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Eduardo Duran shared thisSix years ago this month, I launched Insight Hospitality Solutions. It was October 2020. Hotels were closed, teams were furloughed, and no one knew what travel would look like on the other side. Starting a hospitality consultancy then probably didn’t look like the smartest decision. But I believed that when the world opened back up, the way we care for guests, and for the people who serve them, would matter more than ever. Six years later, that belief has taken us to properties on five continents, over 20 countries and every single client has come to us through a referral. What I’ve learned along the way is simple: talent is everywhere. What’s often missing is someone who believes in it. Give people the tools and the trust, and they will surprise you every time. To our clients, thank you for your trust and for every door you’ve opened. To our team, thank you for carrying this work across every border. Swipe through for a look at the journey so far. 👉
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Eduardo Duran shared thisThis is so amazingly heartwarming. Teach them young!Eduardo Duran shared thisI’m asking for a little help this week and it means a lot. Connor’s Kindle version is on pre-sale right now for $0.99, and paperback for $15, and more than anything: We want him to feel people’s support. The paperback releases on April 2, aligned with World Autism Awareness Day + International Children’s Book Day This is a big accomplishment for him, if you’re open to supporting him now: • Grab the Kindle or paperback version • Share it with someone • Help us spread the word This is more than a book, it’s a young voice stepping into something big. Thank you for being part of it. 👇 Link in comments
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Eduardo Duran shared thisGreat opportunity to join a fantastic leader and propertyRecruitmentRecruitment
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Eduardo Duran posted thisI wanted to thank everyone who's reached out for the Food and Beverage Manager in Turks and Caicos and share some more details about the opportunity and the ideal candidate profile. Please DM me if you or someone you know may be interested. Luxury Resort | Turks & Caicos Package Salary: USD $80,000–$90,000 + benefits, Housing and car allowance, annual home leave and 4 weeks vacation. This position manages the operations of one primary dining outlet offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner to seated guests, as well as in-room dining. The role also oversees the pool and beach food and beverage service to ensure consistent quality and service standards. This role is ideal for a polished hospitality leader with a strong background in Forbes Travel Guide–rated properties, Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), or Relais & Châteaux environments.
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Eduardo Duran posted thisHello LinkedIn network! I’m working with an amazing client in Turks and Caicos, we’re currently looking for a Food and Beverage Manager ideally with Caribbean experience. Great owners and management. Please DM me for details if you, or someone you know could be a great fit. Thank you!
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Eduardo Duran shared thisHello from “The heart of the world” Gonawingua also known as the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta in Colombia. I wanted to take a moment to thank all of the amazing people that has supported this dream for the past 5 years and wish you the most incredibly joyful 2026. May you and your loved ones be blessed with love, laughter, adventure and abundance.
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Eduardo Duran shared thisIt was such a fun time working with Amanda Wittstrom Higgins again and being part of DRIVE 2025Eduardo Duran shared thisA dream come true to work alongside our amazing community and spotlight thought leaders Eduardo Duran and Larissa C Dubose Special thank you to: Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance City of Atascadero Global Express Recruiting Adamski Moroski Madden Cumberland & Green LLP AgWest Farm Credit EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Farm Supply Company H. Cheval Coffee Glenn Burdette MARI LANDSCAPING Paso Robles Ford Scout Rentals and Design Turrentine Brokerage Vineyard Professional Real Estate Vinomotion WineBusiness Monthly WineDirect Fulfillment WSR Insurance https://lnkd.in/gAdA9emFDRIVE 2025: A Journey of Enthusiasm and Actionable InsightsDRIVE 2025: A Journey of Enthusiasm and Actionable Insights
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Eduardo Duran shared thisThank you Sean Burpee Sara Sharpe Ashish Verma Khaled Hashem for your trust and for keeping an open mind and heart. Insight Hospitality SolutionsEduardo Duran shared thisWhat a great day of Leadership training with Eduardo Duran. As we prepare for the new season, no better way to regroup the team and go! #whiteelephantresorts #luxury #hospitality #teamwork
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Eduardo Duran shared thisAmazing opportunity to join Lutz A. and his incredible team!
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Eduardo Duran liked thisEduardo Duran liked thisElon Musk’s perfect response to an investor 🚀 Confidence comes from conviction and clarity. The best leaders don’t over-explain—they stay focused on the mission, back their vision with action, and let results do the talking. That’s how trust is built at the highest level. 💡 #elonmusk #leadership #entrepreneurmindset #businessgrowth #founders #vision Follow Calvin Smith (serial entrepreneur, investor, EOS implementer) for more on how to build trust at the highest level with results. I also help owner-led businesses get their systems dialed in before growth outpaces them. Happy to help.
