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Josiah Mackenzie

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Lessons from Land Rover: The Hospitality Mindset – Marc Schwarz

📂 Marc Schwarz, Director of Service at Thrive Hospitality, shared insights from his time at Land Rover in an episode aired on Feb. 11, 2025. The episode is part of the Hospitality Daily Podcast and focuses on the hospitality mindset that can be learned from Land Rover. Listeners are encouraged to share the episode to implement ideas that benefit their businesses and customers. Music for the show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound.
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Service is a Privilege: The Mindset of Hospitality Success – Marc Schwarz

📢 Marc Schwarz, Director of Service at Thrive Hospitality, shares insights on hospitality success in a podcast episode released on Feb. 10, 2025. The episode is part of the Hospitality Daily Podcast and focuses on the mindset required for a career in hospitality. The podcast episode can be found on various online platforms, including Buzzsprout and getpodpage.com, with related resources and most popular episodes featured on the Hospitality Daily Podcast website.
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From Taylor Swift to “Set Jetting”: The Power of Cultural Trends in Hospitality – Leigh Silkunas

📅 Leigh Silkunas, CEO of 1AX Consulting, discusses the importance of hotels being culturally relevant. Silkunas highlights the benefits of tapping into trends and aligning with cultural events, using examples like Taylor Swift's tour and 'set jetting.' The podcast episode aims to provide actionable insights for businesses in hospitality to stay top-of-mind. The episode was aired on February 7, 2025.
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Why Saying Yes Opens Career Doors in Hospitality – Leigh Silkunas

📌 Leigh Silkunas, Founder and CEO of 1AX Consulting, was featured on the Hospitality Daily Podcast on Feb. 6, 2025. In the episode, she recounted her hospitality journey, from her early passion to her shift from revenue management to digital marketing. Silkunas highlighted the importance of mentorship, career development, and adapting to change. Her firm has supported over 500 hotels in enhancing their digital presence. The podcast episode offers insights for hospitality professionals looking to improve their skills and business approaches.
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The Future of Hotel Management: Automation, AI, and Innovation – Sloan Dean, Remington Hospitality

🏨 Sloan Dean, CEO of Remington Hospitality, discusses the impact of AI and automation on the hotel industry and the importance of innovation in an episode dated February 5, 2025. He emphasizes the future of back-of-house operations and learning from other sectors to improve hospitality. The episode encourages sharing insights within teams to benefit businesses and customers.
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The Remington Difference: Why Smart Growth Beats Rapid Scaling – Sloan Dean, Remington Hospitality

🏦 Sloan Dean, CEO of Remington Hospitality, discusses the merits of smart growth over rapid scaling in a podcast episode. On February 3, 2025, insights into building a people-first company and the significance of food and beverage in the hospitality industry were shared. This episode is featured among the "Most Popular Episodes" on the Hospitality Daily Podcast.
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Hotels as Change Agents: A GM’s Unfiltered Perspective – Kara Bartelt, The Hoxton, Downtown LA

🏨 Kara Bartelt, General Manager at The Hoxton, Downtown LA, discusses hotel roles in urban revitalization, industry challenges and opportunities, and community engagement importance. Associated with Hotel Caring from the California Hotel & Lodging Association, Bartelt's insights offer actionable ideas for hospitality brands. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound accompanies the show.
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