Greg Giordano

Trailblazer
DISC Type : ID

Owner at Salty Ducts LLC

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

Overview

Greg is a seasoned franchise and hospitality executive with extensive leadership experience at major brands like Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Sonesta. He specializes in franchise development, brand operations, and strategic growth. Colleagues describe him as a passionate and charismatic leader with an MBA from Arizona State University.

Outside of his corporate roles, Greg is an entrepreneur, owning Salty Ducts LLC in the Myrtle Beach area. His passion for the hospitality industry is foundational to his career, and he places a strong emphasis on building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and franchisees to ensure their success.

His career path was set at age 15 when a high school teacher suggested he was a "hotel guy, " leading him to his first job as a lifeguard.

Personality Overview

Informal

Charismatic

Friendly But Fast

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They will bat for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Franchise Development
A core focus of his career, he has a proven track record of growing hotel brand footprints and was recognized as a top developer at Sonesta in 2022.
Hotel Brand Operations
As a VP at Wyndham, he successfully led operations for the Baymont, Wingate, and Trademark Collection brands, driving increases in system size and guest satisfaction.
Franchisee Relationships
His social media posts and professional philosophy highlight a deep commitment to meeting with and supporting hotel owners, viewing franchising as centered on relationships.

Media Appearances

Greg has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Owner at Salty Ducts LLC
8-2025
Director of Franchise Development at Landingplace Hotels
3-2023 - 6-2025
Vice President, Brand Operations at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
3-2022 - 3-2023
Regional Vice President , Franchise Development at Sonesta Hotels
6-2021 - 3-2022
Franchise Business Consultant at Dine Brands Global

Education

1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from West Virginia University
2009 - 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Arizona State University

More Information

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Exp : 28 Location : Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Owner at Salty Ducts LLC
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Insights For Selling To Greg

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Greg is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Greg

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Greg move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Greg take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Greg

Personality Compatibility


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