893: Creative Destruction with David Dressler

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With excitement, allow me to introduce to you today's guest, David Dressler. David began his hospitality career at age 6, working in a family-run hotel in the Adirondacks. After graduating from the Ecole Hôtelière, David built a career in luxury hospitality with Four Seasons hotels. Combining his professional experience with his personal style, he shaped and scaled Tender Greens’ distinctive heart-centered culture.

After leading as Tender Greens President and Chief People Officer, David founded Quiet Advisory where he holistically coaches and advises purpose-driven entrepreneurs. He is married to Randi and they have two amazing kids.

Check out Ten Year Plan: How the Founders of Tender Greens Sacled Their Heart-Centered Brand by David Dressler and Erik Oberholtzer as mentioned in today's episode!

Check out episode 882 with David Dressler as mentioned in today's episode.

Check out episode 887 with Erik Oberholtzer as mentioned in today's episode.

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Favorite success quote or mantra:

• "When you are lost, go back to where you came from."

In this episode with David Dressler we will discuss:

• What is a purpose-driven organization?
• The importance of fiscal responsibility
• Conscious capitalism
• The Tender Greens purpose

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Contact info:

Quiet Advisory website: quietadvisory.com

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