DARE TO BE DIFFERENT
A new school of thought.
Moving your business from where it is now to where you want it to be is one of the greatest quests of being a leader.
Most leaders don’t really give this the time and focus needed to make their businesses great.
They follow the old outdated way of leading and growing their businesses because it feels easier.
But you and your business can be so much more.
We imagine a world where leaders KNOW how to build businesses that DO more than make a profit.
They make a positive impact on people, communities and the planet.
They dare to be different.
Meet the Mavericks ✊
Recent Episodes
June 19, 2025
#301 Jo Harley Co-Founder at Korero - The Power of Value-Led Business and Feedback
In this insightful episode, Michael engages with Jo Harley to discuss the importance of value-led businesses, the power of feedback, and how putting people first can be a competitive edge. Jo shares her journey in the hospita...
June 5, 2025
#300 Greg Früchtenicht COO at Saira Hospitality - Transforming Lives Through Hospitality
In this episode, the guest is Greg from Saira Hospitality, an organization dedicated to transforming the hospitality industry by helping local communities find meaningful employment. Greg discusses the origins of Saira Hospit...
May 22, 2025
#299 Ben Dixon Co-Founder at Sona - The Future of AI in Hospitality
In this episode, Michael engages in an insightful conversation with Ben, co-founder of Sona, about the transformative potential of AI in the hospitality industry. They explore how AI can serve as an enabler for operators, enh...
May 8, 2025
#298 Vimal Arumugam Co-Founder and CEO at Baked Bird - Redefining Fast Food with a Healthy Twist
In this episode, we delve into the journey of Vimal Arumugam, the co-founder of Baked Bird, a unique baked chicken concept. Vimal shares the inception story of Baked Bird, which began from a shared love for chicken wings and ...
April 24, 2025
#297 Natalie Dunning CEO & Founder at Kitch - Building Community and Superfans in Hospitality
In this episode of the Hospitality Mavericks podcast, host Michael welcomes guest Natalie Dunning, who shares her journey of growing up in a hospitality family and building her agency, Kitch Social. They discuss the importanc...
April 10, 2025
#296 Josh Kopel - Founder Restaurant Scaling System - From Burnout to Business Breakthrough
In this episode, Michael reconnects with guest Josh Kopel, a former restaurateur turned industry consultant, five years after their initial conversation. They discuss the significant transformations Josh has experienced since...
March 27, 2025
#295 Nick Miller Founder and CEO at Seed - The Future of Work and Performance Marketing
In this episode, we dive deep into the future of work and performance marketing with Nick Miller, founder of Seed, a Brighton-based marketing agency. We explore the intersection between innovative work cultures and effective ...
March 13, 2025
#294 Alex M H Smith - No Bullsh*t Strategy - BA - Unpacking No-Nonsense Strategies
In this insightful conversation, Alex, author of 'No Bullsh*t Strategy,' dives into his unique approach to developing and implementing business strategies. He shares his journey from working in a marketing agency to advising ...
Feb. 27, 2025
#293 Celia Gaze CEO at The Wellbeing Farm - A Journey to Sustainable Success
In this episode, join Michael as he delves into an inspiring conversation with Celia Gaze, the founder of The Wellbeing Farm. Discover how Celia transformed a rundown farm into a thriving, sustainable venue while navigating p...
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Recent Blog Posts
Nov. 30, 2023
Want to Go From Struggle to Success?📈: Harness the Power of Potent Qu…
Dear Maverick, You love the hospitality industry, even on the days when it feels that it doesn’t love you back. Every day, you focus on doing right by your employees, guests, suppliers and the community in which you operate. Leading and ope…
June 1, 2023
What is success?
What is success? This question has been in my mind for some time. The late John Wooden has my favourite definition of what success is: "Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become …
Feb. 1, 2021
What type of hospitality industry do we actually want to create?
Hospitality and The Infinite Game is a podcast series focused on answering this seemingly simple question. Over the course of 6 episodes, Michael collaborated with David Chenery of Object Space Place to discuss the big ideas that might just set t…
About the Host
Michael Tingsager
CEO (Chief Energy Officer) and Founder
Michael is the host and creator of the podcast show.
He is a heart-centred and purpose-driven leader, who believes and lives by building businesses from the inside out. Businesses that create strong employee and customer experience and strong results. Over time this makes the business a force for good which can then positively impact all stakeholders.
He has been involved in food from the day he was born working in his mum and dad’s small restaurant group in rural Denmark.
He has 25+ years in food including 11 years at McDonald’s with roles at the head office in Denmark and UK.
Michael is deeply passionate about building strong cultures and relentless when it comes to finding the right people.
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