Most People Don't... But You Do!

Deborah Price – Giving What You Need, Elevating Others, and Figuring It Out In this episode of Most People Don’t… But YOU Do , I sit down with Deborah Price , an entrepreneur, giver, and connector who has built multiple businesses, including Cozy Faux and Merch Madness Group . We dive into her journey from Cleveland to Los Angeles, where she transitioned from makeup artistry to running a company w...

Summary: In this engaging and forward-thinking conversation, Bart Berkey sits down with Adam Mogelonsky , a hospitality consultant specializing in luxury hotels . Adam shares his deep knowledge on future trends, wellness, and how hotels must evolve to meet the demands of new generations. They discuss how hotels can offer more than just premium service—they must anticipate trends, integrate holisti...

How do you achieve over 33K LinkedIn connections organically? You post authentic messages of personal journeys especially during the opening of Resorts World Las Vegas. How do you volunteer your time, participate in boards, and do your job exceptionally well? Listen to Shannon's advice and strategies on how to lead and balance in her industry. In this episode of Bart Berkey's podcast, &quo...

Most of us have been tourists on vacation standing in front of a monument or a place of interest for a brief second to capture a photo to document that "we were here or there".   Imagine instead, taking the time, not to just take the photo, but to be present.    Deliberately focused to actually see and experience & take it all in.   This is exactly what these three friends have been...

Who knew that a job delivering papers as a young boy would lead to an entrepreneurial career in the world of sales, revenue, and hospitality? Today's podcast guest is Jeff Michael, the Chief Revenue Officer of Quorum Hotels and Resorts. The discussion traces Jeff's career journey, starting from his fascination with hotels as a child to his impressive rise in the hospitality industry. Jeff...

Friends for over 20 years. Business partners for almost as long. Using music, performance, and the expressive arts to heal not only themselves but over 450 families per week. Kim Tapper and Tom Sweitzer have created a non-profit https://aplacetobeva.org based in Northern, VA "where everyone is accepted for their humanity, not defined solely by their challenges. " My son and I attended th...

To kick off 2025, our first podcast guest of the year is Hugh Roth. He is a fellow Pittsburgher and Penn Stater, who has accomplished so much in his personal and professional life. He is currently, Senior Vice President at PepsiCo. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-roth-5037538/ We discuss his upbringing in Pittsburgh, his career trajectory through major companies like American Express and Coca-Col...

Today's guest is Mike Schugt, currently the President of Teneo Hospitality Group, who shares his career journey in the hospitality industry. Soon he will putting forth all of his efforts and energy toward his new venture, "Inn-Clusivity". Their mission is to empower special needs adults and their families by opening doors to transformative opportunities and meaningful employment in the hotel indus...

It's not easy to ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS. It's even harder sometimes to HEAR THE ROUGH ANSWERS. This is what today's guest does so well. She gets to the essence of the problem for her clients and then delivers solutions in a way that is direct, yet empathetic, so they embrace the change. We welcome Elizabeth Engel from Spark Consulting, highlighting her impressive background in association management,...

Today's podcast guest is Timm Chiusano. A person I've been following, liking, and sharing on social media with almost every single one of his posts. Wise beyond his years yet humble beyond his skill, he vulnerably speaks on how to navigate careers and life. Timm quit a job he loved to fully embark on a mission to help anyone do their best work by being the best version of themselves. By pulling fr...

Today's live podcast guest is Giovanna Ventola. She is the founder of Rhize, a free online community that provides comprehensive career support to job seekers. After being laid off three times in three years, she realized that being out of a job, doesn't mean that you need to give up. A few posts on TikTok, sharing her struggles and frustrations, quickly gained a following thus leading to the crea...

I just happened to be presenting on KINDNESS in Memphis when I hear that Celia Imrie was in the same location on her book tour of "Meet Me at Rainbow Corner". She graciously accepted my offer for a quick interview and was simply delightful. Although she politely disputed the name of my company by sensing that "Many People DO!", we had a lovely discussion about KINDNESS, ambition, and "doing". Her...

