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Josiah Mackenzie

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How a Top CEO Aligns People Across Teams and Properties to Drive Better Results: Sarah Eustis, Main Street Hospitality Group

🏨 Main Street Hospitality, spanning over 10 properties across five states, turned 10 last year. In 2025, the company faced challenges requiring restructuring due to unmet business expectations. Despite a tough year, their employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) reached 78, surpassing the industry average of 44. These results reflect their emphasis on culture and leadership, with monthly calls involving all leaders to maintain organizational alignment and engagement. Sarah, the CEO, stresses transparent communication and collaborative decision-making.
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The Inside Story of an Artist Collaboration for Hospitality Daily Merch: Betsy Freeman x Josiah Mackenzie

👕 Betsy Freeman joins Josiah Mackenzie in a podcast episode to discuss the creation of Hospitality Daily’s first merch: a special edition t-shirt. The conversation highlights how art and emotion are pivotal in shaping brand identity, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for successful outcomes. Music for the show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound, specializing in music identity design for hospitality brands.
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Faith and How Christianity Guides Hospitality – Jeremy Wells

🏨 Jeremy Wells, principal at Longitude and partner at Flyover Developments, discusses how his Christian faith influences his view of hospitality. He sees it as expressing love through daily actions with colleagues and guests, emphasizing humility, openness, and service. This episode highlights integrating personal beliefs into professional settings to enhance hospitality experiences. For more insights, follow Hospitality Daily on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram, or subscribe for daily summaries.
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Why Being Yourself Attracts the Right Opportunities in Hospitality – Jeremy Wells

💬 Jeremy Wells, principal at Longitude and partner at Flyover Developments, reflects on his career in a recent LinkedIn post. He discusses how years of adhering to creative norms distracted him from his true goals. Emphasizing authenticity, Wells capitalized on his strengths, attracting better opportunities and partners. This episode highlights how hospitality leaders can strategically use authenticity as a career advantage. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound enhances the episode.
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Hospitality as Community Connection Infrastructure – Rob Blood, Lark

🏠 Rob Blood, founder of Lark and principal at Elder & Ash, discusses hospitality projects in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Emphasizing connectivity, he highlights the value in integrating lodging, bars, bookstores, and cultural spaces to enhance community ties and guest experiences. The approach fosters relationships and enriches learning for both locals and visitors.
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Let’s Learn from Sonder: Insights for Owners, Operators, Brands & Tech Companies – Rob Blood, Lark

🏨 Rob Blood, founder of Lark, discusses the collapse of Sonder, highlighting the issues with the master lease model. Control and transparency are essential for large-scale hotel operations. The podcast examines the role of technology, the limits of venture-driven growth, and the importance of strong partnerships for fast recovery. It offers practical insights for building resilient hospitality businesses. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound.
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“Calmxiety”: Leading Hospitality Through AI with Clarity – Monika Nerger

💻 Monika Nerger, former Group Global Chief Information Officer at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, discusses AI in hospitality, drawing on her experience in digital transformation and the AI ecosystem in San Francisco. She introduces "calmxiety," the leader's tension between urgency and uncertainty, emphasizing trust, solid foundations, and clarity over hasty tool adoption. Despite AI advancements, she stresses that human service remains vital in hospitality.
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