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On-Demand Icons & Experts Podcast Series

Explore the latest trends and strategies in the booming extended-stay hotel industry. Listen to industry leaders share insights on revenue management, guest experience, and emerging technologies. Stay ahead by learning from the experts driving the industry’s growth.

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Mike Leven, Industry Icon

Mike Leven is a legendary business executive and visionary in the hotel industry. With a career spanning over several decades, Levin has made a significant impact on the American hospitality industry.

Jim Anhunt, Industry Icon

Jim Anhunt is the Interim President and Board Member of WW Holdings, LLC. Jim is the director of the Real Estate Minor at Michigan State University.

Mark Laport, Industry Icon

Mark Laport is the Founder, President, and CEO of Concord Hospitality. Recognized as a Developer of the Year for both Marriott and Hyatt, he has earned the Partnership Circle Award ten times.

Peggy Berg, Industry Icon

Peggy Berg is the President of Analiza, LLC, with a 30-year hospitality veteran & founder of Project Castell; and an Active participant in various boards at esteemed State Universities

Kirk Kinsell, Industry Icon

Kirk Kinsell, Industry Icon is now retired. 

Jimmy Taylor, Industry Icon

Jimmy utilizes over 20 years of experience in operations and sales to enhance growth and quality for Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites franchise owners and operators.

Ewa Kempa, Industry Expert

The primary purpose of revenue management is to optimize revenue and profitability by strategically managing room rates, inventory, and distribution channels. A hotel’s most precious commodity, the perishable room night product, is at the heart of all revenue management activities.

Paul Novak, Industry Expert

Paul has been a Partner at Whitman Peterson for 12 years, overseeing real estate investments for institutional investors.

Rick West, Industry Expert

Rick West is a sustainability expert from Commercial Green Solutions. His specialty is getting you money for doing the right thing. With the extended stay segment booming, Rick shares practical ways hotels are embracing sustainability while reducing costs and increasing profitability. Today’s cohost is the amazing Matt Hostetler, CDO of Red Roof.

Cindy Estis Green, Industry Expert

We’re diving deep into extended stay hotel profitability with International Hospitality Technology Hall of Famer Cindy Estis Green, the Co-founder and CEO of Kalibri Labs. We’re joined by cohost Doug Artusio, Founder of the Extended Stay Lodging Association, to explore how data-driven insights are reshaping the extended stay market.