EP #523: How an open mind and a chance encounter changed this business forever with Mahana co-founders Bryan Menell and Richard Bagdonas

Just 13 weeks ago I featured this very same duo about their company, Mahana, and their focus on bringing beacons (and their benefits) into the restaurant industry. As a sign of how quickly things - and business focus - change (and need to change), they are back on to talk about the shift in their business and why.   If there is one thing that the mobile world has taught all of us it is that it is very hard to fall in love with a business idea. I've seen many do this and not see the industry change right in front of them until it is too late. Bryan Menell and Richard Bagdonas aren't like that and this is the story of how they moved from their original focus to the much more niched hotel and casino industries.   This is the episode for startups who are in flux or aren't gaining the traction that is necessary to make an impact in their industry. This is for the hotel and casino industry to cast an amazing light on how technology - in particularly beacons - can help deepen customer relationships and thus loyalty. This is for the leader that is facing down the impossible task of change in an industry where change is the constant. This is for everyone who thinks you can't amend your thinking or change your focus because of where you started.    Listen to Bryan and Richard's story and then be open to listening to what your customers, your advisors and your gut is telling you. Who knows if they will be right or wrong or keep amending their model but the thing that they did - and continue to do - is QUESTION where they are and if it still makes sense. They did. You should.   Full show notes can be found here: http://untether.tv/2014/ep-523-how-an-open-mind-and-a-chance-encounter-changed-this-business-forever-with-mahana-co-founders-bryan-menell-and-richard-bagdonas/