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HospitalityMD Top 10 Reasons to Stay at a Hotel Instead of a Vacation Rental - The PM Shift 1.10.23Here is our live stream discussion on the top 10 reasons to stay at a hotel instead of a vacation rental on your next trip. From luxurious amenities to around-the-clock service, hotels offer a level of convenience and comfort that vacation rentals simply can't match. Plus, with so many hotels to choose from, you can find the perfect fit for your budget and travel style. Don't miss out on the benefits of staying at a hotel on your next vacation. Be sure to tune in every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30pm Central on YouTube and LinkedIn for our L...

2023-01-111h 11

HospitalityMD The PM Shift by HospitalityMD 11.3.22Welcome back to the PM Shift! Be sure to join us live on YouTube every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 PM Central www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-11-041h 00

HospitalityMD Hotel Design 101 with KTGY Simeone Deary Design GroupHospitalityMD is pleased to welcome KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group principals, Lisa and Gina, to the show! Lisa and Gina are known internationally for their hospitality design expertise. Based locally in Chicago, the firm has provided world class design to all corners of the world. Lisa and Gina have been design industry disruptors, with focus on feeling and design over all else. You may know them by their work, with designs of landmark hotels such as London House Chicago, Waldorf Astoria or Marriott Marquis Chicago. This episode was a pleasure to host, with...

2022-10-311h 04

HospitalityMD The PM Shift with The Wise Pineapple Christine Trippi 10/25/2022Hello and welcome back to The PM Shift by HospitalityMD, hospitality's only evening live show. This episode features the wonderful Christine Trippi of The Wise Pineapple. Join us as we laugh through our technical difficulties and learn knowledge bombs from Christine. Head over to www.thewisepineapple.com to stay up to date with Christine's weekly newsletter and to learn more about The Crown Society. Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube and turn on notifications so you never miss a live show! www.youtube.com/c/hospitalitymd

2022-10-261h 01

HospitalityMD The PM Shift 9/20/2022: Answering Your Hospitality QuestionsWelcome back to The PM Shift hosted by HospitalityMD! Today we fielded some questions from the audience in regards to appearance standards. It was a great conversation and really insightful feedback from the audience. You can catch the show live on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursdays at 8:30pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-09-2159 min

HospitalityMD The PM Shift with Guest Adam Peabody of Reddi Beverage Company and Flora Hemp Spirits 9/18/2022Welcome back to The PM Shift by HospitalityMD. This episode features Adam Peabody of Flora Hemp Spirits, a non-alcoholic, hemp infused cocktail option. Listen in as we discuss Adam's experience in the food and beverage world as well as his amazing product he has developed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-09-1953 min

HospitalityMD The PM Shift 9/13/2022Join us for this wild episode of The PM Shift where we were able to broker a deal for 2 people via chat and Kyle is booked to speak at another university. It was a great night for hospitality! www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-09-1530 min

HospitalityMD The PM Shift 9/8/2022Welcome back to the PM Shift. Today, Greg and Tom catch up on what occurred the previous 48 hours with the speech Kyle gave at the College of Dupage. Greg also shares a review on bad experience at a country club restaurant. Find us as www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-09-1527 min

HospitalityMD The PM Shift: Advice for an Inspiring Hotel Manager 9/6/2022Hello HospitalityMD listeners! On this rendition of The PM Shift, Kyle and Greg discuss a Facebook post from an aspiring manager that is asking for advice. www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-09-0744 min

HospitalityMD The PM Shift: Talking Customer Service with Paula Carreirão 9/4/2022Welcome to The PM Shift, HospitalityMD's live podcast! Tonight we have HMD's friend from Brazil, Paula Carreirão! We will have fun, catch up and talk customer service. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-09-0551 min

HospitalityMD The PM Shift with Award Winning General Manager Dylan Beaumont - 8.28.2022Sunday Night's live show with award winning General Manager Dylan Beaumont. Catch us live on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursdays at 8pm Central on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch and Facebook! www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-08-2944 min

HospitalityMD The PM Shift with Greg, Kyle and Tom 8/24/2022www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-08-2547 min

HospitalityMD The PM Shift: Hospitality Work Expectations 8.23.2022Welcome back to HospitalityMD! Greg, Kyle and Tom discuss a post from a Facebook group regarding expectations while working in the hospitality industry. www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-08-2454 min

HospitalityMD The PM Shift with Greg and Tom - 8.21.2022Hello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This is our new evening podcast. We are hoping to go live 2-3 times a week on LinkedIn, Youtube and Facebook. So be sure to follow us there! This episode we have a special guest: Kyle Allison! Join us as we dissect a post from a controversial post from a Hotel Manger Facebook group. www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-08-2332 min

HospitalityMD What I Learned in 9 Weeks as the GM of the Worst Hotel in the Brand: Certified Smart PeopleWelcome to Episode 5 of What I Learned in 9 Weeks as the GM of the Worst Hotel in the Brand! HMD gang Kyle, Greg, and Tom Explore the idea that sometimes the people in the positions of the most power don't have the simplest solutions to concerns that affect the guests the most. Kyle Illustrates this concept with an interesting story about a new bar top, permanent marker, and toothpaste! Order our Documentary Film! https://www.reelhouse.org/hospitality... Follow Us! solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podca...

2022-07-2227 min

HospitalityMD What I Learned in 9 Weeks as the GM of the Worst Hotel in the Brand: Big 5 Personality Traits PART 2In Part 2 this episode, HMD gang Kyle, Greg, and Tom continue to dive into the big 5 personality traits and try to determine if the same traits that make someone successful in dealing with guests in hospitality are the same or opposite to those that make one successful in dealing with ownership and the corporate office in a traditional setting. Thank you to the International Hospitality Institute for Recognizing Greg & Kyle as 2 of the Top 100 Most Powerful People in Hospitality in the United States. See the Full List on LinkedIn. Order our Documentary Film! https://www.ree...

