kindred spirit who shares what hope and patience mean to…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#102 Chris Hartley, CEO at Global Hotel Alliance, on Disruptive Technologies
Joining us all the way from Dubai, CEO at Global Hotel Alliance Chris Hartley shares what hotel industry trends to expect. It’s a very refreshing conversation…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#101 Shawn Soole, Founder of Soole Hospitality Concepts, on Delivering Consistency
Fellow podcaster calling in from Canada, Shawn Soole is a serial entrepreneur and highly sought-after hospitality consultant. As Founder of Soole Hospitality…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#100 Chip Conley, Founder of Modern Elder Academy, on People Wisdom and Algorithms
In celebration of the Hospitality Mavericks Podcast’s 100th episode, I’m excited to share with you today an interview I had with a true hero of mine – Chip…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#99 Adam Smith, Founder of The Real Junk Food Project, on Food is Power
We live in a true paradox where we overproduce and over waste. Adam Smith is the founder and co-director of the multi-award-winning global initiative The Real…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#98 Tim Meinhardt, CEO of Atruity, on 10x Results and the OKR Methodology
Planning is key to the success of any business. But how do you actually put a good plan in place? Today’s guest, Tim Meinhardt, is an expert on a goal-setting…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowSpecial Edition Episode: Out of the Blocks LAP ONE with Peter Backman and Michael Tingsager
Peter Backman and Michael Tingsager have come together to create a series of conversations to help leaders in the food and drinks industry to get off the…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#97 Mike Bausch, Owner of Andolini's Pizzeria, on the Authentic Leader
Mike Bausch finds that there are things that still translate from Day One of his business, Andolini's Pizzeria, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I brought Mike on to…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#96 Domini Hogg, Founder of Tried and Supplied, on Thinking In Totality
Through supply chain technology, Domini’s business Tried and Supplied helps make local produce and sustainable procurement simple and affordable for…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#95 Ally Gordon, Coach and Mentor, on Your Belief System
As a former guest to the show, Ally Gordon and I go way back. In today’s candid conversation, we learn more about Ally’s coaching process and how you can get…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#94 Elvin Turner, Author of 'Be Less Zombie', on Big Ideas
Today we talk about the future. With over 25 years working in innovation, Elvin Turner joins the show to share how you can start implementing big strategy…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#93 Juliana Hahn, Founder of Hospitality Copywriting, on the Evolution of Your Story
Juliana Hahn is a specialised hospitality copywriter, after having worked in hotels across the world – from the Caribbean and Paris to Jordan and Bangkok…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#92 David Abraham, Co-Founder of Outpost, on the Travel Bucket List Bounce
When today’s guest, David Abraham, saw the stat a few years ago that 40% of US jobs could be done remotely, Outpost was a no brainer. Set up in 2016, Outpost…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#91 Pim de Morree, Co-Founder of Corporate Rebels, on Progressive Missions
Back in January 2016, Pim de Morree and Joost Minnaar quit their corporate jobs after their workplaces were too filled with too much inertia, bureaucracy and a…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#90 John Vuong, Founder of Local SEO Search, on Your SEO Strategy
Dialling in from Toronto, Canada, SEO expert John Vuong runs through what you can do to be fully discoverable by your ideal audience. As John mentions, people…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#89 Naimesh Patel, Co-Founder of Manju's, on Back to Basics
I’ve wanted to have today’s guest on the show for a while now, and the day has finally arrived! Naimesh Patel is Co-Founder and CEO of Manju's, the family-run…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#88 Larry Korman, President of AKA Hotel Residences, on Being 3D
As we kick off with 2021, there’s a long road ahead of us. Larry Korman – design and travel extraordinaire – joins the show to share why he’s optimistic about…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowHospitality and The Infinite Game #006: Purpose and Profit
Purpose and profit. Those two simple words are really not that simple in daily practice, but both are symbiotic for any business. In this episode we explore…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#87 Deepak Ohri, CEO Lebua Hotels and Resorts, on Emotional Touch Points
Connecting all the way from Bangkok, Thailand, I’m joined by Deepak Ohri, CEO Lebua Hotels and Resorts. Deepak is a real truth-seeker, so I really enjoyed…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowHospitality and The Infinite Game #005: B Corps
The B Corp movement envisions a global economy that uses business as a force for good. Businesses should not only generate returns, but also to create value…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#86 Kitty Newman and Klaudia Mitura, &Happiness Co-Hosts, on Placing Happiness First
Building trust and having the space to be creative is essential for any business to thrive. Today’s guests Kitty Newman and Klaudia Mitura have seen this…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowHospitality and The Infinite Game #004: No Planet B
We all know the climate crisis is a real problem. So what can the hospitality sector actually do? It’s a big challenge to tackle, and we certainly don’t have…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#85 Wil Slickers, Host of Slick Talk, on the ‘Destinationaire’
As host of the popular Slick Talk podcast and founding member of the Hospitality Game Changers Group, Wil Slickers is a content creator extraordinaire. Wil…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowHospitality and The Infinite Game #003: Circular Economy
