In this episode of The Pineapple Perspective, host Troy Hooper welcomes longtime hospitality leader Andrew Parr to discuss his journey from operator to consultant and coach. Drawing on his experiences with Applebee's franchisees, major hotel groups, and independent restaurants, Andrew shares how a guest-first mentality shaped his view of hospitality. 

He breaks down the distinctions between consulting, advisory, and coaching, and explains why he pivoted toward executive coaching to help hospitality leaders unlock mindset shifts, define culture intentionally, and drive long-term business results. The conversation also touches on leadership development, the loneliness of ownership, and the need to ask better questions to build effective teams and lasting culture.

Topics Discussed in the Episode

• The origin of Andrew Parr’s hospitality philosophy

• Differences between consulting, advisory, and coaching

• Challenges hospitality leaders face when transitioning to ownership

• The role of intentional culture-building in driving results

• Strategies for leadership development and communication

Connect with Andrew Parr:

https://www.angryoliveconsulting.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewparr 

http://instagram.com/angry_olive_consulting 

https://www.facebook.com/angryoliveconsulting/

 

This show is sponsored by Pepper Lunch. Find a location near you!

Production and Administration work completed by Smart Podcast Solutions and Elevate Virtual Business Solutions.