David Grutman built an empire in nightlife, but not because he had the biggest clubs or the most famous friends.
He plays the long game, adds value before asking for anything, and invests in relationships long before opportunities appear.
Inside @TheLondonWeHo, there’s more than just luxury suites and rooftop views. From a hidden screening room for private events to one of the deepest pools in West Hollywood, the hotel is full of unexpected gems.
Which hidden spot would you want to experience first?
Building @loop__mag taught me that creating content isn't the hard part getting people to care is.
In 2026, media isn't a content game; it's a trust and community game.
In this episode of #HowToBeAHost podcast, Michelle Hacker, general manager at Delilah, the crown jewel of @hwoodgroup delves into what makes this iconic establishment tick.
Listen now:
https://t.co/cvo0r8P1tJ
Is Gen Z drinking less alcohol?
In recent years, a significant cultural shift has emerged as Gen-Z consumers, who are now ages 12-27, embrace health-conscious and mindful lifestyles.
From “Instagrammable” aesthetics to exclusive pop-ups, nightlife offers the ultimate backdrop for immersive brand storytelling.
Embracing this space allows brands to engage influencers authentically, reaching Gen Z where they’re most inspired.
Gen Z’s love for authentic, experiential content is met perfectly in the nightlife scene, where influencers can naturally blend brand moments with shareable experiences.
What does it take to recruit and retain top talent for your events in a rapidly changing environment?
As Gen Zers are rethinking how they work and with the rise of the gig economy, nightlife and hospitality leaders need to adopt a different approach in their people operations strategy.
Joining us to talk about her story and building @thevipergirls a leading hospitality agency that works with some of the biggest brands in hospitality and enterprise events is @CelesteDurve.
In this episode on How To Be A Host podcast, our conversation revolved around the challenges of recruiting and retaining top talent in the nightlife and hospitality industry.
Over the past 6 months I’ve been heads down with revamping our go-to market strategy.
Although it was a huge undertaking, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved in such a short time.
Here a step by step play of what we’ve done:
1. Content is king (mixing short form and long form content)
2. Marketing engines > Marketing funnels
3. The future of sales is multichannel
LinkedIn + cold emails + cold calls + content (all needs to work together)
4. Thought leadership content builds trust and credibility so building a content flywheel:
- podcast (long form)
- break it down into social clips (short form) > blog posts > LinkedIn post > Twitter post > newsletter
5. you’ll need something to sell: digital products, services etc.. anything!
6. Understand your ideal customer persona and make content to speak to them.
7. Valuable content > drives demand > increases revenue
Repeat this over and over for 12-18months 💰