Today's podcast guest is Allison (Sitch) O'Connor, truly one of the best communicators on the planet, let alone in the travel world. In addition to being a dear friend from our time together at Ritz-Carlton, she now serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications for the U.S. Travel Association. During this conversation, she is shares the inspiration behind her drive and her succes...

Blake and Morgan Hill are influencers that are living out their dreams of being full time content creators who will soon be traveling the country in an RV adventure. This episode comes naturally from Blake's discussion with our internship team that provided such rich, valuable lessons we simply had to share on our platform. Thank you to Miranda, Ivy, and Harinder for some excellent questions. Imag...

Minou Clark was formerly the VP of Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media. She is one of the most authentic and self-aware leaders that has been on this podcast. We discuss the "icks" of leadership and how to avoid them, and why she remains "herself" in running a flat organization. She shares her unique journey from media and entertainment to the aesthetics industry. Minou discusses her empathetic leadership...

What does it take to be named ASTA's Travel Advisor of the Year? Reputation, values, and creativity all helped Velia Kennedy, the founder of Modern Family Travel, earn this recognition. When I met her at a KINDNESS CONFERENCE, I was drawn into her authentic being. Not pretentious, not fancy, but extremely real. She shares her evolution from pursuing early childhood education to selling engineering...

At 12 years old Brad Sattin wrote a neighborhood newspaper to 'TELL STORIES' about his friends. He knew what he wanted to do for a career and for his passion. He wanted to uncover and tell stories that would be "fair and accurate". His began to "do" what "Most People Don't" and started looking at the stories from the lens of where everyone else was "not looking". As he grew up, he would focus his...

Meg Fasy is back and honored to have her as my first "repeat" guest in 150+ episodes. Not only is she a friend, but a massive resource in the Sponsorship/Meeting & Events space. She has earned and learned a perspective that is valuable to anyone that might ever attend a conference and wants to "stand out". This podcast, recorded at the IMEX America conference in Las Vegas, shares answers by Me...

Imagine being the General Manager for one of the BEST private clubs in the entire country and refusing to be nominated for an award (that you truly deserve!).   “I don’t need it.”   Below are THE TOP 3 things that I learned yesterday about LEADERSHIP from Fred Fung, the General Manager of the Bonita Bay Club in Florida during my visit and training/keynote presentation with his team.   1.YOU NOT ME...

Imagine how you feel if you were ever told... "You are no longer as remarkable as you once were." "Perhaps you should try something else." "Other people are now better than you." Personally, I've been there. Today's podcast guest, Hannibal Navies has also been there. After almost 10 years in the NFL, he realized there were other options for him to "contri...

In this live edition of 'Most People Don't, But You Do,' I welcome Brooke Sellas, founder and CEO of B Squared Media and author of 'Conversations That Connect.' We met at a KINDNESS CONFERENCE and I found her to be indeed not only KIND, but exceptionally smart and driven. I did not know the term "social care" before I spoke with her. Essentially, imagine how much bett...

Surely, he has no worries. Just look at Cesar Wurm. He has a loving family, the appearance of an international model, the stride of a professional athlete, and the perceived confidence of a rockstar. He is a senior leader within an incredible hospitality company. He is a published author. He exudes confidence. However, 10 years ago, his "inside story" was much different. Today's podc...

"Nothing happens by chance. It happens as intended." I was meant to meet this woman called Tommie. She exudes an aura that is calming, contagious, and confident. "Success is there for anyone that wants it." In this podcast episode, I interview S. R. Tommie a/k/a Tommie, the President and Founder of Redline Media Group and a member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida (the owners of...

He taught me to "throw spaghetti against the wall" to see what would stick. His friendship and guidance STUCK. A brilliant entrepreneur that is also KIND BEYOND WORDS. When I needed work, he gave me work. When I needed an answer, he provided it. When I needed a friend, he was there. Many of my hospitality friends already know him, Serge Asensio , and his company, TOPLINE GROUP, LLC. We d...

Today’s podcast guest is a leader that embraces the culture of CARING and LEARNING.  His name is Pete DiMaio and he is the Chief Operating Officer of TravelBoom.  Not many people use personal hobbies to enhance their professional skills. Not many people embrace the culture of caring for clients and others. Not many people solve problems authentically. Pete DiMaio does...   We discuss:     - He hig...