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Hospitality Daily Podcast
Stay informed and inspired to delight people and grow your business with daily conversations with interesting people doing interesting things. Hosted by Josiah Mackenzie.
Episodes
Hospitality Daily PodcastBuilding a High-Performing Culture through Offsites and Leadership Development Programs - Loretta Macke, Remington Hospitality
Ever wondered how to create a high-performing culture that rewards excellence and drives success? Join me in a fascinating conversation with Loretta Macke…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe Power of Mentorship - Steve Turk, The Hospitality Mentor
Could having a great mentor could propel your hospitality career? In today's episode, we had the pleasure of learning from none other than the person known…
Hospitality Daily PodcastUnlocking Overlooked Talent: Second Chance and Inclusive Hiring in Hospitality - Jeff Korzenik, Fifth Third Bank
Could engaging the millions of people often overlooked by employers help address the talent shortages in hospitality? Join us as we chat with Jeff Korzenik…
Hospitality Daily PodcastLuxury Hospitality Trends, Opportunities, and Innovation - Zach Demuth, JLL
In this episode, Zach Demuth, Global Head of Hotels Research in JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, shares what's going on in the world of luxury travel and…
Hospitality Daily PodcastTotal Profit Optimization - Billy Copelan, Sea Island Resorts & Jason Freed, MDO [Sponsored]
This episode is sponsored by MDO and their new report, Data-driven Strategies to Move Beyond Rooms Revenue. Are you making the most of your business's revenue…
Hospitality Daily PodcastTransforming Your Hospitality Career Through Personal Development - Rachel Vandenburg
Discover the power of personal development and how it can transform your career in the hospitality industry, as we chat with hotel owner and leadership coach…
Hospitality Daily PodcastBoundless Hospitality: Finding Motivation by Engaging The Community - Rachel Vandenburg
Growing up in a hospitality family business shaped hotel owner Rachel Vandenburg's approach to leadership and customer experience. Inspired by her parent's…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe Future of Events is More Human - Deanna Vollmer, Questex
Deanna Vollmer is the Director of Events and Customer Experience at Questex and shares what she’s learned along her journey so far. We discussed: Deanna's…
Hospitality Daily PodcastEvent Recap: NYU Hospitality Investment Conference
In this episode, Josiah shares insights and takeaways from the 2023 NYU Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. A few more resources: If you're new to…
Hospitality Daily PodcastMastering The Game of Hotel Investment, Design & Branding - Jake Wurzak, CEO of DoveHill Capital Management
Ever wondered what it's like to invest in hotels? Get ready for an eye-opening discussion with Jake Wurzak, founder and CEO of DoveHill Capital Management - a…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhat's Going On With Hotels Now - David Eisen, Hotels Magazine
Are you ready to uncover the trends shaping the hospitality industry? Join us as we chat with David Eisen, the editor-in-chief of Hotels Magazine, and explore…
Hospitality Daily PodcastUnlocking the Power of Storytelling in Hospitality - Regitse Rosenvinge
Get ready to unlock the power of storytelling in hospitality as we chat with Regitse Rosenvinge, a brand storyteller and communication consultant for hotels…
Hospitality Daily PodcastRaising the Bar with Beverage and Food - Richard Garcia, Remington Hospitality
Ready to shake up your understanding of the hospitality beverage and food world? Join me as I sit down with Richard Garcia, the Senior Vice President of…
Hospitality Daily PodcastStewarding Capital for Impact - Michael Hraba, Partner at Waterford Hotels & Inns
Could hospitality be an effective way to steward capital for positive impact? Join us as we chat with Michael Hraba, partner at Waterford Hotels and Inns, who…
Hospitality Daily PodcastEmpowering with Perspective - Michael Hraba, Partner at Waterford Hotels & Inns
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to share a heartfelt conversation with the inspiring Michael Hraba, Partner at Waterford Hotels and…
Hospitality Daily PodcastBuilding Resilience - Matt Welle, CEO at Mews
Could prioritizing mental health and wellness could actually make you a better leader and create a thriving work environment? Our guest today, Matt Welle, CEO…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe Power of Veterans in the Private Sector - Christopher Randall, Director of Impact at 21c Museum Hotels
I recently had the honor of speaking with Christopher Randall, a US Marine Corps veteran, police officer, and now the Director of Community Impact at the 21C…
Hospitality Daily PodcastBe the change you want to see: My advice for hospitality leaders - Craig Poole, Reading Hospitality
Ever find yourself inspired by the incredible things happening in the hospitality world but unsure if you can achieve the same in your own business? We've got…
Hospitality Daily PodcastPeople are the point of impact: How to create new beginnings and empower through leadership - Craig Poole, Reading Hospitality
Craig Poole is the President of Reading Hospitality, which owns and operates the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading, Pennsylvania. He's a three-time Hilton Connie…
Hospitality Daily PodcastTransforming lives through hospitality: What inspired me to do more - Craig Poole, Reading Hospitality
