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Business Class

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratings

This is Faisal Sublaban, aka The Hotel Boss here. Have you ever wondered how to turn your passion into a profession? For me, it was travel. Here on my new podcast, Business Class, I am going to take you on an adventure alongside my weekly copilots (who double as business experts) as we go deep into their stories, and learn a thing or two about how to succeed in business.

Unlike your average entrepreneurship podcast, we will be learning from some of the most relevant figures in business, travel, hospitality and everything in between.

This is the only show about business and travel for the novice or expert. Everyone is welcome aboard. So fasten your seatbelts and get comfortable, because you’re flying Business Class.

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Episodes

Vegas Headliner Frankie Moreno

June 25, 2020 15:04 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MB Video

Winning Las Vegas Strip Performer of the Year for '15, '16, and '17, Frankie has been one of the hottest tickets in Las Vegas for a while now.  With a career dating back to his teens, Frankie is known best as a Billboard chart topping singer that one year put out 10 full albums, and watching 6 of those go Ten on Billboard.  His energy and ensemble are unmatched in Las Vegas and you'll get to hear why. I joined Frankie off the strip where he is performing in an empty venue, but streaming li...

Vegas CMO, Marketing Genius Nehme Abouzeid

June 03, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Nehme has worked for three of the biggest names in Las Vegas; Steve Wynn, Sheldon Aldelson, and the Golden Nights.  He has found massive success in one of the most competitive marketing cities in the world.  He was also played in a big part in opening some of the biggest and most successful hotels in Macau, now considered the 'Vegas' of Asia.  Nehma takes us through some of his secrets about Vegas and how he worked his way through the ranks and what it takes to open something as successful...

Hip Hop Artist Eclipse Darkness

May 26, 2020 17:40 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

This week on Business Class I talk with my friend and incredible Hip Hop artist Eclipse Darkness (aka Greggory Covington).  He is a former America's Got Talent star but has been practicing his craft since he was in grade school, as he will explain.  Eclipse was shot into the lime light with his modern tongue-twisting lyrics which very few rappers could even hope to emulate (think Twista style).  He got to talk about what drives him as an artist, how he got his big break, what keeps pushing h...

King Entrepreneur Dee Murphy talks about building Community

May 04, 2020 14:48 - 26 minutes - 10.1 MB

This week on Business class My good friend Dee Murphy takes me through his incredible business pivot post pandemic and talks about how the work he has done in "building his social  community" played a vital role in his new businesses.   There are few people I respect more than Dee when it comes to business and in this episode you will learn why.  He has built and maintained a few big fashion brands that shockingly haven't taken a hit post pandemic, and has now pivoted into making masks and...

Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of ALHI

April 09, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 8.4 MB

Today I spent some quality time talking with a close business friend of mine talking about all things hospitality and Covid-19.  As the President and CEO of a luxury hotel brand, Michael has kept his finger on the pulse of hospitality through this crisis since the very beginning and has some very insightful things to say about our current state as well as how (and when) he believes that we will begin to come out of it, plus some hard facts that you probably aren't hearing on the news!  Micha...

How to Build Up Your Body & Your Personal Brand with Fitness Expert Tony Carvajal

March 09, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MB

This week on Business Class, prepare to work up a mental AND physical sweat with the help of popular fitness and fashion personality, Tony Carvajal. Located in in Miami, Tony is not only a sought-after trainer, but an ambassador for the likes of Lululemon and Fashiononva Men. Tony came on Business Class to share tips on how to build up your personal brand, physical well-being, and how to make a change in your life to improve yourself — whether that’s eating habits, working out, or finding m...

How to Invest in the Best Brands, While Also Investing in Yourself with Phil Toronto

March 02, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

This week on Business Class, we’re joined by an all-star in the venture capital industry, and close investment partner to entrepreneur, investor and media personality, Gary Vaynerchuk, Phil Toronto. Phil has supported Vaynerchuk in 100+ angel investments to date, as well as ran the $25 million fund, Vayner RSE, which has made hundreds of profitable investments of its own. Some of Toronto’s most significant investment wins like Resy, the restaurant reservation app that was recently acquired b...

