Welcome to Defining Hospitality, the podcast focused on highlighting the most influential figures in the hospitality industry. In each episode we provide 1 on 1, in depth interviews with experts in the industry to learn what hospitality means to them. We feature expert advice on working in the industry, behind the scenes looks at some of your favorite brands, and in depth explorations of unique hospitality projects. Defining Hospitality is hosted by Founder and CEO of Agency 967, Dan Ryan. W ...
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Serving From the Heart: EQ Over IQ - Manish Puri - Defining Hospitality - Episode #218
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54:32Is EQ more important than IQ when it comes to hospitality? Today, Manish Puri, General Manager of the Regent Hotels and Resorts Bali, joins Dan to dive into key topics in the industry, such as sustainability, community, and leadership. They discuss the essence of hospitality, differentiating it from mere service, and delve into the concept of regen…
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Navigating the Messy Middle - Stephen Wendell - Defining Hospitality - Episode #217
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1:03:41What happens when a hotel developer moves from building Hampton Inns to creating lifestyle hotels with fire pits and Michelin-starred restaurants? Today’s guest is a returning guest, Stephen Wendell, Co-Founder and CEO of Mountain Shore Properties. They explore the shift from select-service properties to luxury and lifestyle hotels, examining the b…
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From Distress to Success: Hospitality Innovation - Spencer Levine - Defining Hospitality - Ep #216
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1:09:50“Design is subjective, but quality is objective.” Today, Spencer Levine, President of RAL Companies and Affiliates, joins Dan to dive into hospitality development. Spencer shares insights from his extensive career in architecture and landscape development. The conversation covers the importance of delivering tangible and thoughtful hospitality expe…
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Elevating Hospitality: Sustainable Engineering - Harzali Hashim - Defining Hospitality - Episode #215
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54:51The secret to a hotel's success isn’t just great design; it's what guests don't see. Harzali Hashim, Complex Director of Engineering at Kyo-ya Hotels and Resorts in Honolulu, joins Dan to discuss sustainability engineering within the hospitality industry. They discuss Harzali's extensive 20-year career in hotel and resort engineering, focusing on t…
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2025 2/3rds Over! What Have We Learned So Far?
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Scaling Short-Term Rentals - Sebastián Torres-Calderón - Defining Hospitality - Episode #214
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55:18What does it take to manage 420 apartments and create a million memorable moments? On this episode, host Dan Ryan sits down with Sebastián Torres-Calderón, the CEO of Stay U-nique, an award-winning short-term rental company in Spain. Sebastián shares his journey from customer journey intern to CEO and reveals how implementing the Entrepreneurial Op…
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Cultivating a Host Mindset - Steve Fortunato - Defining Hospitality - Episode #213
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1:07:19What does it mean to develop a host mindset? Today, Dan dives into the transformative principles of the 'host mindset' with Steve Fortunato, founder of roomforty and the Fig House. Steve shares his journey from a restaurateur and caterer to becoming an influential leadership facilitator, emphasizing the importance of making others feel valued. The …
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Transformative Retreats - Ben Uyeda and Adam Wininger - Defining Hospitality - Episode #212
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55:53What is the power of providing unique experiences? Today, Dan chats with the Co-Founders of Reset Hotels, Ben Uyeda and Adam Wininger, about their unique hotel venture designed for the next generation of conscious travelers. Ben and Adam share insights from their journey in hospitality, emphasizing the importance of midweek group bookings for corpo…
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It’s About Who Knows You - Eileen Madigan - Defining Hospitality - Episode #211
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1:04:44It’s not just about what you know or who you know, but who knows you. Today, Eileen Madigan, Senior Vice President of Global Interior Design at Las Vegas Sands Corp joins Defining Hospitality to discuss the power of networking and mentoring within the hospitality industry. With over 35 years of experience in luxury interior design, Eileen shares he…
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Preserving History, Designing the Future - Aimee Sanborn - Defining Hospitality - Episode #210
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51:32How is adaptive reuse shaping the hospitality industry? Aimee Sanborn, Senior Vice President of Architecture at Premier joins Dan to dive into adaptive reuse. Aimee shares her passion for preserving history and discusses the challenges and rewards of transforming historic buildings into vibrant, functional spaces. From the streets of downtown Dalla…
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The Art of Feeling Known - Bruno Viterbo - Defining Hospitality - Episode #209
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1:13:30Ever wondered how a space can make you feel genuinely cared for? Bruno Viterbo, Vice President of Design at Irvine Company, shares his profound insights into 'the sense of being known' and how it transforms hospitality design at every scale. Bruno shares his extensive experience in the design and real estate industries, including insights from his …
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A Seat at Aggie's Table - Aggie Zamir - Defining Hospitality - Episode #208
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57:57“We love the one-off projects, but our real passion and what we're really looking for are ownership groups where we can do a project with them, forge a relationship, build that trust, and then we grow alongside them.” Joining Dan is Aggie Zamir, Vice President of National Hospitality and Gaming at Cumming Group. They discuss Aggie's insights into t…
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Crafting Generational Memories - Derek De Salvia - Defining Hospitality - Episode #207
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48:01“ It's a core tenant of who we are, and it's called put people first. We take care of our people.” Derek De Salvia, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Hilton Grand Vacations, joins Dan today to dive into the world of vacation ownership. The discussion covers the personal and professional aspects of hospitality, the evolution and…
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NetWorth Radio’s Dallas Business Leadership Series: Spencer McGowan Interviews Cason Shobert, Owner of Kingdom Contracting on Increasing Your Home's Value!
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