HospitalityMD - podcast cover

HospitalityMD

HospitalityMD
Welcome to HospitalityMD, where Hospitality is Everyone's Business! Join podcast host Kyle Allison each week to hear inspiring stories of hospitality in action from people at all levels of hotels & hospitality. This is the hospitality podcast where you can LEARN and be INSPIRED. It is our pleasure to serve you.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Hotelpreneurship with Yaz and Terry from Prosafe

Welcome 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 infl...

Feb 08, 20221 hr 3 min

How to Manage Your Career in Hospitality with Nicholas Thomas

Hello 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/1E3lJ63bfsN...

Jan 12, 20221 hr 9 min

HospitalityMD's 2021 Recap

Hello 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

Jan 05, 202247 min

Connecting the Dots between Events and the Rest of the Hospitality Industry with Jen Salerno

Welcome 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" h...

Oct 06, 202155 min

Helping Children Fight Anxiety through Video Games with Zach Wigal of Gamer's Outreach

Hello 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 ...

Sep 28, 202151 min

How to Get Hotel Guests to Come Back with Shep Hyken

Welcome 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

Sep 21, 20211 hr 2 min

Hotel Financials: 101 with the Financial Coach David Lund

Welcome 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.t...

Sep 14, 20211 hr 5 min

HospitalityMD Live: Homecoming Episode 9/2/2021

Hello 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...

Sep 08, 202143 min

Fighting to Save Hotel Jobs with Chip Rogers, President and CEO of AHLA

Welcome 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.s...

Sep 07, 202151 min

Bridging the Gap Between Operations and Sales with Robin Moncrieffe and Niki Wade

Hello 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 revie...

Jun 15, 202152 min

The Advantages of Owning and Operating an Independent Hotel with Rachel Vandenberg

Hello 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_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKcFIGLMzGO7p3ZmKRCgPsCmEM4V...

Jun 08, 20211 hr 7 min

Embracing Who You Are with Glenn Haussman of No Vacancy News

Hello 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...

May 25, 202153 min

Helping Hotels In Need: Hotel Task Force with Peter Wenzell

Hello 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-...

May 18, 202151 min

Hospitality Career Advice from a Young GM with Zoltan Payerli

Hello 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:...

May 11, 20211 hr 3 min

How to Turn Around a Failing Hotel with Bruce Jordan

Hello 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 Podcas...

May 04, 202151 min

Moving Your Desk to the Lobby as the General Manager with Jeff Kulek of the London West Hollywood

Hello 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 servic...

Apr 27, 202153 min

The Cost of a Career in Hotel Management with Adam Knight of The Proven Principles Podcast

Hello 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-podc...

Apr 20, 20211 hr 8 min

Redirecting At Risk Youth Through Hospitality with Marquis Slay

Hello 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. Marqui...

Apr 13, 202149 min

The Hospitality Hiring Crisis

This 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 ...

Apr 10, 20211 hr 9 min

Choosing a Lifetime of Hospitality with Tejal Patel of Neem Tree Hospitality

Hello 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 favori...

Apr 06, 202151 min

Being a Woman in the Hospitality Industry with Katerina Wolfe and Special Guest Abby Estevez of Spear Travel Group

Hello! 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....

Apr 01, 202151 min

Being Young In Hospitality with Wil Slickers from The Slick Talk Podcast

Hello 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 H...

Mar 30, 20211 hr 1 min

Do You Need a Hospitality Degree to be Successful? With Juliana Hahn of Hospitality-Copywriting.com

Hello 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 fa...

Mar 23, 202152 min

A Quarter Century in Hotels: How to Navigate Life Through Hospitality with Dallas Widmark

Hello 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-...

Mar 16, 20211 hr 17 min

What is Influencer Marketing with Kaylie Holley of UP Travel Marketing

Hello 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...

Mar 09, 202158 min

How to Become a Hotel Owner with Davonne Reaves

Hello 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: ht...

Mar 02, 202159 min

Is the Hospitality Industry the Right Fit for You? With Calvin Tilokee @Revparblems

Hello 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 d...

Feb 23, 20211 hr 9 min

How to Get More Google Reviews in 2021 with Matt Murray and Justin Essner from Widewail

Hello 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...

Feb 16, 202145 min

Debunking Sales Myths: What is it Like to Work in Hotel Sales? with Justin Essner

Hello 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://ww...

Feb 09, 20211 hr 12 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android