In this episode of Taking Chances with Shaun Coe, Shaun sits down with Bob Frankis, owner of Cirrus Consulting, for a conversation on relationships, entrepreneurship, and the technology reshaping hospitality.
Bob shares how relationship-building and mentorship helped shape his path, from early business ventures to building Cirrus Consulting into a trusted partner for operators navigating finance, systems, and growth. Shaun and Bob also get into the realities of innovation in hospitality, including how COVID accelerated digital adoption, why operational transparency matters, and where cloud, automation, and AI are taking the industry next.
This episode is a strong listen for operators, founders, and hospitality leaders looking to scale with better systems, stronger leadership, and a clearer view of what is coming.
In this episode, Shaun and Bob cover:
- How relationships and networking opened doors early in Bob’s career
- The role mentorship played in shaping his entrepreneurial path
- Bob’s move from early ventures into cloud technology and automation
- The evolution of Cirrus Consulting and the problems they solve for clients
- How COVID accelerated digital transformation across hospitality
- Why financial visibility, metrics, and SOPs are critical for scaling
- The future of private, on-premise, and public cloud solutions in the industry
- How leadership development and continuous learning support long-term growth
- Where hospitality technology is headed next, including innovation in inventory and accounting systems
Connect with Bob Frankis:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-frankis-87392319b/
Connect with Shaun Coe:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-coe/