Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Epstein

In Episode 21 of the Alternative Allocations podcast, Jonathan shares DCALTA's mission to enhance diversification and fairness in defined contribution plans through the promotion of alternative investments. He highlights the organization's focus on educating stakeholders and developing industry principles to facilitate the integration of these investments. Tony and Jonathan discuss the importance of liquidity and accurate valuation of illiquid assets to empower participants with better investment choices.  DCALTA is led by Jonathan Epstein, who has served in the defined contribution community for almost 30 years. He is the founder and president of the Defined Contribution Alternatives Association (DCALTA) where he is charged with leading its mission to expand the use of different types of alternative investments and strategies within a defined contribution plan construct.  Jonathan's experience includes working with plan sponsors of defined contribution plans on investments, education/communication strategy and plan cost/performance benchmarking. His industry experience includes positions at CEM Benchmarking, Associated Trust, Mission Square (formerly ICMA-RC) and ThirtyNorth Investments where he learned aspects of the many fiduciary functions and roles performed in the U.S. retirement space.  Jonathan has been privileged to present at the national conferences of PSCA, NAGDCA and the World Investment Forum. He has also contributed to numerous industry articles and research on alternatives in defined contribution plans (Research | DCALTA). He holds the AIF® accreditation and received his B.S. from Florida State University and MBA from Nova Southeastern University.  Enjoying Alternative Allocations? Please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us deliver more insightful episodes on alternative investments! Resources: Jonathan Epstein, AIF® | LinkedInResearch | DCALTAAlternatives by Franklin TempletonTony Davidow, CIMA® | LinkedIn

In this episode of the JEMS Report, Dr. Ted Lee and Jonathan Epstein from the American Red Cross discuss critical developments in prehospital resuscitation education, especially surrounding Heart Month. Epstein highlights the Red Cross's longstanding commitment to lifesaving training, evolving from traditional community-focused programs to a comprehensive suite that includes Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support and the newly launched Neonatal Advanced Life Support. The conversation emphasizes the importance of tailored educational offerings for both public and healthcare professionals, aiming to bridge the gap in emergency medical response across diverse communities. The Red Cross's innovative Mission CPR project looks to improve bystander CPR rates in underserved areas, underscoring that every second counts during cardiac emergencies. For EMS providers and healthcare professionals, this initiative represents a significant step forward in achieving better patient outcomes and preparedness in life-threatening situations.

Today, we're diving into the trends that are shaping the way travelers are exploring the world. I'm joined by my good friend Jonathan Epstein, the CEO of Celebrated Experiences, one of our partners for curating authentic and luxurious travel experiences in Europe. Jonathan and I discuss everything from the growing demand for slow, intentional travel to the resurgence of big family trips for milestone celebrations. We also touch on the evolving preferences of Millennials and Gen X travelers, the rise of VIP services, and why spending on comfort and quality time is a trend that's here to stay. This conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiration for your next trip - so when you're ready to start planning, I'd love to hear from you! My company Bell & Bly Travel has you covered with our award winning planning, insider knowledge, and VIP perks. Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn  