Craig Poole is the President of Reading Hospitality, which owns and operates the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading, Pennsylvania. He's a three-time Hilton Connie…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe "Singapore Theory" is why I hired 208 people for my 209 room DoubleTree hotel - Craig Poole, Reading Hospitality
Craig Poole is the President of Reading Hospitality, which owns and operates the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading, Pennsylvania. He's a three-time Hilton Connie…
Hospitality Daily PodcastGetting started - Craig Poole, Reading Hospitality
Craig Poole is the President of Reading Hospitality, which owns and operates the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading, Pennsylvania. He's a three-time Hilton Connie…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe future of events (and the case for investing in hospitality) - Paul Miller, Questex
Today, we're learning from Paul Miller, CEO of Questex, and in our discussion, we cover: Background on the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment…
Hospitality Daily PodcastStay WEIRD: How hospitality leaders can create a culture of belonging - Shelley Brown
Today, we're learning from Shelley Brown. We've been talking about recruiting and hiring and engaging people in hospitality for years, but what's beneath all…
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It's time we celebrate Night Auditors: The unsung heros of hospitality - Jason Freed & Eduardo Burkard [Sponsored by MDO]
This episode is sponsored by MDO's Night Auditor Appreciation Day. The Night Auditor plays a vital, yet often overlooked role in running a hotel. In this…
Hospitality Daily PodcastFrom stigma to support: How Remington Hotels is providing comprehensive solutions to hospitality's mental health and wellness challenges - Dan Aswell, Remington Hotels
Hotel Management’s Voice of the Owner survey just came out and showed employee mental health is the #1 most-anticipated challenge for hotel owners and…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhat I learned working with Chip Conley - Sara Osias, Auberge Resorts
Imagine if you had the opportunity to work on a small team with one of the hospitality industry's most legendary leaders. What would you be looking for, and…
Hospitality Daily PodcastBe an "inspiration rainmaker" - Sara Osias, Auberge Resorts
To empower your teams to do their best work and delight your guests, you need to inspire them. And that, of course, requires being inspired yourself. Today…
Hospitality Daily PodcastQ&A on mental health in hospitality: Identifying and addressing burnout (and more) - Alex Brown, Recover Hospitality
Our guest today is Alex Brown, Founder & President at CXN Travel and Recover Hospitality. In this episode, you'll hear how to identify and address burnout, how…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhat I learned about mental health as a hotel owner and operator - Alex Brown, Recover Hospitality
Our guest today is Alex Brown, Founder & President at CXN Travel and Recover Hospitality. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there are few better to…
Hospitality Daily PodcastUsing LinkedIn to reach your goals - James Ferguson, Wurzak Hotel Group
Today's guest is James Ferguson, Director of Culture at Wurzak Hotel Group. LinkedIn is responsible for most of the things I've able to create for you here at…
Hospitality Daily PodcastIf you want to change the world, change yourself - Sloan Dean, Remington Hotels
In today's episode, Sloan Dean, CEO of Remington Hotels, shares his experience of how ambition affected his relationships with colleagues earlier in his…
Hospitality Daily PodcastCreating opportunity and community impact - Christopher B. Randall, 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis
Christopher B. Randall is the Director of Community Impact at the 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis. In this episode, you'll learn what his role covers, why community…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThoughts from OpenAI (ChatGPT) CEO Sam Altman [Stripe Sessions Conference Recap]
In this episode, I recap some of my top takeaways from listening to Sam Altman talk about AI, ChatGPT, and the future of technology at the Stripe Sessions…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHospitality is 'eating the world' - here's what it means for your business and your career - Richard Valtr, Mews
Richard Valtr is founder of Mews, and in this episode, shares the big trend creating opportunities for our businesses - and our careers. Read Richard's blog…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHow I design and deliver experiences for our guests - Sara Osias, Auberge Resorts
Today we're going hear from someone who oversees some of the most extraordinary experiences in hospitality today, Sara Osias. Sara is Head of Experiences at…
Hospitality Daily PodcastMy journey to leading experience design - Sara Osias, Auberge Resorts
Sara Osias is Head of Experiences at Auberge Resorts Collection. In this episode, you'll learn how Sara draws inspiration from a diverse range of experiences…
Hospitality Daily PodcastAll stories matter - Naureen Ahmed, Inspiring Women in Hospitality
Naureen Ahmed is the Founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality, and in this episode, we discuss listening to (and amplifying) all stories - and why that…
Hospitality Daily PodcastFixing the gender imbalance in hospitality leadership - Naureen Ahmed, Inspiring Women in Hospitality
Naureen Ahmed is the Founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality, and in this episode, we discuss the gender imbalance in hospitality leadership, what Naureen is…
Hospitality Daily PodcastOur "culture committee" helps us build and scale the culture we want - James Ferguson, Wurzak Hotel Group
