On this episode of Dollars and Drivers, Keith Kefgen sits down with hospitality real estate executive Paul Sacco, Chief Growth & Development Officer at PM Hotel Group, to discuss driving expansive growth through strategic vision, operational insight, and a purpose-driven leadership mindset. With over 30 years of experience across brands such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Mint House, Sacco shares his perspective on what it takes to scale hospitality assets while maintaining brand integrity and delivering meaningful value to his team, investors, owners, and communities alike.

From the Dollars and Drivers archives, Keith Kefgen shares a timeless conversation with hotel investor and industry leader Paul Whetsell. With decades of experience shaping some of hospitality’s most recognized brands, Whetsell discusses the principles of long-term value creation, strategic growth, and lasting leadership. His reflections on investment, adaptability, and vision offer insights that remain as relevant today as when the conversation was first recorded.

In this episode of Dollars and Drivers, Keith Kefgen speaks with entrepreneur and hospitality innovator David Gutstadt, Founder and CEO of Ballers, Good City Studio, and Fitler Club. With a career defined by creating next-generation lifestyle concepts that blend business, wellness, and community, Gutstadt shares how experience-driven design and purpose-led leadership are reshaping modern hospitality. From concept to creation, he reflects on building spaces that inspire connection, the evolution of private membership culture, and the redefinition of what it means to work, play, and thrive in today’s world.

In this episode of Dollars and Drivers, Keith Kefgen sits down with USA Today best-selling author and strategic execution expert Dave Garrison to discuss how collective alignment can transform organizations from the inside out. Garrison shares insights from The Buy-In™ Advantage, exploring how clarity, collaboration, and shared purpose drive measurable results. With his experience as a top-rated speaker and workshop leader, he offers actionable strategies for executives looking to elevate team performance and create lasting organizational impact.

In this episode of Dollars and Drivers, Keith Kefgen speaks with Marco Roca and Marco Roca Jr. about building a legacy through abundance, innovation, and vision in hospitality real estate. The father-son duo reflects on lessons learned across generations, the power of collaboration, and how they’re redefining the future of hotel development and investment with purpose and passion.

In this episode of Dollars and Drivers, Keith Kefgen sits down with hospitality and real estate leader Monty Bennett to explore how humility and discernment shape effective leadership. Bennett shares how his journey has informed his approach to decision-making, the balance between conviction and adaptability, and why leading with character builds lasting trust and success.

In this episode, Keith sits down with Jonathan Halkyard, Chief Financial Officer of MGM Resorts International, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, trust, and resilience in hospitality and gaming. Together, Keith and Jonathan explore what it takes to lead with integrity at scale, why sustaining trust is essential in both business and personal leadership, and how his experiences continue to shape his approach to guiding organizations through change.

What truly sets exceptional leaders apart? In this episode, Allison Reid, former Chief Global Growth Officer at Aimbridge Hospitality, shares why curiosity is one of the most overlooked drivers of career success and business growth. Drawing from her leadership experience in hotel real estate, Allison shows how asking better questions, staying open-minded, and leading with curiosity can spark innovation, inspire others, and help you stand out in today’s competitive business world.