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Special Episode :
Guest Name: Marc Brooks
Guest Business: Hyde Park Hospitality
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this special live episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we sit down with Marc B. Brooks, CEO of Hyde Park Hospitality, a privately held hospitality company specializing in foodservice management, airport concessions, lounge operations, and customer excellence advisory services.
Marc shares his journey growing up on the South Side of Chicago with two hardworking parents who inspired his entrepreneurial spirit. He recalls watching his father launch a Chicago-based business during his high school years, a pivotal moment that fueled his own drive to create opportunities and uplift communities.
From early ventures in DJing and wireless cellphones to leading one of the fastest-growing companies in Chicago, Marc opens up about the lessons he has learned along the way. He offers insights on knowing when it is time to exit a business, the complexities of selling a company, and how to refine your strategy as a serial entrepreneur.
Under Marc’s leadership, Hyde Park Hospitality has grown more than 900 percent since 2018 and now employs over 1,000 people across 20 states. Recently recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of the 50 fastest-growing companies in Chicago, Marc continues to lead with a vision for excellence and a commitment to developing diverse talent at every level of his organization.
If you are an entrepreneur looking for real-world strategies on scaling, leadership, and resilience, this is an episode you will not want to miss.
IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…
- What was Marc like as a child?
- His inspiration for entrepreneurship
- How to know when to leave a business venture?
- How to scale your business?
- BBM Brag Moment
- What brings them joy?
- Why do black businesses matter?
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