How to Turn Traveling Into Your Profession with Travels with Darley / Equitrekking TV Host and Producer Darley Newman

February 24, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

Ever dream of turning your passion for travel into a fully-fledged profession? Meet Darley Newman, the host, producer, and creator of Travels with Darley and Equitrekking, a travel show with an equestrian theme, that led to Darley to be nominated for an Emmy alongside Emmy-winning media moguls Ellen DeGeneres, Jon Stewart, and Stephen Colbert. Darley offers captivating stories and resources for travelers interested in horseback riding vacations, adventure travel, and lots more. She’s also an...

Building a Luxury Lifestyle Publication From The Ground Up in 2020 with Timothy Hancock

February 17, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

This week on business class, we're fired up to host a rising star and fellow mover and shaker of the Las Vegas travel and lifestyle industry, the Deluxe Version Magazine publisher and media mainstay, Timothy Hancock. Back in 2013, Tim founded Deluxe Version Magazine, a luxury publication for style enthusiasts, world travelers, entertainment, health and wellness fanatics - all through a lens of high art, talent, taste, fashion and the finer things in life. This week, we're talking about what ...

How to Get Yourself a Seat at the Table with Celebrity Chef Dan Kluger

February 10, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

This week on Business Class, we have the James Beard Award-winning celebrity chef and restaurateur, Dan Kluger. Dan's career has brought him everywhere from Danny Meyer's Union Square Cafe to Tom Colicchio's CORE Club, as well as most recently, his long-awaited first restaurant, Loring Place. Not only does Dan have some insane stories about the ever-changing beast that is the New York City restaurant scene, but also a ton of valuable tips about how to climb the ranks of your industry and get...

Entrepreneurship in the Fast Lane with Gotham Dream Cars Founder Rob Ferretti

February 03, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

This week on Business Class, we have an entrepreneur and founder who's as fast on the road as he is cooking up crazy content. After finding his need for speed as a teen, Rob Ferretti started Super Speeders, a cult DVD series that he turned into one of YouTube's early and much-loved channels with a simple vision: Wild videos of people driving cars very fast. Rob's success online helped him discover that people are fascinated with exotic cars so much that they're willing to shell out big money...

Prosecco, Pedigree and Popping Off Your Brand with Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo

January 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Italian royalty in the house! This week on Business Class we have Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, who hails from one of the oldest families in Italy, and a historic estate that produces its own prosecco brand, Prosecco di Villa Tiepolo Passi. Gian Luca took over running the brand in recent years and is helping preserve their legacy while introducing them to a new audience. He also happens to be the husband of Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain! Gian Luca currently holds the title of PR directo...

The Business of Brunch with @brunchboys' Jeremy Jacobowitz

January 20, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

How do you turn a passion for brunch into a business? Jeremy Jacobowitz, the founder of the viral Brunch Boys Instagram account, made it a reality. After a stint assisting celebrity chef Bobby Flay behind the scenes, Jacobowitz learned the ins and outs of how to turn delicious food into internet-breaking content that both informs the mind and stimulates the appetite. It wasn’t long before he turned his growing side hustle into a full time job. Jeremy’s bottomless feed of brunch photos now en...

How to Get Your Brand Noticed with FiveFour Group Founder Andres Izquieta

November 18, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MB

How do you break into the ever-crowded fashion industry with one really great idea? Ask Andres Izquieta, co-founder of FiveFour Group, the holding company of red-hot monthly subscription box, MenLo House. Along with fellow entrepreneur, Dee Murthy, Andres grew the company from a two store brick and mortar into an empire with hundreds of thousands of members and deals with some of the hottest brands on earth. Andres came on Business Class to talk about fashion trends, what’s hot in LA culture...

How to Win at Storytelling In Your Business with PR Legend Maha Gaber

November 11, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

PR executive Maha Gaber knows more than most about how to connect to consumers in different markets to get across a message, a brand, or an idea. Maha has a unique understanding of how to help companies strategize about making an impact through storytelling and strong messaging techniques.  As the former Head of Communication in the Middle East for Google, and a current advisor to executives like VaynerX founder, Gary Vaynerchuk, Maha helps instruct brands and people about how to leverage ...

How Multiply Your Revenue FAST with ACTION Coach Brad Sugars

November 04, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

This week on Business Class, we have one of the most successful entrepreneurs from Australia, the world-renowned business coach and speaker, Brad Sugars. As the author of 16 business books and counting, Brad is also the founder behind ActionCoach, a unique coaching platform that helps companies and individuals multiply their potential through simple yet powerful growth techniques.  Brad came on the podcast to talk about not if, but why, you need a coach, the eternal power of Apple, and how...