2022-07-2239 min

HospitalityMD What I Learned in 9 Weeks as the GM of the Worst Hotel in the Brand: Big 5 Personality Traits PART 1In this episode, HMD gang Kyle, Greg, and Tom dive into the big 5 personality traits and try to determine if the same traits that make someone successful in dealing with guests in hospitality are the same or opposite to those that make one successful in dealing with ownership and the corporate office. Order our Documentary Film! https://www.reelhouse.org/hospitality... Take the Personality Test! https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-... Hospitality & Homelessness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtUwo... Follow Us! www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice...

2022-07-2254 min

HospitalityMD What I Learned in 9 Weeks as the GM of the Worst Hotel in the Brand: Episode 3 Hospitality & HomelessnessWelcome back to HospitalityMD's limited series! Episode 3 is all about how Hospitality can help treat mental illness. We are excited to share this series over this 9 week period as we progress over true hospitality lessons right from the point of impact. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the rest of the episodes in this series. Be sure to check out our feature length documentary "Follow Me and I Will Be Behind You" premiering on April 22nd, 2022 only on reelhouse.org Use promo code EARLYACCESS for special pricing htt...

2022-03-0251 min

HospitalityMD What I Learned in 9 Weeks as the GM of the Worst Hotel in the Brand: Episode 2 How Experiencing Anxiety Contributes to Cognitive ImpairmentWelcome back to HospitalityMD's limited series! Episode 2 is all about how Experiencing Anxiety Contributes to Cognitive Impairment. We are excited to share this series over this 9 week period as we progress over true hospitality lessons right from the point of impact. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the rest of the episodes in this series. www.solo.to/HospitalityMD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-02-2358 min

HospitalityMD How to be a Director of Rooms at a Big Box Hotel with Julie Brown of the Intercontinental ChicagoWelcome Back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week we bring you an interview with Julie Brown, the Director for Rooms at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG Hotel. Julie gives amazing insights on what it takes to move up the ladder and manage some of the biggest rooms divisions globally. Follow Julie on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brown-199b54183/ If you have not checked out our latest limited series "What I Learned in 9 Weeks as the GM of the Worst Hotel in the Brand" click here: https://youtu.be/cZEF03lFZ...

2022-02-2147 min

HospitalityMD What I Learned in 9 Weeks as the GM of the Worst Hotel in the Brand: Episode One Confronting the ChaosWelcome to a very special episode of HospitalityMD. We are exciting to bring to you a NEW limited series called "What I Learned in 9 Weeks as the GM of the Worst Hotel in the Brand. This first episode focuses on listening, confronting the chaos and responding. We are excited to share this series over the next 9 weeks as we progress over true hospitality lessons right from the point of impact. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the rest of the episodes in this series. www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Sen...

2022-02-1646 min

HospitalityMD The Psychology of Hospitality with Stephanie CoradinWelcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD. Last year, we met with Stephanie Coradin and discussed the Psychology of Hospitality and how to optimize your interactions with guests and employees. Find out more about Stephanie here: www.demboinc.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/demboinc/ contact@demboinc.com Starting Wednesday we are launching our new series "What I Learned in Nine Weeks as the GM of the Worst Hotel in the Brand." In this new limited series, Kyle shares stories with Greg and Tom leading to very insightful discussions aroun...

2022-02-1453 min

HospitalityMD Hotelpreneurship with Yaz and Terry from ProsafeWelcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week we welcome Yaz and Terry from Prosafe. They started their hospitality careers together and moved up the ranks together. Recently they went from hoteliers to entrepreneurs and started their own hotel safety compliance company called Prosafe. We were recently gifted with some wonderful awards from the International Hospitality Industry. HospitalityMD was ranked the 12th best hospitality podcast globally, Kyle was awarded the 8th best influencer in hospitality globally and lastly, Kyle and Greg were both awarded Top 20 Hospitality Executives to Watch in 2022! What an honor and congratulations to al...

2022-02-081h 03

HospitalityMD How to Manage Your Career in Hospitality with Nicholas ThomasHello and welcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week we welcome Nicholas Thomas from the Hospitality Spirit Podcast and the Director of the School of Hospitality Leadership at DePaul University in Chicago. Does education replace experience or vice versa? If you have not been promoted or given a big pay raise in 2 years, is it time to look for a new role? Tune in as we touch on these subjects and more. You can find Nicholas' podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1E3lJ63bfsNv6B2oPo9vSw?si=977a40b6...

2022-01-121h 09

HospitalityMD HospitalityMD's 2021 RecapHello and Happy New Year! Kyle, Tom and Greg came together to go over HospitalityMD's very eventful year. Thank you all of our podcast guests and to our audience! We are excited to continue to bring you more great content in 2022! www.solo.to/HospitalityMD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2022-01-0546 min

HospitalityMD HospitalityMD's 2021 RecapHello and Happy New Year! Kyle, Tom and Greg came together to go over HospitalityMD's very eventful year. Thank you to all of our podcast guests and to our audience! We are excited to continue to bring you more great content in 2022. You can find our information here: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hospitalitymd/message

2022-01-0446 min

HospitalityMD The Philosophy of Hospitality with Dr. Jeffrey O. of the International Hospitality InstituteFind Dr. O on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffreyo/ Get your ticket for the Global Hospitality Summit here: https://globalhospitalitysummit.com Find more information on HospitalityMD here: www.solo.to/HospitalityM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/support

2021-11-0253 min

HospitalityMD Connecting the Dots between Events and the Rest of the Hospitality Industry with Jen SalernoWelcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week we are featuring our wonderful friend, Jen Salerno. Jen is the host of The Room Block podcast and founder of JTS Connect where she provides live and virtual events with host, moderation and facilitation services! Find The Room Block Podcast here: https://roomblockpodcast.com/ Connect with Jen on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtsalerno/ Here is the link for our award winning documentary "Follow Me and I Will Be Behind You" here: https://youtu.be/WievTSOmd8k Stay up to date...

