Next Level Casino Careers Show

Jim Michaelian is the heart and soul of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, an original employee who, at age 32 in 1975, embraced Chris Pook’s vision of bringing a Monaco-style motorsports event to Southern California’s port city. In this episode, we discuss planning a large-scale event, keys to success in motorsports, the changing […]

Kate is one of the emerging leaders in gaming with a proven track record of success with innovation & business intelligence. In this conversation, we do a deep dive into emerging AI, the changing landscape for operators in gaming, tips to optimize business outcomes, quilting, and much more!

Afsi Bird has 30+ years in the hospitality industry and has been a leader in providing service excellence at properties across the globe. In this candid discussion, Afsi provides insight on what is required to build a culture of service, lessons from early in her career, tips for team building, and much more!

Bronwen Gregg, one of CDC Gaming Report’s 2023 “10 Women Rising in Gaming”, leads the Gaming & Casinos portfolio for Insight Global, one of North America’s largest Talent Solutions firms. Bronwen’s biggest personal passion is advocating for equality, especially gender equality in the US workforce. She currently serves as President of WISE (Women in Sports […]

Lori Ware is the SVP of Finance at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, the 2nd most visited property in all of California. This podcast discusses the power of asking for help, a deep love of math, how to communicate data, and more!

CKM is one of the most respected leaders in the industry and currently oversees the Palms in Las Vegas. In this special podcast, we dive into her career story, how to spot talent, key nuggets for upcoming leaders, and the exciting opportunities with the iconic Palms property.

Laurens Vosloo is the CEO of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. In this conversation, he covers his career journey, the keys to leading during uncertainty, fostering growth, the 2023 outlook, and much more!

Ryan is the CMO at one of the top Casino/Hotels in the nation (as recognized by USA today). In this conversation Ryan discusses his journey from PD host to CMO, the misconceptions in gaming, implementing technology that drives revenue, building a culture and more!

Steve Neely is a trusted source in gaming with 20+ years of leadership experience across multiple markets. Currently, he is the GM for Rolling Hills Casino in California. In this episode, Steve discusses lessons learned from different markets, how to maximize value at conferences, networking, spotting talent, marketing, and much more!