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Questions I Wish You Would Ask Me™ – J R Davis, Producer/Owner Winco Productions, Nashville Tennessee USA
publication date: Oct 23, 2011
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author/source: Dr. John Hogan CHA CHE CMHS
Questions I Wish You Would Ask MeTM J R Davis, Producer/Owner Winco Productions, Nashville Tennessee USA Posted on April 11, 2011 by John Hogan, HospitalityEducators.com and HoganHospitality.com"Questions I Wish You Would Ask MeTM" includes interviews such as those found in our HOSPITALITY CONVERSATIONS, and and it also allows industry professional the opportunity to share their perspectives, values and opinions on additional areas and subjects that may not have been part of the planned discussion. This segment includes a wide range of hospitality professionals from all portions of the industry. We ask participants to answer at least five of the listed nine questions. Their responses will interest, sometimes amuse and definitely inspire you to consider how YOU might answer. In this article, we reached out to J R. Davis, Owner and Producer @ Winco Productions in Nashville, Tennessee USA. JR had an extensive background in hospitality sales and marketing, working with Sheraton and several major properties before he evolved to working with country music entertainers in broadcast media. As CEO of Winco Productions, he has traveled the world with a number of well-known performers and produced quality shows and recordings. Winco Productions is a Nashville, Tennessee based award-winning film and video house. Having shot around the world, Winco works closely with the Nashville music industry providing creative television exposure for new and established artists. The firm has produceed television specials with Charlie Daniels, Eddy Raven, Lee Greenwood, Restless Heart, and scores of others. Winco's awards include the 48 Hour Film Project best SiFi, Hollywood DV Film Festival - Best Music Video, and National Videography awards - Best Graphic design. The Winco Crew has shot in Italy, England, Switzerland, Baghdad, Kuwait, Turkey, Germany, Abaco Islands, Hawaii, Korea and Japan. Winco also visited Holland, Denmark, Switzerland and Amsterdam shooting the travels of artist Billy Yates. I have personally worked with JR in a hotel and in other projects and his enthusiasm and commitment to everyone's success is a delight to watch! 1. Name your favorite hotel and why it is special to you Ritz - Class - Crazy attention to detail - with guest - Stayed at Marina Del Rey property
2. Name your favorite restaurant and why it is special to you Morton's - Everyone treated like a big wig 3. Where do you vacation the most often? Florida - great memories and many choices 4. What is your favorite charity or cause? Men of Valor Prison Mentor Program 5. Name your pet service peeve, why and any ideas you may have to address it Person at the desk asking to wait or simply ignoring as they finish their "chores" at the desk - The Person in front of you is the most important person 6. Who was the most important mentor in your life and why? H. David Smith - He taught me a true Can Do attitude 7. In the last five years, what has been your most memorable meeting or convention experience and why? Tom Black Center for Selling - Bank Source meeting - Positive - Motivational - High Energy 8. What is the one piece of advice you would offer to a graduating student with a hospitality degree? Master Serving the guest will skill and grace even in the most difficult situations. I have found that the most difficult client's with problems - can become your most loyal client - if you master working the problem with skill and grace. 9. What is the one question do you wish someone would ask you in an interview today? What do you think about Serving People? 
J. R. Davis, Owner and Producer @ Winco Productions, Nashville, TNFeel free to share an idea for a column at info@hoganhospitality.com anytime or contact me regarding consulting, customized workshops, speaking engagements ... And remember - we all need a regular dose of common sense.  Dr. John Hogan Crowne Plaza Chicago, MeetingsQuest Oct 2010
John Hogan is a successful hospitality executive, educator, author and consultant and is a frequent keynote speaker and seminar leader at many hospitality industry events. He is Co-Founder of a consortium (www.HospitalityEducators.com) of successful corporate and academic professionals delivering focused and affordable counsel in solving specific challenges facing hospitality today. www.HospitalityEducators.com is a membership site offering a wide range of information, forms, best practices and ideas designed to help individual hoteliers and hospitality businesses improve their market penetration, deliver service excellence and increase their profitability. Individuals wishing to contribute materials may send them Kathleen@HospitalityEducators.com. Special introductory pricing is in effect for a limited time that also includes a complimentary copy of LESSONS FROM THE FIELD- A COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE HOTEL SALES. Dr. John Hogan, CHE CHA CMHS United States - Phoenix, Phone: 602-799-5375 www.hoganhospitality.com/ Email: info@hoganhospitality.com.
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