2021-10-0655 min

HospitalityMD Helping Children Fight Anxiety through Video Games with Zach Wigal of Gamer's OutreachHello and welcome to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week we have the pleasure for welcoming Zach Wigal of Gamer's Outreach to the show. Zach and his team works hard each day to help relieve anxiety and stress in the lives of hospitalized children. Be sure to check out Gamer's Outreach here: https://gamersoutreach.org/ Check out Zach's LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachwigal/ You can connect with HospitalityMD here: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd As we mentioned at the end of the episode, you can donate to our stream even...

2021-09-2850 min

HospitalityMD How to Get Hotel Guests to Come Back with Shep HykenWelcome back to the HospitalityMD podcast! This week we welcome Customer Service and Customer Experience expert, Shep Hyken, to the show! Shep shares some great stories and even better advice for hoteliers everywhere. Do not forget to pick up his new book "I'll Be Back" on Amazon today: https://amzn.to/3EzMkEl Follow Shep on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shephyken/ Be sure to connect with HospitalityMD on our socials here: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this...

2021-09-211h 02

HospitalityMD Hotel Financials: 101 with the Financial Coach David LundWelcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week we welcome the Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund to the show! David shares his insights on why learning how to read the financial statements in your hotel are crucial to your success. David also provides some amazing resources on his website, so please be sure to check it out and connect with him on LinkedIn! www.hotelfinancialcoach.com David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lund/ Connect with HospitalityMD here: www.solo.to/HospitalityMD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...

2021-09-141h 05

HospitalityMD HospitalityMD Live: Homecoming Episode 9/2/2021Hello HospitalityMD Listeners! Here is the podcast from our Live show that we aired on Friday 9/2/2021 where we shared life updates on where we have been this summer. Global Hospitality Summit: https://globalhospitalitysummit.com/ Here is the link to the documentary trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WievTSOmd8k&t=13s Find out more information on the Reading FimFEST here: http://readingfilmfest.com/ Find us ️ www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hospitalitymd/message Support this podcast: https...

2021-09-0843 min

HospitalityMD Fighting to Save Hotel Jobs with Chip Rogers, President and CEO of AHLAWelcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week we welcome Chip Rogers, the President and CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association to the show. Chip and his team work tirelessly to lobby political leaders for the interest of the hotel industry nationwide. Be sure to check out HotelsACT.org to find out how you can help save hotel jobs! You can find Chip on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-chip-rogers-8068764/ You can find more HospitaltiyMD links here: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd --- Send in a voice message: htt...

2021-09-0750 min

HospitalityMD Bridging the Gap Between Operations and Sales with Robin Moncrieffe and Niki WadeHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD's weekly podcast series! This week we have the pleasure of bringing you amazing insights from fellow hoteliers and podcasters. From the "Don't Look Under the Bed" podcast and lifelong hotel sales professionals, we bring you Robin Moncrieffe and Niki Wade. Both Robin and Niki share so much insightful knowledge that any sale professional or newly appointed General Manager can learn from. Be sure to find Niki and Robin on Apple podcasts and leave them a review. Let them know HospitalityMD sent you! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-look-under-the-bed-a-hospitality-podcast...

2021-06-1552 min

HospitalityMD The Advantages of Owning and Operating an Independent Hotel with Rachel VandenbergHello and welcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week we are featuring Rachel Vandenberg, owner of Sun & Ski Inn and Suites in Stowe, VT. Listen in on how owning and operating an Independent brand has allowed her to succeed without the barriers of a franchise agreement. Connect with Rachel here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-vandenberg-2102293/ Sun & Ski Inn and Suites: https://www.sunandskiinn.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKcFIGLMzGO7p3ZmKRCgPsCmEM4VfuwkppqgJfBm4tQpH5g3JDvFs-MaAopwEALw_wcB PEAK Leadership Coaching Scholarship: https://www.peakinspiringtransformation.com/individual-coaching.html ...

2021-06-081h 06

HospitalityMD Embracing Who You Are with Glenn Haussman of No Vacancy NewsHello and welcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week we have the pleasure of speaking to the God Father of Hospitality, Glenn Haussman. Glenn is the host of the number one hospitality podcast “No Vacancy” and has a hit LinkedIn Live show “No Vacancy Live.” Tune in and find out how a man with no hotel experience who struggled with self-esteem issues became a globally recognized hospitality industry thought leader. Connect with Glenn here: https://novacancynews.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTje9Wn4CSw59Bl4HcBadA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennhaussman/ The Adapters: https://www.thea...

2021-05-2552 min

HospitalityMD Helping Hotels In Need: Hotel Task Force with Peter WenzellHello and welcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week we feature a good friend of HospitalityMD, Peter Wenzell. Peter is the CEO of Wenzell, Dantes and Fisher Hospitality Group that specializes in task force. Listen in as Kyle and Peter discuss the challenges and benefits of hotel task force. This is just part one of many new pieces of content coming out in the next few weeks so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned! https://www.wdfhg.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wenzell-b11b9414b/ You can...