Would you like to build a culture so strong it attracts talented people, keeps them engaged in doing their best work, and provides a way to scale success…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhy creativity matters, and how to bring it to life - Veerle Donders, Zoku
Veerle Donders is Concept & Brand Director at Zoku. In this episode, she shares why creativity matters more than ever today in hospitality - and how she helped…
Hospitality Daily PodcastFrom Porsches to Bee Colonies: Partnerships for Sustainability and Fun (with Michael Pace)
Our guest today is Michael Pace, General Manager of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins in San Francisco. Michael is a very creative person and shared a ton of…
Hospitality Daily PodcastEarth Day special with Michael Pace: Creating "EarthCare" at Kimpton Hotels (and lessons in scaling sustainability)
Michael Pace is the General Manager of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins, and in this episode, shares the story of how he co-created the "EarthCare" initiative…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhat I've learned about hospitality as a travel writer - Rafael Peña, Travel Noire
Rafael Peña is a travel expert and contributing journalist for Travel Noire. In this episode, we talk about the best hospitality he's experienced, hotels vs…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHow we use robots at our hotel - Rob Dacey, Prospera Hospitality
Rob Dacey is a General Manager with Prospera Hospitality at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Airport hotel. In this episode, he shares why he started using…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe story behind "Where Passionate People Thrive" - Sloan Dean, Remington Hotels
Sloan Dean is the CEO of Remington Hotels. In this episode, he shares the story behind turning around the culture of the company and creating its "Where…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhat to look for in a career in hospitality - Veerle Donders, Zoku
Veerle Donders is Concept & Brand Director at Zoku. In this episode, she shares what she saw through the pandemic, the benefits of working in hospitality - and…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWorried about AI? Try a career in hospitality - Michael Hraba, Waterford Hotels & Inns
Michael Hraba is Partner at Waterford Hotels & Inns. In this episode, he talks about what's happening with AI now, how it is impacting career planning and the…
Hospitality Daily PodcastFinding motivation and meaning in your work - Steven Moore, Actabl
Steven Moore is the CEO of Actabl, a software company that supports 90,000+ hospitality providers. In this episode, Steven shares his thoughts on finding…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe future of hospitality is more human - Veerle Donders, Zoku
Veerle Donders is Concept & Brand Director at Zoku. In this episode, she shares her experience coming through Covid lockdowns and what she learned about the…
Hospitality Daily PodcastCommunity is a verb - Veerle Donders, Zoku
Veerle Donders is Concept & Brand Director at Zoku. In this episode, she shares what she's learned about community building and how to design for interaction…
Hospitality Daily PodcastBusiness travel, "bleisure," and fighting loneliness - Veerle Donders, Zoku
Veerle Donders is Concept & Brand Director at Zoku. In this episode, she shares what she's observed about business travel - and the opportunity to provide…
Hospitality Daily PodcastDesigning new employee experience (plus: a treasure hunt I set up) - Szilvia Olah
Szilvia Olah is the founder of The Strengths Company and a former Learning & Talent Development leader at Accor and Jumeirah Group. In this episode, she shares…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe business benefits of investing in culture and community - Donte Johnson & Jason Bass, Revival Baltimore
Donte Johnson is the General Manager and Jason Bass is the Director of Culture and Impact at Revival Baltimore - JDV hotel. In this episode, they talk about…
Hospitality Daily PodcastImpact Hospitality & being more hospitable to our neighbors - Jason Bass & Donte Johnson, Revival Baltimore
Jason Bass is the Director of Culture and Impact and Donte Johnson is the General Manager at Revival Baltimore - JDV hotel. In this episode, they talk about…
Hospitality Daily PodcastDEI needs to be a baseline to build from - Donte Johnson & Jason Bass, Revival Baltimore
Donte Johnson is the General Manager and Jason Bass is the Director of Culture and Impact at Revival Baltimore - JDV hotel. In this episode, they talk about…
Hospitality Daily PodcastDress codes, grooming standards & creating a welcoming culture - Donte Johnson & Jason Bass, Revival Baltimore
Donte Johnson is the General Manager and Jason Bass is the Director of Culture and Impact at Revival Baltimore - JDV hotel. In this episode, they talk about…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWe have a boring problem, not a staffing problem - Jason Bass & Donte Johnson, Hotel Revival
Donte Johnson is the General Manager and Jason Bass is the Director of Culture and Impact at Revival Baltimore - JDV hotel. In this episode, they talk about…
Hospitality Daily PodcastCulture creates a feeling and sends a message - Jason Bass, Hotel Revival
Jason Bass is the Director of Culture and Impact at Hotel Revival. In this episode, he shares his definition of culture - both broadly and within an…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhat I've learned working on the front lines of hospitality - David Jones
David Jones has more than 50 years of hospitality experience both working in the industry (Marriott, Shangri-La) in North America and Asia, as well as in…