Washington Hospitality Industry Webcast

Preparing for a crisis is not just an option but a necessity in today's world. Your response to the chaotic emergence of a crisis determines whether you control the situation or let it escalate. Seattle public relations firm Fearey ensures your communication is clear, authoritative, and aligned with ongoing actions. CEO Aaron Blank will show you how to stabilize operations, protect your reputation and engage critical stakeholders with a unified strategy. Preparation is the key to success. This session will offer: Real-world samples of what to do when stuff gets out of control Reveal what you must do during a crisis Five critical steps your organization should take in advance to ensure you're ready for the inevitable issues that can emerge at any moment We say it takes 20 years to build a reputation but less than five seconds to destroy it! Tune in to this webinar and you’ll walk away with actionable steps to fortify your organization and ensure your team is well-prepared for whatever the future may hold. You can find the presentation slides here.  Aaron Blank and Fearey Group are members of the Washington Hospitality Association's Advisory Network. If you are a member of the association, you are entitled to 30-minute consultations with any of our advisors. Reach out to your territory manager for more information. Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

Are you considering buying or selling a hospitality business? Join us for a market update on the buy-sell activity in the hospitality sector in 2024 and a look ahead to next year. We will cover recent transactions, current buyer demand, the impact of interest rates and tips for preparing your business for sale. IBA is a full-service firm offering professional valuation, marketing, negotiation, and transaction facilitation expertise to owners of privately held companies and family-owned businesses. Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

This session will equip you with essential strategies to streamline your renewal process, ensuring comprehensive coverage while optimizing costs. Learn critical considerations, potential pitfalls, and proactive steps to safeguard your business from industry experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your insurance renewal approach and effectively protect your property and assets. If you would like a copy of the presentation slides, please reach out to Logan Dozier at [email protected]. Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

Join speakers Mike Crosetto and John Henry for an insightful webinar that delves into the unique benefits of the Hospitality Health Insurance Trust. We’ll explore how HHI offers comprehensive and competitive health insurance solutions tailored to the hospitality industry and provides enhanced support, flexibility and cost-effectiveness. We will discuss key advantages, including improved employee satisfaction, access to a broader range of services, and the ability to customize benefit packages to meet your team's specific needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how partnering with HHI can elevate your organization and help you retain top talent! If you would like a copy of the slideshow, please email Logan Dozier at [email protected]. Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

Join Steve Hooper for an exclusive webinar featuring Kevin Eggen, CEO of Hops N Drops, and Brock Lynch, owner of Wooden City in Green Lake. You will gain valuable insights from their extensive experience in the restaurant industry as they discuss the challenges of managing tips across multiple locations and the transformative impact of TipHaus on their businesses. Discover how they have improved operational efficiency, boosted employee satisfaction, and streamlined processes through automation. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your business. Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

Join Rick Braa, Arnold Shain and Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton for this webinar on increasing traffic to your establishment. Wages are going up around the state. The most effective way to fight the inflationary effect of those wage increases is to drive more traffic to your restaurant to increase guest counts while minimizing price increases. This webinar will provide restaurant operators with fresh ideas and techniques for increasing profitability, including guidance on developing goals and objectives, building a plan and timeline, and holding colleagues accountable to the plan. Rick Braa is CEO of AMP Services, which delivers restaurant accounting solutions and hospitality consulting services that improve your business and professional operations at every level. Arnold Shain is the founder of Restaurant Group, Inc. and is known as an “idea man.” His strong suits are concept development, branding and restaurant “rescues.” Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

The number of small business owners who said they keep coming up short on funds is 66%, making them unable to take their business to the next level. Maybe you applied for ERC funds and are still waiting to get them back to your bank account. Or maybe you’ve received ERC funds, and it’s just not enough to bridge the gap. Or maybe you didn’t qualify for COVID relief at all. Adesso gets it. That’s why they are stepping in to help. Our partner, Adesso Capital, offers lending solutions to help you get the money your business needs. In this lending webinar by Adesso, learn more about different lending options and find solutions that work best for you and your business. You can find the slideshow presentation here: https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WHA-Lending-Webinar.pdf  Get started with Adesso here: https://www.adessocapital.com/partner/washington-hospitality-association#lending-what-is Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

Join Steve Hooper, formerly of Ethan Stowell Restaurants, as he discusses tip automation and TipHaus with Patrick Yearout, Ivar's senior innovation & recruitment director. Discover how TipHaus transforms restaurant operations, enhancing employee satisfaction and boosting staff retention by 25% or more through innovative tip management solutions. TipHaus is a leading provider of innovative tip calculation, distribution, and daily tip payments. With over 100,000 employees at TipHaus-utilized restaurants benefiting from our solutions, TipHaus’s comprehensive platform offers restaurants and the service industry transparent, reliable, and efficient tip management. Find the link to our TipHaus page in the presentation slides.  Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

Steve Hooper, formerly of Ethan Stowell Restaurants, as he discusses tip automation and TipHaus with Patrick Yearout, Ivar's senior innovation & recruitment director. Discover how TipHaus transforms restaurant operations, enhancing employee satisfaction and boosting staff retention by 25% or more through innovative tip management solutions. You can find the presentation slides here: https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TiphausPresentation.pdf TipHaus is a leading provider of innovative tip calculation, distribution, and daily tip payments. With over 100,000 employees at TipHaus-utilized restaurants benefiting from our solutions, TipHaus’s comprehensive platform offers restaurants and the service industry transparent, reliable, and efficient tip management.Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

Save the date for this year's Hospitality Conference, check out our Employee Recruitment toolkit in time for summer hiring and register for our crime insurance webinar from My Hospitality Insurance.Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise