Join Shaun Coe on the Taking Chances podcast as he inspires and motivates listeners to take a leap and pursue their passions. Discover how to overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes in your life through insightful conversations and real-life stories. Tune in to the Taking Chances podcast for a weekly dose of courage, determination, and self-improvement. Each episode provides a space for honest and thought-provoking discussions on taking chances and making a positive impact in your own life and the lives of others.
Taking Chances with Shaun Coe
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Join Shaun Coe on the Taking Chances podcast as he inspires and motivates listeners to take a leap and pursue their passions. Discover how to overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes in your life through insightful conversations and real-life stories. Tune in to the Taking Chances podcast for a weekly dose of courage, determination, and self-improvement. Each episode provides a space for honest and thought-provoking discussions on taking chances and making a positive impact in your own life and the lives of others.
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April 7, 2026
Building Relationships and Innovating in Hospitality with Bob Frankis
<p>In this episode of <i>Taking Chances with Shaun Coe</i>, Shaun sits down with Bob Frankis, owner of Cirrus Consulting, for a conversation on relationships, entrepreneurship, and the technology reshaping hospitality.</p><p></p><p>Bob shares how relationship-building and mentorship helped shape his path, from early business ventures to building Cirrus Consulting into a trusted partner for operators navigating finance, systems, and growth. Shaun and Bob also get into the realities of innovation in hospitality, including how COVID accelerated digital adoption, why operational transparency matters, and where cloud, automation, and AI are taking the industry next.</p><p>This episode is a strong listen for operators, founders, and hospitality leaders looking to scale with better systems, stronger leadership, and a clearer view of what is coming.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode, Shaun and Bob cover:</b></p><ul><li>How relationships and networking opened doors early in Bob’s career</li><li>The role mentorship played in shaping his entrepreneurial path</li><li>Bob’s move from early ventures into cloud technology and automation</li><li>The evolution of Cirrus Consulting and the problems they solve for clients</li><li>How COVID accelerated digital transformation across hospitality</li><li>Why financial visibility, metrics, and SOPs are critical for scaling</li><li>The future of private, on-premise, and public cloud solutions in the industry</li><li>How leadership development and continuous learning support long-term growth</li><li>Where hospitality technology is headed next, including innovation in inventory and accounting systems</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Connect with Bob Frankis:</b><br />LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-frankis-87392319b/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-frankis-87392319b/</a></p><p><b>Connect with Shaun Coe:</b><br />LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-coe/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-coe/</a></p>
March 14, 2026
From Uncertain Beginnings to Hospitality Success: Jen Harb’s Journey
<p>In this episode of <i>Taking Chances with Shaun Coe</i>, Shaun sits down with Jen Harb for a real conversation about where her story started, how she found her way into hospitality, and what shaped her into the operator and leader she is today.</p><p></p><p>Jen grew up around the restaurant business, even though it was not the path she originally thought she would take. What started with early jobs and a strong work ethic turned into a career built on leadership, resilience, people skills, and a deep understanding of what makes hospitality work from the ground up.</p><p></p><p>Shaun and Jen talk through her upbringing, the influence of family, her early experiences in the industry, and how those moments helped shape the way she leads teams today. They also get into the transition from frontline roles into management, the lessons learned along the way, and why strong culture, accountability, and connection still matter in a business that moves fast.</p><p></p><p>This episode is about more than hospitality. It is about growth, perspective, and how the right experiences can prepare you for bigger leadership moments later on.</p><p>If you are a hospitality leader, operator, entrepreneur, or someone building a career through hard-earned experience, this conversation will hit home.</p><h2>In This Episode</h2><ul><li>Jen Harb’s background and early life</li><li>Growing up around hospitality</li><li>The early jobs that shaped her work ethic</li><li>How she found her way into restaurant leadership</li><li>Her transition from service roles into management</li><li>Lessons from Bar Louie and early leadership experiences</li><li>The role culture plays in building strong teams</li><li>How family, values, and background shaped her leadership style</li><li>What operators need to understand about people, service, and growth</li></ul><h2>Why This Episode Matters</h2><p>Jen’s story is a reminder that leadership is not built overnight. It is built through pressure, consistency, and learning how to lead people the right way. Her journey shows how powerful early life experiences can be when they are matched with discipline, humility, and the willingness to keep growing.</p>
February 28, 2026
Networking, Storytelling, and the Human Edge in Marketing | Matvey Sukhanov
<p>In this episode of <b>Taking Chances</b>, Shaun Coe sits down with <b>Matvey Sukhanov</b>, founder of <b>Nevermind Media</b>, for a real conversation on modern marketing, personal branding, and what it takes to win attention in 2026.</p><p></p><p>Matvey breaks down why <b>networking</b> is still the fastest path to opportunity, and why <b>storytelling</b> is the skill that separates forgettable brands from brands people actually trust. We talk about how his love for <b>film</b> shaped the way he approaches marketing strategy, pacing, emotion, and audience retention, and how those same principles apply to <b>B2B marketing</b> just as much as consumer.</p><p></p><p>You’ll also hear Matvey’s take on <b>AI in marketing</b>: where it can speed up content creation and execution, and where it can quietly kill authenticity if leaders rely on it as a replacement for real thinking. We get into <b>executive personal branding</b> for C-level leaders, what’s changing in demand gen, why community matters more than followers, and what Matvey is seeing in the <b>European market</b> as it catches up to modern content and positioning.</p><p></p><p>If you’re a founder, operator, marketer, or sales leader trying to build pipeline, build trust, and build a brand that lasts, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p><b>What we cover</b></p><ul><li>Networking strategies that create real leverage (not fake “connections”)</li><li>Storytelling for marketing, sales, and brand positioning</li><li>Film influence in marketing: pacing, emotion, retention, and framing</li><li>Personal branding for founders and C-level executives</li><li>B2B marketing that earns attention and builds credibility</li><li>AI tools in marketing: how to use them without losing the human edge</li><li>Omnichannel content creation and distribution that does not feel spammy</li><li>Building community around a brand and turning it into momentum</li><li>Lessons from building <b>Nevermind Media</b> and growing in a fast market</li><li>The future of marketing in Europe and where the opportunity is opening up</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Sound bites</b><br>“The power of networking is immense.”<br>“We had to come up with a product.”<br>“We want to do it with omnichannel.”</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b><br>00:00 The Power of Networking<br>00:26 Building a Community: The Ring of Grimm</p><p>If you drop me 6–10 more timestamp markers (even rough ones), I’ll format a full chapter list that looks clean on both platforms.</p>
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