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In this episode of The Voices of Business, hosts Corey Nathan and Joshua Maddux sit down with Troy Hooper, CEO of Hot Palette America and a seasoned leader in the hospitality industry. With over 30 years of experience spanning restaurants, resorts, and private clubs, Troy shares his journey from working in his father's construction business to becoming a top executive in the food industry. From acquiring Newhall Press Room to leveraging AI in business operations, Troy's insights offer valuable lessons in leadership, adaptability, and innovation.
What You Will Learn- How Troy transitioned from culinary school to business leadership
- The importance of hands-on experience in running a successful organization
- How AI is revolutionizing the restaurant and hospitality industries
- The role of hospitality in all businesses, regardless of industry
- Lessons in resilience and leadership through business challenges
[00:01:11] – Troy Hooper discusses his recent investment in Newhall Press Room and his passion for the local restaurant scene. [00:02:46] – From culinary school to CEO: Troy's journey in the hospitality industry and his early career influences. [00:06:29] – The power of adaptability: Why Troy believes in starting from the bottom to master different business roles. [00:13:14] – AI in the restaurant industry: How Troy is using artificial intelligence to scale business operations. [00:17:26] – The importance of training AI models with personal and business data to maximize efficiency. [00:22:04] – Troy's Pineapple Perspective Podcast: Why he believes every business is in the hospitality industry. [00:30:47] – Learning from failures: Troy shares a major business setback and how he turned it into a growth opportunity. [00:39:22] – Troy's advice for staying engaged in the Santa Clarita Valley business community.
Featured QuotesTroy Hooper: "You have to be willing to go back to zero. If you want to level up in your industry or pivot into a new one, be prepared to start from the bottom again."
Joshua Maddux: "The best businesses are the ones where leadership is willing to take a step back and work on the front lines."
Corey Nathan: "At the end of the day, every business is in the people business. People buy from people, not just brands or logos."
Resources Mentioned- Newhall Press Room – Visit Here
- The Pineapple Perspective Podcast – Listen Now
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By SCAN Media LLCIn this episode of The Voices of Business, hosts Corey Nathan and Joshua Maddux sit down with Troy Hooper, CEO of Hot Palette America and a seasoned leader in the hospitality industry. With over 30 years of experience spanning restaurants, resorts, and private clubs, Troy shares his journey from working in his father's construction business to becoming a top executive in the food industry. From acquiring Newhall Press Room to leveraging AI in business operations, Troy's insights offer valuable lessons in leadership, adaptability, and innovation.
What You Will Learn- How Troy transitioned from culinary school to business leadership
- The importance of hands-on experience in running a successful organization
- How AI is revolutionizing the restaurant and hospitality industries
- The role of hospitality in all businesses, regardless of industry
- Lessons in resilience and leadership through business challenges
[00:01:11] – Troy Hooper discusses his recent investment in Newhall Press Room and his passion for the local restaurant scene. [00:02:46] – From culinary school to CEO: Troy's journey in the hospitality industry and his early career influences. [00:06:29] – The power of adaptability: Why Troy believes in starting from the bottom to master different business roles. [00:13:14] – AI in the restaurant industry: How Troy is using artificial intelligence to scale business operations. [00:17:26] – The importance of training AI models with personal and business data to maximize efficiency. [00:22:04] – Troy's Pineapple Perspective Podcast: Why he believes every business is in the hospitality industry. [00:30:47] – Learning from failures: Troy shares a major business setback and how he turned it into a growth opportunity. [00:39:22] – Troy's advice for staying engaged in the Santa Clarita Valley business community.
Featured QuotesTroy Hooper: "You have to be willing to go back to zero. If you want to level up in your industry or pivot into a new one, be prepared to start from the bottom again."
Joshua Maddux: "The best businesses are the ones where leadership is willing to take a step back and work on the front lines."
Corey Nathan: "At the end of the day, every business is in the people business. People buy from people, not just brands or logos."
Resources Mentioned- Newhall Press Room – Visit Here
- The Pineapple Perspective Podcast – Listen Now
Call to Action
Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Voices of Business! Share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur or business leader who would benefit from Troy's insights.
Follow Us on Social MediaThe Voices Of Business:
SCV Chamber:
Corey Nathan:
Joshua Maddux:
Troy Hooper: