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Stop Chasing Percentages
Stop Chasing Percentages - They Don't Pay the Bills This article was first published in the February 2025 edition of AHA(Vic) Industry Publication 'Hotel Today'. The hospitality industry is evolving rapidly. While we grapple with soaring costs and shrinking margins,...
The Hidden Cost
The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Hard Decisions A client recently shared a story that might sound familiar. They had a long-term manager - positive, enthusiastic, always saying the right things in meetings. The relationship was good, which made it easy to overlook the...
Overcoming the Failure Spiral
When Feeling Like You're Failing Isn't Failure At All... A client recently told me "I constantly feel like I'm failing." It stopped me in my tracks because every business owner knows this mindset intimately. As small business owners, that feeling of failure often hits...
The Truth About Hospitality Consultants
The Truth About Hospitality Consultants: When to Engage (And When Not To) I attend a lot of industry events and when people ask what I do, to be honest I try to avoid saying the words "I'm a consultant". The moment those words leave my mouth, I can see them...
The Busy Myth
In hospitality, we've confused being busy with being effective. It's become our industry's default measure of success. I see this pattern in every coaching session. Managers rush from crisis to crisis, taking pride in handling everything themselves. First to arrive,...
Team Dynamics – Stop Wasting Energy
Preparing for the Silly Season: Reclaim Your Time & Energy! It's that time of year when we need to find huge reserves of energy, and the burning question is; what's currently eating up your time and headspace? Right now, we know we need to focus on making the most...
The Ripple Effect: Rockstars or Legendary Band?
Are We Creating Rockstars or Building a Legendary Band? Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the AHA (Vic) Future Forum, where Dr. Adam Fraser, author of "Strive - Embracing the Gift of Struggle," presented his research. His insights got me thinking about...
Case Study | Laneway Links
From Vision to Reality: The Laneway Links StoryLet's be honest. Many hospitality concepts fail. Why? Because having a vision is cute, but execution is far more complex.I'm not in the business of crushing dreams, but I am here to help with a little honesty and shape...
Rethinking Passion in Hospitality
Is "passion" becoming the most overused and hollow buzzword in our industry? I find myself cringing whenever I see it in job descriptions or hear it spoken. But why?While it's an emotive word, what does it truly mean in the context of hospitality? Merriam-Webster...
Why Are So Many Craft Breweries Closing?
The craft beer industry is facing a complex set of challenges. Declining sales, rising costs, and the ATO's inflexibility on COVID-era deferred excise debts are creating a perfect storm for many breweries. Some may have overextended themselves, inspired by the...
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