The Prosperous Hotelier - What Readers Are Saying!
The Prosperous Hotelier - What Readers Are Saying!

David Lund · 21 Sep

The Prosperous Hotelier - What Readers Are Saying!

David Lund
The Prosperous Hotelier: Engage Their Hearts and Minds First

The Prosperous Hotelier: Engage Their Hearts and Minds First
By David Lund
David Lund · 4 Sep

You might think that getting your hotel leadership team excited about accounting is like convincing them it is fun to go to the dentist.

Hospitality Daily Podcast - Elevating Your Career through Financial Education
Hospitality Daily Podcast - Elevating Your Career through Financial Education

David Lund · 30 Aug

David Lund is The Hotel Financial Coach and in this episode, you’ll hear about his own journey to leadership, advice on where to get started on your

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The Prosperous Hotelier: What is “Hospitality Financial Leadership?"

The Prosperous Hotelier: What is “Hospitality Financial Leadership?"
By David Lund
David Lund · 7 Aug

A few years ago, finding the three words "hospitality financial leadership” together in one sentence was not possible. I know because I tried to Goog

What is "Hospitality Financial Leadership’ Anyway?

Hospitality Financial Leadership - Blog · 6 Aug

A few years ago, finding the three words “hospitality financial leadership” together in one sentence was not possible. I know because I tried to Goog

Hospitality Financial Leadership - The #1 Budget Mistake You Want to Avoid

Hospitality Financial Leadership - Blog · 31 Jul

Hospitality Financial Leadership The #1 Budget Mistake You Want to Avoid Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format Complimentary Di

Why You Need an Internal Control Review (ICR) Program in Your Hotel - Hospitality Financial Leadership
Why You Need an Internal Control Review (ICR) Program in Your Hotel - Hospitality Financial Leadership

Why You Need an Internal Control Review (ICR) Program in Your Hotel - Hospitality Financial Leadership
By David Lund
David Lund · 19 Jun

You finally have a full-blown accounting policy manual in place. It has taken several months and a lot of work, but it is done. Something to be proud

The Prosperous Hotelier Book - Now Available on Kindle
The Prosperous Hotelier Book - Now Available on Kindle

David Lund · 16 Jun

David Lund, The Hotel Financial Coach announced the release of the book The Prosperous Hotelier on Kindle today. The 300+ page book is a guide to hot

Hospitality Financial Leadership - Asset Management Services for Owners

Hospitality Financial Leadership - Blog · 12 Jun

Hospitality Financial Leadership – Asset Management Services for Owners

Hospitality Financial Leadership – Why You Need to Reconcile Your Credit Cards Every Day
Hospitality Financial Leadership – Why You Need to Reconcile Your Credit Cards Every Day

Hospitality Financial Leadership – Why You Need to Reconcile Your Credit Cards Every Day
By David Lund
David Lund · 22 May

The dreaded credit card reconciliation need not be such a big deal if we bite-size it. That is what this piece is all about: How and why you should b

Hospitality Financial Leadership - Why You Need to Reconcile Your Credit Cards Every Day

Hospitality Financial Leadership - Blog · 21 May

The dreaded credit card reconciliation need not be such a big deal if we bite-size it. That is what this piece is all about: How and why you should b

Book Release Announcement "The Prosperous Hotelier"

Hospitality Financial Leadership - Blog · 18 May

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Hospitality Financial Leadership - Understanding Allocations

Hospitality Financial Leadership - Blog · 15 May

Understanding Allocations first appeared on Hotel Financial Coach.

Book Publishing Announcement - The Prosperous Hotelier
Book Publishing Announcement - The Prosperous Hotelier

David Lund · 12 May

The Prosperous Hotelier shows you not just how to get comfortable with the numbers, but how to dance with them. Inspirational, educational, and chock

Use a Business Mindset: David Lund on Hotel Finance
Use a Business Mindset: David Lund on Hotel Finance

Use a Business Mindset: David Lund on Hotel Finance
By David Lund
David Lund · 13 Feb

David Lund, a financial consultant for hotels, shares his thoughts on how hotels should approach hotel finance software and tools, and the role techn

Use a Business Mindset: David Lund on Hotel Finance

Hospitality Financial Leadership - Blog · 12 Feb

David Lund, a financial consultant for hotels, shares his thoughts on how hotels should approach hotel finance software and tools, and the role techn

David Lund
Hospitality Financial Leadership – Why GMs Have Such a Hard Time Managing Their Financial Leader

Hospitality Financial Leadership – Why GMs Have Such a Hard Time Managing Their Financial Leader
By David Lund
David Lund · 6 Feb

This is not the case for all GMs, but it is definitely the case for many. The reason is simple: the GM has not been given any formal accounting train

Hospitality Financial Leadership - The Full Disclosure Principle

Hospitality Financial Leadership - Blog · 30 Jan

The Full Disclosure Principle Coming Soon - The Prosperous Hotelier Complimentary Discovery Call

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Hospitality Financial Leadership – Top 10 List for Controlling Hotel Expenses

Hospitality Financial Leadership – Top 10 List for Controlling Hotel Expenses
By David Lund
David Lund · 16 Jan

The word “expenses” needs to be defined and refined for this article. Expense broadly refers to any cost a business has including payroll, goods and

David Lund
Hospitality Financial Leadership – How to Write a Great Monthly Executive Commentary

Hospitality Financial Leadership – How to Write a Great Monthly Executive Commentary
By David Lund
David Lund · 19 Dec

They go by many names: owner’s commentary, monthly commentary, executive commentary and more. The names can be different but in essence, they are all

David Lund
F TAR W – The Secret Monthly Formula to Create Financial Leadership In Your Hotel

F TAR W – The Secret Monthly Formula to Create Financial Leadership In Your Hotel
By David Lund
David Lund · 12 Dec

To get your non-financial managers to play ball with their numbers in your hotel you need a system that they can follow, a sort of roadmap they can u

Why Hospitality Financial Leadership is More Important Than Ever
Why Hospitality Financial Leadership is More Important Than Ever

Why Hospitality Financial Leadership is More Important Than Ever
By David Lund
David Lund · 8 Dec

With the rapid changes we have seen since 2020 in hospitality comes many additional challenges. It seems like everything is up for grabs these days.

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Hospitality Financial Leadership – How to Prepare a 5-Year Proforma

Hospitality Financial Leadership – How to Prepare a 5-Year Proforma
By David Lund
David Lund · 5 Dec

Preparing a five-year financial plan for your hotel might sound daunting, but it is all in your head. Let’s lay it out. You are either dreaming about