EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 36 MIN
How I Grew 48 Hotels Worth $1.8 Billion (Career Advice for Hoteliers) with Andrew Turner
from Hotelier Huddle · host Shannon Knapp
In this episode of the Hotelier Huddle podcast I spoke with Andrew Turner:📈 How my former boss grew a hotel empire by hiring people smarter than himself (and then I did the same in the Revenue team!)🏆 Why a receptionist beating senior executives for Employee of the Year reveals everything about building great hotel culture where people want to work👂 The career advice every hospitality professional needs: Listen more, speak less, and find mentors who refuse to accept "it can't be done"🏨 Strata vs traditional hotels and apartments vs resorts: Learn the hard math and stop treating them the same to avoid costing companies millions **This episode is sponsored by Brand Journey; helping you design and develop differentiated experience-led brands. https://www.brandjourneypartner.com**Host: Shannon Knapp Guest: Andrew Turner, Head of Development, Minor HotelsProducer: Heidi Egger Subscribe for more conversations with hospitality professionals who are shaping the industry's future. Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Need help developing your hotel team's revenue management and commercial skills? Visit www.sknappconsulting.comCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Andrew Turner01:11 Career Journey and Achievements10:37 Lessons from Working in Asia18:09 Advice for New Ideas and Brands23:33 Understanding Different Hotel Operations28:50 The Importance of Role Models34:25 A Toast to Hoteliers
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In this episode of the Hotelier Huddle podcast I spoke with Andrew Turner:📈 How my former boss grew a hotel empire by hiring people smarter than himself (and then I did the same in the Revenue team!)🏆 Why a receptionist beating senior executives for Employee of the Year reveals everything about building great hotel culture where people want to work👂 The career advice every hospitality professional needs: Listen more, speak less, and find mentors who refuse to accept "it can't be done"🏨 Strata vs traditional hotels and apartments vs resorts: Learn the hard math and stop treating them the same to avoid costing companies millions **This episode is sponsored by Brand Journey; helping you design and develop differentiated experience-led brands. https://www.brandjourneypartner.com**Host: Shannon Knapp Guest: Andrew Turner, Head of Development, Minor HotelsProducer: Heidi Egger Subscribe for more conversations with hospitality professionals who are shaping the industry's future. Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Need help developing your hotel team's revenue management and commercial skills? Visit www.sknappconsulting.comCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Andrew Turner01:11 Career Journey and Achievements10:37 Lessons from Working in Asia18:09 Advice for New Ideas and Brands23:33 Understanding Different Hotel Operations28:50 The Importance of Role Models34:25 A Toast to Hoteliers
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