Episode 188 - D.C. Becker

In this episode, Brian is joined by Bill Deller, Chief Financial Officer with Harrison Group Hotels & Restaurants. What began in 1952 with Lois and George Harrison building andopening the Harrison Hall Hotel in Ocean City Maryland, the Harrison Group has grown into 18 hotels, 13 restaurants in 4 states. Tuner in to hear who Bill Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by D.C. Becker, Founder & Co-Owner of the Titan Group of New York. The Titan Group is a strategic advisor to its clients in the global hospitality space.Deeply experienced in all aspects of operating, analyzing, positioning, branding, and renovating upscale/luxury hotels globally, Titan prides itself on its ability to provide valuable strategic counsel to its clients by challenging convention and status quo. Tune in to hear who D.C. Thanks for helping himalong the way.

In this episode. Brian is joined by Jillian Alps, Chief Operating Officer with Meads Bay Hotel Group. Founded in 2022, Meads Bay Hotel Group’s mission is management excellence of their boutique and extended stay hotel portfolio. In partnership with their sister company, Sawyer Realty Partners, they seek opportunities that allows them to capitalize on their unique dual management platform. Tune in to hear who Jillian Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Jennifer McCarthy, Founderof Waves Marketing Solutions. Waves Marketing Solutions is a strategic marketing and growth consultancy that turns complex businesses into cohesive, demand‑generating platforms. With deep roots in hospitality, travel, realestate, and other experience‑led industries, they help organizations clarify their story, launch new products and programs, and orchestrate cross‑brand initiatives that drive real business results. Tune in to hear who Jennifer Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Stephen Malfatti, Manager, Operations Delivery & Brand Activation Culinary and F&B for Marriott Hotels & Resorts. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Stephen brings his vast culinary experience with him as he manages the openings of all new Marriott properties across the states. He has currently opened over 150 hotels for Marriott and is well on his way to 200 ! Tune in to hear who Stephen Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Robin Zeidel, President& Owner of Zeidel & Associates P.C. Zeidel & Associates P.C. is a high-end boutique law firm serving hospitality, corporate, and real estate clients throughout the country. Their mission is to provide top-tier, value-driven legal services based on their own corporate experience and a client-focused perspective. They offer exceptional legal advice based on their in-depth knowledge of the industries in which they serve with an acuteunderstanding and sensitivity to their client’s internal demands and concerns. Tune in to hear who Robin Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Anastasiia Bruieva,Founder and CEO of Domus Vita Solutions. Domus Vita Solutions FZ-LLC, a UAE-based boutique consultancy, specializes in Human Capital Development, Business Coaching, Destination Management, Organizational Development, Lifestyle Management, and Hospitality & Tourism. Anastasiia, Tune in to hear who Anastasiia Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Nadine Heubel, currently working with Mentoro as an advisor. Mentoro is a noon-profit movement that connects experience professionals with the next generation of young leaders. Since it's launch in 2016, Mentoro has connected over 1,200 mentors and mentees across various industries in Montreal, Miami and New York. Tune in to hear who Nadine Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Scott Williams, Senior Advisor with Crimson Rock Capital. Scott’s journey has involved some of the premier brands and companies within the world of Hospitality: leading the Creative and Marketing teams at iconic companies like Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Morgans Hotel Group – just to name a couple. Tune in to hear who Scott Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Lital Shpaner, Founder& CEO of Blaze Reviews. Blaze turns 100% of public guest opinions and competitor intelligence into your ultimate growth radar. Powered by proprietary, hospitality-mapped NLP, Blaze eliminates the noise and gives you the exact data flight path needed to: Eliminate hidden revenue leakages,maximize asset value and NOI allowing you to outperform your comp-set with precision decision-making. Tune in to hear who Lital Thanks for helping her along the way.