Art's Influence in Hospitality with Dan Oppenheimer at Robinson Editions
09/18/22 • 31 min
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Dan Oppenheimer, President at Robinson Editions, to hear some of the ways that art has helped to shape the hospitality industry.
Dan has been an artist and a craftsman for nearly half a century, working in stained glass, photography and sculptures. He started by producing signage for the hospitality and food service industry. Now his business focuses on creating a welcoming, homey aesthetic for hospitality businesses.
To Dan, art and hospitality influence each other in several important ways:
Artists can be instrumental in making an organization feel hospitable.
Regional art can capture the local spirit and support the local community.
Evolving needs in hospitality can help elevate art techniques.
Both the art and hospitality industries prioritize training and development of future leaders and pioneers.
The passion Dan has for his art mirrors the passion that so many hospitality leaders have for their work. In partnership, these two combine to create a guest experience that feels like a home away from home.
Robinson Editions - https://www.robinsoneditions.com/
Chris Cano - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismcano/
Upshift - https://www.linkedin.com/company/upsh%C4%B1ft/
If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-Star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit HospitalityLeaderspodcast.com.
#hospitality #Foodservice
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Dan Oppenheimer, President at Robinson Editions, to hear some of the ways that art has helped to shape the hospitality industry.
Dan has been an artist and a craftsman for nearly half a century, working in stained glass, photography and sculptures. He started by producing signage for the hospitality and food service industry. Now his business focuses on creating a welcoming, homey aesthetic for hospitality businesses.
To Dan, art and hospitality influence each other in several important ways:
Artists can be instrumental in making an organization feel hospitable.
Regional art can capture the local spirit and support the local community.
Evolving needs in hospitality can help elevate art techniques.
Both the art and hospitality industries prioritize training and development of future leaders and pioneers.
The passion Dan has for his art mirrors the passion that so many hospitality leaders have for their work. In partnership, these two combine to create a guest experience that feels like a home away from home.
Robinson Editions - https://www.robinsoneditions.com/
Chris Cano - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismcano/
Upshift - https://www.linkedin.com/company/upsh%C4%B1ft/
If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-Star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit HospitalityLeaderspodcast.com.
#hospitality #Foodservice
Previous Episode
The Future of Hospitality with Andrea Foster of Marcus Hotels & Resorts and EVPassport
In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Andrea Foster, Senior Vice President of Development at Marcus Hotels and Resorts and Advisory Board Member at EVPassport.
Andrea is a hospitality veteran; she started her guest service journey working in her parents’ ice-cream shop when she was just 11 years old. Her experience in the industry has allowed her to notice changing trends that are setting the hospitality world on a different course. To be successful, leaders in the industry have to adapt to this new landscape.
Andrea proposes several ways to stay on course in these changing times:
- Embrace new technologies, like electric car charging stations.
- Learn to meet guests’ needs in a way that doesn’t overburden team members.
- Advocate for the internal development of associates.
- Create mentorship opportunities for your staff.
- Prioritize diversity and inclusion efforts.
- Provide diverse visibility in leadership.
- Maintain a willingness to learn new skills throughout your career.
In an industry that can be brutally unpredictable, Andrea’s words of wisdom offer an opportunity for leaders at all levels to stay on the front foot.
- Andrea Foster - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakmfoster/
- EVPassport - https://www.evpassport.com/
- EVPassport - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/evpassport/
- Marcus Hotels and Resorts - https://www.marcushotels.com/
- Marcus Hotels and Resorts - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marcus-hotels-&-resorts/
- Chris Cano - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismcano/
- Upshift - https://www.linkedin.com/company/upsh%C4%B1ft/
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Principles of Hospitality Leadership with Gerry VanAcker at the Detroit Zoological Society
On this episode, I’m joined by Gerry VanAcker, Chief Operating Officer at the Detroit Zoological Society, to hear some of the leadership wisdom Gerry has gleaned from decades in the hospitality industry.
Gerry is about as experienced as one can get in hospitality, having been the first manager of a Marriott hotel in Detroit and bouncing between a host of leadership positions over his rich career. Throughout his various roles, Gerry has picked up insights into what makes a successful hospitality leader. Some notable pieces of advice he has to offer include:
Seek out diverse opportunities to grow your own skill set.
Successful initiatives require buy-in from the ground-level staff.
Good leaders treat both their staff and their guests with respect.
Hands-on management can get the whole team invested in your leadership.
Always maintain a level of humility about your work.
With his attitude of humility and respect, Gerry has built a long and storied career helping a score of hospitality organizations serve their guests in outstanding ways.
Detroit Zoological Society - https://detroitzoo.org/about/your-detroit-zoo/
Detroit Zoological Society - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/detroitzoologicalsociety/
Detroit Zoological Society - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/detroitzoo/?hl=en
Detroit Zoological Society - Twitter - https://twitter.com/detroitzoo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Chris Cano - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismcano/
Upshift - https://www.linkedin.com/company/upsh%C4%B1ft/
If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit HospitalityLeaderspodcast.com.
#hospitality #Foodservice
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