The hotelier and the hotel enthusiast get together to talk about their most memorable hotel stays, what the hospitality industry is doing right, where authenticity fits in and how to scale yourself without losing your mind.  Doug and Bashar always have a great time together and this discussion does not disappoint. 

Bashar is the founder of This Assembly – born to build hotels with a heartbeat. With hospitality as the front and humanity as the truth, Bashar’s mission is to keep hospitality sacred, not scalable by creating spaces that make people feel.

Doug and Moira take a deep dive into the sea of attribution and analytics. Swimming with numbers might not be fun for everyone but in this discussion they share some eye opening stories about navigating client expectations and coming up with a single source of truth.

Moira Miller is an organized, motivated, and innovative Marketing Leader with over a decade of agency experience; executing effective marketing strategies, growing businesses, and building impactful teams. She specializes in Saas, Technology (Tech, FinTech, MarTech), Professional Service (B2B, B2C), and mission-based organizations.

Two wild and crazy guys confirming that human connection trumps all. From discussing the value of creating great content, to connecting virtually, to human versus AI power…these two cover it all. 

Christopher is the very definition of a polymath living at the intersection of art, business, design and creativity. Founder of KISMET COWORK and RADIOKISMET, Christopher has an extensive background in audio, performance and film.

Steve and Doug are both founders in their prospective industries…founders who like to have fun! They discuss the state of hospitality, content creation, marketing on Linkedin, algorithms, and moms being their number one fans. 

Steve Carran is the Host and Head Writer of The Modern Hotelier podcast. Steve and David Millili interview hospitality executives, personalities, and influencers to talk about the latest trends and technologies. He is passionate about not only hotels, but also the technology that helps them become better.

Derek and Doug have been long time friends. Their collective backgrounds span over 40 years and the comradery is obvious. In this clip, they discuss the difference between art and design, when the UX experience should be creative, if ever, and use their fortune-telling skills to predict the next infomercial medium.

Derek Hollister is the founder of Boldworld, a digital first agency with Pennsylvania roots and a global portfolio. With an extensive background leading creative teams across disciplines and client teams across industries, he is passionate about creating experiences people love.

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Doug Logan is the founder of Inovāt, a digital agency in New York and Pennsylvania, which he started right out of high school. When Doug isn’t putting together strategic campaigns, launching new initiatives, or helping founder-led brands build their legacies, you can find him traveling the world, trying a new restaurant, listening to music, or watching stand-up comedy.