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Why We Forecast Labor Down to the Minute - Walter Isenberg, Sage Hospitality
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In this episode, Walter Isenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Sage Hospitality Group, shares why his company forecasts labor down to the minute and tracks forecast accuracy at 30, 60, and 90 days out. You'll hear how forecast discipline directly impacts labor planning, cash flow, and investment returns in a business Walter describes as having "one-day leases."
Resources:
- Walter's article in Hotel Management: "Hospitality Begins from Within"
- Learn more about the technology Sage uses: Actabl
- Why The National Forecast Is Your Starting Point - Jan Freitag, CoStar
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