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Entrepreneurship Lifestyle in the Hospitality Industry
We are finally slowing down from a busy stretch in the meetings and events industry. This has enabled me to attend Parents Weekend at my daughters’ college. At the last minute, I was able to extend my visit and spend some quality time with my daughter. This...
Hospitality Industry Professionals: What Business Are We In?
“We aren’t in the coffee business serving people. We are in the people business serving coffee.” Howard Schultz- Founder and Chairman, Starbucks I shared this quote in a 2011 blog post and am amazed at the reaction I continue to get from this simple message. This...
Taking Care of Business in the Hospitality Industry
When people ask why I became an independent hospitality professional, I reply with the following. I was taking care of business to achieve my dream utilizing my experience of over 25 years in the hospitality industry. I will admit that I have always been a huge Elvis...
Hospitality Professionals: Lessons on Focus and Distractions
As we strive to achieve success in the hospitality industry, we need to have the ability to prioritize and focus on the activities that will get us to our desired goal. Recently, I watched a parent, who was just home from work, take their three small children out to...
7 Tips For Success As An Entrepreneur In The Hospitality Industry
The following are 7 tips to help entrepreneurs be successful in the hospitality industry. These points come from my years of experience as an independent contractor and from the 100+ individuals that have joined me. 1. Have a clearly defined game plan Without...
The Importance of Sales Calls in the Hospitality Industry
How important are sales calls to our being successful in the hospitality industry? I have always followed the simple philosophy that successful businesses have as part of their culture: you grow your business or you watch as your competition does. It can be written...