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How Great Operators Simplify Big Problems ft. Santosh Kuruvilla
You can be great at what you do and still feel overwhelmed by the size of what’s in front of you.
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Santosh Kuruvilla, founder of Escape N Stay and Business Optimization Consulting, for a conversation about leadership, problem solving, and what it really takes to simplify complexity.
Santosh has spent more than two decades building and operating hotels around the world, leading large teams, opening major properties, and stepping into environments where things have to work under pressure.
But this conversation goes beyond hospitality.
Jeff and Santosh talk about how great operators think, how to break down problems that feel too big, how to build trust and develop people, and what changes when you move from being an operator inside a company to building something of your own.
They also talk about time, family, risk, and the real tradeoffs that come with ambition.
If you’ve been overthinking your next move, carrying something that feels heavy, or trying to figure out how to lead through complexity without getting lost in it, this episode will bring you back to a simpler and more grounded way of moving forward.
In this episode:
(01:49) - Santosh’s journey from India to global hospitality leadership
(32:10) - How great operators break down big problems
(34:47) - The “how do you eat an elephant?” mindset
(39:56) - What leaders should look for when developing talent
(48:21) - The difference between operator thinking and founder thinking
(50:45) - What it means to build a life around time, not just money
(54:46) - Why action beats overthinking
(58:44) - Why genuine relationships matter more than most people realize
Connect with Santosh Kuravilla:
Connect with us:
Produced by Eliza St John | Email [email protected]
Original Music by Dario Forzato | http://www.darioforzatomusic.com
This Podcast is Hosted by Podbean.
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By Jeff & Sam HauserYou can be great at what you do and still feel overwhelmed by the size of what’s in front of you.
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Santosh Kuruvilla, founder of Escape N Stay and Business Optimization Consulting, for a conversation about leadership, problem solving, and what it really takes to simplify complexity.
Santosh has spent more than two decades building and operating hotels around the world, leading large teams, opening major properties, and stepping into environments where things have to work under pressure.
But this conversation goes beyond hospitality.
Jeff and Santosh talk about how great operators think, how to break down problems that feel too big, how to build trust and develop people, and what changes when you move from being an operator inside a company to building something of your own.
They also talk about time, family, risk, and the real tradeoffs that come with ambition.
If you’ve been overthinking your next move, carrying something that feels heavy, or trying to figure out how to lead through complexity without getting lost in it, this episode will bring you back to a simpler and more grounded way of moving forward.
In this episode:
(01:49) - Santosh’s journey from India to global hospitality leadership
(32:10) - How great operators break down big problems
(34:47) - The “how do you eat an elephant?” mindset
(39:56) - What leaders should look for when developing talent
(48:21) - The difference between operator thinking and founder thinking
(50:45) - What it means to build a life around time, not just money
(54:46) - Why action beats overthinking
(58:44) - Why genuine relationships matter more than most people realize
Connect with Santosh Kuravilla:
Connect with us:
Produced by Eliza St John | Email [email protected]
Original Music by Dario Forzato | http://www.darioforzatomusic.com
This Podcast is Hosted by Podbean.