Join me, Steve Turk, on the Hospitality Mentor podcast as we dive into the personal stories of some of the world's best Hospitality Professionals. We follow the journey of their ups, downs and wild turns and find out what it truly takes to make it in the amazing world of hospitality.
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SNY Mets field reporter Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo of WCBS Radio join together for a different podcast that Mets fans haven't seen before!
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Comics Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton interview a different guest each episode about their favorite band, why it's their favorite, and how they got into that band, as well as finding out their favorite songs, albums, and sharing stories!
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Marketing Smarts is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with smart marketers from all walks of life. Hosted by MarketingProfs, this 30-minute, weekly podcast will deliver actionable insights and real advice to help you market smarter.
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The PricePlow Podcast is the premiere supplement industry podcast, co-hosted by Mike and Ben. We interview various sports nutrition professionals, athletes, and researchers, and entrepeneurs to advance knowledge in active and sports nutrition. As a supplement-centric platform, most of our episodes revolve around sports nutrition supplements and performance enhancement, but we won’t limit our guests to that! Videos, write-ups, and citations can be found at the accompanying blog posts on https ...
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#147: Eric Withee - Support the Gut-Brain Axis (and Stool!) with Digexin
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On Episode #147 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben are joined by Eric Withee, the Director of Ingredient Innovation at Freemen Nutra. The top of conversation is a new dietary supplement ingredient named Digexin, which is a combination of ashwagandha and okra extracts designed to support gut health. Freemen Nutra is traditionally a distributor o…
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The Serafina Story: Vittorio Assaf's Journey in Hospitality
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In this episode of the Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk interviews Vittorio Assaf, founder of the Serafina Group. Vittorio shares his journey from Italian stockbroker to celebrated restaurateur, recounting his early beginnings in 1986 with an investment from Andy Warhol, to the founding of the Serafina restaurants, a venture he conceived…
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"Who's Your Band?" Podcast Episode 152! Comedians Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton! On this week's special episode of "Who's Your Band?," we venture outside of our wheelhouse to discuss our favorite crooners!By Jeffrey Paul
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#146: Dr. Jeremy Appleton & Steve Fink - PLT Health's Cognitive Ingredients
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On Episode #146 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome Steve Fink, Vice President of Marketing, and Dr. Jeremy Appleton, Director of Medical and Scientific Affairs, from PLT Health Solutions, a company specializing in natural, botanical ingredients. In this episode, we dive deep into the science behind some of the most innovative cognitive-…
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The Rise of Pickleball in Hospitality with Scott Colebourne
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In this episode of the Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk interviews Scott Colebourne, the founder of PICKLESTARS. Scott shares his unconventional journey from growing up in rural New Zealand, where he developed a passion for tennis, to becoming the CEO of Cliff Drysdale Management and now venturing into pickleball consulting. He discusses…
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Episode 151 - Comedian and Screenwriter Jay Black
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"Who's Your Band?" Podcast Episode 151! Comedians Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton with special guest, comedian and screenwriter Jay Black! On this week's episode of "Who's Your Band?," we welcome on comedian and screenwriter Jay Black! We talk about Jay's career, performing at colleges, the movie "How Sweet it Is," the music of Billy Joel, and so much…
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#145: Arla Foods Ingredients - Protein Bar Science (Christian Jonassen & Preston Losee)
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On Episode #145 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with Christian Jonassen and Preston Losee from Arla Foods Ingredients to learn more about manufacturing protein bars and high-protein snacks – especially from the ingredient perspective. Arla Foods Ingredients is a subsidiary of Arla Foods, the world’s fourth-largest dairy company. We …
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Crafting Culture: Insights from James Ferguson of Wurzak Hotel Group
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In this episode of the Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk welcomes back James Ferguson, the Corporate Director of Culture for the Wurzak Hotel Group, for his second appearance on the show. They discuss James' inspiring journey in hospitality, from starting at the front desk to writing his book, 'The Confetti Culture Playbook,' and overcomi…
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Building a Nature-Focused Hospitality Brand: Eric D. Moeller of Freewyld
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in this episode of the Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk interviews Eric D. Moeller, founder and CEO of Freewyld, a boutique hospitality brand specializing in design-forward cabins located in nature-rich destinations. Eric shares his unique journey from a construction and real estate background to discovering his passion for hospitality t…
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#144: Dom Kuza: Formulating by Blood Work at Revive & Raw Nutrition
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On Episode #144 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome Dominic Kuza of Raw Nutrition and Revive MD, who comes on to explain some of the new formulas he’s been working on at the two companies since starting earlier this year. Dom was invited to explain his new formulation, the forthcoming Revive MD Sleep supplement, but as we dive deeper, he…
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#143: Dan Lourenço #6: Ghost Legend V4 and the Ghost 100 Year Plan
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Ghost Lifestyle founder and CEO Dan Lourenço is back for his six appearance on the PricePlow Podcast, and this one’s quite the catch-up, with discussion of all things big and small. This episode focuses mainly on the Ghost Legend V4 launch, which brings a massive formula (look at the size of the tub in the picture) yet at a lower price. We get into…
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#142: Chad Kerksick - Dileucine, Dihydroberberine, & GLP-1 Research (2 of 2)
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In Episode 142 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben continue the conversation with Chad Kerksick, President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). We met Chad in Episode #141 — he’s an esteemed researcher in exercise science and nutrition. This episode delves deeper into the specifics of study design and the exploration of innov…
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Episode 150 - Actor, Comedian, and Judge Vince August!
