About this episode

Brian Quinn discusses his extensive experience in hotel development and the importance of relationships and adaptability in the hospitality industry.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Susan Barry

Guest: Brian Quinn

Topics covered

• hotel development
• business growth
• partnerships
• hospitality industry
• property performance
• career development

Keywords

• hotel operations
• franchising
• acquisitions
• living playbook
• extended stay accommodations
• professional relationships
• career growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rivett Group, My Place Hotels

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