2021-05-1851 min

HospitalityMD Hospitality Career Advice from a Young GM with Zoltan PayerliHello and welcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week we welcome Zoltan Payerli, General Manager of the Nobu Hotel Chicago to the show. Zoltan shares his experience and gives fantastic advice for young hoteliers such as himself. To connect with Zoltan and find out more Zoltanisms click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoltanpayerli/ You can find the HospitalityMD Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd Website: www.hospitality-md.com Kyle: ...

2021-05-111h 02

HospitalityMD How to Turn Around a Failing Hotel with Bruce JordanHello and welcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week, speak with the Michael Jordan of hotels, Bruce Jordan! Bruce has a history of turning around failing hotels and started a YouTube channel to help fellow hoteliers improve their hotels! You can find Bruce’s YouTube Channel Hotel Guest Management here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtRdmONlnKJeq5zhuK5MSxg Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bestofbrucejordan/ You can find the HospitalityMD Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd Website: www.hospitality-md.com Kyl...

2021-05-0450 min

HospitalityMD Moving Your Desk to the Lobby as the General Manager with Jeff Kulek of the London West HollywoodHello and welcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week, we sit down with Jeff Kulek, the Area Vice President of Northwood Hospitality and General Manager of the London West Hollywood Hotel. Listen in as Jeff shares his own flavor on managing a hotel, including why he decided to move his desk to the lobby of the hotel. Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-kulek-9882745/ You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials:

2021-04-2753 min

HospitalityMD The Cost of a Career in Hotel Management with Adam Knight of The Proven Principles PodcastHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This welcome we have the pleasure of welcoming Adam Knight, from The Proven Principles podcast and founder of Knowing Hospitality. Kyle and Adam take a deep dive into Adam’s history and love for hospitality, as well as the cost the industry has had on him personally. Be sure to look up more about Knowing Hospitality here: https://knowinghospitality.com/ Check out The Proven Principles podcast here: https://knowinghospitality.com/the-proven-principles-podcast or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on an...

2021-04-201h 08

HospitalityMD Redirecting At Risk Youth Through Hospitality with Marquis SlayHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This week we speak to Marquis Slay. Marquis grew up in Detroit experiencing poverty and the damaging effects of the streets on people close to him. With the support of his family and the power of mentorship and "changing your perspective" which he obtained through his exposure to family preservation non-profit Orchard Children's Services, Marquis has witnessed first hand how acts of hospitality are powerful enough to redirect youth who are at risk. Marquis also enjoys his hotel career where he leads the sales efforts for 5 hotels with The Oliver Companies. Y...

2021-04-1348 min

HospitalityMD The Hospitality Hiring CrisisThis interview is from Friday's live show. If you missed it, be sure to head on over to YouTube and subscribe! We spoke with three industry professionals: Jeremy Nichols, CPC provides a professional recruiter’s perspective on the current landscape, what he’s hearing from employers & what he’s hearing from candidates Josh Schreib is no stranger to fixing hotels, recently concluding a multi-year stint with Hotel Equities as a Task Force GM. Now as he settles into a permanent GM role, he has a unique perspective on what needs to happen to get back on track. Sanjay Rama is a season...

2021-04-101h 08

HospitalityMD Choosing a Lifetime of Hospitality with Tejal Patel of Neem Tree HospitalityHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This week we bring you Tejal Patel, the President and CEO of Neem Tree Hospitality. Tejal is a lifelong hotelier and hospitalitarian that truly lives in the business of hospitality. Join us as she tells her story of being a 3rd generation hotel owner and her unwavering love for hotels. Tejal would love to connect with everyone on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejalpatelhotelier/ You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our...

2021-04-0651 min

HospitalityMD Being a Woman in the Hospitality Industry with Katerina Wolfe and Special Guest Abby Estevez of Spear Travel GroupHello! Here is the audio format of our live show from 3/26/2021 where Katerina brought on special guest Abby Estevez. Together, they hosted a great discussion about women in hospitality and how women are marginalized in all professional industry. HospitalityMD believes this was a topic that needed to be discussed and we thank Katerina and Abby for sharing with all of you. You can find out more about Abby and Spear Travel here: Abby Insta: @ab.curatedtravel Abby FB: https://www.facebook.com/abby.estevez/ Abby LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...

2021-04-0151 min

HospitalityMD Being Young In Hospitality with Wil Slickers from The Slick Talk PodcastHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! We have an exciting show for this week. We had the privilege of sitting down with the “Joe Rogan of Hospitality” Wil Slickers. Wil is well known in the hospitality circle due to his podcast Slick Talk, so be sure to check it out if you have not already. This episode we get to hear their thoughts on young people in hospitality and what the future may bring. You can find out more about Wil here: https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on a...

2021-03-301h 00

HospitalityMD Do You Need a Hospitality Degree to be Successful? With Juliana Hahn of Hospitality-Copywriting.comHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This week we sat down with Juliana Hahn, a hospitality copywriter. Juliana shares her story on how she fell in love with hospitality after a presentation at a job fair by Les Roches, the world leading school in hospitality. She also shares how she was able to combine her love of hospitality with her other love of creative writing. Check out Juliana’s website here: www.hospitality-copywriting.com You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of...

2021-03-2352 min

HospitalityMD A Quarter Century in Hotels: How to Navigate Life Through Hospitality with Dallas WidmarkHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This week we sat down with Dallas Widmark, General Manager of The Lookout at Lake Chelan. Dallas shares his story on what it has been like spending the last 25 years in the hospitality industry and how he was able to handle all the curve balls that were thrown at him. Dallas also speaks about his current venture at The Lookout, managing a neighborhood of short term vacation rentals. You can find Dallas on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallas-widmark-97603720/ You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast...

