• Episode 152 - Nina Kleaveland
    Jul 15 2025

    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.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 151 - Jim Darter
    Jul 8 2025

    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.

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    36 mins
  • Episode 150- Bill Carpenter
    Jul 1 2025

    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.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 149 - Mark Erickson
    Jun 24 2025

    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.

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    42 mins
  • Episode 148 - Sara Masterson
    Jun 10 2025

    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.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 147 - Stuart Greif
    Jun 3 2025

    In this episode, Brian is joined by Stuart Greif, Chief Strategy, Innovation and Operations Officer with Forbes Travel Guide. Recognized as the global authority on luxury hospitality, Forbes Travel Guide professional inspectors travel the world to assess the finest hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise ships based on hundreds of exacting standards that determine their coveted annual Star Ratings. Tune in to hear who Stuart Thanks for helping him along the way.

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    46 mins
  • Episode 146 - Brian Proctor - A Look Back
    May 20 2025

    In this episode, Brian takes a look back at his second actstarting with kicking off Leeds Hospitality Group and then getting the podcast up and running. He takes time to Thank a lot of people who have helped him along the way so tune in to hear who he Thanks – it’s been an incredible journey so far.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 145 - Gerard Widder
    May 13 2025

    In this episode, Brian is joined by Gerard Widder, VicePresident & General Manager of the Fashion Island Shopping Center located in Newport Beach, California. A member of the Irvine Company family of retail and entertainment centers, it is the epicenter of Southern California style andculture. Fashion Island is the premier destination for locals and tourists alike to come together, meet, shop, dine and immerse themselves in an extraordinarily distinctive retail experience. With over 150 stores and 30 restaurants and theatres, Fashion Island has something for everyone. Tune in to hear who Gerard Thanks for helping him along the way.

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    47 mins