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Tell a great story.

  • Funny.

    Kate Burda told the story of the Miami manager-on-duty shift when she had to get a very drunk, fully nude guest to stop spraying people with the fire extinguisher as they came off the elevator. Click below to listen; the story starts at 30:40.

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  • Crazy.

    Teague Hunter described gunslingers and naked people in parking lots before telling the tale of the client who insisted his wife sign papers while in the hospital - giving birth to their first child! Click below to listen; the story starts at 35:15.

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  • Just plain weird.

    Chris Daly shared the call he received from a journalist to confirm that a UFO had visited guests at his client’s hotel, held them down with magical powers, and unleashed space fleas to molest them. Um. Click below to listen; the story starts at 08:26.

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 FAQs

 

  • Every hotel person has that story. You know the one - the story that drops jaws and makes people cry laughing. Our business is a breeding ground for crazy, hilarious, outrageous tales, and it's time to tell yours! Check out the examples from past shows above, or think about your favorite story to tell at a dinner party (or on the Loading Dock). You don’t need to be a stand-up comedian, just an authentic survivor of this crazy business.

  • Our goal is to bring back some of the joy and levity in the hotel business after a few tough years. We will compile them into a special episode (or two!) of Top Floor.

  • Nope, but you can absolutely change your mind about participating after you leave. Call us at 850.404.9630.

  • Sweet! Call or text us at 850.404.9630, or email susan@topfloorpodcast.com.

  • Don’t be. Stop it.

    Kidding. It’s OK to be nervous, but remember that Top Floor is about real people who work in hospitality, not professional keynote speakers with forthcoming Netflix comedy specials. This is about connection, not perfection, and your authentic story will ring true with your fellow hotel people. Promise. Listen to Episode 15 for some tips.

  • There is a “reschedule” button in your email confirmation. Click that, pick a new time, and you’ll be set! If you can’t find an alternative time, consider swinging by anyway. Some stories are long, and some are short, so we may be able to fit you in.

  • You like to live on the edge. Fine by us. Swing by the recording booth at any time, and if we have an opening, we’ll squeeze you in.

  • Oh honey yes there is, and it makes us so happy. You can see it and even have one - right after you record your story!