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"Who's Your Band?" Podcast Episode 150! Comedians Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton with special guest, actor, comedian, and judge Vince August! On this week's episode of "Who's Your Band?," we welcome on actor, comedian, and judge Vince August!By Jeffrey Paul
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#141: Chad Kerksick - Elite Performance Research & ISSN 2024 Recap (1 of 2)
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In Episode 141 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome Chad Kerksick, President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), to discuss his journey in exercise science and nutrition research. As a university professor and director of the Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory at Lindenwood University, Chad has tons of expe…
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Episode 149 - Great Summer Songs with Anthony Kapfer!
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"Who's Your Band?" Podcast Episode 149! Comedians Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton with special guest, comedian and musician Anthony Kapfer! On this special episode of "Who's Your Band?," we're joined by special guest, comedian and musician Anthony Kapfer, as we discuss our favorite summer songs!By Jeffrey Paul
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#140: Dr. Barrie Tan - How GG-Gold Supports MUSCLE
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In Episode 140 of the PricePlow Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Barrie Tan, founder of American River Nutrition, for an in-depth discussion about the powerful nutrient geranylgeraniol (GG, sold as GG-Gold) and its wide-ranging health benefits – especially with respect to muscle. Dr. Tan, a renowned expert in the field of phytonutrients and the world’s…
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Episode 148 - The Greatest American Bands of All Time with Special Guest Terry McNeely!
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"Who's Your Band?" Podcast Episode 148! Comedians Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton with special guest, actor and comedian Terry McNeely! What are the greatest American bands of all time? On this week's special episode of "Who's Your Band," we dive into the greatest American bands and come up with our list, with special guest, actor and comedian Terry M…
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Episode 147 - Comedian, Author, and Drummer Brad Trackman!
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"Who's Your Band?" Podcast Episode 147! Comedians Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton with special guest, comedian, author, and drummer Brad Trackman! On this week's episode of "Who's Your Band?," we welcome on comedian, author ("Permanently Suspended"), and drummer Brad Trackman! We talk about comedy, performing on cruise ships, writing with Anthony Cumi…
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From Radio Personality to CEO: Vanessa James' Inspiring Journey in Media and Events
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Join Steve Turk on this captivating episode of The Hospitality Mentor Podcast as he sits down with Vanessa James, CEO and founder of VJ Media, and the visionary behind Food, Wine and Fete. Vanessa shares her incredible journey from aspiring sports broadcaster to becoming a dynamic force in the media and events industry. Discover how she navigated h…
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#139: NPA Fly-In Day 2024 - Jim Emme, Rick Collins, Mike DiMaggio, Mark LeDoux, Kyle Turk, & Dan Fabricant
The crew is back in Washington DC for the 2024 NPA Fly-In Day, held on May 22, 2024! This podcast was filmed the night before, featuring a star-studded cast that includes: Jim Emme, CEO of NOW Foods Kyle Turk, Natural Products Association Rick Collins, the one and only Mike DiMaggio, Chief Legal Officer at NutraBolt Mark LeDoux, founder and CEO of …
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Crossover Episode: Tangy Talks - Summer Strategies, Revenue Tips, and the Rise of Midterm Rentals
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Today we're doing a crossover episode and sharing my other podcast. I do with my co-host Victor Feria called Tangy Talks. I hope you enjoy it. Welcome to Episode 16 of Tangy Talks! In this episode, Steve Turk and Victor Feria share their summer strategies and insights into managing the hospitality business during South Florida's slower season. They…
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Episode 146 - Debating the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees with Steve Trevelise!
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"Who's Your Band?" Episode 146! Comedians Sean Morton and Jeffrey Paul with special guest Radio Host Steve Trevelise! On this week's special NEW episode of Who's Your Band, we dive in and debate the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees with radio host Steve Trevelise!By Jeffrey Paul
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From Waiter to Vice President: Mauro Pinho’s Journey in Luxury Hospitality
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In this episode of The Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk sits down with Mauro Pinho, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Acqualina Resort. Mauro shares his incredible journey from waiting tables to becoming a leader in luxury hospitality. Discover the key moments and relationships that shaped his career, the challenges and reward…
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Navigating Hospitality: From Cabana Boy to CEO with Steve Turk
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Episode Overview: In this special crossover episode, Steve Turk, founder of The Hospitality Mentor, joins David Arraya on the Conscious Hospitality Podcast. Steve shares his journey from his early days as a cabana boy to becoming a renowned leader in the hospitality industry. With stories from iconic hotels like Lowe’s, Mandarin Oriental, and Trump…
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Gary Millet of Ketone Labs / goBHB joins the PricePlow Podcast for Episode #138 to talk about the future of BHB research and exciting new applications to come.
