Not Done with Sloan Dean -- A Podcast
Hosted by Sloan Dean
A hospitality industry veteran interviews top executives on market trends, leadership, and the impact of technology like AI.
This is an insider's dispatch from the top of the hotel industry. As a former CEO of a major management company, Sloan Dean gets candid, data-heavy interviews with the C-suite of the biggest names in lodging (Hilton, Hyatt, Host). While billed as covering AI and wellness, the show's true center of gravity is the business of hotels: investment, market forecasting, M&A, and operational strategy.
“The host's own C-suite experience gives him unparalleled access and credibility. Unlike a typical journalist, Dean can share his own insider perspective, like being in the room for the pivotal Marriott/Airbnb meeting, which elevates the conversation beyond a standard interview.”
Who hosts this show
Sloan Dean is a hospitality industry executive, best known for his tenure as the CEO & President of Remington Hospitality. He departed the role in 2025 to launch the 'Not Done' platform, which includes this podcast and an executive advisory practice. A graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering, he has a career spanning roles at IHG, Noble Investment Group, and Interstate Hotels, among others.
Credentials & credits
- Former CEO & President, Remington Hospitality
- Former COO, Remington Hospitality
- Former SVP, Underwriting & Revenue Optimization, Ashford Inc.
- B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Certificate in Finance, Georgia Tech
- Member, Young Presidents' Organization (YPO)
Other ventures
- Executive Advisor (Not Done)
- Board Member, AH&LA
- Board Member, VisitFtWorth
- Marriott MINA Board Member
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02CEO of LARC Returns: 2026 Outlook in a K-Shaped Economy (Part 2)Jun 2, 2026 · 42 min
- 03To buy or not to buy? CEO of Hunter Advisors weighs in.May 12, 2026 · 47 min
- 04COO of HEI Hotels & Resorts on how to differentiate in a commoditized industryMay 5, 2026 · 45 min
- 05CEO of Canary Technologies on going from 0 to 1Apr 28, 2026 · 42 min
- 06Hyatt's New Head of Americas Growth on Why Hyatt is Ripe for GrowthApr 28, 2026 · 44 min
- 07CIO of Host Hotels, Nate Tyrrell, on Creating Value in the Hotel IndustryApr 15, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 08CHRO of Hilton, Laura Fuentes, on What It Takes To Become #1Apr 7, 2026 · 47 min
Notable episodes
- 01Season Finale: Chip Conley on Disrupting Industries and "that" Marriott & Airbnb meeting
The host reveals he was present at a key meeting where Marriott declined a partnership with Airbnb, providing a unique insider counterpoint to the guest's story.
- 02COO of HEI Hotels & Resorts on how to differentiate in a commoditized industry
Features a candid discussion on the root causes for the lack of women in hotel leadership and highlights the guest's company achieving over 25% gender parity at the GM level.
- 03To buy or not to buy? CEO of Hunter Advisors weighs in.
The guest gives a stark, data-driven analysis that hotel values dropped ~20% almost overnight in mid-2022, arguing it created a prime buying opportunity.
What you'll be asked on this show
Dean's style is that of a well-prepared peer, not a deferential host. He opens by tracing a guest's career journey to establish their expertise before moving into specific, data-driven questions about market trends, referencing recent articles and economic indicators. He builds rapport by sharing his own relevant experiences and isn't afraid to probe on industry controversies, like the financial squeeze on hotel owners or the lack of gender diversity in leadership. The interview concludes with a structured 'rapid-fire' round of short questions, culminating in his signature sign-off, "What are you not done with?"
Each episode is a one-on-one interview, opening with a deeply researched introduction of the guest. The host often shares a brief personal update before diving in. The interviews typically move from the guest's origin story to broad market analysis, concluding with a 'Rapid Fire' segment and a signature final question.
Questions Sloan Dean keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Sloan Dean reaches for it.
future
4- Q.01
“What are you not done with?”
This is the signature closing question of every interview, tying directly into the podcast's name and theme.
- Q.02
“How are you seeing the market for the next 12-24 months?”
A core question for nearly every guest to elicit their expert forecast on industry performance and investment.
