Today's podcast guest is David Goldstone, EVP and Chief Sales Officer of World Cinema.

He describes his company as a service company that delivers technology.

His accomplishments in the hospitality industry are so vast, yet he has never worked for a hotel company.

David Goldstone has served in various executive management positions within the industry for over 20 years. He is one of only five recipients of the prestigious AH&LA’s John Whitaker Award for his dedication and commitment to the hotel industry.
 
He is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of business and relationship skills working across all segments the hospitality industry. Goldstone has a certificate of CHMS, Master Hotel Supplier from AH&LA. Skilled in Marketing Management, Negotiation, Business Planning, Operations and Sales Management. A motivated leader who loves mentoring staff and helping them achieve their goals.

More about World Cinema can be found here: https://www.wcitv.com/

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Mark G. Carrier is a senior officer of B.F. Saul Company; the privately held diversified real estate and finance concern based in the Washington, DC area.  The hospitality group owns and operates a portfolio of business class hotels which are affiliated with Intercontinental Hotels Group, Marriott, Hilton, and The Hay-Adams.

Carrier is the past Chairman of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the nation's advocacy organization for the hotel industry.  He is also past Chairman of the IHG Owners Association, the global franchise owners association of Intercontinental Hotels Group. He was also names Virginia Hotelier of the Year by the Virginia Hotel and Travel Association. 

We discuss leadership, focus, and doing the right thing.  

He found an organization that supported his personal values and he continues to shine with them.

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When I first met Meg, she was in catering in Washington, DC.  We worked at the same hotel when I was in room sales.  A senior leader at one point told her "you'll never be in sales."  She used that objection and obstacle to prove to herself that she was quite capable of DOING WHATEVER SHE DESIRED.  

Growing up in Philadelphia, she was the youngest of 7 children and was forced to be "independent".  She also had to hear from her older brothers and sisters that she was consistently "wrong"!  (In a loving way!)

From Vice President of Sales with MPI, to PSAV, to Bellagio- she shined in sales and as a sales leader.

Fast forward, Meg created two companies to solve problems in the meetings and events industry:

"eventsGIG, is the online talent marketplace for the event marketing industry to find and post jobs. eventsGIG connects organizations to top freelance experts for anything you need to execute a live, virtual, or hybrid event.

Connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megfasy/

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Meet Jannes, slated to become a soccer superstar after 21 years of rigorous training (starting at age 2), who had to make a decision on how to react when he was forced to stop playing the game.  He moved to Rhode Island from Berlin, Germany because of the game.  Without a support system, he quickly had to learn how to communicate, how to learn, and how to adapt to life in the United States.  

He shares his perspective on "failure" and how he stopped feeling sad by reading and resources.

His mature approach to move forward and to "strategize, educate, and execute" has enabled him to become a social media "influential" person with over 130K followers on Instagram.  Jannes is now dedicated to pursuing his passion to encourage others to "live an active lifestyle" with only good intentions.  So many great lessons at such a young age.  The future is bright for Jannes Werner. 

Today's podcast guest is Stephen Fisher.  A remarkable gentleman whose talents have included running and owning multi-million dollar companies.  From Army veteran, to Sales Executive, to Entrepreneur, to School Teacher... He has seen and experienced so much.  

As a traveling sales leader, he would collect hotel keys and now has them proudly displayed in his art creation hanging them in the shape of the United States.  When I initially saw his collection of thousands... I was sad.  How could a person be away from family so much and still be successful personally and professionally.  He found balance and energy in his two girls when he would come home.  They would cook, clean, and do projects together.  Not unlike his responsibilities as a kid growing up in Pittsburgh and helping to operate his family's store. 

He now shares his life experiences with his children, son-in-laws, grandchildren, and now you.

He is always positive despite any obstacles.

He celebrates family.

He embraces challenges.

He is HAPPY and HE KNOWS IT... and more importantly, HE IS NOT AFRAID TO SHOW IT.

These hands are clapping today for Mr. Fisher.

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Before our first introduction, I was nervous to meet Chris Flatt.  I was intimidated not only by her title (Executive Vice President) but also by her responsibilities (proving 4700 hotel guest rooms in Las Vegas) and the brand she represented (Wynn).  She immediately disarmed me and could not have been more kind, gracious, and caring.  This are just a few of the reasons why she has RISEN TO BE ONE OF THE PREMIER SALES LEADERS IN THE COUNTRY.

When I had the pleasure to present to her teams in Las Vegas, her specialness shined even more.  There was such mutual respect.  She did not approach things with a "my way or the highway" attitude.  

As soon as this interview went live on LinkedIn, I was bombarded by "Chris is the best leader I ever worked for."  "She is the reason why I'm in hospitality".  "She sets an incredible example for female professionals." 

So grateful to know her and for all of her contributions to help mentor and lead others.