In this episode of the Student Housing Insight Podcast, host Wesley dives into a critical topic for student housing professionals as the winter months approach: preparing properties for freezing temperatures and mitigating the risks associated with winter weather. Joined by experts Lance Lemoine from Lemoine Disaster Services and Jonathan Epstein from Salamander Reservoir, this episode offers a comprehensive guide to both proactive and reactive strategies for winter preparedness. Key topics include: Preventative Maintenance: Best practices for winterizing properties, inspecting fire sprinkler systems, and maintaining HVAC systems to prevent costly disasters. Innovative Solutions: Jonathan introduces the Salamander Reservoir, a groundbreaking IoT-based tool for preventing pipe freeze failures and ensuring fire sprinkler systems remain operational. Reactive Strategies: Lance shares insights on handling winter disasters efficiently, the importance of master service agreements, and how restoration companies can advocate for property managers during insurance claims. Industry Checklists: Wesley reviews a detailed winter maintenance checklist covering life safety, mechanical systems, roofing, and plumbing to help you stay ahead of winter challenges. The episode is packed with actionable advice and personal anecdotes, including real-world examples of property damage caused by extreme weather and how proactive measures can save time, money, and tenant disruptions. Whether you're a property manager, owner-operator, or vendor in the student housing industry, this episode is your go-to resource for navigating winter challenges with confidence. This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors. To find out more about how they can help your property approve more prospect and help eliminate bad debt, visit their website at: https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa Links Mentioned: Student Housing Insight: www.StudentHousingInsight.com  ShopTalk: www.ShopTalk.info Salamander Reservoir: www.GetSalamander.com  Lemoine Disaster Services: https://1lemoine.com/  Connect with our guests on LinkedIn for more insights or email them: Lance Lemoine: Disaster Recovery Specialist - Lance.Lemoine@1lemoine.com Jonathan Epstein: Co-Founder, Salamander Reservoir - je@jtjtech.com  

Jonathan Epstein, founder and president of The Defined Contribution Alternatives Association, has been a member of the defined contribution community for 24 years. Currently, he aims to bring more portfolio alternatives to the nation's millions of DC plan participants. (07/2024)

Emergency preparedness expert, camp dad, consultant, Head of Healthcare Product Management for the American Red Cross, and camp person to the core - all things that describe this week's special guest, Jonathan Epstein. Join us as we dive into his camp experiences, and explore the importance of safety at camp.

#BRNAM #1665 | Considering Private Real Estate as a Foundation for Multi-Asset Defined Contribution Plan Investment Options  | Jonathan Epstein, DCALTA, Jani Venter, J.P. Morgan Asset Management,  Clint Cary, Cary Solutions & Hayden Gallary, Cambridge Associates   | #Tunein: broadcastretirementnetwork.com #JustTheFacts | For more information visit https://www.dcalta.org/  

Previously Jonathan was Managing Director Japan for Cornerstone OnDemand, Country Manager Japan for Credorax, Country Manager Japan for Paypal and when Director of Strategy Softbank Group, he worked very closely with legendary Softbank founder Masayoshi Son.

Jonathan Epstein comes on the show to talk about the death of the Unabomber as Epstein is the son of one of the Unabomber's victims. More on the Unabomber. Ireland wants to kill a bunch of cows to help meet climate goals in the country. The fake meat market has collapsed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's an inventor and property manager but you will remember him most for his demeanor and the fact that he is definitely “not a jerk”. He shares advice with kindness and compassion and knows from experience that getting through the difficult parts will be worth it.

In today's episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by family-man real estate agent Jonathan Epstein. Back in 2015, Jonathan quit his job and went after entrepreneurship. His goal? Setting his income. It wasn't easy, but a background in finance helped him understand the complexity of markets. How did he navigate this new challenge? Tune-in to find out - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Sharing this episode with a friend or on social media is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-star reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are also great ways to give back. Visit mattgouge.com to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-gouge/message

Scott Eggener, MD, University of Chicago, and Jonathan Epstein, MD, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, join the show to debate whether Gleason Score 6 prostate cancer should be renamed to non-cancer. The trio hit on what should happen upon diagnosis and Gleason grade 6, which patients should be offered active surveillance, the benefits and risks of not calling this diagnosis “cancer,” how often and how frequently to biopsy, overscreening, and many other discussion points. Read Dr. Eggener's editorial in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/JCO.22.00123 Read Dr Epstein's response in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/JCO.22.00926 Check out Chadi's website for all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes and other content. www.chadinabhan.com/ Watch all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes on Youtube. www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiJPTpIJdIiukcq0UaMFsA

Heather and Bill were recently joined by Rick Unser who spoke about trends in investment plan lineups where they dove into a topic that has been making recent headlines and that is: alternative investing in D.C. plans. In this episode, they are expanding on that topic and bringing in a resource that is no stranger to the concept of alternatives, Jonathan Epstein, president, Defined Contributions Alternatives Association (DCALTA). With a mission of enhancing retirement outcomes, through focused research, education and advocacy, DCALTA seeks to better secure and enhance participant outcomes through the inclusion of Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and other alternative investments in the defined contribution model. Tune in to hear more from Jonathon about why alternative investing could be an important consideration for plan sponsors and advisors supporting their plan sponsor clients. Bill Harmon is a registered representative of Voya Financial Partners, LLC (member SIPC).Jonathan Epstein and DCALTA are not affiliated with the Voya® family of companies.CN2111997_0424

Poor internal link structure can end up harming your site's rankings. At SMX Next, Jonathan Epstein showed how marketers can prevent PageRank loss with better internal linking.Presenter: Jonathan Epstein Source: https://searchengineland.com/3-ways-to-optimize-internal-linking-381289---Presented by BestSEOPodcast.com (The Unknown Secrets of Internet Marketing Podcast)Having 1st aired in 2009, with over 3.6 million downloads in 100+ counties, “SEO Podcast, Unknown Secrets of Internet Marketing” has become one of the longest-running and most authoritative podcasts for staying ahead of the perpetually changing digital marketing landscape.Great for marketers, business owners, and agencies from novice to experienced in using the internet to market and grow a brand!You can also watch his episode here: https://youtu.be/XXqRDfAmwdI

3 Ways To Optimize Internal LinkingPoor internal link structure can end up harming your site's rankings. At SMX Next, Jonathan Epstein showed how marketers can prevent PageRank loss with better internal linking.Presenter: Jonathan Epstein Source: https://searchengineland.com/3-ways-to-optimize-internal-linking-381289-Having 1st aired in 2009, with over 3.6 million downloads in 100+ counties, “SEO Podcast, Unknown Secrets of Internet Marketing” has become one of the longest-running and most authoritative podcasts for staying ahead of the perpetually changing digital marketing landscape.Great for internal marketers, business owners, and agencies from novice to experienced in using the internet to market and grow a brand!You can also watch his episode here: https://bestseopodcast.com/Follow us on:https://www.facebook.com/EWRDigitalhttps://www.instagram.com/thebestseopodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@bestseopodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bestseopodcastPowered by: ewrdigital.comHost's: Matt Bertram & Chris Burres Disclaimer: For Educational and Entertainment  purposes Only.

Jonathan Epstein is a property owner who created the Salamander as an early alert system to notify him of potential issues with his property sprinkler systems. Set up to automatically notify you if the water in your sprinkler piping drops to a pre set level, as opposed to temperature of the air in the room. visit https://salamanderreservoir.com/ for more information

As this pandemic drags on, scientists are already looking at how to prevent the next one — and some say a key factor will be tackling deforestation. We discuss why with Dr. Jonathan Epstein, a veterinarian and disease ecologist; Kimberly Fornace, an epidemiologist at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; and Terry Sunderland, a professor of forestry at the University of British Columbia.