- Q.03
“How are you thinking about AI, separating the hype from what's actually working?”
A recurring topic used to gauge senior leaders' practical adoption of new technology.
- Q.04
“Do you foresee any major M&A or consolidation in the industry soon?”
Asks for a specific, forward-looking prediction on changes to the industry's structure.
origin
1- Q.01
“What was the pivotal moment you knew this industry was for you?”
The host often opens with a variation of this to establish the guest's origin story and personal connection to hospitality.
controversy
1- Q.01
“What's your take on the current 'squeeze' or major challenge facing hotel owners?”
Used to address specific, often controversial, industry topics and get an insider's perspective.
advice
3- Q.01
“What's the best or worst career advice you've ever received?”
A rapid-fire question designed to extract a concise, memorable lesson for the audience.
- Q.02
“What's the most overrated or underrated market for hotel investment right now?”
A rapid-fire question that pushes guests for a contrarian or opportunistic market opinion.
- Q.03
“What's a business book you'd recommend or one that changed your life?”
A common closing question to surface influential resources and readings.
industry
1- Q.01
“For listeners unfamiliar with your company, what makes it unique?”
This question provides context for the audience and allows the guest to frame their company's value proposition.
personal
2- Q.01
“What's a deal or career accomplishment you're most proud of?”
A personal question that reveals what a leader values in their own professional history.
- Q.02
“What was the hardest leadership decision you've had to make?”
Probes the guest's experience with the difficult, character-defining moments of being in charge.
Signature segments
- · Signature Closing Question: "What are you not done with?"
- · Rapid Fire Segment
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are almost exclusively C-suite executives and founders from the hospitality industry. The roster includes CEOs, COOs, and CIOs of major hotel brands, management companies, REITs, and the investment firms that finance them.
- Chip Conleyon Season Finale: Chip Conley on Disrupting Industries and "that" Marriott & Airbnb meeting
- Ryan Melkeron CEO of LARC Returns: 2026 Outlook in a K-Shaped Economy (Part 2)
- Teague Hunteron To buy or not to buy? CEO of Hunter Advisors weighs in.
- Rachel Bohnes (Moniz)on COO of HEI Hotels & Resorts on how to differentiate in a commoditized industry
- Harman Singh Narulaon CEO of Canary Technologies on going from 0 to 1
- Julienne Smithon Hyatt's New Head of Americas Growth on Why Hyatt is Ripe for Growth
- Nate Tyrrellon CIO of Host Hotels, Nate Tyrrell, on Creating Value in the Hotel Industry
- Laura Fuenteson CHRO of Hilton, Laura Fuentes, on What It Takes To Become #1
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
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People also ask
- What is Sloan Dean's background?
- Sloan Dean is a hospitality industry veteran and the former CEO & President of Remington Hospitality. He is a graduate of Georgia Tech in Industrial & Systems Engineering and has held leadership roles at companies like Ashford, Interstate Hotels, and IHG.
- Is this podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast launched in August 2025 and publishes new episodes weekly on Tuesdays.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a weekly interview show where host Sloan Dean has in-depth conversations with C-suite executives and founders from the hospitality industry.
- Who is the podcast for?
- The podcast is aimed at professionals in the hotel and lodging industry, including investors, operators, owners, and executives.
- How can I suggest a topic for the podcast?
- The podcast description provides an email for topic suggestions: [email — gated].
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
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- [01]Sloan Dean – ILC | Independent Lodging Congressilcongress.com
- [02]Sloan F. Dean III | Boston Hospitality Reviewbu.edu
- [03]Remington Hospitality CEO to exit | Hotel Divehotel-dive.com
- [04]Breaking: CEO Dean leaving Remington | Hotel Investment Todayhotelinvestmenttoday.com
- [05]Not Done with Sloan Dean — Official Sitenot-done.com
- [06]Hospitality Net Announces Exclusive Global Syndication Partnership with "Not Done with Sloan Dean" Podcasthospitalitynet.org
- [07]Not Done with Sloan Dean -- A Podcast - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [08]Not Done with Sloan Dean - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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