Leading Businesses Inside a Business: Brian Kramer of Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Bonita Business Podcast with Coach Darcy
Release Date: 11/18/2018
Our Season Three Wrap Up
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As we wrap up this season, I asked a few of our past guests to update us on their business here in Bonita.
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Bonus: Pivoting in the Pandemic with Alex Allen of Two39 Group
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As we came closer to the end of this third season of our local podcast, the world changed--fast. In this bonus episode, I catch up on the changes with tech leader Alex Allen of Two39 Group, co-owner of the year-old Bonita co-working space Two39 Work.
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Work & Our Water with Adam Botana of Bay Water Boat Club
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This conversation with my guest Adam Botana was recorded prior to this stunning shift in our economy here, and of course our state’s stay-at-home orders are impacting his family’s company, Bay Water Boat Club, as they are yours, mine and others.
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Connecting the Tech Community with Alex Allen of Two39 Work
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My next guest and I share this goal of wanting to spread the word about the tech and entrepreneurial opportunities in Southwest Florida--and don't let the current economic environment fool you--there WILL be opportunities. He’s Alex Allen, who’s the co-founder of the Two39 Group, a tech startup hub that owns Two39 Work, a co-working and connection space for tech companies and entrepreneurs.
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Part 2: Planning for the Future with Chief Greg DeWitt of Bonita Fire
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My guest Greg DeWitt became Bonita Springs' fire chief in January 2020, but brings years of Bonita history as well as a vision for Bonita's future.
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Part 1: Planning for the Future with Chief Greg DeWitt of Bonita Fire
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When you think of local businesses, you’re probably not thinking about one very big, important local business. In fact, this business had a budget last year of $38 million, and if you pay taxes in Bonita, about 70% of that was funded by you and me.
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Where the Wild Things Are w/ Butch Smith of Southern Trappers
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In Southwest Florida, animals are everywhere, and when an animal gets caught where it shouldn’t be or gets out of control, that’s when it’s time to call my next guest: Butch Smith, founder of Southern Trappers Nuisance Wildlife Removal.
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Building for Growth w/ Shelley Anderson & Sarah Thompson of Blush Salon
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You probably know that starting a new retail service business can be hard. But how would it be if you were starting it with your mom?
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Art of the Boomerang with Fred Fung of Bonita Bay Club
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If you have a great company, you might see the "boomerang" employee--someone who leaves but rejoins your organization down the road. And that’s exactly what happened to Fred Fung, who in late 2019 re-joined the Bonita Bay Club.
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The Business of Business with Debi Braendle of Bonita Boarding Kennel
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You might not realize that 70% of each new family who moves here, full or part-time, will have a pet.. That’s good news for our next guest, Debi Braendle, owner of the Bonita Boarding Kennel and Pet Camp. In this interview, Debi tells us about the real work of the business--and it's not what you might think.
info_outlineWhat if you had to lead not just one business, but multiple businesses inside your company?
And on top of that, what if you had to make sure they’re running smoothly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year?
Well, that’s the job that Brian Kramer does. He’s the general manager of the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point and Spa. Maybe you’ve been there for a meeting or special event, or maybe you’ve had a little staycation in this Bonita Springs jewel.
In our interview, Brian describes:
- All the different work that goes on behind the scenes, and you might be surprised to hear all the various businesses that exist inside this one business.
- How transportation and housing issues impact the success of businesses in Southwest Florida
- The department that's hardest to fill with great people
- How the Hyatt is supporting educational opportunties for students
- Why increasing the commitment to the local community has accelerated their growth
- Details behind the billion-dollar sale last year of this Hyatt and two others to Host Hotels
One note: Brian and I decided to take our chat outside onto the beautiful Hyatt grounds. In the moment, it was a great decision--gorgeous day in a gorgeous place.
Later, though, I realized the sound of the fountains in the background of this interview might be a little distracting. We’ve done what we can do to make it easier on your ears, but maybe you want to picture yourself sitting with us while water flows and the birds chirp outside. I’ll resist the urge to record outside next time, but hey, it’s beautiful Bonita, so I hope you forgive me.
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Woods, Weidenmiller. Michetti & Rudnick, and I'll chat with partner Jay Caudill, who leads the firm's Bonita Springs office.
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