Having led numerous large hotel transactions and deal teams, Leslie shares his incredible career journey and his current venture, which started as a hobby that grew into a 35-hotel investment vehicle. He describes how, early in his career, he determined the one skill that would make him sought after, and how he intentionally honed that skill, to position himself for the best opportunities. As a highly-skilled negotiator, Leslie explains how he overcomes challenges in getting deals done, and the moment he decided to forever threw away all scripts and notes when giving speeches.
