Mar 18, 202623 minS4
<p>In this episode of Dollars and Drivers, Keith Kefgen sits down with seasoned hotel real estate expert Michelle Russo, Founder and CEO of hotelAVE, a leading advisory and asset management firm in hospitality. With...
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Dollars and Drivers
Hosted by Keith Kefgen · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Keith Kefgen presents Dollars and Drivers, where he interviews business leaders regarding their "playbook" for success. Keith takes a behind the scenes look at the personal and professional motivations for driving a business forward.
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What is Dollars and Drivers about?
Keith Kefgen presents Dollars and Drivers, where he interviews business leaders regarding their "playbook" for success. Keith takes a behind the scenes look at the personal and professional motivations for driving a business forward.
Who hosts Dollars and Drivers?
Dollars and Drivers is hosted by Keith Kefgen. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
What has Dollars and Drivers covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Michelle Russo: Hospitality Leadership, Strategic Insight, and Real-World Impact" (18 March 2026, 23 minutes), "Leora Lanz: How Strategic Thinking Shapes Modern Marketing" (17 December 2025, 37 minutes), and "Josh Keller: Elevating Leadership Through Strategic Vision" (5 December 2025, 25 minutes).
How often does Dollars and Drivers publish?
Dollars and Drivers publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 30 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Dollars and Drivers?
Booking probability for Dollars and Drivers is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dollars and Drivers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dollars and Drivers's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Dollars and Drivers?
The strongest fits for Dollars and Drivers are Business & Management Consulting and Hotels & Lodging. Dollars and Drivers has a business audience.
About the host
Keith Kefgen hosts Dollars and Drivers, a business podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Dec 17, 202537 minS3<p>In this episode of Dollars and Drivers, Keith Kefgen sits down with marketing strategist and author Leora Lanz, whose book Developing Your Marketing Mindset challenges leaders to rethink how marketing fuels long-term...
Dec 5, 202525 minS3<p>In this episode of Dollars and Drivers, Keith Kefgen speaks with leadership strategist Josh Keller, whose career spans top-tier management consulting and senior leadership roles in hospitality. Drawing on his...
Episode #11
Edward Mady: Leading with Heart and Humanity
Nov 21, 202531 minS3<p>In this episode of Dollars and Drivers, Keith Kefgen sits down with veteran hotelier and leadership coach Edward Mady, author of Honing the Human Edge: How Leaders Can Unlock Success through Caring, Coaching, and...
Nov 13, 202522 minS3<p>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...
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Nov 6, 202532 minS3<p>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...
Oct 29, 202527 minS3<p>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...
Oct 23, 202521 minS3<p>In this episode, Keith sits down with Michael Evans, President of Marcus Hotels and Resorts, for an insightful conversation about navigating the dynamic worlds of hospitality and gaming. With extensive experience...
Oct 16, 202545 minS3<p>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...
Oct 9, 202526 minS3<p>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...
Oct 2, 202524 minS3<p>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...
Sep 25, 202524 minS3<p>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...
Sep 17, 202525 minS3<p>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...
Sep 10, 202526 minS3<p>Welcome back to Dollars and Drivers with your host, Keith Kefgen! In this episode, Keith sits down with Michael Evans, President of Marcus Hotels and Resorts, for an insightful conversation about navigating the...
Sep 3, 202530 minS3<p>In this episode, Richard Stockton, CEO of Braemar Hotels & Resorts, shares insights into the dynamic world of hotel real estate. From market challenges to growth opportunities, he discusses the strategies, risks, and...
Episode #4
Paul Whetsell: TBD
Mar 27, 202534 minS3<p>Welcome back to Dollars and Drivers with your host, Keith Kefgen! In this episode, Keith sits down with legendary hotel investor and industry leader, Paul Whetsell, for an insightful conversation about navigating...
May 16, 202234 minS2<p>This week on Dollars and Drivers, we are joined by former President and CEO of CorePoint Lodging, Keith Cline to discuss how he navigated transactions throughout his career.</p>
Mar 7, 202234 minS2<p>Welcome back to Dollars & Drivers! We are joined by John Scott, former President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and Belmond Hotels, and current Senior Advisor to TPG Global and Founder of Park House Dallas. He...
Feb 17, 202230 minS2<p>Carlos Rodriguez Junior, Co-Founder, President, and COO of Driftwood Capital touches on the subjects of family business and explains how Driftwood has navigated and thrived through uncertain times throughout the...
Episode #2
Keith Space: Know Your Customer!
Jan 26, 202225 minS2<p>Keith Space shares with us the ways Fort Hospitality handled the COVID-19 pandemic from the start.</p>
Recent guests
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Leora Lanz
marketing strategist and author, Boston University's School of Hospitality Administration
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Dr. Michael Evans
educator, consultant, co-author of Assessment Literacy for Educators, Utica United Methodist Church
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Dave Garrison
best-selling author and strategic execution expert, Garrison Growth
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Monty Bennett
Founder and CEO, Victory Nutrition International
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