Restoring Sanity in the Workplace with HR Queen Cy Wakeman

October 28, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

Your ego is NOT your amigo. Public speaker, author, and performance trainer Cy Wakeman has built a career on this message. She’s helped thousands of people shed their ego to become better co-workers and human beings. Cy’s work focuses on helping employees and companies learn how to ditch the drama of their lives and jobs to restore sanity and well-being into the workplace, as well in everyday life. My friend Cy came on Business Class for a deep and diverse conversation about her background...

Trickle Down Swaganomics with Rumble Boxing Founder Noah Neiman

October 21, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MB

This week on Business Class, we welcome a fast-rising star in the fitness game, Rumble Boxing founder, Noah Neiman. In barely two years, Rumble has become one of the most talked about workout studios on Earth. They count investors like Justin Bieber and Slyvester Stallone, and a celebrity clientele that includes David Beckham, Kendall Jenner, and Kevin Hart.  After becoming one of the top trainers at Barry’s Bootcamp in NYC and amassing a viral Instagram following, plus a stint on Bravo’s ...

Finding Balance with Content Creator Jessica Hirsch of @CheatDayEats

October 14, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

If you’ve never scrolled through Jessica Hirsch’s @cheatdayeats page on Instagram, you’re missing out. Jessica started “CheatDayEats” and “YourRoomService” on social media as a hobby while working as a full-time math teacher. Now, her job is to post about her indulgent experiences around the world with her 426k followers & fans. Jessica is doing some amazing things in the brand space by showcasing her mouth-watering videos and photos, and on this week’s episode, she tells all about how she ...

Michael Dorf on His City Winery Empire, Pissing Off Prince & Creating Spaces That Last

October 07, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

From founding the influential NYC music venue The Knitting Factory, to creating his hospitality empire City Winery, Michael Dorf knows how to create spaces that last. During a sweltering summer afternoon in New York City, I put on my hard hat and sat down with Michael at the construction site of his latest City Winery location for a career-spanning conversation. We touched on everything from his wild ride in the music business, to almost missing out on booking Prince, and how he’s still crea...

Building a Bridge to Your Future Self with Shark Tank’s Matt Higgins

September 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

American businessman and CEO of RSE Ventures, Matt Higgins, bet big on himself when he dropped out of high-school at 16, got his GED, and decided to go straight to work.  Today, he runs one of the world’s top investment firms, and has a resume that includes being the youngest ever NY press security for the likes of Rudy Giuliani during the wake of 9/11, as well as a high-level executive for the NY Jets and Miami Dolphins. He also makes regular appearances a guest judge on Shark Tank.  A ...

Talking Fame, Family, Vegas, and Life After Bros with Matt Goss

September 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

You couldn’t go far in the mid-80s without hearing the voice of Matt Goss. As one half of the British band Bros, along with his twin British brother Luke Goss, Matt found himself surrounded by screaming fans, hits records, sold-out arenas, and the pressures that come with fame. After becoming the youngest guys ever to sell-out Wembley Stadium in 1989, Bros broke up three years later. So what came next for Matt Goss?  Today, Matt enjoys his current status as “The New King of Vegas,” with a ...

How to Live a Healthier & Happier Life with Anna Victoria

September 16, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MB

Anna Victoria is disrupting the fitness industry in a whole new way. You might know her as the face and mind behind smash hit fitness apps like Fit Body and Fit Body guides, as well as a fitness celebrity who guides a million-strong community of followers on how to live their best and healthiest lives. But Anna’s journey hasn’t always been easy. Following health issues at a young age, she was moved to rethink her entire outlook, which inspired her to build a devoted following while acquiri...

What NASCAR Drivers Can Teach Us About Success

September 09, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

Do you ever wonder what it’s like to drive race cars 200+ miles per hour, for a living? I recently had the opportunity to spend the day at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600. Before the race kicked off, I was granted some amazing behind-the-pit access and had the chance to meet a couple of professional drivers: 21-year old rookie William Byron and league veteran, Aric Almirola, a.k.a The Cuban Missile.   Did you know that NASCAR drivers spend nearly 40 weeks a year on the r...

