{"podcast":{"title":"Defining Hospitality","slug":"defining-hospitality-4474091","podcast_index_feed_id":4474091,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/defining-hospitality-podcast","website_url":"http://www.defininghospitality.live","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OzoyXev3ftWKuyY_-NovZJmcbLN9d-mYgaYpwVNfSZw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5MzU3LzE2ODE4/MjI1NTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Dan Ryan","episode_count":261,"summary":"Welcome to Defining Hospitality, the podcast focused on highlighting the most influential figures in the hospitality industry. In each episode we provide 1 on 1, in depth interviews with experts in the industry to learn what hospitality means to them. We feature expert advice on working in the industry, behind the scenes looks at some of your favorite brands, and in depth explorations of unique hospitality projects. Defining Hospitality is hosted by Founder and CEO of Agency 967, Dan Ryan. With over 30 years of experience in hospitality, Dan brings his expertise and passion to each episode as he delves into the latest trends and challenges facing the industry. Episodes are released every week on Wednesday mornings. To listen to episodes, visit https://www.defininghospitality.live/ or subscribe to Defining Hospitality wherever you get your podcasts.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T18:21:25.387597+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091"},"episode":{"title":"Beyond the Front Desk - Walter Peseski - Defining Hospitality","slug":"beyond-the-front-desk-walter-peseski-defining-hospitality","published_at":"2026-04-15T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091/beyond-the-front-desk-walter-peseski-defining-hospitality","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0ec24b0","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/d0ec24b0/e182d540.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Walter Peseski, Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Garfield Public Private, to explore the often misunderstood world of hotel asset management and public private partnerships. Sponsored by BERMANFALK, this discussion uncovers how cities, universities, and hospitals are leveraging creative financing structures to build hotels that serve as economic catalysts for entire communities. About the Guest: Walter Peseski is the Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Garfield Public Private, a firm specializing in public private partnerships for hotels, convention centers, and cultural infrastructure. With over 20 years of experience in hotel operations and asset management, Walter has built a career bridging the gap between public entities and private developers to bring transformative hospitality projects to life. An adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University and contributor to Hotels Magazine, Walter is passionate about educating the next generation on the full scope of opportunity that exists within the hospitality industry that goes far beyond the front desk. Chapters: 01:00 Introducing Walter Peseski 02:00 What Does Hospitality Mean to You? 03:00 The Valentine's Day Server Story 05:00 When Was the Last Time Service Was Memorable? 06:00 What Makes Garfield Public Private Unique? 09:00 The Role of Asset Management vs. Hotel Management Companies 13:00 How Ownership Groups Get Involved 15:00 When Does Third Party Asset Management Make Sense? 17:00 Hotels Are a Different Beast Than Multifamily 19:00 Navigating Brand Standards & CapEx 21:00 Hilton's Carrot and Stick Fee Structure 23:00 Downscaling Brands & the \"Under Demolished\" Theory 27:00 Blind Spots Small Operators Miss 29:00 The F&a…","meta_description":"In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Walter Peseski, Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Garfield Public Private, to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3147,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/defining-hospitality-4474091/episodes/beyond-the-front-desk-walter-peseski-defining-hospitality/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091/beyond-the-front-desk-walter-peseski-defining-hospitality.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}