Brian Quinn is Chief Development Officer for Rivett Group and My Place Hotels, bringing decades of experience spanning hotel operations, development, franchising, acquisitions, and brand growth. From starting as a bellman to leading nearly 800 hotel development deals, Brian has built a career around scaling businesses and developing people. Susan and Brian talk about playbooks, partnerships, and property performance.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why learning beyond your job description to accelerates growth
• How to build relationships that pay dividends years later
• When to create a "living playbook" for navigating major business changes
• Why transparency matters during mergers, acquisitions, and transformations
• What cultural shifts are driving long-term demand for extended stay accommodations
• How to pressure-test hotel deals before committing capital
• Why diverse demand generators create stronger hotel investments
• How operational experience builds instant credibility with owners and investors
• When to make deposits before withdrawals in professional relationships
• How to find opportunity by talking to the quietest person in the room
• Why upper-upscale extended stay may be the industry's next frontier
• Why hospitality still delivers on the promise of career growth
The Takeaway:
Long-term success in hospitality comes from continuously expanding your knowledge, investing in relationships before you need them, and staying adaptable when opportunities (or disruptions) inevitably arise.