The Yes Show!
The Yes Show!
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Welcome to The YES Show, where Christine Trippi, founder of The Wise Pineapple and author of Yes Is the Answer, explores the power of saying YES to opportunities in life and leadership. Each episode brings you inspiration, fun, and Sweet Hospitality, featuring insightful interviews with leaders and practical tips for making hotel leadership easy. Tune in every Monday for stories of life-changing YESes and actionable strategies to lead with ease. Let’s change the world together, one YES at a time!
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The podcast emphasizes personal and professional growth in the hospitality industry, with key topics including leadership challenges, customer loyalty, team engagement, and innovative service practices. For example, episodes cover guest loyalty strategies based on personal experiences, overcoming fear in career transitions, and effective communication techniques, thereby exploring diverse focus areas like emotional intelligence, inclusive workplace culture, and branding.

Welcome to The YES Show, where Christine Trippi, founder of The Wise Pineapple and author of Yes Is the Answer, explores the power of saying YES to opportunities in life and leadership. Each episode brings you inspiration, fun, and Sweet Hospitality, featuring insightful interviews with leaders and practical tips for making hotel leadership easy. Tune in every Monday for stories of life-changing YESes and actionable strategies to lead with ease. Let’s change the world together, one YES at a time!
Some leaders run hotels. Others make them legends.Meet Doug Weatherford, one of only two Duck Masters at the iconic Peabody Hotel in Memphis, where every day he turns history into heart. From managing eight hotel properties to marching ducks down a red carpet, Doug proves that saying yes to your passion can rewrite your story, and maybe even your city’s legacy.In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Doug shares:The life-changing advice that led him from burnout to purpose.The unbelievable audition that landed him the role of Duck Master.The magic of turning small moments into lifelong memories.How a daily duck march became one of hospitality’s greatest traditions.🧠 Four Learning Takeaways:Say yes before you’re ready. The biggest doors often open when you least expect it.Burnout is a signal, not a sentence. Pivoting doesn’t mean quitting, it means realigning.Legacy lives in moments. Whether it’s a duck march or a guest smile, small rituals create lasting stories.Hospitality is theater. Every guest interaction is a performance worth giving heart to.✅ Three Action Items:Identify your “Executive Board”—trusted people who see your strengths even when you can’t.Find one tradition in your work worth turning into magic. Elevate it with purpose and pride.Write your “Yes Statement.” What would you do if you said yes to passion today?Connect with Christine:📍Website – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link – https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crownConnect with Doug:📍Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.weatherford.12/📍LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-weatherford-50655b14/

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