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Eduardo Duran liked thisEduardo Duran liked this“Why do you want this job?” “Why are YOU asking ME? You posted it. You’re looking for someone. Here I am.” 😂 Honestly… how many applications are basically this energy? More applications ≠ better hiring. Many employers chase maximum visibility for their roles. The result? Thousands of applications — but often from people who: • Love the brand but aren’t qualified • Are qualified but have zero real interest • Applied because the post was everywhere, not because it was right for them More noise. Not more hires. The smarter move? Be as deliberate about WHO sees your roles as you are about what those roles say. Right audience. Right message. Right channel. The companies winning at hiring aren’t getting the most applicants — they’re getting the right ones. Catch us at Institute of Student Employers next Monday, where we’ll be sharing how our clients are doing exactly this 👇
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Eduardo Duran liked thisEduardo Duran liked thisThe CIA doesn’t just listen to what people say. It studies how people behave. And one of the most interesting principles of human behavior is this: People reveal more when they feel understood than when they feel interrogated. Think about the last time someone asked you a direct question. You probably considered what to say, how much to reveal, and what the other person wanted to hear. Now imagine a different approach. Instead of asking question after question, someone creates a comfortable conversation, listens carefully, and encourages you to share your own experiences. Suddenly, the interaction feels less like an interview and more like a natural exchange. This is where behavioral psychology becomes fascinating. Whether you’re negotiating a business deal, interviewing a candidate, building a relationship, or trying to understand a customer, the way you communicate can matter as much as the questions you ask. Here are four principles worth remembering: → Listen for what matters to the other person. Their priorities often reveal more than their prepared answers. → Pay attention to context. A statement means more when you understand the situation surrounding it. → Ask open-ended questions. Give people room to explain their thinking rather than simply confirm your assumptions. → Observe patterns, not isolated signals. One gesture or facial expression rarely tells you the whole story. But there’s an important distinction: body language is not a mind-reading tool. A single gesture cannot reliably reveal whether someone is lying, nervous, or hiding something. The real skill is combining attentive listening, context, thoughtful questions, and evidence. These principles aren’t just useful in intelligence work. They’re useful anywhere understanding people matters. The best communicators don’t simply ask better questions. They create conversations in which better answers can emerge. #Psychology #Communication #HumanBehavior #Leadership #Negotiation #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalDevelopment
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Eduardo Duran liked thisEduardo Duran liked thisPersistence Is Not Knocking Twelve Times. It is becoming stronger every time you come back. That is the difference. Some people try again with the same approach. The ones who eventually win come back different. More prepared. More skilled. More disciplined. More undeniable. José Hernández did not just keep applying to NASA. He studied the gap. Then he closed it. Pilot’s license. Russian. Scuba. Marathon. Advanced engineering. That is what real resilience looks like. Not blind repetition. Intentional improvement. The mighty oak does not fall from one swing. It falls because every swing before it mattered. Every rejection. Every lesson. Every adjustment. Every decision to keep going when quitting would have made sense. Leadership requires that same mindset. You do not control every no. But you do control who you become before the next opportunity opens. Keep swinging. The yes may be one more strike away. #Leadership #Resilience #Growth
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Eduardo Duran liked thisEduardo Duran liked thisWhy buy a store when you can validate a food truck first?” When Junghong Park and his co-founders brought CupBop to Shark Tank, they didn't present an abstract restaurant concept. They presented a highly scalable, operational powerhouse: Korean BBQ served fast and fresh in a cup. They asked for $1M for 3% equity—a massive $33.3M valuation. While traditional food entrepreneurs struggle with high overhead, CupBop executed a masterclass operational strategy: Validated the concept with low-cost food trucks. Scaled rapidly across 40+ brick-and-mortar storefronts. Expanded into major sports arenas (including the Utah Jazz arena). The result? The Sharks didn't debate the taste they fought over the unit economics. Ultimately, Mark Cuban closed a deal for $1M for 5% equity, valuing the brand at $20M. Here are 3 critical lessons for every multi-unit, consumer, and retail operator: 1️⃣ De-risk before scaling real estate: A mobile model (like a food truck or pop-up) gives you real foot-traffic data and menu optimization with minimal CAPEX. Don't sign a long-term lease on hope. 2️⃣ Simplicity enables rapid execution: High-throughput kitchen operations require stripped-down, repeatable processes. CupBop’s "bowl in a cup" format eliminates service bottlenecks and accelerates order velocity. 3️⃣ Culture + Category Creation = Pricing Power: CupBop didn't just sell fast food; they packaged authentic Korean culture into an accessible format for mainstream markets. When your unit economics are bulletproof and your operational playbook is repeatable, investors don't dictate your terms—you choose your partner. Is it better to scale fast with lower margins or grow slow with maximum ownership in retail and food services? #Entrepreneurship #SharkTank #RestaurantIndustry #RetailStrategy #ScalingBusiness #UnitEconomics #Operations #VentureCapital #BusinessStrategy #Leadership
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Eduardo Duran liked thisEduardo Duran liked thisMatt Damon discusses turning down what would have been a $290 million payday. James Cameron offered Matt a 10% profit share to be in Avatar. The movie ended up grossing $2.9 billion at the box office. He admits it was a huge opportunity he missed out on, but he was committed to post-production of one of the Jason Bourne movies. #mattdamon #avatar #jamescameron #movie #hollywood
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Eduardo Duran reacted on thisEduardo Duran reacted on thisSeven years ago, during my Stanford-based coaching certification, I wrote a children’s story about a white tiger searching for courage. He was really the little girl I once was, the one who had grown tired of allowing others, including corporate and spiritual leaders, to dim her light. Then I put the manuscript in a drawer, convinced I had no business writing for children because I wasn’t a mother. This year, my journey with Kabbalah and the Tree of Life, along with a cat who came into my life already named Tiger, helped me recognize what I had been doing all along: writing for my own inner child. Today, I’m introducing The Right Path Tiger, beginning with a coloring book featuring 22 adventures that nurture courage, kindness, curiosity, and confidence. The original children's story will follow in 2027. And perhaps the greatest leadership lesson in this seven-year journey is that sometimes the biggest obstacle between us and our dreams isn't a lack of ability. It's the permission we refuse to give ourselves. The full story is on Substack. May you all find the Tiger in you. 🐯 #Leadership #Courage #InnerChild #TheRightPathTiger #PuertoRico
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