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Jan. 5, 2023

#192 Dr Vikki Barnes, Founder of Positive Wellbeing, on Happiness as …

Through consultation, programmes and speaking engagements, Dr Vikki Barnes supports organisations across industries in making the most of people and creating cultures that people are proud to be a part of. It was an honour to...

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Dec. 29, 2022

#191 John Mason, Founder of Sideways, on Continuous and Spontaneous L…

Today’s guest, John Mason, has a deep purpose of trying to make learning better and easier for everyone. He is the founder of Sideways, a hospitality learning and knowledge-sharing platform that helps teams to get better ever...

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Dec. 22, 2022

#190 Paul McCarthy, CEO and Founder of Snapfix, on Getting Operations…

Paul McCarthy is the CEO and Founder of Snapfix, which is the simplest Facilities and Maintenance Platform in the world. Paul’s background is in software development, and in parallel he has always been involved in managing bu...

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Dec. 15, 2022

#189 Mathieu Gorge, CEO and founder of VigiTrust, on Cybersecurity an…

There are only two kinds of companies: the one that has been hacked… and the one that hasn’t yet. To find out how to keep your hospitality business secure, tune in to this episode as we are joined by Mathieu …

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Dec. 8, 2022

#188 Myles Downey, Performance Coaching and Leadership Expert, on Sel…

Myles Downey is an authority on Performance Coaching and Leadership. He was the founder of The School of Coaching, for many years, a much-respected provider of coach training and executive coaching in the UK and Europe. Myles...

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Dec. 1, 2022

#187 Simon Elliott, Founder of Profit Hound, on Food Profitability an…

Profit Hound was founded by Simon Elliott in 2020 to help food businesses become more profitable. From being the only boy in Home Economics at 13, to his career in food profit consultancy for 25 years – and then launching …

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Nov. 24, 2022

#186 Bryan Adams, CEO and Founder of Ph.Creative, on Telling Your Emp…

Whether you are a global organization or a small independent, we all need an Employer Brand that reflects the business authentically. Bryan Adams is the CEO and founder of Ph.Creative, a global employer branding agency, worki...

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Nov. 17, 2022

#185 Bart-Jan Leyts, Founder and CEO of Loreca, on Boosting Hotel Rev…

Loreca is a startup that helps hotels rank higher on travel search engines using an algorithm that today’s guest, Bart-Jan Leyts, had designed – and boosting the revenue of a hotel or Bed and Breakfast by approximately 24%. I...

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Nov. 10, 2022

#184 Michael Radley, Co-Founder of Nibble, on Influencer Marketing Bu…

You don’t need Kim Kardashian or Joe Wicks to promote your business – but micro-level independent influencers who resonate with your audience. Nibble was launched in 2021 to make influencer marketing simple and quick for rest...

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Nov. 3, 2022

#183 Annica Wainwright, Co-Founder of 2Forks, on Boosting Your Busine…

Today I am joined by a fellow Scandinavian, Annica Wainwright, to talk about her business 2Forks, and how she has been able to elevate her business and brand through copywriting. 2Forks offers copywriting, content strategy an...

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Oct. 27, 2022

#182 Bo Burlingham, Author of ‘Small Giants’, on Building a Business …

Join the second part of my conversation with Bo Burlingham – the author of notable books such as ‘Small Giants’ and ‘The Great Game of Business’. Currently a contributor to Forbes, Bo previously worked at Inc. magazine for ov...

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Oct. 20, 2022

#181 Bo Burlingham, Author of Small Giants – PART ONE

Bo Burlingham’s work has had a huge impact on my work at Hospitality Mavericks. He is the author of notable books such as ‘Small Giants’ and ‘The Great Game of Business’. Currently a contributor to Forbes, Bo previously worke...

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Oct. 13, 2022

#180 The Six Tenets of Agile Hospitality

This week's episode takes a different turn – the spotlight is on myself with my amazing co-author Nicole Antonio Gadsdon from BananaPepper HR, hosted by the great John Porter of ShielPorter Communications. In this special epi...

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Oct. 6, 2022

#179 Pix Ashworth, Founder at land&water, on Building a Sustainable T…

Pix Ashworth is the founder of sustainable bath and body brand land&water, and the Director of Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall. They’re in the process of obtaining their B Corp accreditation, so I had to have Pix on the show …

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Sept. 29, 2022

#178 Thiago Luz Togni, General Manager at Temper, on Solving The Staf…

Thiago Luz Togni is rallying a movement trying to get the government to consider 2-year visas for EU citizens in the UK’s hospitality sector. I’m delighted to have him on the show to find out how he is campaigning for …

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Sept. 22, 2022

#177 Kirk Pederson, President at Sightline Hospitality, on Enabling D…

Respect, collaboration and listening are some of the key attributes of the culture at Sightline Hospitality. It’s a third-party management company that redefines hotel management and has supported its employees “like a family...

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Sept. 15, 2022

#176 Spencer Hyman, Founder of Cocoa Runners, on What Craft Chocolate…

Cocoa Runners are the home of the world's finest craft chocolate, working with over 100 makers from all over the world, providing 750 bars through a monthly discovery service, individual bar sales and distribution services fo...

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Sept. 8, 2022

#175 Nisha Katona, Founder and CEO at Mowgli, on Big Plans for Small …

It was a true joy to have Mowgli Street Food founder Nisha Katona back on Hospitality Mavericks. Her restaurant is all about how Indians eat at home and on their streets, and it is one of the Top 100 companies …

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Sept. 6, 2022

Hospitality and The Infinite Game #010: Culture

There is no doubt that ‘Culture’ is a hot topic in business. But what even is it? How do you change a culture? How long does it take to change? In this episode David quizzes Michael with these questions (and …

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Sept. 1, 2022

#174 Dave Oakley, CEO at Lead Different, on the Clue to Great Talent

Earlier this year, I had a fascinating conversation with the CEO at Lead Different, Dave Oakley, about ‘Good To Great’ by Jim Collins. In this episode, Dave returns to the show to delve deeper into this seminal book, and refl...

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Aug. 25, 2022

#173 Flynn Byrne and Grant Dexter, Escapism Bar Group, on Keeping Sta…

I had the great pleasure to be joined by two great guests from Escapism Bar Group – Head of Learning and Development, Flynn Byrne, and Managing Director, Grant Dexter. It was fascinating to learn from the nightlife industry –...

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Aug. 18, 2022

#172 Giles Fuchs, Founder and CEO at Burgh Island Hotel, on Net Zero …

Today’s guest has gone through an incredible entrepreneurial journey, which includes having bought a hotel on an island, and how he is trying to find a way to ensure we change the world positively through business. Giles Fuch...

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Aug. 11, 2022

#171 Sophia Ahamed, Principle at Monograph & Co, on Your Storytelling…

How do you have a story and a brand that talks to people's hearts? Find out how from Sophia Ahamed, the Principal at Monograph&Co – a Design Agency based in Vancouver, Canada. They produce compelling brand identities, publica...

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Aug. 4, 2022

#170 Rachael Nemeth, CEO and Co-Founder at Opus, on Frontline Staff M…

I’m super excited to have Rachael Nemeth, CEO and Co-founder of Opus, on today’s episode. Opus is a training platform designed for businesses with a deskless workforce that helps more than 300 businesses boost their training ...

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