{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Failure Gap ","title":"A Conversation With Jersey Banks, Co-Founder, Urban Cowboy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2326,"description":"At Karrikins Group, we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better outcomes and stronger connections.\nIn this episode of The Failure Gap, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with Jersey Banks, Co-Founder of Urban Cowboy Boutique Hotels. Jersey shares her unique journey from a professional dancer to a successful entrepreneur in the hospitality industry. The conversation explores the challenges of building a brand, the importance of company culture, and the hard work behind the glamorous facade of hospitality. Jersey emphasizes the need for listening and learning in entrepreneurship, as well as the value of allowing team members to fail and grow. The episode concludes with Jersey's quirky wish for a better design solution for clawfoot tubs, highlighting her creative spirit.\nEpisode Takeaways\nJersey's journey began as a professional dancer before transitioning to hospitality\nUrban Cowboy started as an Airbnb-style venture before evolving into a boutique hotel brand\nThe importance of listening to feedback from guests and adapting the business accordingly\nBuilding a company culture is crucial for employee engagement and brand consistency\nExpansion requires a shift in mindset and understanding of leadership roles\nFailure is a part of the learning process in entrepreneurship\nInstagram can create an illusion of ease in the hospitality industry\nTrusting team members to take ownership is essential for growth\nCreating a reciprocal culture between employees and guests enhances loyalty\nEntrepreneurs should embrace the journey as a work in progress\nIf you would like to connect with Jersey Banks outside of this episode: Connect with her on LinkedIn and learn more about Urban Cowboy.\n-------------------------\nIs misalignment holding your organization back?\nAligned teams deliver better results more consistently, and they have deeper...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6CTvWJAaFFjJqjlsVhxTnhES72yGR8ntDCw44sys5j4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYmZk/ZDEyNzhjNTY0NjRi/MTk4NjJiNjI0Zjg4/YzcwNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}