Most People Don't... But You Do!
A journey into the extraordinary. Stories of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their lives and careers. Those who defined excellence & achieved remarkable success. Join Bart Berkey, former Global Executive for the Ritz-Carlton as he sits down with influential leaders, innovators, and visionaries to uncover the key decisions, early influences, and acts of kindness that have shaped their paths. From hospitality legends like Horst Schulze, Founder of the Ritz-Carlton to entrepreneurial trailblazers like Kara Goldin, these conversations reveal the insights and lessons that inspire.
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Live from IMEX America in Las Vegas, Bart sits down with Kevin Brown — Senior Manager of Go-to-Market and Editorial Strategies at Alliants. From an unexpected encounter with a hotel CEO to building a career on creativity, Kevin shares how gut checks, human connection, and breaking norms have shaped his professional jou
This inspiring conversation with Denise dives into her extraordinary 40+ year career in the travel industry, her rebirth into health and wellness, and her daily commitment to walking 10 miles—over 1,172 consecutive days. From surviving trauma to creating three thriving businesses, Denise shares her journey of resilienc
In this debut episode of the new For All the Marbles series, sponsored by Marblism, Bart sits down with Doug Baarman—Senior Vice President of ConferenceDirect and founder of Team Baarman. Doug shares his journey from corporate leadership at Marriott International to becoming an entrepreneur. This conversation dives int
#205 “No Compromise Fun”: How Alex Koster, Vice President of Global Revenue at F1® Arcade, Is Redefining Play
In this episode, Bart sits down with Alex Koster live from IMEX America to explore his personal journey from driving tractors at 14 to becoming a global leader in competitive socialization experiences. Alex shares the “no compromise” philosophy behind F1 Arcade, how fun can be both inclusive and transformative, and why
#204 "You Call, We Haul": How Mike Cooper, Founder of Cooper Disposal, Turned Trash Into Triumph
In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Bart Berkey sits down with Mike Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Disposal in Cleveland, Ohio — a blue-collar entrepreneur who rose from an unstable childhood to build a thriving, values-driven waste-management business. Their conversation—born from a spontaneous meeting
#203 Humans Handle What Matters; AI Handles the Rest; with Dr Fares K. Alaboud, (PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Al Fares International Travel & Tourism)
In this episode of Most People Don’t… But YOU Do!, Bart sits down with Dr. Fares Khalid Alaboud, Regional Director of Al Fares International Travel & Tourism. With a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and 15 years of experience in innovation and product leadership, Dr. Fares bridges travel, technology, and business strateg