2021-03-161h 16

HospitalityMD What is Influencer Marketing with Kaylie Holley of UP Travel MarketingHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! Kaylie Holley from UP Travel Marketing. In this episode, we discuss what is influencer marketing, why you should care and how it can help your hotel. You can connect with Kaylie on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylie-h-8456301a7/ Find out more information on UP Travel Marketing here: http://www.uptravelmarketing.com/ You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd Website...

2021-03-0957 min

HospitalityMD How to Become a Hotel Owner with Davonne ReavesHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This week we speak with Davonne Reaves who recently, along with her college roommate, became the first black women to own and operate a hotel under a major franchise when they purchased the Home2 Suites by Hilton in El Reno Oklahoma. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd Website: www.hospitality-md.com Kyle: Email: Kyle@Hospitality-md.com LinkedIn: https://www...

2021-03-0259 min

HospitalityMD Is the Hospitality Industry the Right Fit for You? With Calvin Tilokee @RevparblemsHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This week we speak with Calvin Tilokee, CEO of Revpar Media & the man behind the famous @revparblems Instagram account. While Calvin is known for his sense of humor as the King of Hospitality memes, this episode wasn’t ALL jokes! He shared one of a kind stories and insights from his experiences as a hotelier and as a hotel guest. Tune in if you’ve ever questioned your belonging in hospitality. By the end of this episode, you should know if you truly do have the spirit of service required to be successful in hosp...

2021-02-231h 09

HospitalityMD How to Get More Google Reviews in 2021 with Matt Murray and Justin Essner from WidewailHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This week we welcome back last week’s guest, Justin Essner to the show. Joining Kyle and Justin is Matt Murray, the CEO of Widewail. Think Tripadvisor is the end all, be all of review sites for hotels? So did we! Find out why you need to pay more attention to Google reviews for your hotel, restaurants or any business you run. You can connect with Matt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmurray1/ You can connect with Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinessner/ You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on...

2021-02-1644 min

HospitalityMD Debunking Sales Myths: What is it Like to Work in Hotel Sales? with Justin EssnerHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This week we welcome Justin Essner to the show. As our very first sales person on HospitalityMD, Justin helps debunk myths around the sales department by sharing his experience working for huge properties in the Orlando area. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd Website: www.hospitality-md.com Kyle: Email: Kyle@Hospitality-md.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-allison-545156115/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_hospitalitymd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kyle_HospMD Greg: Email...

2021-02-091h 12

HospitalityMD The Challenges of Being a Hotel Owner in 2021 with Rich Gandhi from Reform LodgingHello and welcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week, we sit down with Rich Gandhi, CEO of Reform Lodging. Rich shares his thoughts on the challenges of being a hotel owner in 2021. Find out more on Reform Lodging here: https://www.reformlodging.org/ Connect with Rich on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-g-b70b0214/ You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd Website: www.hospitality-md.com Kyle: ...

2021-02-021h 14

HospitalityMD What to Expect When Transitioning from a Small Hotel to a Large Hotel with David MignanoHello and welcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week, we welcome David Mignano to the show! David is an experienced hotelier, podcast producer and now, podcast host! Tune in to hear David's story and advice on moving from a small limited service hotel to a large airport property. Be sure to check out David's podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6HZof--qg1EVd9lmN9pOaQ David is also the segment producer for No Vacancy with Anthony and Glenn. You can find their podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTje9...

2021-01-2656 min

HospitalityMD Putting Out Fires in the Hotel Industry with Kylee KruegerWelcome back to another episode of HospitalityMD! This week, Kyle sits down with Kylee Kruger, Guest Services Manager from a Hilton Garden Inn in Oregon. Kylee and Kyle speak about her experience working through the COVID pandemic and the West Coast wildfires of 2020. She explains how that has effected her mental health and the uncertainty of her hospitality career and she gives advice to owners on what they can do to help their staff. You can find Kylee on Facebook in the Hotel Manager Rants group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412402972280102 You can find the...

2021-01-1935 min

HospitalityMD The Future of Hotel Management, Introduced by Ken Patel CEO of EV Hotel GroupHello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This week, Kyle speaks with Ken Patel, the CEO of EV Hotel Group. They talk about some of the exciting innovations coming to the hotel industry in the not so distant future. Be sure to connect to Ken here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-patel-mba-cha-chrm-1b6395103/ Find out more about EV Hotel Group here: https://evhotelgroup.com You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd Webs...

2021-01-121h 44

HospitalityMD How to Rethink the Guest Experience by Eliminating the Claim Ticket with Derek Pacque from ChexologyHappy 2021! On our first episode of the new year, we welcome Derek Pacque to the show to speak about his experience launching Chexology in hotels and what he learned working side by side with Bellman and Front Office teams in all types of work environments. This is a great conversation between a hotelier and a disruptor of the "way it's always been done." Be sure to check out their website here: https://www.chexology.com/ You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on...

2021-01-051h 21

HospitalityMD Helping the Little Guy: How Small Hotels Can Compete with the Large Brands with Nathan GawlikThis week we speak with Nathan Gawlik from ResNexus as he shows us how their product can help small hotels, bed and breakfasts and camp sites come out ahead in a world of the big hotel giants. Disclaimer: Kyle had some internet connection issues throughout the interview, so we apologize in advance for the edits we had to make. You can connect with Nate on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-gawlik-2a2046154/ You can look more into ResNexus here: https://resnexus.com/ ...

2020-12-2254 min

HospitalityMD Passion Over Everything: The Journey of a Hotelier with Jezzreal VillanuevaJezz Villanueva rebelled against her family's wishes for her to be a nurse, and instead journeyed to the united states to pursue hotel management. After failures, rejection, a typhoon, and lots of rooms cleaned, Jezz had the opportunity to open the brand new Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Downtown West Palm Beach; running her own department. This is the story of how her passion and perseverance got here there. You can connect with Jezz on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jezzreel-villanueva-b65395127/ You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on a...