Chris Flatt currently holds the position of Executive Vice President of Hotel Sales and Marketing at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.  In her role, she is responsible for all hotel sales and marketing efforts including meetings, conventions, leisure, hotel marketing and weddings.

Connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-flatt-b4a1195/

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J Fred Huther, Chief Sales Officer for Heard Global, doesn't need to be the star of the show.  He doesn't need to have the final word on anything.

His focus is to get the best out of his team all while improving himself because of the people he surrounds himself with.

Find out what he was dreaming about in middle school and if it became reality.

Listen to his approach to SELLING and LEADERSHIP.

More about Fred:

A proud Penn Stater, Fred has years of successful experience as an entrepreneur and as a corporate leader in multiple industries. His work in the event management space is extensive. He brings a wealth of knowledge that augments the work of the legacy organization at Heard which has helped to create a true International Events Brand across the full range of the events industry by connecting the company’s multiple vertical capabilities.

Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Fred has traveled the world and has lived and worked in multiple regions and cities. He is married with 3 children and currently splits his time between Southern California and Denver.

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Today's podcast guest is Michelle DeKeyrel, the Founder of Eutemia,  a small consulting firm dedicated to transforming healthcare..  

We discuss:

Getting more stickers than everyone else.

Seeking external approval from EVERYBODY.

Played the game and got promoted.  Played the game and got promoted.  Played the game and got promoted.

Started and CREATED a new company. 

A recovering PEOPLE PLEASER.

Working hard, achieve, and make others feel COMFORTABLE.

Listen and learn from one of the most disciplined and organized professionals that I know.  

More information on Michelle can be found on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledekeyrel/) and her company's website:  

https://www.eutemia.com/

This podcast has been recognized as the TOP 15% MOST SHARED PODCASTS IN THE WORLD. 

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Today's podcast guest is Catarina Matias.  We met about 9 years ago when I was presenting to her Penn State Hospitality class.

She came up and introduced herself after. 

She sent a handwritten follow up note to thank me.

She connected on LinkedIn almost immediately.

She remained in touch via e-mail.

In December, I received a holiday card from a New Jersey address that I didn't recognize.  It was from Catarina sending me good wishes and sharing her amazing news on her two companies.

Since then, I felt it was imperative to interview her for this podcast.  I am careful not to reference her age, but she is the YOUNGEST ENTREPRENEUR with TWO SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES that I know.  Driven, driven, driven.

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Catarina is a proud Pennsylvania State University Alumni, where she received her BS in Hospitality Management and a Minor in Business.  Her tenure with the hospitality industry started with Hershey Entertainment, and most recently continued with Hotels Unlimited.  She oversaw daily operations for each of the hotels in their portfolio, including a combination of full and select service properties with brands such as Marriott, Hilton and IHG.  Additionally, she was responsible for the devising of new business strategies, including recruitment, hiring, training, mentoring and development of all property level management personnel, and was involved in corporate compliance and budgetary reviews.  A member of the International Society of Business Leaders, in 2019 Catarina was chosen as one of Hotel Management’s 30 Under 30 top rising stars in the hotel industry.  In January of 2020, Catarina founded The Bite Company, a curated healthier snacking alternative with multiple options to help anyone snack a little healthier.  Most recently, the creation of an app called Recruit Me has been her newest venture.  An app designed to put anyone in the driver seat of their own hiring process and connect the right people with the right companies; much like a dating app for your career.  A respected voice in the hospitality industry, Catarina exudes all the qualities of a polished professional.

Today's podcast guest is Christine Marzano.  She is an extremely intelligent professional who is now creating her own future through the creation of BODS, a company dedicated to transforming fashion e-commerce through artificial intelligence and gaming technology.

An enthusiast for acting and the theater, she made the move from Brooklyn to Los Angeles to pursue the film industry.  Christine quickly had to find ways to deal with rejection of auditions that, in her words, didn't crush her.  

She became more resilient all while adapting to the factors that she didn't have control over... the next movie, TV show, modeling opportunity.  She became tired of waiting and CREATED HER OWN INCREDIBLE FUTURE. 

in Los Angeles, her career then exposed her to gaming and voiceover work.  She became fascinated by this space and started to pursue learning more about this type of technology.  Her creation (BODS) is now the bridge between fashion and technology, which allows shoppers to buy clothes with confidence knowing that "fit is not about size".  

She is using her years of experience in the fashion world (including 15 years as a runway and fit model for Dior, Saint Lauren, Balmain, and Gucci) entertainment, and technology space to now lead a world-class team of AI and computer graphics engineers, 3D artists, and technical fashion designers to pioneer the communication between deep tech and high fashion. A remarkable story that needs to be shared!

More can be found at: https://bods.me/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bods_inc/  and https://www.instagram.com/marzrover/?hl=en

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