
GAIN Momentum - Lessons from Leaders in Hospitality, Travel, Food Service, & Technology
Each episode of GAIN Momentum focuses on timeless lessons to help grow and scale a business in hospitality, travel, and technology. Whether you’re a veteran industry leader looking for some inspiration to guide the next phase of growth or an aspiring executive looking to fast-track the learning process, this podcast is here with key lessons centered around four questions we ask each guest.
Latest episodes

Jun 15, 2023 • 25min
Tech Buyers, Users and Market Validation | with Ira Vouk
In the third episode, we speak with Ira Vouk, (https://iravouk.com/) the renowned author of "Hospitality 2.0"In this captivating podcast episode, Ira Vouk, provides invaluable insights into the challenges faced by technology providers when selling to the hospitality industry. By delving into the topic, we uncover strategies for improvement. Additionally, we explore the exciting opportunities and challenges that await hospitality companies in 2023 and beyond. As a listener, you will discover smart strategies that hotels can implement to select the most suitable technology solutions. Whether you're a hospitality professional, technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the convergence of hospitality and technology, this episode is a must-listen!************* LINKS & RESOURCES *************The GAIN Momentum Podcast: focusing on timeless lessons to scale a business in hospitality, travel, and technology-centered around four key questions posed to all guests and hosted by Adam Mogelonsky and Jason Emanis.For more information about GAIN, head to: https://gainadvisors.com/Adam Mogelonsky is a GAIN Advisor and partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd. (https://www.hotelmogel.com/), focusing on strategy advisory for hotel owners, hotel technology analysis, process innovation, marketing support and finding ways for hotels to profit from the wellness economy.Jason is a GAIN Advisor specializing in growth through Marketing for hospitality tech startups, scaleups and SMBs as well as a mentor for the MCEDC Hospitality Technology Accelerator.Listen to the GAIN Momentum Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gain-momentum/id1690033572?uo=4Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jfIWt1D92EzgB32yX2fP4

Jun 8, 2023 • 24min
Buyer Behavior Has Changed Forever | with Jess Hayes
In the second episode, we have Jessica Hayes, an advisor for Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN), owner of Hayespitality (https://hayespitality.com), and a business development executive for Plusgrade (https://www.plusgrade.com/). Jess is passionate about hotels, travel, hospitality tech and marketing landscape, with over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, training, and account management. At Hayespitality Consulting, her job is to spark sales and delight guests, as well as help make critical technology decisions easier, core processes seamless, and communications a breeze – so the only thing your guests feel is good.************* LINKS & RESOURCES *************The GAIN Momentum Podcast: focusing on timeless lessons to scale a business in hospitality, travel, and technology-centered around four key questions posed to all guests and hosted by Adam Mogelonsky and Jason Emanis.For more information about GAIN, head to: https://gainadvisors.com/Adam Mogelonsky is a GAIN Advisor and partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd. (https://www.hotelmogel.com/), focusing on strategy advisory for hotel owners, hotel technology analysis, process innovation, marketing support and finding ways for hotels to profit from the wellness economy.Jason is a GAIN Advisor specializing in growth through Marketing for hospitality tech startups, scaleups and SMBs as well as a mentor for the MCEDC Hospitality Technology Accelerator.Listen to the GAIN Momentum Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gain-momentum/id1690033572?uo=4Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jfIWt1D92EzgB32yX2fP4

May 29, 2023 • 19min
The Non-negotiables | with David Millili
In the inaugural episode, we have David Millili, the co-founder of Growth Advisors International Network(GAIN) and CEO of LodgIQ.David Millili is a renowned thought leader and an accomplished professional in the hospitality field. With extensive experience as a GM, Hospitality Tech CEO, and a deep understanding of the industry's trends, challenges, and opportunities, David provides invaluable insights and perspectives to help you build and scale your business.In the full episode, David talks about:Hiring people smarter than you.Not cutting corners in sales and marketing.Cutting through the digital marketing noise.Understanding the market you want to sell into.For more information about GAIN, head to: https://gainadvisors.com/To watch the video versions of the podcast head to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gain-growthadvisorsinternation