2020-12-151h 07

HospitalityMD Technically Homeless: The Life of a Task Force Hotel Manager with Josh Schreib Part 2 of 2"Point of Impact" Trailer: https://youtu.be/_ukYljYHdA0 Hello and welcome back to our SECOND episode of the week. This is the 2nd part of a two part series featuring Josh Schreib. Follow Josh on Instagram @thattaskforceguy You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: www.solo.to/hospitalitymd Website: www.hospitality-md.com Kyle: Email: Kyle@Hospitality-md.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-allison-545156115/ In...

2020-12-1128 min

HospitalityMD The Underbelly of the Hospitality Industry with Josh Schreib Part 1 of 2"Point of Impact" Trailer: https://youtu.be/_ukYljYHdA0 Hello and welcome back to HospitalityMD! This week we welcome Josh Schreib to the show. Follow Josh on Instagram @thattaskforceguy You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.c...

2020-12-0844 min

HospitalityMD How to be Hospitable without Draining your Soul, with Lyndsie MurphyHello and welcome back to Hospitality, M.D.! Are you having a hard time staying positive and empathetic with every guest interaction? Feeling the pandemic fatigue as COVID rages on? Well you are not alone! We found Lyndsie via a Facebook group asking for assistance and guidance on how to deal with these very issues. Listen in as Kyle and Lindsie discuss their mutual love and challenges from working at the Great Dames of their respective cities, how to fix an entire hotel while you are the little guy and how to combat the negativity you may...

2020-11-1753 min

HospitalityMD Leading through a Crisis as a First Time Supervisor, with Jonathan FabiettiHello and welcome back to Hospitality, M.D.! This week, we welcome back our friend and previous podcast guest Jonathan Fabietti. Catch up with Jonathan as he tells his tales and what he has learned as a first time supervisor. Be sure to follow Jonathan on his new food blog on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodplug516/ You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial

2020-11-1050 min

HospitalityMD Performing your Civic Duty with Kyle AllisonHello and welcome back to Hospitality, M.D.! This week, we have decided to take the week off of from our usual content and encourage everyone to go out and vote! Go visit www.vote.org to find your polling location and be sure to bring your headphones to listen to our previous episodes while you wait! We will be back next week with a brand new episode with a familiar guest. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our...

2020-11-0301 min

HospitalityMD Design the Guest Experience with Adele GutmanYou can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28464166 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnN-svfpsdSxF67utHBag4g Website: www.hospitality-md.com Kyle: Email: Kyle@Hospitality-md.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-allison-545156115/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kallison100/

2020-10-2739 min

HospitalityMD The Social Issues Facing the Hotel Industry with Silvia KirklandHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! This week, we have the pleasure to speak with Silvia Kirkland. Silvia shares with us her thoughts on the social issues facing the industry, how she set up a Guest Relations program in one of the busiest New York City hotels and, of course, why she fell in love with hospitality. You can find Silvia on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-kirkland-3541935/ You can also find Silvia's blog here: www.myheartinhospitality.com You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on an...

2020-10-2059 min

HospitalityMD The World's Best Concierge with Sarah Dandashy from @AskaconciergeHello and welcome to another episode of the Hospitality, M.D. podcast! This week, we get the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Dandashy from Ask a Concierge. Tune in as we learn about Sarah's background in hospitality and how to manage the guest experience during these turbulent times! You can find Sarah at www.askaconcierge.tv Sarah is also featured weekly on Rupesh Patel's LinkedIn Live show with her special segment "Hospitality Minute" on Wednesday's at 930am ET. You can also find Sarah on her own amazing podcast: "Say Yes to Travel" Go g...

2020-10-1345 min

HospitalityMD Storytelling for Hotels with Regitse Rosenvinge - Founder of Room22.agencyHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! This week we sit down with Regitse Rosenvinge, founder of Room 22 Agency. Room 22 Agency is an agency that focuses on creating tailormade content for hotels and restaurants. Listen in as Regitse tells us her story on how she became passionate for hotels and some tips to help you tell your hotels story. You can find Regitse on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regitse-cecillie-rosenvinge-4b375b39/ www.room22.agency You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite po...

2020-10-0630 min

HospitalityMD How Any Hotel Can Have Five-Star Housekeeping with Consuelo NeciosupHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! This week, we sit down with the Housekeeping manager from The Drake, a Hilton Hotel, Consuelo Neciosup. While she may currently be on furlough due to COVID-19, the hospitality still flows through her veins. You can find Consuelo on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/consuelo-neciosup-a2523038/ You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial

2020-09-2956 min

HospitalityMD Giving Headhunters a Good Name with Jeremy NicholsHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! We apologize for the delay in this episode. We have been having a wonderful time getting to know the team at the Doubletree in Reading, PA and cannot wait to share what we have in store. On this week's episode, Kyle sits down with Jeremy Nichols, star recruiter with Gecko Hospitality. Listen in as they discuss the industry in the time of COVID and what we have to look forward to in the future. You can find Jeremy on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in...

2020-09-0250 min

HospitalityMD Allyship in Hospitality with Lauren MartinHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! Greg and Kyle are currently enjoying the great Rocky Mountains in Colorado, but we did not want you to miss out on any amazing content. This week, Kyle has the pleasure of sitting down with Lauren Martin as they discuss taking care of yourself in this COVID-19 world and our favorite subject: Hospitality! Please reach out and connect with Lauren on LinkedIn and Instagram: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-martin-2431277a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yougololo/ You can find t...

