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Episode description
Micajah Sturdivant is the third-generation leader of MMI Hospitality Group, a hospitality company managing hotels, restaurants, golf clubs, and more across the Southeast. With roots in the foundational days of Holiday Inn, Micajah champions innovation in the ever-changing lodging industry. Susan and Micajah talk about embracing soft brands, fostering "psychological income," and blending tradition with modern business acumen.
What You'll Learn:
How Micajah’s grandfather partnered with the Holiday Inn founder to diversify Mississippi’s economy and plant the seeds for MMI’s thriving hospitality empire.
Why fostering emotional well-being and trust among employees leads to unparalleled service in hospitality.
What the lodging spectrum can include: soft brands, branded residences, and multigenerational hotels.
How maintaining close personal connections helps Micajah's family innovate and thrive across generations.
What money laundering feels like in real life: a jaw-dropping story involving a Rolls Royce, a shady hotel owner, and some Ozark-style shenanigans.
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