Dr. Jonathan Epstein leads an institution that is researching just about every angle you can think of when it comes to COVID-19: vaccines, treatments, contact tracing, the long-term effects of an infection, the mystery of being asymptomatic and who should be vaccinated first. Dr. Epstein is the Chief Scientific Officer at Penn's Perelman School of Medicine. He has been leading this pivotal institution from his home in Wayne, PA since COVID-19 restrictions began back in the spring. Dr. Epstein shared with us why he is so hopeful and encouraged by the tireless work being done in the medical community, but also why he is disappointed with how our country has handled our worst pandemic in 100 years. Dr. Epstein also offers his prediction on when the pandemic will end and how we will even know it. Recorded via Zoom, October 26, 2020 In this podcast: Dr. Epstein provides an overview on what his scientists at the Perelman School of Medicine are working on, coronavirus-related (1:50), what he believes is the biggest mystery of COVID-19 (3:40), what has been most surprising (and frustrating) about the pandemic (4:15), what it means to have pandemic fatigue not only in the general public but also for health care workers (4:50), what past pandemics tell us about what we should expect over the winter and next year (6:35), shutdowns, vaccines, herd immunity and our "toolbox" in reaching an end to the pandemic (8:30), Dr. Epstein's hopes on a vaccine(s) and treatments (11:30), what we know about the rarity of getting reinfected by COVID-19 and how treatments could play a role (13:15), if this coronavirus is mutating (14:40), the "long-termers" of COVID-19 and how worrying it is that even asymptomatic people have shown organ damage (16:20), how the medical community pivoted so quickly to fill the void of getting a handle on the pandemic early on (18:55), where the virus came from (20:10), how he personally gets through the darkest moments of this year (21:50), how we need to address potential competition between nations when it comes to vaccine development and distribution (23:20), how we will know we have reached the finish line of the pandemic and when that might be (25:30), an assessment of how this country handled the pandemic and how we might handle the next one (26:40), some of the silver linings of the pandemic, including increased connectivity in business and relationships and the better collaboration in medicine (28:25), how historians might look back at the year of 2020 and what the chapter would be called.

Hear from Jonathan Epstein, Principal and Co-Founder of Running Pony Productions, on how his side hustle turned into one of the nation's premier video production companies, and how his focus now is on building a business that will outlast him. Check out their award-winning work here.And give Jonathan a follow on LinkedIn here.  

Tune in to hear insight from one of the most resourceful and credible travel professionals that I know. Jonathan Epstein is the owner and CEO of Celebrated Experiences, which is a company specializing in bespoke travel throughout the UK, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Italy. He is an absolute guru when it comes to logistics, culture, and beautiful accommodations in each location.Jonathan and I chat about assumptions about travel through Scotland and what makes the country so unique. He shares memories, anecdotes, and drops names of fabulous hotels that he closely partners with to help client dreams come true. If you are thinking about venturing through this culture-rich country, this is the episode that you have been waiting for!

Widely blamed for being a disease vector in the spread of the novel coronavirus, bats have a bit of a PR problem at the moment. It's resulted in overzealous individuals burning their colonies, and slaughtering them in large numbers. Disease ecologist Jonathan Epstein has stepped up to go into bat for his creepy and cute little animal friends. From pollination to pest control, he says bats do an awful lot of good for us. Jonathan's work as a disease ecologist for The EcoHealth Alliance involves hunting down viruses among vast colonies of cave-dwelling bats.

Now more than ever, journalism is crucial to a well-balanced society. In a time of great upheaval, the field of journalism is undergoing some changes itself. Join Bryce and Danae as they discuss this and more with Jonathan Epstein '93, a seasoned reporter at the Buffalo News.

Jonathan Epstein discusses the critical role of pathological grading in determining men suitable active surveillance.

