Managing America’s Largest Summer-Only Resort: David Jurcak’s Mackinac Island Story

David Jurcak, President of Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, shares how he leads America’s largest summer-only resort through 139 seasonal closures and reopenings.
How Linda Cozzi Grew Philadelphia Cricket Club from $11M to $38M Through Employee Investment

Linda Cozzi, CFO of Philadelphia Cricket Club, shares how increasing payroll 247% and implementing enrichment funds drove revenue from $11M to $38M, grew membership 75%, and boosted employee satisfaction from 8 to 68—proving happy staff creates revenue growth.
Joel Carver’s Journey from to ‘Nobody Likes You’ to Hospitality Staffing Revolution

How can side hustles, setbacks, and continuous learning set you on the path to success in digital marketing? In this episode, we speak with Ryan Whiteside, an expert in digital marketing and the Director of Digital Marketing at 2…
From Windsurfing Rep to Parisian Café Owner: Laurent Vrignaud’s 40-Year Journey to Moulin

Laurent Vrignaud shares journey from 18-year-old windsurfer to Burton Snowboards super-rep to Nixon Watches co-founder to opening Moulin at age 50—now 8 authentic Parisian cafés serving 3,000 daily customers, revealing why fear is fuel and authenticity is non-negotiable.
From Chicken to Culture: Why Tumble 22 Puts People at the Heart of Growth with Laura Dunlap

Laura Dunlap shares her journey from personal struggles to leading HR at Tumble 22, revealing how inclusive culture and human connection drive success in Austin’s competitive restaurant scene.
Sunil Rao’s Purpose-Driven VC Approach: Investing in Technologies That Empower Humans

Sunil Rao, Managing Partner at Plum Alley Ventures, shares how building businesses across 10 countries and growth mindset philosophy shaped his approach to purpose-driven venture capital.
Terry Hammons’ HomeStretch Success: Helping Real Estate Agents Sell Homes Faster for Top Dollar

Terry Hammons, owner of Home Stretch franchises, shares how 20 years in corporate finance law led to building a multi-location real estate property preparation business.
How Post-COVID Hospitality Changed Everything: Kim Halloran’s Industry Insights

Kim Halloran, Managing Partner at Capital Grille, shares 30 years of hospitality leadership including mentorship transforming struggling employee into successful lawyer and child advocacy work.
Transforming Public Recreation: Amy McMillan’s Journey Leading Southeast Michigan’s Metroparks

Amy McMillan, CEO of Huron Clinton Metro Parks, shares her journey from special needs volunteer at 14 to leading 25,000 acres, launching equity programs teaching 4,000 kids to swim free, and opening first Detroit Metro Park after 85 years.
Scaling With Private Equity: Mike Horvath’s Viking Global Partnership at Revenova

Mike Horvath, CEO of Revenova, shares journey from 2008 bankruptcy to $100M+ logistics software company through customer focus, PE partnership, and learning to say no.