From Houseman to Founder: Bryan Tubaugh's Inspiring Journey in Hospitality

In this episode of the Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk interviews Bryan Tubaugh, the founder of Aligned Hospitality Management. Brian shares his unique journey starting from his early days growing up in a hospitality family to founding his own management company. He discusses the valuable lessons learned from his first job as a houseman at DoubleTree, and how pivotal moments and mentors shaped his path. Brian also talks about the challenges and rewards of starting Aligned Hospitality Management during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of vision and mentorship in the industry, and his plans for the future growth of his company.00:00 Introduction to the Hospitality Mentor Podcast00:35 Meet Bryan Tubaugh of Aligned Hospitality Management01:15 Brian's Early Days in Hospitality02:55 College and Early Career Moves04:34 Breaking Away and Finding Independence06:31 First Leadership Role and Learning Experiences11:25 Transition to Luxury Hospitality14:40 Pivotal Moments and Entrepreneurial Aspirations18:11 Leading a Team at Hilton Elcon KiOR21:45 The Importance of People Over Profit22:19 A Fortunate Opportunity23:35 The Start of a New Venture24:45 Navigating Challenges and Growth25:58 Launching the Business During COVID27:09 Building the Business from Scratch32:54 First Clients and Early Success33:33 The Value of Hospitality Management37:20 Future Plans and Mentorship41:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information