Jonathan Epstein. He’s the current senior VP for international at Sentient Technologies, the maker of Sentient Ascend, the first conversion optimization solution that is powered by evolutionary artificial intelligence. Epstein has been in many companies at the forefront of technology and media including GameSpot, which he’s the founding CEO, and Omek which was sold to Intel and GameSpy which was eventually sold to IGN.   Famous Five: Favorite Book? – Hire With Your Head What CEO do you follow? – Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Favorite online tool? — BuiltWith and SimilarWeb How many hours of sleep do you get? — 5-6 If you could let your 20-year old self, know one thing, what would it be? – “I wished I had stepped on entrepreneurship early”   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:22 – Nathan introduces Jon to the show 02:18 – Jon’s good exit range is from tens of millions to the hundreds of million dollars 02:39 – Jon helped the founding CEO of Gamespot turn it around 03:18 – Jon has worked in an actual gaming company 03:29 – Jon started at IDG as magazine publisher 03:49 – GameSpot was the first professional online review site for games 03:56 – GameSpy had an editorial element and Jon published some of its software 04:35 – GameSpot was launched in 1995 04:45 – Jon launched the magazine Digital News and Multimedia World 04:53 – Jon was working for IDG when he launched the magazines under their brand 05:28 – Jon had great partners when he started GameSpot 05:55 – The initial idea came from the 2 co-founders 06:20 – It was clear that the internet thing was happening 06:30 – The problem, then, was that the release of the magazine came out way too late for newly released game reviews 06:55 – Having the magazine online is a better way to update the gamers 07:13 – GameSpot took in external investors 07:34 – GameSpot was sold for stock in ZDNet 08:09 – Jon had an international role and wanted to gain experience in dealing with other countries 08:16 – ZDNet had joint ventures and Jon had been with them for a while 08:34 – Jon had invested from ZDNet to GameSpy 09:04 – Jon had 8% of GameSpy 09:28 – Jon joined GameSpy in September 2001 09:32 – GameSpy was sold in March 2004 10:01 – Jon made around $61M cash from GameSpy’s exit 10:21 – Jon stayed with IGN after the exit and stayed there for a while 10:30 – Jon joined Double Fusion, which is a venture-backed startup 10:55 – Sentient had been around for 9 years and was one of the best funded companies 11:21 – Jon fell in love with Sentient because of their goals 11:29 – Sentient was built with a powerful AI platform 11:34 – It focuses on AI at scale and is able to run AI problems across millions of GPUs 11:58 – Sentient does multiple types of AI 12:00 – One is deep learning or neuron-network which is used for handwriting, voice recognition and image analysis 12:12 – Another product of Sentient is the evolutionary computation which is an AI that mimics natural selection 12:38 – Sentient ran a hedge fund using their products 12:51 – The fund size is growing rapidly 13:14 – Big investors invest to hedge funds in order to achieve stable, good returns 14:16 – Sentient is a SaaS business disrupting the world of AB testing 14:48 – Using the evolutionary AI approach speeds up AB testing 15:41 – Sentient currently has 25 paying customers 15:52 – Average contract price is $3K-30K a month 16:12 – Zero customer churn 16:24 – CAC 16:52 – Sentient is also doing paid advertising 16:56 – Sentient attends conversion conferences where they spend $5K-10K for sponsorship 17:40 – Sentient has raised a total of $143M 17:52 – Sentient has around 110 employees 17:58 – There are still 15-20 open positions 18:24 – Sentient was founded in 2007 18:57 – “We think it’s too early to sell” 19:15 – Mark Cuban said that the first trillionaires will come from AI 20:35 – The Famous Five   3 Key Points: Never be scared about exits – it just means new doors are opening for you. Be in a company that you’re really interested in—where you can align yourself with their goals. Start as early as you can when it comes to entrepreneurship.   Resources Mentioned: The Top Inbox – The site Nathan uses to schedule emails to be sent later, set reminders in inbox, track opens, and follow-up with email sequences Organifi – The juice was Nathan’s life saver during his trip in Southeast Asia Klipfolio – Track your business performance across all departments for FREE Acuity Scheduling – Nathan uses Acuity to schedule his podcast interviews and appointments Host Gator– The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for the cheapest price possible Audible– Nathan uses Audible when he’s driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5-hour drive) to listen to audio books Freshbooks – Nathan doesn’t waste time so he uses Freshbooks to send out invoices and collect his money. Get your free month NOW Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

