
Teague Talks Podcast
Teague Hunter, President and CEO of Hunter Hotel Advisors, created Teague Talks in 2020 to connect and educate the hospitality industry in a time of unparalleled uncertainty. Today, Teague Talks continues to bring our industry together and inspire the next generation of hospitality leaders with monthly episodes featuring industry leaders and exclusive hotel tours through the addition of accompanying YouTube video series, Teague Walks. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
You can learn more about Hunter Hotel Advisors at hunterhotels.net.
Latest episodes

Sep 12, 2022 • 24min
Teague Talks with Tom McLeay, President of Clarity Development Company
From the historic Schimmel Ballroom of the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, Teague Talks with Tom McLeay, President of Clarity Development Company. Following an exclusive tour of McLeay's first hotel, Teague and McLeay sit down for this extended conversation about development, history, and, of course, the Reuben sandwich.
In case you missed it, watch 'Teague Walks the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel' here.

Aug 1, 2022 • 26min
Teague Talks with DJ Rama, President & CEO of Auro Hotels
Teague Talks with Mitch Patel, President & CEO of Vision Hospitality Group, about spirituality, family, storytelling, and advice for the next generation of developers. In case you missed it, watch Teague and DJ tour the AC Hotel Greenville in the latest episode of Teague Walks: https://bit.ly/3zlXjiT

Jul 11, 2022 • 31min
Teague Talks with Mitch Patel, President & CEO of Vision Hospitality Group
Following a private tour of his first boutique hotel, The Edwin in Chattanooga, Mitch Patel, President & CEO of Vision Hospitality Group, sat down with our host, Teague Hunter, for an extended interview about all things hospitality. Mitch shares his current experience with the market, where he believes our industry is heading, and what he has learned about storytelling through the development of The Edwin.

Jun 6, 2022 • 24min
Teague Talks... with Navin Dimond, Founder, CEO, & Chairman of Stonebridge Companies
Teague Talks with Navin Dimond, Founder, CEO, & Chairman of Stonebridge Companies. In this extended interview, Navin talks about his latest adaptive reuse project (The Slate Denver), the power of education, and where he believes the hospitality industry is heading.

Apr 15, 2022 • 27min
Teague Talks with JR Patel, CEO of Helix Hospitality
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Apr 11, 2022 • 1h
Teague Talks with Main Street at the 33rd Hunter Conference
Teague Talks hospitality with a panel of Main Street's best and brightest at the 33rd Hunter Hotel Investment Conference.

Apr 8, 2022 • 58min
Teague Talks with Wall Street at the 33rd Hunter Conference
Teague Talks hospitality with a panel of Wall Street's best and brightest at the 33rd Hunter Hotel Investment Conference.

Mar 11, 2022 • 27min
Teague Talks with Robert Cole, Founder, President & CEO of HVMG
Teague Talks with Robert Cole, Founder, President & CEO of HVMG about labor, inflation, and other operational challenges. Listen here or watch and subscribe on the Teague Talks YouTube channel!

Jan 21, 2022 • 20min
Teague Talks with Greg Kennealey, CEO of Mission Hill Hospitality, a KSL Capital Company
Teague Talks with CEO of Mission Hill Hospitality, Greg Kennealey. Mission Hill entered the select-service space in a big way this past year. In this episode, Greg shares why the new company chose select-service when it did and what's next.

Jan 14, 2022 • 40min
Teague Talks with Thom Geshay, CEO of Davidson Hospitality Group
Teague Talks with new CEO of Davidson Hospitality Group, Thom Geshay. From hotel DJ to CEO, Thom shares his wisdom on everything from flipping a dance floor to leadership. He also provides the next generation with some practical career advice for climbing the corporate ladder.