Tag: Hospitality
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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.
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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.
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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 Wheels Marketing. Ryan shares his career journey, starting from building affiliate websites around poker in…
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The Power of Niche Expertise: David Sangree’s Hotel and Waterpark Appraisal Success
David Sangree, President of Hotel & Leisure Advisors, shares how 20 years of specialized hospitality appraisal expertise led to successful company sale while maintaining leadership.
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The Power of Choice: Michael Dominguez’s Journey from Restaurant Manager to Hospitality CEO
In this inspiring episode, Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), shares his remarkable 30-year journey from busing tables at Hyatt San Antonio to leading a global sales organization representing over 250 prestigious independent hotels.
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Building World-Class Culture: Alfredo Hildebrandt’s Micro-Moments Leadership Philosophy
In this inspiring episode, Alfredo Hildebrandt, General Manager and COO of Lakewood Country Club, shares his remarkable journey from losing his mother at age 12 in Peru to becoming a transformational leader in Ohio’s premier private club scene.
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From Private Equity to Hotel Cleaning: David Grossman’s Unexpected Entrepreneurial Journey
In this inspiring episode, David Grossman, CEO of Renue Systems, shares his transformation from Wall Street finance executive to franchise business owner after being laid off three times.