In this episode, Brian is joined by Lan Elliott, Lan wearsmany hats these days as the Co-Founder and Principal of Acacia Holdings, Co-Host of the popular It’s Personal Stories, a Hospitality Podcast and is an in-demand speaker and moderator for Hospitality trade shows. Tune in to hearwho Lan Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Peter Ricci, Directorof the Hospitality & Tourism Management Programs at Florida Atlantic University. The Hospitality & Tourism Management Program at FAU covers wide-ranging Hospitality & Tourism Management subjects where thestudents learn creative thinking, analytical problem solving, data analysis, writing, and public speaking skills that prepares them for a successful career in the hospitality field. Tune in to hear who Dr. Ricci Thanks for helping himalong the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Matthew Marcial, ChiefExecutive Officer with the Public Relations Society of America or as more easily said the PRSA. The PRSA is the leading professional organization serving the communications community through a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters in the U.S., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. Tune in to hear who Matthew Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Joanna Jagger, Founderand President of WORTH Association. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia WORTH Association is a network for Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality. Their mission is to advance women in the industry and help move the dial forequality. WORTH invites women (and men!) from the industry to come together for networking, mentorship, educational and charitable events. Tune in to hear who Joanna Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Gabriel Perez, ChiefOperating Officer of Lodging with The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, The Indigo Road Hospitality Group owns, operates, and manages restaurants and boutique hotels throughout the country. They have grown into an industry leader in the lifestyle / boutique space. Thoughtfully designed, deeply personal, and always true to their roots, Indigo Road’s restaurants, bars, and hotels invite guests to step into something real, something with soul. Tune in to hear who Gabriel Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Kerry Ranson, President,Operations and Partner with the Raines Company. A multi-faceted company, the hospitality sector started in the early 1980s as a passion of Mark Raines. The son of Rock Raines who owned and operated several truck stops in SouthCarolina, Mark opened his first hotel in 1992, a Super 8 Motel on Highway 52 in Florence, SC. And the company now operates over 50 hotels with more under development. Tune in to hear who Kerry Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode we go all the way to Nairobi, Kenya as Brianis joined by Shamim Ehsani, Co-Founder of the Tribe Hotel Group. Currently with two hotels and several F&B outlets, Shamim also oversees several hospitality related businesses including the 35,000 square foot VMX Fitness facility and acts as Director for the mixed-use Village Market. Tune if to hear who Shamim Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Jonathan Gordon, Founderand CEO of The Neighborhood Hotel. Founded by travel enthusiasts who enjoy spaces that inspire, comfort and fuel, the team at The Neighborhood Hotel are fans of transforming old buildings with cool history into well-outfitted apartmentstyle hotels that honor the old while representing the now. I absolutely love this concept, and they have created a well-equipped basecamp for the explorer and a sanctuary for the traveler who needs to recharge, reset or just chill. Tune it hear who Jonathan Thanks for helping him along the way.