Tuesday's Thanks

In this episode, Brian is joined by Joanna Jagger, Founderand President of WORTH Association. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia WORTH Association is a network for Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality. Their mission is to advance women in the industry and help move the dial forequality. WORTH invites women (and men!) from the industry to come together for networking, mentorship, educational and charitable events. Tune in to hear who Joanna Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Gabriel Perez, ChiefOperating Officer of Lodging with The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, The Indigo Road Hospitality Group owns, operates, and manages restaurants and boutique hotels throughout the country. They have grown into an industry leader in the lifestyle / boutique space. Thoughtfully designed, deeply personal, and always true to their roots, Indigo Road’s restaurants, bars, and hotels invite guests to step into something real, something with soul. Tune in to hear who Gabriel Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Kerry Ranson, President,Operations and Partner with the Raines Company. A multi-faceted company, the hospitality sector started in the early 1980s as a passion of Mark Raines. The son of Rock Raines who owned and operated several truck stops in SouthCarolina, Mark opened his first hotel in 1992, a Super 8 Motel on Highway 52 in Florence, SC. And the company now operates over 50 hotels with more under development. Tune in to hear who Kerry Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode we go all the way to Nairobi, Kenya as Brianis joined by Shamim Ehsani, Co-Founder of the Tribe Hotel Group. Currently with two hotels and several F&B outlets, Shamim also oversees several hospitality related businesses including the 35,000 square foot VMX Fitness facility and acts as Director for the mixed-use Village Market. Tune if to hear who Shamim Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Jonathan Gordon, Founderand CEO of The Neighborhood Hotel. Founded by travel enthusiasts who enjoy spaces that inspire, comfort and fuel, the team at The Neighborhood Hotel are fans of transforming old buildings with cool history into well-outfitted apartmentstyle hotels that honor the old while representing the now. I absolutely love this concept, and they have created a well-equipped basecamp for the explorer and a sanctuary for the traveler who needs to recharge, reset or just chill. Tune it hear who Jonathan Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Nina Kleaveland, Founderand CEO of Lanyard. From beds to houses, Lanyard has your corporate housing needs covered. With their vast network of housing partners, they offer creative end-to-end solutions catered to your needs. In addition to leading the team atLanyard, Nina is also the founder of Female Founders in Hospitality. A global network of inspiring women who are building companies in the travel and hospitality industry. Female Founders of Hospitality provides a platform toshare best practices, access resources and advance the next generation of founders who will change the travel and hospitality landscape. Tune in to hear who Nina Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Jim Darter, Presidentand CEO of Sandpiper Hospitality. Launched in 2012, Sandpiper Hospitality started with just four properties and then they systematically developed the management capabilities necessary to achieve their vision of becoming thepremier manager of midscale and economy extended-stay hotels. Today, with over 70 properties, they have established themselves as a leading management company in this segment and are well-positioned for growth into broader areas of hospitality. Tune in to hear who Jim Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Bill Carpenter. Theauthor of the book, Awakening of the Genie Within, Bill’s journey has taken him from the southern shores of England to the west coast of Canada and the world beyond as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Then a corporate career followed with the likes of Bechtel which again sent him around the globe until he returned to settle in Vancouver. Tune in to hear who Bill Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Mark Erickson, Provost-Retired of the Culinary Institute of America. Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America has a rich and long tradition of offering the highest quality culinary education possible with over 55,000 alumni from all over the globe. Tune in to hear who Mark Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Sara Masterson,President of Olympia Hospitality. Blending the Art and Science of Hospitality, Olympia currently manages a blend of branded hotels as well as unique independent boutique hotels. With over 40 hotels and other related amenitiesOlympia has established itself as a leader for managing and developing distinctive hotels that leverages the disciplines of art and science. Tune in to hear who Sara Thanks for helping her along the way.