Brandon McConnell on A People First Mentality in Hospitality + His Book on AI & Human Psychology
Brandon McConnell went from his mother’s diner to Disney to Wisconsin’s oldest resort — and is now writing a Johns Hopkins-backed book on AI psychosis.
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Richard Parker bought 13 businesses before helping others sell theirs. His boutique M&A firm closes 90% of deals — and his $197 course has reached 100,000 buyers across 80 countries.
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The Bronze Star Veteran Who Now Helps Companies Stop Being Afraid of AI with Jon Hilton
Jon Hilton of LBMC shares how West Point grit, ExxonMobil scale, and a Berkeley data science degree converged into an AI practice helping middle market companies move past enthusiasm into results.
The Lesson David Tobin Learned Running a 60-Person Firm He Couldn’t Scale: Manage for Profit
David Tobin had four exits. One was painful. All of them shaped TobinLeff, the MA advisory firm that has helped 250+ owners sell on their terms.
The Numbers Never Lie: Elizabeth McKee on Bar Inventory, Overpouring, and Protecting Your Margins
Elizabeth McKee shares how Sculpture Hospitality helps bars and restaurants cut liquor losses from 30% down to 4%, why accountability beats blame every time, and how a tough 2025 taught her what she could and could not control.