Serving More Than Food: Hospitality as a Business Superpower

About

In this episode of Coffee Dreamin', host Royce Hall talks with Andrew Gantt, founder and CEO of Salt, Light, and Hospitality. Andrew shares his journey from working as a chef for over 25 years to building a business centered around bringing authentic connection, generosity, and service into corporate environments. With a heart for creating transformative experiences, Andrew discusses how he helps teams rediscover purpose and people-first values—using food, storytelling, and hospitality as tools. Whether you're leading a team or building company culture, this conversation reminds us of the deep power of intentionality and service in the business world.

You can see the full transcript of our conversation here.

Advice

• Hospitality Is a Leadership Strategy
  True hospitality—welcoming others with intentionality—is a powerful way to build culture and trust in teams, not just in customer-facing roles. This isn’t about pizza parties or donuts on a Wednesday morning, it’s about truly caring for others, which is the heart of hospitality.

• Create Space for People, Not Just Results
  Business leaders should focus on creating environments where people feel seen and cared for. This fosters loyalty and long-term success. If you focus on the people and caring for them, they will show up to help you out when you most need it, without force, coercion, or ill feelings.

• Bring Your Whole Self to the Table
  Whether it’s food, stories, or spiritual values, integrating your identity into your work builds authenticity and stronger connections.

Hospitality Training

If you want to learn how hospitality can transform your organization, reach out to Andrew at https://saltlightandhospitality.com/