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Top Floor

Susan Barry

Booking Overview

A weekly hospitality marketing interview podcast featuring external creators, thought leaders, founders, and senior hospitality and travel professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch hotel executives, hospitality-technology founders, restaurateurs, travel entrepreneurs, and experts in hotel marketing or operations; booking difficulty is medium, as the show values practical industry expertise over celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 911 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

susan@topfloorpodcast.com

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Host

Susan Barry - Hospitality marketing podcast host and elevator operator focused on how marketing shapes the hotel business.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Hospitality executives, hotel and restaurant operators, travel entrepreneurs, hospitality-technology founders, and specialists with substantial experience solving practical marketing, sales, operations, design, or guest-experience challenges.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a hospitality, travel, or technology company, Held senior roles at major hotel, travel, or hospitality organizations, Developed a practical solution to a significant industry problem, Built a recognized hospitality initiative, platform, or professional community

Recent Guest Discussions

Natalie Kelley - Solo Travel, Travel Rewards, High-end Service, And Marketing To Older And Solo Travelers.

Sam-Erik Ruttmann - Global Hospitality, Nature-first Hotel Design, Sustainability, Guest Loyalty, And The Future Of Travel.

Nina Kleaveland - Hospitality Entrepreneurship, Corporate Housing, Seasonal-worker Accommodation, Partnerships, And Women Founders.

Mike Medsker - Hotel Group Sales, Meeting-planner Inquiries, Sales Response Times, Prospecting, And Hospitality Technology.

Josh Ellis - Hotel Guest Data, Personalization, Software Integration, Operational Technology, Staff Retention, And Hospitality Innovation.

Recent Topics

Hotel Marketing, Hospitality, Hotel Operations, Travel, Restaurants

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Top Floor
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264 | Toddler Fight Club

October 06, 2026

Adam Robinson planned to teach high school history until a friend pulled him into recruiting during the Y2K frenzy, and a later stint installing software in hotels showed him firsthand how staff turnover was hurting properties. That insight led him to found Hireology, where he has spent two decades helping hospitality employers find and keep frontline workers. Susan and Adam talk about shrinking labor pools, AI-powered pipelines, and recruiting as a profit center. What You'll Learn - How curl...

263 | 3AM Coffee Thief

September 29, 2026

Adam Arnold is a small business technology consultant who, with his wife Kara, owns and operates the Little Canyon Inn, a four-unit roadside motel near Colorado's Royal Gorge. After a scouting road trip with his oldest son, Adam found a fixer-upper with killer mountain views and turned it into a distinctive stay built on patio doors, local makers, and the great outdoors. Susan and Adam talk about pulling the plug on TVs, puppy perks, and partnering with fellow boutique moteliers. What You'll ...

262 | Island-Hopping Gone Wrong

September 22, 2026

Genna Panagopoulos grew up in her family's restaurant, studied hospitality at Michigan State, and cut her teeth on feasibility work at Davidson Hotels before moving into development and eventually brand strategy at IHG. Now she leads U.S. and Canada development for Minor Hotels, the Bangkok-based company behind Anantara and the newly launched Wolseley, and she's the only member of her team based in North America, building the brand's presence here from scratch. Susan and Genna talk about bran...

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Frequently asked questions

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Top Floor
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How do I get in touch with Top Floor?

Top Floor is hosted by Susan Barry. Its publicly listed email is susan@topfloorpodcast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Top Floor?

The publicly listed email for Top Floor: susan@topfloorpodcast.com.

How many listeners does Top Floor have?

Podseeker estimates Top Floor reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Top Floor?

Top Floor typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hospitality executives, hotel and restaurant operators, travel entrepreneurs, hospitality-technology founders, and specialists with substantial experience solving practical marketing, sales, operations, design, or guest-experience challenges. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a hospitality, travel, or technology company; Held senior roles at major hotel, travel, or hospitality organizations; Developed a practical solution to a significant industry problem. Recent guests include Natalie Kelley, Sam-Erik Ruttmann, and Nina Kleaveland.

How hard is it to get booked on Top Floor?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Top Floor cover?

Recent episodes cover Hotel Marketing, Hospitality, Hotel Operations, Travel, and Restaurants. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

susan@topfloorpodcast.com

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