While working as a hotel manager in the pacific northwest, Wil stared a podcast called Slick Talk — a show that explores the dynamic nature of the hospitality industry — from short-term rentals and boutique hotels to Michelin star restaurants and five star resorts. 

 

Now this show Wil started as a fun side project?  Well, a lot of people liked it‚Ķand before too long, Wil quick his job as a hotel manager and decided to build a niche media company dedicated to the professionals in the industry. 

 

Tune in to hear the inspiring story of how Wil founded and scaled Hospitality FM into the leading digital professional development space for hospitality entrepreneurs and what his hot takes on the future of the industry will look like.

 

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