The Future of Marketing with Bonin Bough

September 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

This week on Business Class, I sit down with marketing guru and investor Bonin Bough. Bonin has quietly been behind some of the most successful brand campaigns of the last decade. One of the youngest C-suite executives in Fortune 50 history, and former Chief Media & eCommerce Office at Mondelēz International (formerly Kraft Foods), Bonin spearheaded some of the first marketing programs across early iterations of Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. My conversation with dives deep into not o...

Building an Empire of Gratitude with Hospitality King Paul Evans

August 26, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

Gratitude! Any successful person and leader will tell you that can’t be truly great if you’re not grateful. Hospitality and nightlife king Paul Evans has had an inspiring tale that all circles back to having appreciation and gratitude for your journey—however difficult it may be.  Before he was the Dubai-dwelling CEO of leading international hospitality group, Solution Leisure, Paul helped reshape the Egyptian nightlife and hotel scene amidst a political revolution. Along the way, Paul exp...

How to Find Your 'Special Sauce' with Michael Chernow

August 19, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

New York-bred restaurateur and creative entrepreneur Michal Chernow has built a food empire from one simple concept: Meatballs. By identifying what consumers like, he figured out how to make it even better so that they can't live without it. But his secrets for success only begin there. Since his teenage years, Michael’s been working hard in the restaurant business. He sharpened his chops while working at the New York City Italian staple, Frank’s, where he and his partner had the million-do...

How to Find Your Dream Job with Sara Dietschy

August 12, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MB

Sara Dietschy! Rhymes with peachy. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about this incredible young star in the content game. If you haven’t, now is your chance.  Sara is a viral YouTuber and content creator based in New York City, whose videos about the intersection of technology and creativity have taken the internet by storm. She’s also a well-known podcast host, whose weekly show features candid conversations with some of the most exciting and di...

Sometimes You Need a Plan, Sometimes You Just Need Balls with Fabio Viviani

August 05, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

I hope you guys are hungry for episode four of Business Class because I have a real treat for you all this time around! Next up is the world-renowned Italian restaurateur, chef, and entrepreneur, Fabio Vivani.  You might recognize this guy from his time on Top Chef, where he was voted fan favorite before eventually getting his own gigs as a television host and on-air personality. Fabio knows more about the hard work and sacrifice that goes into making it than most. He started working at a ...

The Real Meaning of Teamwork with Lacey Stone

July 29, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MB

Celebrity trainer Lacey Stone's motto sums up her mission best: Help you be you. She has turned her passion for fitness into a multi-faceted career that touches on everything from health and wellness, to helping others shape their mindset and habits to live more fulfilled lives.  Lacey came on Business Class Podcast to talk about ways in which teamwork, positive mindset, learning from failure, and living ethically can help you get to where you want to go, both physically and mentally. For...

The Real Currency is Relationships, Not Money with John Henry

July 22, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

Episode Two here we go! Anyone interested in how someone’s life and career can be shaped by a city should know John Henry.  In this episode, learn about the keys to growing a successful start-up from the ground up with one of New York's finest entrepreneurs.  At 26 years old, John has already accomplished more than some people double his age. He’s currently the host of Viceland’s network show, Hustle, a series all about the power of the grind in 2019, as well as One37pm's business-mind...

Stop Trying To Be Right, Start Making Money with Andy Frisella

July 15, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

The very first episode of my Business Class podcast is here. No better way to kick off the show than by sitting down with the legendary CEO, investor, and all around bad*ss Andy Frisella.  Andy grew up on a gravel road in Missouri to humble beginnings, but with supportive parents who taught him the meaning of hard work and how to dream. As an entrepreneurial kid, he sold baseball cards, snow cones, and even lightbulbs to help learn the value of the hustle. That, and he fell in love with e...

Business Class Trailer

March 19, 2019 18:15 - 51 seconds - 813 KB

This is Faisal Sublaban, aka The Hotel Boss here. Have you ever wondered how to turn your passion into a profession? For me, it was travel. Here on my new podcast, Business Class, I am going to take you on an adventure alongside my weekly copilots (who double as business experts) as we go deep into their stories, and learn a thing or two about how to succeed in business.   Unlike your average entrepreneurship podcast, we will be learning from some of the most relevant figures in business...