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Hospitality Excellence Workbook
Hospitality Excellence Workbook is a workbook designed to help businesses implement principles of 'unreasonable hospitality' into their customer service strategies, providing practical exercises and case studies. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "The Hospitality Principles That Build Billion-Dollar Startups" (aired September 30, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | The Hospitality Principles That Build Billion-Dollar Startups |
| Aired | September 30, 2025 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | Hampton, The Hustle, The Welcome Conference, Chowly, UPS Stores, Boka Restaurant Group |
The problem it solves
Businesses often lack structured methods to enhance customer service and employee engagement, leading to missed opportunities for creating memorable experiences.
How it makes money
One-time purchase for the workbook, with potential upsell for workshops or consulting services.
Skills you need
Content creation, instructional design, and understanding of customer service best practices.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of experiential dining has heightened consumer expectations for personalized service, making the Hospitality Excellence Workbook relevant now. A practical first-revenue move is to partner with local chambers of commerce to promote the workbook to their member restaurants and hotels. However, the initial capital required for content development and marketing could strain resources, particularly if customer acquisition costs exceed projections.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Hampton
A network for business founders to connect, share insights, and hold each other accountable.
- The Hustle
A digital media company that produces a daily business newsletter and other content aimed at entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts.
- The Welcome Conference
A conference focused on the principles of unreasonable hospitality.
- Chowly
A subscription service for dog food with a focus on exceptional customer service.
- UPS Stores
Franchise locations offering shipping, printing, and business services.
- Boka Restaurant Group
A Chicago-based restaurant group with multiple dining concepts.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: The Hospitality Principles That Build Billion-Dollar Startups
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.