David Rodolitz: Going Beyond Service: The Essence of Hospitality

David Rodolitz is a passionate and seasoned hospitality industry professional with over 20 years of experience owning and operating a diverse range of food and beverage establishments in New York City. From James Beard-nominated and Michelin-acknowledged restaurants to iconic bars and lounges, his expertise spans various concepts and styles.

As the founder and CEO of VCR Group, a modern hospitality company, alongside Gary Vaynerchuk and Chef Josh Capon, David is dedicated to creating consumer-centric experiences for guests. He is the visionary behind Flyfish Club, the world's first members-only private dining club, where membership is purchased on the blockchain. 

David is a co-owner of Ito, an omakase experience, in partnership with renowned chefs Masa Ito and Kevin Kim. He is also a founding partner of the Empellón Restaurant Group, where he has successfully built and operated multiple concepts, including a 3-star, NYTimes, 7,500-square-foot flagship in the heart of Midtown.

With a diverse skill set in hospitality and restaurant operations, entrepreneurship, event planning and production, marketing and branding, business development and finance, David is dedicated to pushing boundaries and delivering outstanding experiences for guests and clients.

Dave shares his journey and insights into the world of hospitality. He discusses his experiences owning and operating various establishments in New York City and his current role as the founder and CEO of VCR Group. Dave emphasizes the importance of creating consumer-centric experiences and highlights the success of Fly Fish Club, the world's first members-only private dining club purchased on the blockchain. He also talks about his involvement in the US Open and its impact on his business. 
The conversation touches on failure, defining hospitality, and the dynamics of working with business partners. They discuss the concept of Flyfish Club, its blend of innovation and tradition, and the membership model. David shares his insights on the state of the economy and the market in New York City and the target audience for Flyfish Club. He emphasizes the importance of patience, authenticity, and passion in achieving success. Overall, this conversation provides valuable insights into the world of membership clubs and their challenges and opportunities.

Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodolitz/
For more, visit: https://www.flyfishclub.com/

#thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller, the prospecting and outreach platform for recruiters and sellers.
Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ

Thanks for listening. Please follow us on Instagram @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. Visit www.thePOZcast.com for all episodes. 

Takeaways

- Creating consumer-centric experiences is crucial in the hospitality industry.
- Failure is a valuable learning experience that can lead to future success.
- Hospitality goes beyond service and involves making guests feel special and creating memorable moments.
- Working with business partners requires effective communication and the ability to handle disagreements and conflicts. Flyfish Club is a premier culinary-driven membership club in New York City that blends innovation with tradition.
- The club offers elevated dining, engaging social experiences, and exclusive programming.
- The membership model includes both blockchain-based memberships and traditional memberships.
- The target audience for Flyfish Club includes entrepreneurs, creatives, artists, technologists, and C-suite executives.
- Success is defined by waking up driven, feeling good about what you're doing, and believing in what you're selling.