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In episode #138 of the PricePlow Podcast, we introduce you to Gary Millet, the co-founder of Axcess Global, the parent company of Ketone Labs, Real Ketones, Vault, and many others. This is a continuation of Episode #131 with Rob Rogers, Gary’s business partner. In the previous episode, Rob explained how goBHB was back on the market, and took us thr…
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Ryan Rivett | President & CEO My Place Hotels
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Chatting with Hotel Innovator Ryan Rivett. Dive into the exciting world of hotel life with Ryan Rivett, the brain behind MyPlace Hotels. We're talking about how he started a unique hotel brand, his adventures in the business, and what it takes to stand out in the busy world of hospitality. Ryan opens up about his grandad's legacy with Super 8 Motel…
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Episode 145 - The Smithereens Guitarist and Co-Founder Jim Babjak!
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"Who's Your Band?" Podcast Episode 145! Comedians Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton with special guest, The Smithereens guitarist and co-founder Jim Babjak! On this week's episode of "Who's Your Band?," we welcome on The Smithereens guitarist, song-writer Jim Babjak! We discuss how the Smithereens got their start, go over their catalog, get some great s…
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#137: Jose Antonio - ISSN 2024 and the Industry Battle for Creatine
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It’s an episode we’ve been wanting to do for years: the legendary Jose Antonio, co-founder of ISSN, the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Jose, better known as Joey, has been in the game since the very beginning, and gives us his background in an incredibly entertaining and informative podcast episode. ISSN and the Industry Battle for Crea…
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Jennifer Barnwell | President of Curator Hotel and Resort Collection
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Join Steve Turk on the Hospitality Mentor Podcast for an exclusive interview with Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel and Resort Collection. In this episode, Jennifer shares the story of her rise through the ranks in the hospitality industry and the insights she's gained along the way. From her early beginnings in upstate New York to orch…
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#136: Chris Gronkowski - Building the Best Shaker Cup at Ice Shaker
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For our final installment of Podcasts held at the 2024 Vitamin Shoppe Brand Summit, we hosted Chris Gronkowski of Ice Shaker for a fun 20 minute discussion to get the story on how he started the growing business, which was first introduced to the world on the hit TV show, Shark Tank. From the NFL to Shark Tank to the NFL: Chris Gronkowski’s Ice Sha…
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"Who's Your Band?" Podcast Episode 144! Comedians Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton! What are the five best debut albums? On this week's special episode of "Who's Your Band," we dive into debut albums, share our lists of the top 5 best debut albums, and so much more! Don't miss this special episode!By Jeffrey Paul
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Ashish Verma | Senior VP, Luxury Division for the Unbound Collection at Hyatt Hotels
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Today, you will learn the fantastic story of Ashish Verma’s career in hospitality. Ashish is the Senior Vice President of the Luxury Division for the Unbound Collection at Hyatt Hotels. He shares his inspiring journey in the hospitality industry, starting as a management trainee for Oberoi Hotels in India after a back injury altered his initial dre…
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#135: Matt Karich #2 - Milk Proteins, Peptides, and SOUL
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Quite a bit has happened since Episode #068 with Matt Karich, the enterprising founder of Soul Performance Nutrition. He’s gotten deeper into ultra-endurance sports, and has dropped a few incredible new supplements. So we brought Matt back on to talk about his latest endeavors, getting the official catch-up from over two years of progress. The two …
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Radi Garov | General Manager at Soho Beach House, Miami
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Radi Garov, the General Manager at Soho Beach House in Miami, joins Steve in this episode to talk about his inspiring journey in the hospitality industry. Starting as a banquet server after moving from Bulgaria to the U.S., Radi climbed the ladder through hard work, learning, and mentorship. He shares his experiences working in various positions an…
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Office Hours: Service Standards, Loyalty Programs, & Leveraging Social Media
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Welcome back to another office hours session! Before Steve dives into the Q&A, he shares his experiences from the ongoing challenge of visiting 50 hotels in 50 days, focusing on finding unique, accessible amenities in hotels. Steve then answers questions from listeners, addressing subjects like using technology to improve customer experiences, mana…
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#134: Tabitha Daley, Brian Tanzer, Dustin Elliott - Inside The Vitamin Shoppe Brands
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Following Episode 133 with Lee Wright, CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe, we head back to the company’s 2024 Brand Summit in Dallas, TX to take a look behind the scenes with some key leaders on the formulation and regulatory side of the company. Inside the Vitamin Shoppe Brands Episode 134 of the PricePlow Podcast is a double feature — first, we talk to Se…
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Episode 143 - Former MLB Player Turk Wendell
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"Who's Your Band?" Podcast Episode 143! Comedians Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton with special guest, former professional baseball player Turk Wendell! With the 2024 baseball season upon us, we welcome to "Who's Your Band?" former professional baseball player and New York Mets pitcher Turk Wendell! We talk all things baseball, what it's like being a p…
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