What’s the Recipe for Success in the Hospitality Industry? Ft. Shaun De Vries from Open Pantry Consulting

What’s the Recipe for Success in the Hospitality Industry? Ft. Shaun De Vries from Open Pantry Consulting

From Plant Grow Reap by Aintree Group

February 15, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 54

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and keys to success in the hospitality industry with expert Shaun De Vries.

Why is it so hard to succeed in hospitality — and what’s the recipe for success? In this episode of Plant Grow Reap , CEO and business advisor Andrea McKenna sits down with long-time hospitality professional Shaun De Vries from Open Pantry Co. to unpack the realities of running a hospitality business. With over 25 years of hands-on industry experience, Shaun shares why hospitality can be such a challenging space to succeed in, and how he’s now working to strengthen the industry by advising both new and established hospitality business owners. The conversation explores key challenges including supply chains, technology, investor management, and recruitment and training. This episode offers a practical, honest look at what it really takes to build a sustainable hospitality business — and how stronger foundations can lead to long-term success. Hear more from Shaun & Open Pantry Co: https://www.openpantryconsulting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/openpantryconsulting/

People in this episode

Host: Andrea McKenna

Guest: Shaun De Vries

Topics covered

  • hospitality industry
  • business success
  • supply chains
  • technology
  • recruitment
  • training

Keywords

  • hospitality
  • business
  • success
  • supply chain
  • technology
  • recruitment
  • training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Open Pantry Consulting

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