In this week’s 5 Random Questions, Danny chats with Susan Barry, host of the award-winning Top Floor podcast and fonder of Hive Marketing. They discuss everything from why pineapple belongs on pizza, beans that can knit socks, the perfect day, and more.
Answering the questions this week: Susan Barry
Susan Barry is known for connecting ideas across hotel investment, operations, and marketing. As host of the award-winning Top Floor podcast, named a Top 10 Hospitality Podcast by the International Hospitality Institute in 2025, Susan sparks curiosity and conversation by interviewing leaders who are shaping the future of the industry. Her career spans B2B marketing, hotel ownership and management, and start-ups ranging from aviation data to spa products, giving her a unique vantage point on the business of hospitality. Susan founded Hive Marketing, a firm specializing in B2B demand generation for the hospitality industry. In addition to her advisory and thought leadership work, she serves on the steering committee of Female Founders in Hospitality and is a partner at Cayuga Hospitality Consultants. Susan is known for her sharp insights, humor, and ability to push conversations beyond the expected. She lives in Atlanta with her artist husband, Sean.
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