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Hospitality Daily Podcast

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May 19, 2025 • 8min

The 70% Rule: Why Hospitality Leaders Grow Faster by Stepping Beyond Their Comfort Zone - Kevin Kelleher

In this episode, Kevin Kelleher, a former hotel leader who is now an account manager at Actabl, shares what he's learned about growth in hospitality.Recommended next episode with Kevin: From Heart of House to Leadership: Lessons From My Journey to Hospitality Excellence A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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May 18, 2025 • 14min

From Heart of House to Leadership: Lessons From My Journey to Hospitality Excellence - Kevin Kelleher

In this episode, Kevin Kelleher, a former hotel leader who is now an account manager at Actabl, shares what he's learned along his career journey so far.  A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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May 17, 2025 • 9min

Barcelona to Istanbul: My Biggest Travel Takeaways - Josiah Mackenzie

In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie shares what stood out to him in his latest trip - and what you can learn for yourself and your hospitality business.  A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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May 16, 2025 • 7min

How Traveling Reminded Me of Music’s Hidden Power in Hospitality - Josiah Mackenzie

In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie explains the power of music for you and your hospitality business.Check these out for more: Could Sound Design Be Your Hotel's Secret Weapon? (Dr Michelle Ulor & Clay Bassford)Sunday Slowdown: A Bespoke Sound Takeover with Clay BassfordBespoke Sound on SpotifyHow To Use Music To Elevate Your Guest Experience - Clay Bassford, Bespoke Sound A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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May 16, 2025 • 6min

Sneak Peek: Creating a Modular Tropical Landscape Resort in the U.S. - Ben Wolff

In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares a preview into his next big move: developing a tropical landscape resort in South Florida.Connect with Ben:LinkedInTwitter (@UniqueStaysGuy)Instagram (@IAmBenWolff)NewsletterSee our other episodes with Ben: Why Most Hotels Fail at Social Media (And How to Get It Right) Unleash Your Inner Creative: How Hospitality Leaders Can Build Something MeaningfulWhy Today's Guests Want to Be Participants, Not ObserversThe Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe: Why Hospitality Leaders Must Innovate NowHow We're Scaling Innovation and Investment from Short-Term Rentals to Hotels A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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May 15, 2025 • 7min

The Reality of Group Business & Events - Ben Wolff

In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares his experiences with engaging groups and events in the hospitality industry.Connect with Ben:LinkedInTwitter (@UniqueStaysGuy)Instagram (@IAmBenWolff)NewsletterSee our other episodes with Ben: Why Most Hotels Fail at Social Media (And How to Get It Right) Unleash Your Inner Creative: How Hospitality Leaders Can Build Something MeaningfulWhy Today's Guests Want to Be Participants, Not ObserversThe Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe: Why Hospitality Leaders Must Innovate NowHow We're Scaling Innovation and Investment from Short-Term Rentals to Hotels A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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May 14, 2025 • 9min

The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe: Why Hospitality Leaders Must Innovate Now - Ben Wolff

In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares insights on the structural barriers holding back innovation in the hospitality industry and how unique properties are outperforming others in the market.Connect with Ben:LinkedInTwitter (@UniqueStaysGuy)Instagram (@IAmBenWolff)NewsletterSee our other episodes with Ben: Why Most Hotels Fail at Social Media (And How to Get It Right) How We're Scaling Innovation and Investment from Short-Term Rentals to Hotels A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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May 13, 2025 • 6min

Why Today's Guests Want to Be Participants, Not Observers - Ben Wolff

In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares insights on the evolving expectations of today's travelers and how creating immersive, participatory experiences can lead to deeper emotional connections and memorable guest experiences.View Ben's post on LinkedIn about thisConnect with Ben:LinkedInTwitter (@UniqueStaysGuy)Instagram (@IAmBenWolff)NewsletterSee our other episodes with Ben: Why Most Hotels Fail at Social Media (And How to Get It Right) How We're Scaling Innovation and Investment from Short-Term Rentals to Hotels A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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May 12, 2025 • 5min

Unleash Your Inner Creative: How Hospitality Leaders Can Build Something Meaningful - Ben Wolff

In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares his journey of discovering creativity in hotel development and why he views it as an artistic act, not just a business endeavor.Connect with Ben:LinkedInTwitter (@UniqueStaysGuy)Instagram (@IAmBenWolff)NewsletterSee our other episodes with Ben: Why Most Hotels Fail at Social Media (And How to Get It Right) How We're Scaling Innovation and Investment from Short-Term Rentals to Hotels A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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May 11, 2025 • 9min

From Overdrive to Reset: How Hospitality Leaders Can Stay in the Game - Ben Wolff

In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares his insights on staying resilient in the hospitality industry and the importance of recovery for long-term success.Connect with Ben:LinkedInTwitter (@UniqueStaysGuy)Instagram (@IAmBenWolff)NewsletterSee our other episodes with Ben: Why Most Hotels Fail at Social Media (And How to Get It Right) How We're Scaling Innovation and Investment from Short-Term Rentals to Hotels A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

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