The Hotel Growth Podcast · 2025-11-04 · 46 min
In this episode of The Hotel Growth Podcast , Adam Hamadache sits down with hospitality veteran Tudor Hopkins - owner of Sleeping Bear Hotels and founder of The Hospitality Coach . Tudor shares the story of how he turned a struggling 3-star hotel in Dorchester into a lean, 30% profit machine - without breakfast, without a restaurant, and without cutting corners on guest experience. But this conversation goes beyond operations. We dive into: Why hotel leadership needs to shift from command to coaching How small, independent hotels can build high-performance teams without big budgets The power of listening, trust and letting go (even when the marquee heater breaks on a wedding day) From his wild early days in cocktail bars to building a hospitality franchise model designed for today’s economics, Tudor brings honest, practical insight you won’t hear anywhere else. If you care about growing a profitable hotel and developing a stronger team, this episode is a must-listen.
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