202 | Casino Money Bag
Episode description
Liz Dahlager is the Chief Operating Officer and a partner at Mereté Hotel Management, a hotel management company based in Oregon. With roots in boutique hospitality at Kimpton Hotels, Liz has climbed the career ladder from area director of sales to Chief Operating Officer. Susan and Liz talk about culture, career pivots, and crafting local guest experiences.
Episode Highlights
🎯 Why a solid vision can disarm even the most skeptical peers
🕵️♀️ The gamble that (literally) involved chasing cash to a casino
🧠 The surprising prediction about AI and the vanishing sales role
🛏️ The growing divide between experiential and utilitarian hotel stays
🤹♀️ How hotel companies can actually support women without just talking about it
🧞♀️ What she’d wish for every entry-level hire if given a magic wand