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 live for over 150k fans per week, hoping that this will be one of the first concerts and venues to open to the public, post covid.  We talk about humble Bay Area beginnings and what life has been like during a pandemic for an artist that lives for his live events.... Spoiler alert, it's been pretty tough.  

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Vegas Headliner Frankie Moreno

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 as, say, the Encore Beach Club.  Marketing junkies, this one is for you!

Vegas CMO, Marketing Genius Nehme Abouzeid

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 him forward and he even spits a freestyle for us.  If you dig hip hop, you don't want to miss the special Covid Episode.  

Hip Hop Artist Eclipse Darkness

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 hand sanitized in a post covid world.  

King Entrepreneur Dee Murphy talks about building Community

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!  Michael is an absolute pillar in this industry and I was so grateful for his time and insight into this strange and uncertain situation.  

Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of ALHI

 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 motivation. We also hear about how Tony's found success by strategic networking in the fitness and media world.  

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

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 by American Express. Phil came on Business Class to discuss investment tips, how he landed his first gig alongside Vaynerchuk, and how to make sure you’re always investing strategically in yourself.

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

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 award-winning author of travel books, and a popular resource for the latest and greatest in travel trends and activities around the world. On Business Class, Darley shares how she built a sustainable career out of her eclectic travels tastes, what to do in potentially dangerous destinations, and how she discovered a new kind of connection between travel and horseback riding. Season 8 of Travels with Darley debuts on PBS stations throughout the US from Tuesday, February 25th.  For more information visit www.darleycnewman.com.

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

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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