EP #23: Building a Hospitality Company that's Hospitable to Employees, with Scott Kuhn and Chris Hodgson

Scott Kuhn and Chris Hodgson worked diligently to protect and maintain their company, The Driftwood Group, through the challenges of the last 12 months. Navigating through great uncertainty didn't stop them from planning for the future, in fact, the duo made the bold move to purchase Landerhaven, one of Northeast Ohio's premier event venues, making them one of the area's largest hospitality employers.  The pair recently announced that they are looking to hire 450 employees over the next few months, but they also shared their vision to build a hospitality company that's reflective of the times.  Scott and Chris have redoubled their commitment to employee satisfaction and living wages, and also mental health support, child care assistance, flexibility and on-the-job training. I caught up with the team in person from Landerhaven and we spoke about how their own experiences in the industry informed their current vision, why it's a good time to take a leap into the culinary and hospitality field, and why their business partnership works so well.