The Wellness in Hospitality Podcast

99. “My GM and Owners Only Care About Profits”.

Sonal Uberoi

Be honest—have you ever thought this?

“My GM doesn’t care about wellness.”
“All they see is numbers.”
“They say there’s no budget—every time.”

You’re not alone. I used to think that too. Until I realized I was presenting my ideas the wrong way.

Here’s the truth: Your GM and owners do care about wellness—but you’re making it hard for them to say yes.

Have you ever brought an idea to leadership, convinced it would improve guest experience, only to hear, “No budget”?

Did it feel like you have hit a brick wall—like no matter what you say, the answer is always ‘no’?

And did you walk away thinking, “They only care about profits?”

What if I told you that wasn’t true?

In this episode, I’ll show you:
→ The real reason wellness ideas get shot down—and how to fix it.
→ How to make wellness a painkiller, not a nice-to-have.
→ The simple shift that gets leadership to ask you for solutions.

By the end, you’ll know exactly how to flip the script—so instead of fighting for wellness, you’re leading the conversation.


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💡 Why work with me?

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✅ #1 best-selling author, global wellness expert 
✅ 40+ projects in 20+ countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific 
✅ Top brands: Abadía Retuerta, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Accor, Six Senses Resorts & Spas 
✅ Interviewed over 150+ hoteliers worldwide 


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