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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They follow the old outdated way of leading and growing their businesses because it feels easier.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

March 14, 2024

#254 Dan Newman - Managing Director at Hospitality Rewards on Improving Employee Benefits

Dan Newman, the Managing Director of Hospitality Rewards, the UK's first employee benefits platform for the hospitality trade joins us in this episode. Dan and Michael discuss the mission of Hospitality Rewards to improve fi…
March 7, 2024

#253 Larry Korman - President of AKA Hotel Residences on the Art of Leadership

Larry Korman is back on the podcast for this week’s episode to talk all about the value of maintaining consistency in business operations, regardless of external circumstances. He provides insights into the importance of hum…
Feb. 29, 2024

#252 Natalie Campbell & Charlotte Harrington, Co-CEO's at BELU on Transforming the Industry's Approach to Water

Natalie Campbell and Charlotte Harrington, Co-CEOs of BELU, join Michael today on the podcast. BELU is a Social Enterprise focusing on transforming the hospitality industry's approach to water, using an innovative business m…
Feb. 27, 2024

# 3 Morten P. Ortwed Founding Partner at DiningSix on Bringing Authenticity to Your Company Culture

Welcome to episode 3 of the Special Edition podcast series “EXPANSION THROUGH CULTURE - The Scandi Way”. We are joined by owner/operator Morten P. Ortwed, founding partner at DiningSix, a Danish restaurant company redefining…
Feb. 22, 2024

#251 Rob Liddiard - Implementer at EOS on Leading With Vision

In this episode, Michael has a conversation with Rob Liddiard about applying the principles of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in businesses to increase profitability and create heart-centered operations. EOS, is …
Feb. 15, 2024

#250 Jennifer Ryan - Co-Founder at Croux on Solving The Staffing Crisis

The conversation revolves around Jennifer's journey from an English major to the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. She discusses her passion for solving problems in the hospitality industry with the establishment of Croux. …
Feb. 8, 2024

#249 Ed Barry Founder at Edify - Improving Profitability in the Hospitality Business

Ed Barry, the owner of Edify, a business analytics tool for hospitality businesses, discusses his experiences as a former operator. He shares the insights gained from running his coffee shop chain, Over Under Coffee, and how…
Feb. 6, 2024

# 2 Simon Wanler Co-Founder and CEO Bastard Burgers on a Decade of Scaling Culture

Welcome to episode 2 of the Special Edition of “EXPANSION THROUGH CULTURE - The Scandi Way”. Michael talks with Simon Wanler, Co-Founder and CEO of Bastard Burger: They Delve into the story of Simon and the renowned burger c…
Feb. 5, 2024

# 1 EXPANSION THROUGH CULTURE - The Scandi Way

Welcome to the Special Edition of “EXPANSION THROUGH CULTURE - The Scandi Way”. In this kickoff episode, your hosts Christopher Cato Lavebrand and Michael Tingsager spill the beans on why Ziik and Hospitality Mavericks join…

Recent Blog Posts

Want to Go From Struggle to Success?📈: Harness the Power of Potent Questions.🔥

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…

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 …

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

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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.