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With 20 years in hospitality, Tommy Beyer has done it all—from parking cars to managing multimillion-dollar assets. After 16 years with Newport Hospitality, he co-founded a private REIT and launched B Hospitality Advisors, where he helps hotel owners maximize their investments. From finance to future trends to finding hidden revenue, Tommy knows how to make hotels work smarter, not harder. Susan and Tommy talk about why the brand explosion might be making things worse and how small revenue tweaks can mean big bucks. What You'll Learn About: 💰 Revenue vs. Cost-Cutting: Tommy settles the age-old debate—what’s more important for a successful hotel? 🚗 Lessons from Valet Parking: How running to retrieve cars shaped Tommy’s view on service, hustle, and career growth. 🎰 Vegas Dreams (and Why He Ditched Them): Tommy shares why he turned down a job at a premier Las Vegas resort—and why it turned out to be the best decision ever. 🏨 REITs 101: The difference between private and public real estate investment trusts—and why one could be a game-changer for investors. 💵 Revenue Hacks That Work: The ridiculously simple way Tommy helped a beachfront hotel generate $800K without lifting a finger. 📈 Expense Creep Crisis: Why hotel costs are outpacing revenue and what owners can do about it. If you want to learn how a simple tweak could add hundreds of thousands to your hotel's bottom line, hit play!