The circular economy is about eliminating waste and having a continual use of resources. In today’s episode we explore how this powerful system for…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#84 Jeremiah Tower, the Father of American Cuisine, on the Creative Force
Today’s guest Jeremiah Tower needs little introduction. He’s an American celebrity chef who, along with Alice Waters and Wolfgang Puck, has been credited with…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowHospitality and The Infinite Game #002: Doughnut Economics
Our society has an obsession with growth, quite often neglecting the need to thrive. In today’s episode, we unpack a meaty but highly relevant book – ‘Doughnut…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#83 Mark Gausden, Vice President at Oracle, on Your Digital Strategy
There’s no doubt that there’s been a huge adoption of technology for hospitality businesses this year. What’s clear is that the hardest part of digital…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowHospitality and The Infinite Game #001: Long-term Thinking
What type of hospitality industry do we actually want to create? Hospitality and The Infinite Game is a new podcast series focused on answering this one simple…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowTrailer Hospitality & The Infinite Game
Hospitality and the Infinite Game is a new podcast series focused on answering one simple question….what type of hospitality industry do we actually want to…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#82 Andreas Sjölund, Co-Founder at Quinyx, on The Digital Employee Experience
With over 18 years experience in the workforce management industry, Andreas Sjölund is a true expert when it comes to digitising the employee experience. As…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#81 Dhilon Solanki, UK & EMEA Director at Sprout, on Customer Loyalty
Dhilon Solanki has been in the hospitality industry for 15 years. As UK & EMEA Director at Sprout, he’s been busy up-serving their customers since the pandemic…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowDigital Transformation with Nick Popovici Co-Founder and CEO Vita Mojo
In this bonus episode CEO and Co-Founder of Vita Mojo, Nick Popovici gives an extensive overview of the wave of digital transformations that have to happen…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#80 Henry Stewart, Chief Happiness Officer at Happy, on Freedom and Trust
What is it that’s at the core of a truly happy workplace? This is a question I uncover with today’s guest, Henry Stewart, Chief Happiness Officer at Happy…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowComing Back Stronger Episode 10 with Kris Gumbrell, CEO of Brewhouse and Kitchen
In this episode, Michael talks with experienced pub operator Kris Gumbrell, CEO of Brewhouse and Kitchen. They are an award-winning pub group and they operate…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#79 Shawn Walchef, Cali BBQ Media Founder, on the craft of digital storytelling
Calling in from San Diego, Shawn Walchef is a true maverick when it comes to scaling a restaurant digitally. Since the pandemic, his restaurant Cali Comfort…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#78 Robin Sheppard, President of Bespoke Hotels, on Scaling Locally
Having been in the hospitality industry for 50 years, today’s guest has seen how the industry can scale. Robin Sheppard launched Bespoke Hotels with Haydn…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#77 Nicole Antonio-Gadsdon, Founder of Banana Pepper HR, on leading with care
Dialling in from Antigua, today’s guest has been instrumental in the making of the Hospitality Mavericks business. So I’m excited to bring on Nicole…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#76 Samuel Mensah, MD at Uncle John’s Bakery, on Family Legacy
Over the past 25 years, Uncle John’s Bakery has remained a staple household name within the Afro-Caribbean Community, with a community expanding across the UK…
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Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#75 Victoria Williams, CEO of terptree, on human communication and deaf people
Today’s guest, Victoria Williams, is on a life ambition to change the world for deaf people. Establishing her company terptree 14 years ago, their goal by 2025…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#74 Mark Hawthorne, Former CEO at McDonald's and GYG, on why convenience is king
There’s often a big stigma behind fast food and QSR, but it’s the best way to be the biggest in the world. As former colleagues, I was super excited to catch…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#73 David Klaasen, Founder of Talent 4 Performance, on Self-Leadership
With this ongoing crisis, leaders need to develop new skills, such as compassion and a growth mindset, to navigate and rebuild this new landscape. When you…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#72 Edd Heller, Founder of The Ethicurean Guild, and 100,000 meals for those in need
Edd Heller joined the hospitality industry late in life – just six years ago. Since then he’s proven to be a real maverick by running the Ethicurean Guild…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast ShowComing Back Stronger Episode 9 with CEO Dan Brookman of Airship & Toggle
In this episode, Michael talks with experienced operator and tech CEO Dan Brookman of Airship & Toggle. Two platforms that enable operators to engage customers…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#71 Mark Smith, Founder of Double Up Social, on Telling Your Story
There’s a story behind every business, and it’s an area a lot of us neglect to fully communicate with our consumer. So how do we best tell our story? To find…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#70 Drew Brown, MD of Dominion Hospitality, on Diversifying Hotels
The hotel industry has faced a big shake up since the outbreak. Now two months after reopening, MD of Dominion Hospitality Drew Brown joins the show to share…
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#69 Zoey Henderson, Founder of Fungtn, on the Conscious Consumer
Back by popular demand, Zoey Henderson has worked closely with hospitality brands to be healthier and more sustainable. During lockdown, she launched her own…