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Oct. 24, 2024

#284 Chris Tripoli Speaker, Author, Educator & Hospitality Specialist…

Join Michael and hospitality expert Chris Tripoli as they explore the captivating and ever-evolving world of hospitality. From Chris's journey from a busboy to a renowned consultant and educator, to essential strategies for e...

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Oct. 9, 2024

#283 Philip Eeles Director and Investor at Breadstall - Empowering Ho…

In this episode, Philip, co-founder of Honest Burger, discusses his journey in the hospitality industry and shares insights on building successful businesses by prioritizing the human element. Transitioning from his role at H...

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Sept. 26, 2024

#282 Peter Farrell Founder & MD at Food Motion Network - A Journey of…

In this episode, Peter Farrell discusses his career in hospitality, the setbacks he faced due to health issues, and how he navigated these challenges to build a successful business. From his early passion for food and hospita...

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Sept. 19, 2024

#281 Conor Sheridan Founder and CEO at Nory - Transforming Hospitalit…

In this episode, Michael interviews Conor Sheridan, founder of Nory, about the transformative journey of leveraging tech to solve critical challenges in the hospitality industry. Conor shares insights from his entrepreneurial...

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Sept. 12, 2024

#280 Sarah Clark Executive Coach at Nine Yards Couching - From Hospit…

In this conversation, host Michael welcomes Sarah Clark, a seasoned hospitality leader turned leadership coach. Sarah shares her 30 years of experience in hospitality, starting as a young bar manager in Chelsea and rising to ...

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Sept. 5, 2024

#279 Jonathan Davies CEO at Levy - Innovations and Sustainability in …

Join Michael as he welcomes back Jon, the CEO of Levy's UK and Ireland division, in a discussion that spans the impacts of the pandemic on the hospitality industry to the innovative strategies Levy employs to bounce back and ...

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Aug. 29, 2024

#278 Kevin Duncan Founder at Expert Advice/Sleeping Lion - Crafting S…

In this episode, the host engages with Kevin, the co-author of 'The Sustainable Business Book,' as they delve into the importance of sustainability in business. Kevin shares his journey from his multicultural upbringing to be...

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Aug. 22, 2024

#277 Ishwariya Rajamohan Coach at Ishoo Rajamohan - Empowering Female…

Join Michael and Ishwariya as they delve into the vital topic of feminine energy and leadership. Discover how Ishwariya transitioned from architecture to coaching female leaders in hospitality and architecture, emphasizing th...

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Aug. 15, 2024

#276 Eve Wagg CEO and Founder at Well Grounded - Transforming Lives T…

Join us as we delve into a compelling conversation with Eve, the founder of Well Grounded, a charity that creates local employment opportunities within the specialty coffee industry. Discover the challenges and triumphs of tr...

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Aug. 8, 2024

#275 Adi Hristova Co-Founder at Growyze - Closing Gaps in Hospitality

This episode features an in-depth discussion with Adi, co-founder of Growyze, a company dedicated to helping hospitality businesses streamline their operations through innovative technology. Adi shares their journey, from ini...

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Aug. 1, 2024

#274 Erik Bruun Bindslev Special Advisor at Regenerate - Driving Chan…

Michael welcomes Erik Bruun Bindslev to discuss the imperative transformation of food systems for a sustainable future. The conversation delves into Erik’s personal journey from global commodity shipping to pioneering organic...

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July 25, 2024

#273 Julio Bruno Executive Chairman of the Lío Group - Building a Pur…

In this episode, Michael Tingsager interviews Julio Bruno, a global CEO, board director, investor, and author of 'Passion to Lead.' Julio shares his journey to becoming a leader in business and hospitality, his current projec...

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July 18, 2024

#272 Jack Lander Co-Founder and MD of Pizzarova - Building Sustainabl…

Michael Tingsager hosts Jack Lander, co-founder and MD of Pizzarova, to discuss what Maverick leaders do to build successful businesses that positively impact society and the environment. Jack shares Pizzarova's journey from ...

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July 11, 2024

#271 Jason E. Brooks Author, Coach, Consultant at Jason E Brooks - Tr…

In this insightful episode, the host interviews Jason E. Brooks, an experienced restaurant coach and author of 'Every Leader Needs Followers: 10 Keys to Transform Restaurant Managers to Hospitality Leaders.' Jason shares his ...

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July 4, 2024

#270 Madeleine Geach Leadership Coach at The Good Life - Building Pos…

Michael Tingsager is joined by Madeleine Geach, a renowned hospitality leadership coach. They discuss the critical disciplines of culture and leadership essential for retaining staff and creating celebrated organizations in t...

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June 27, 2024

#269 Obadiah Ostergard CEO at Vine Hospitality - Building a People-Fi…

In this episode, we delve into the journey of Obadiah Ostergard, CEO of Vine Hospitality, discussing the importance of a people-first approach in building a successful hospitality business. Obadiah shares his personal journey...

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June 20, 2024

#268 Mario C. Bauer, the "Teddy Bear", Foodie - Serial Entrepreneur, …

In this episode, Michael welcomes Mario, an entrepreneur with a diverse background in the hospitality industry. They discuss the concept of 'Schwellenangst' – the fear of crossing thresholds when making significant decisions ...

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June 18, 2024

#4 Carl Johan Paulsen CEO of Noon - Revolutionizing Food and Business…

Welcome to episode 4 of the Special Edition podcast series “EXPANSION THROUGH CULTURE - The Scandi Way”. In this episode, the guest is Carl Johan Paulsen, CEO of Noon, BaneGaarden, and Table, a maverick food company from Cope...

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June 13, 2024

#267 Thomas Stroppel Head of L&D at Dishoom - Harnessing Technology t…

In this episode centered around hospitality and learning & development (L&D), the host meets Thomas near London Bridge to explore how technology can be leveraged to build a unique organizational culture. The discussion delves...

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June 6, 2024

#266 Shellye Archambeau Fortune 500 board director, strategic advisor…

Shellye Archambeau shares her inspirational journey from aspiring to be a CEO at 16 to becoming the leader of MetricStream and a prominent figure in the tech industry. Shellye discusses the importance of setting clear goals, ...

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May 30, 2024

#265 Michael Tingsager interview by Jennifer Ryan

Jennifer Ryan turns the tables and interviews the host, Michael, about his fascinating journey in the hospitality industry. Michael shares his experiences growing up in a family-run food business in Denmark, holding leadershi...

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May 23, 2024

#264 Mark Gilligan Founder at Wizso - Revolutionizing Water Conservat…

In this episode, Michael interviews Mark, a civil engineer and former managing director in the environmental consultancy sector who introduces Wizso, an innovative solution aimed at transforming the way water is used in toile...

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May 16, 2024

#263 Holly Hallam Co-Owner of DESIGNLSM - The Art and Strategy of Hos…

This episode delves into the intricate process of creating standout hospitality concepts in a competitive market, emphasizing the importance of human connection in the digital age. The guest, Holly Hallam, Managing Director o...

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May 9, 2024

#262 Joshua Jarvis Co-Founder & CEO at Big Appetite Co - Transforming…

In this episode, Josh shares his journey from fashion to founding Wingshack and later Big Appetite, focusing on how AI has been instrumental in driving business innovation, optimizing operations, and improving customer relati...

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