2020-08-1745 min

HospitalityMD Rewriting the Hospitality Playbook: Service in the Age of Masks with Charlie LowryHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! This week, Kyle sits down with Front Office Manager Charlie Lowry and discusses a pressing matter for all guest facing positions in all industries: How to stay hospitable while wearing a mask and having social distancing barriers between you and your guest. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.i...

2020-08-0335 min

HospitalityMD 1218 Room Hotel During COVID-19 with Mark Lauer, General Manager of The Sheraton Grand Chicago RiverfrontHello and welcome back to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! This week we sit down with the General Manager of the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Chicago and discuss the tough decisions made during the COVID-19 pandemic in a big box property. We hope you are all staying safe. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/ ...

2020-05-1843 min

HospitalityMD Property to Property: Job Hopping in Hospitality with Albania CaamanoHello and welcome back to another episode of Hospitality, M.D. This episode, we sit down with Albania Caamano, the Assistant Director of Rooms at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida. This interview was recorded back on February 11th, but was delayed due to technical issues with the recording. Kyle spent weeks working on providing some content that will be enjoyable to listen to. We hope that you are all being safe and hanging in there during this pandemic. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast s...

2020-05-1539 min

HospitalityMD Hope After Coronavirus: By David Arraya and Hospitality, M.D.Welcome to a special episode of Hospitality, M.D. where we are joined by the Four Seasons Hotel Manager David Arraya. While the Coronavirus is crippling the hospitality industry, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Listen in as we talk about the future and what you can do right now to make sure you are ready for when things begin to turn around. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial

2020-04-0150 min

HospitalityMD Hospitality, M.D. Live with Katerina Wolfe 3/24/2020On this episode, we went live on YouTube to speak with Ameil Patel, Leanne Potter and TJ Horth about how the COVID 19 Pandemic has affected their careers on the hospitality industry. We bring in special co-host and previous Hospitality, M.D. guest Katerina Wolfe to share her unique perspective in being furloughed. If you would like to be a guest on future episode, please reach out to Kyle or Greg on LinkedIn or Instagram. We would love to share as many stories as we can during these trying times. You can find the Hospitality, M.D...

2020-03-241h 23

HospitalityMD Become a Witness to Your Thoughts to Take Back Your Brain with Shelley BrownYou can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28464166 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnN-svfpsdSxF67utHBag4g Email: Hospitalitymdofficial@gmail.com Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-styskal-110601133/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cstyskal/ Kyle: LinkedIn: https...

2020-02-2459 min

HospitalityMD Back Office Banter, by Hospitality, M.D. Featuring Andrew MoiseHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! On this week's episode, we bring you another edition of back office banter. Chris and Kyle sit down with our good friend Andrew Moise and his transition from hotels to car sales. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28464166

2020-02-1238 min

HospitalityMD Keep a Cake for Company with Marie Piraino (Kyle's Nana)Hello and welcome back for another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! This week we present a very special guest. She had a huge impact in shaping Kyle's childhood and mindset about hospitality at a very young age. Kyle's grandmother, Nana! You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28464166 ...

2020-01-2853 min

HospitalityMD Selling Through Service with Jonathan FabiettiHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! On these week's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking to a rising star in the hospitality industry, Jonathan Fabietti. Join us as Jonathan tells his story on how he fell in love with hospitality. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.li...

2020-01-201h 02

HospitalityMD Living the Suite Life with Neil UpadhyayHello and welcome back to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! This week, we have the pleasure of sitting down wtih Neil Upadhyay, the Director of Operations at the Gateway Hotel in Ames, Iowa. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28464166 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnN-svf...

2020-01-1356 min

HospitalityMD Fulfilling the American Dream Through Hospitality with Sylvain MbezeleHappy New Year! And welcome to our first episode of 2020. This week, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Sylvain Mbezele, the Assistant General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Suites, Atlanta Northwest. Sylvain recently had some LinkedIn fame, with a post of his story reaching 4,700 reactions and over 250 comments as of this writing. Sylvain started his career as a banquet houseman at the Hyatt Regency Suites in 2004 and could not hold a conversation for more than 5 minutes. Just a few weeks ago, the Hyatt Regency Suites welcomed him back as the Assistant General Manager. Tune in and listen...

2020-01-061h 03

HospitalityMD Hospitality, M.D. Presents: End of Year Recap with Greg and KyleHello and welcome to our last Hospitality, M.D. episode of 2019! This has been a great year for us as we have been able to get back to doing what we love, talking to others about hospitality. In this week's episode, Greg and Kyle sit down and talk about their favorite clips from each of our guests in 2019. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe. You do NOT want to miss what we have in store for 2020. Happy New Year! Here are the links to the interviews we talk about in the video: ...

2019-12-311h 15

HospitalityMD Back Office Banter, by Hospitality, M.D.Hello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! In this week's episode, we break away from our norm of interviews to present a conversation that Greg and Kyle had in September when Hospitality, M.D. was about to come back. We apologize that the audio is a bit lower than normal. Let us know if you like this format by sending us a message. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/Hospit...

2019-12-2339 min

HospitalityMD How a Hotel Changed the City with Craig PooleHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! This week we have the pleasure of speaking with Craig Poole. Craig has been dubbed "this Generation's Conrad Hilton" for his focus on driving results in hotels through bringing second chances and hope to disenfranchised and forgotten communities. As the General Manager for the 209 room Doubletree by Hilton in Reading, PA and President of Reading Hospitality, Craig is a two time Hilton Connie Award winner, Hilton CEO Light and Warmth recipient and an AHLA General Manager of the year. This video is a must watch for anyone that wants...

