Business lessons from the director of Suba Group of Hotels ft. Mansur Mehta | EP 8 | Innside Scoop

Join us on Innside Scoop Podcast Episode 8 as we delve into the inspiring journey of Mansur Mehta, Director of Suba Hotels and Mehta Roadlines. With a career spanning over two decades, Mansur shares his experiences, challenges, and triumphs in building a hospitality empire from scratch. From starting as a truck driver at 16 to leading one of India's fastest-growing hotel chains, his journey is a masterclass in perseverance, leadership and business acumen. Key takeaways from the podcast episode: ✅ How Mansur Mehta started working at 16, trained the hard way, and built his career from the ground up. ✅ How he worked 18-hour days between the ages of 18 to 30, managing logistics at Mehta Roadlines before moving into hospitality. ✅ Why his father’s advice, “Work above the ground, rest below it,” became his guiding principle in business and life. ✅ How Suba Hotels expanded from a single property to over 125 hotels, including Choice Hotels International and Click Hotels. ✅ How he became the master franchisor of Choice Hotels in India, further strengthening his presence in the hospitality sector. ✅ How he acquired 1589 Hotels, marking a significant milestone in his expansion journey. ✅ Why every business opportunity is evaluated with three key questions: Is it legitimate? Is it scalable? Is it worth acquiring? ✅ How he built a zero-debt business model and why he believes in staying nearly debt-free despite rapid expansion. We hope you will enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Video Chapters: 00:00 | Introduction 03:14 | Mansur Mehta's career journey 04:15 | Taking over the family business 06:08 | How the Suba Group of Hotels started? 10:30 | Valuable business lessons from Mansur Mehta's father 14:55 | Overcoming struggles: Mansur Mehta's 18-30 year journey 18:19 | Business values instilled by Mansur Mehta's father 20:27 | Why 'Suba', and why further acquisitions under Click Hotels? 22:01 | Acquiring Choice Hotels: Mansur Mehta's strategy 22:55 | Choice Hotels vs Click Hotels: key differences 24:08 | Mansur Mehta's vision for the hospitality division 26:18 | What to Choose as an Asset Owner? 27:49 | Will Suba Hotels go public with an IPO? 30:20 | Coldrush Logistics 33:40 | Time management tips from Mansur Mehta 36:14 | Mubeen Mehta's Role in the business 37:17 | Mansur Mehta's Perspective on Debt 39:04 | Competitors of Suba Group of Hotels 42:24 | COVID pandemic and toughest time If you have any guest suggestions for our podcast, mail us at:- innsidescooppodcast@gmail.com Follow Innside Scoop's Social Media Handles: YouTube:    / @innsidescoop   Instagram:   / innsidescoop_podcast   For any other queries EMAIL: innsidescooppodcast@gmail.com Follow Mansur Mehta's Social Media Handles: Facebook:   / mansur.mehta   LinkedIn:   / mansur-mehta-5874b535   Follow Suba Hotels: Facebook:   / subagroupofhotels   Instagram:   / thesubagroup   Website: https://www.subahotels.com/ #innsidescooppodcast #innsidescoop #brijhotels #anantkumar #clarks #hospitalitypodcast #hotel #entrepreneurship #hospitalityindustry #leadershiplessons #youtubepodcast #hotelmanagement #travelandtourismigcse #foodandbeverageindustry #inspiration #successstory #entrepreneurmindset #businessgrowth #podcastonyoutube #youtubepodcasts #videopodcast #businesspodcast #subahotels #clickhotels #mehtaroadlines #mansurmehta #hospitalityleader #indianhospitality __ LinkedIn: @anant-apurv-kumar   / anant-apurv-kumar   YouTube: @brijhotels672    / @brijhotels672   Instagram: @brijhotels   / brijhotels   Website: Brij Hotels https://www.brijhotels.com/ ---------------------------------------------- About : Innside Scoop is the ULTIMATE podcast for hospitality enthusiasts, aspiring hoteliers, and industry professionals. Hosted by Anant Kumar, co-founder of Brij Hotels, this podcast is designed to provide deep insights and expert advice for those entering or already in the hospitality industry. Why Listen to Innside Scoop Podcast? Expert Host: Anant Kumar brings years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to the table. Learn from his journey and the invaluable lessons he’s gathered along the way. Diverse Perspectives: Hear from a variety of industry leaders who have been mentored by top professionals in the field. Gain insights from their unique experiences and strategies that have driven their success. Target Audience: Whether you’re a travel lover, an aspiring hotelier, a vacation rental owner, or someone looking to start an entrepreneurial journey in hospitality, this podcast is for you. Join Us as we explore the dynamic world of hospitality, from luxury escapes to innovative service strategies. Tune in to Innside Scoop and get the insights you need to excel in the hospitality industry.