In this episode, David and Steve sit down with Eric Jenkins, General Manager of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. From his roots in Savannah, Georgia, to his hands-in-the-soil leadership style in La Jolla, Eric shares his unconventional path through hospitality, starting as a fry cook and rising through the ranks to manage one of Southern California’s most unique independent hotels.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

How Southern hospitality shaped his career
Why gardening, monarch butterflies, and creative outdoor spaces are part of his GM toolkit
The power of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection in helping independent hotels compete with major chains
Lessons from overseeing a major ownership transition and renovation

Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E0nQehs3a3I

This episode is sponsored by the Curator Hotel & Resort Collection: https://www.curatorhotelsandresorts.com/

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Links:
Curator: https://www.curatorhotelsandresorts.com/

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa: https://www.estancialajolla.com/

Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-jenkins-04a475a/

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#159: How Creativity Fuels Independent Hospitality at Estancia La Jolla | with Eric Jenkins

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#159: How Creativity Fuels Independent Hospitality at Estancia La Jolla | with Eric Jenkins