2019-12-161h 11

HospitalityMD Let Your Smile Shine with Dr. Shira TorHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Board Certified Orthodontist Dr. Shira Tor from Weiss and Tor Orthodontics. We are really excited to present this episode as our very first non-hotel guest. It goes a long way on showing the world that hospitality is everybody's business! In this episode, Dr. Tor shows how they use hospitality to help bring smiles to young kids faces everyday by giving them a reason to smile! You can find more information on Dr. Tor here...

2019-12-0936 min

HospitalityMD The Magic of Hotels with Ahmed OchoaHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! In this week's episode, we have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Front Office Manager Ahmed Ochoa. This is a special episode for us as we get the opportunity to sit down with our first and biggest supporter. In this episode, Kyle and Ahmed get very nostalgic and show the impact a simple hotel stay can have on someone's life at such a young age. If you want to enter our Google Home Mini Giveaway, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, take a screenshot of it...

2019-12-0259 min

HospitalityMD "Enjoying Your Stay? Ring the Bell!" with Rupesh PatelHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! On this week's episode we have the pleasure of speaking with hotel owner and founder of Smartguests.com, Rupesh Patel. In this interview, Rupesh talks about his humble beginnings and his early lessons on how to sell to people by using hospitality. Rupesh also gives priceless advice for anyone looking to be a Hotel Manager. Please connect with Rupesh on LinkedIn by going to www.rupesh.co You can find solutions to personalize your service by going t...

2019-11-2548 min

HospitalityMD People Want Purpose with Charles DozierHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! In this weeks episode, Chris and Kyle sit down with Hilton Brand Ambassador Charles Dozier. Tune in to hear Charles' story as he discovered his love of hospitality and how it all leads to a greater purpose; world peace. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www...

2019-11-1843 min

HospitalityMD The Power of "Get" with Christine TrippiHello and welcome to another exciting episode of Hospitality, M.D. On this week's episode, we had the pleasure to sit down with Christine Trippi - author of "Yes is the Answer" and CEO of The Wise Pineapple. Christine has been in the hotel industry for over 30 years working for such companies and Marriott, Hilton, Crowne Plaza and Courtyard by Marriott. Her energizing training sessions have transformed hospitality teams across the country. In this interview, you can see why! You can connect with Christine here:

2019-11-041h 02

HospitalityMD Hospitality, M.D. Interviews Students from Purdue University Northwest FinaleHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! This week is our 3rd and final episode feature the bright young minds of Purdue University Northwest. Please be sure to rate and review us! It helps tremendously to help spread the word that Hospitality is everybody's business. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/ Li...

2019-10-2823 min

HospitalityMD Hospitality, M.D. Interviews Students from Purdue University Northwest Part 2Hello and welcome back to Hospitality, M.D.! Here is part 2 of our 3 part series where we sat down with students from Purdue University Northwest. If you are enjoying our podcast, please be sure to rate and subscribe! It is free for you and means so much to us. Thank you! You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/

2019-10-2129 min

HospitalityMD Hospitality, M.D. Interviews Students from Purdue University NorthwestHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D.! This episode was recorded in the Spring of 2018, right before we took our hiatus. This was a huge learning curve for us as our audio did not record anywhere near the quality we have come to expect for ourselves. Either way, there is some great content as these young academics share their stories and love for hospitality. This will be the first part of a three part series. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services.

2019-10-1423 min

HospitalityMD Affirming Human Dignity with Katerina WolfeHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D. In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Katerina Wolfe, the Front Office Manager of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Join us as Katerina walks us through her journey in discovering hospitality as not just a passion, but a lifestyle. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Me...

2019-10-0750 min

HospitalityMD Hospitality, M.D. Presents: Hard Skills Vs. Soft SkillsHello and welcome to Hospitality, M.D.! In this episode, Kyle and Greg recorded solely for podcast purposes a few months ago. We were exploring the difference in hard skills and soft skills and how they influence how we hire. Be sure to subscribe and rate if you enjoyed this episode! You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/

2019-09-3026 min

HospitalityMD Hospitality, M.D. Presents the College of Dupage Keynote Speech by Kyle AllisonHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D. On this week's episode, Kyle was a guest speaker for a hospitality class at the College of Dupage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Here he speaks about his story, how he sees the current hotel market heading and much more. Small disclaimer, Kyle did not have a camera man for this shoot, so there is quite a bit that was cut off unfortunately, We recovered what we could and feel like there is still some very great content in here for you to enjoy. ...

2019-09-2354 min

HospitalityMD Hospitality, M.D. Presents: Four Phrases that are Hospitality KillersHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D. On today's episode, Greg and Kyle go over four phrases that are stage 5 hospitality killers and what you should say instead. If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and review! Your help goes a long way in spreading the word that hospitality is everyone's business. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www...

2019-09-1705 min

HospitalityMD Hospitality is All in the Family with Annie LugarHello and welcome to another episode of Hospitality, M.D. In this episode, Kyle sits down with Annie Lugar, who was Front Office Manager of theWit Hotel Chicago at the time. Annie speaks about her past and how she first was introduced to the hospitality world then leads us on a journey to how she got to where she is. As always, please rate and subscribe if you enjoyed this episode. Your support helps us spread the message that hospitality is everyone's business! Connect with Annie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-lugar-25741226/ You can...

2019-09-1726 min

HospitalityMD Welcome to the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast!Hello and welcome to the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast! The podcast with the mission to prove that Hospitality Is Everyone's Business. This episode is a brief introduction into who we are and what we are setting out to do. You can find the Hospitality, M.D. Podcast on any of your favorite podcast services. Follow us on all of our socials: Facebook: fb.me/HospitalityMDofficial Facebook Messenger: m.me/HospitalityMDofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitalitymd/ LinkedIn Business Page: h...

2019-09-1601 min