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Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show

Michael Tingsager
Hospitality Industry
Hospitality
Leadership
Sustainability
AI In Hospitality
Customer Experience
Employee Engagement
Coaching
Workforce Management
Resilience
Baked Bird
Transformation
Healthy Fast Food
Nervous System
Purpose-Driven Business
Community
Human Connection
Career Development
Consistency
Entrepreneurship

We wanted to show there was another way to build and lead businesses. So Hospitality Mavericks was born. We wanted to gather together the world’s Mavericks who do things differently from the norm. They are leaders from all walks of life who have shown and proven that there is a better way forward without cashing out on their values; ripping off their people, community and planet. That was over ten... more

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In this episdode, Michael welcomes his longtime friend Yazz Abdulla, previously a guest during the pandemic to discuss food delivery and dark kitchens.

They reflect on Copenhagen Street Food’s grassroots style, then focus on founder-led hospitality ... more

Michael welcomes Tom James, to discuss winning in a hyper-competitive hospitality market through counterintuitive strategy and team buy-in.

Tom shares his 30-year hospitality journey, joining Bill’s five years ago as operations director before becom... more

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Michael interviews Stephen Logue, an economist and former FMCG marketer who became marketing director at Berni Inns, founded a research-led consultancy, and later owned restaurants.

Logue explains how market research identified five consistent drive... more

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In this episode, Michael speaks with chef Sam Jett about building restaurants that serve communities, people, and the planet.

Sam shares how he shifted from a planned healthcare path into cooking, credits McDonald’s for teaching standards and system... more

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Tom James
Managing Director, Bills (the Bills dining brand)
Bills
Episode: #326 Tom James Managing Director at Bill's - Putting Guest Happiness at the Center
Stephen Logue
Business economist turned restaurant operator
Brighton-based consultant and former restaurant owner
Episode: #325 Stephen Logue Consultant at Hospitality Blueprints - Why Cleanliness and Service Can Beat Food
Sam Jett
Executive chef at Autres, Nashville
Autres, Nashville
Episode: #324 Sam Jett Executive Chef at Audrey - Appalachian Cuisine, Local Sourcing, and Circular Restaurant Systems
Alexander Kjerulf
Founder of Woohoo Inc, author and happiness-at-work expert
Woohoo Inc
Episode: #323 Alexander Kjerulf Chief Happiness Officer at Woohoo Inc. - Stop Putting the Customer First
Graziano Cocco
Performance mental coach and founder of Inside Up
Inside Up
Episode: #322 Graziano Cocco Performance Mental Coach - Lessons from Elite Sport for Hospitality Leaders
Anthony Collins
Founder of Work Better Studio; former CEO of Top Flight Travel Group
Work Better Studio
Episode: #321 Anthony Collins Founder at Work Better Studio - Lean Thinking in Hospitality: Fix the System, Not the People
Gregers Knudsen
Co-founder and CEO of Monotree
Monotree
Episode: #320 Gregers Knudsen Co-founder and CEO at Monotree - Powering Frontline Culture in Hospitality
Bjarke Just Nielsen
Founder of Norrlyst Koncernen
Norrlyst Koncernen
Episode: #319 Bjarke Just Nielsen Founder at Norrlyst Koncernen - Scaling Restaurant Quality with Tech and Culture
Lars Kure Juul
Founder at GNTL Giants; author of Compassion in Action
GNTL Giants; author
Episode: #318 Lars Kure Juul Founder at GNTL - Gentle Giants and Purpose-Driven Leadership

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Michael Tinsen
Host of Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • New to hospitality.

    As someone who is moving into hospitality by setting up a small community pub in rural Scotland this Podcast has been so helpful, I’m having to learn very quickly as opening the Pub at the end of the year and have so much to learn. The guests are inspiring and I am learning so much thank you Michael.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annabellejw70
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Please keep them coming!

    Love these. Especially the one with Lauren Linford. Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alvaro Cana
    United States2 years ago
  • Great content

    Great content, really engaging, inspiring and really easy to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalie Stanton
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Michael brings on a wide variety of guests from all facets of the hospitality industry. You can usually find a guest that has more relevance to what you are looking to hear about but sometimes, if you give a podcast episode a chance, you will find bits and pieces here and there that you will say to yourself, “Hmm, that is really interesting! I never would have thought of it from that perspective!”

    Michael has very well thought out questions and back up commentary that I always have found import... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karlito_tt
    Canada4 years ago
  • Outstanding show!

    This is truly a great show with diverse guests, interesting topics and engaging conversation. I really enjoy listening each week - it’s on my list of shows to never miss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kn1ghter
    United States5 years ago

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The show features a diverse mix of guests across hospitality, tech, and social impact, with high energy and clear takeaways.

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#325 Stephen Logue Consultant at Hospitality Blueprints - Why Cleanliness and Service Can Beat Food
Q: What one good piece of advice would you give to independent operators today?
Focus on putting yourself in your customers' shoes, use affordable research methods (focus groups, surveys, mystery visits), segment offerings by stars, dogs, plow horses, and puzzles, and build a clear service and branding promise that resonates with a core audience.
#325 Stephen Logue Consultant at Hospitality Blueprints - Why Cleanliness and Service Can Beat Food
Q: How did you transition from economist and FMCG into restaurant ownership?
Stephen explains his path from market research and brand development in FMCG to leading redesigns and ownership of a Brighton restaurant, emphasizing learning from multiple sectors, applying research to unlock performance, and eventually building a consultancy that helps operators with data-driven decisions.
#324 Sam Jett Executive Chef at Audrey - Appalachian Cuisine, Local Sourcing, and Circular Restaurant Systems
Q: What advice would you give a young chef trying to implement these ideas in today's market?
Start small by partnering with one respected farmer, integrate them into the menu, and gradually expand the network as relationships deepen and the business demonstrates value.
#324 Sam Jett Executive Chef at Audrey - Appalachian Cuisine, Local Sourcing, and Circular Restaurant Systems
Q: Sam, how did you get to focus on Audrey and Appalachia as the core philosophy of your kitchen?
Sam explains that the move away from imported luxury ingredients toward locally sourced Appalachian ingredients was driven by a desire to honor regional heritage, reduce waste, and build a more sustainable business model, using a network of regional farms and a lab-driven approach to capture flavor from local ingredients.
#323 Alexander Kjerulf Chief Happiness Officer at Woohoo Inc. - Stop Putting the Customer First
Q: How can a manager start improving culture without a full transformation?
Begin with listening to employees, identify things that annoy them, implement small, visible changes, communicate progress, and share success stories widely.

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What is Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show profiles leaders who are reshaping hospitality and business by prioritizing people, culture, and sustainable impact over traditional growth at any cost. Episodes frequently explore how technology, lean operations, happiness at work, and compassionate leadership intersect with profitability, often featuring operators, founders, and consultants who bring practical, field-tested strategies. Listeners can expect hands-on frameworks, real-world case studies, and discussions about maximizing guest value without sacrificing staff wellbeing, community, or planet. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on leadership that blends performance with humanity, making it attractive to operators, operators-turned-CEOs, and innovators looking... more

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Recent guests on Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show include:

1. Tom James
2. Stephen Logue
3. Sam Jett
4. Alexander Kjerulf
5. Graziano Cocco
6. Anthony Collins
7. Gregers Knudsen
8. Bjarke Just Nielsen

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