FinTech is one of the hottest startup sectors right now, but if you've been in the industry for a while, you know that FinTech is always one of the hottest startup sectors. And yet FinTech companies seem strangely local. Very few succeed outside their home markets. A complex web of regulations and local sensibilities almost always results in these firms struggling in overseas markets. PayPal wanted to make sure that did not happen to them in Japan. In this podcast, Jonathan Epstein explains how he brought PayPal into Japan. He talks in detail about how he got the Japanese regulators to sign-off on PayPal's innovative products, and also how he and his team had to throw out the US playbook and cooperate with other overseas divisions to build new retail and online markets from scratch here in Japan. Jonathan and I also talk about the exacting demands of Japanese consumers, and how those sensibilities convinced him to decide to start a project that drastically increased short-term costs, but might have saved the business in the long run. It's a fascinating discussion, and I think you'll enjoy it. [shareaholic app="share_buttons" id="7994466"] Leave a comment Partial Transcript If you read the news, you know that Fintech is one of the hottest start-up sectors right now and if you’ve got a long memory, you’ll also know that Fintech is always one of the hottest start-up sectors. Yet, Fintech companies seem to be strangely local. Very few succeed outside of their home markets. A complex web of regulations and local market sensibilities almost always ensures their failure. PayPal wanted to make sure that did not happen to them in Japan and today, Jonathan Epstein explains how he brought PayPal into Japan. He explains not only how he got the Japanese regulators to sign off on PayPal, but how he and his team had to throw out the U.S. playbook and build a new retail and online market from scratch in Japan. Jonathan also explains how the exacting demands of Japanese consumers forced him and PayPal to make a decision that dramatically increased costs in the short run, but saved the business in the long run. But Jonathan tells that story much better than I can, so let’s get right to the interview. If you’re a start-up thinking about Japan, you’ll never really understand the opportunities here until you start to take a serious look at what’s happening outside of Tokyo. Osaka in particular deserves your attention and this is especially true if you and your team are involved in smart cities’ technologies. Now Hankyu’s GVH#5 project is Osaka’s start-up central and it’s a great place for you to get started. They offer co-working space, bilingual business support, venture investment, and they’re at the center of a great international start-up and community. Now Hankyu’s GHV#5 in Osaka really deserves your attention, so pay them a visit at www.GVH-5.com/EN. You’ll be glad you did. [pro_ad_display_adzone id="1411" info_text="Sponsored by" font_color="grey" ] [Interview] Tim: So I’m sitting here with Jonathan Epstein, who led PayPal’s market entry into Japan. And you’ve done a lot since then but today we’re going to talk about PayPal and how all that came together. So thanks for sitting down with us. Jonathan: Thanks for having me. Tim: Delighted. Well, let’s get right into it. When PayPal was looking at the Japanese market, what was headquarters’ main motivation for coming into Japan? What did they see here? Jonathan: PayPal has actually been in Japan for several years and what they wanted to do was to expand their presence dramatically. Basically, the entire focus of their mission in Japan has just been on their existing internet based business. And that’s been driven by a lot of natural—people signing up for PayPal because they want to buy something at a shop that offers PayPal, they learn about it. Originally it’s been driven a lot by foreigners who came to Japan,

Jonathan Epstein, CMO of Sentient Technologies, joins us to talk about the advancements in Artificial Intelligence and how assistive marketing and merchandising is just the very beginning of AI for Commerce.

09-4-16 - Dr. Jonathan Epstein - veterinarian, epidemiologist, Zika Virus, www.cdc.gov by Warm1069

09-4-16 - Dr. Jonathan Epstein - veterinarian, epidemiologist, Zika Virus, www.cdc.gov by Warm1069

When we did our show on Romeo and Juliet a few months ago, Tina Packer invited us to come up to Shakespeare & Co. in Lenox, Mass., to see her new production of The Merchant of Venice this summer. Colin said we'd love to; we'll come up there and do a show!It seemed like the sort of niceties that people often toss off on the radio.But it turns out they meant it. And so, so did we! So we went up and taped a show in the Berkshires with Tina and her Shylock, Jonathan Epstein.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Uncommon Veterinarian Podcast, I interview wildlife veterinarian and infectious disease researcher Dr. Jonathan Epstein. The post UVP 001: Wildlife Veterinarian and Infectious Disease Researcher Dr. Jonathan Epstein appeared first on Elliott Garber.

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Joe O'Flynn, owner of Rathsallagh Country House Hotel, and Brian Bourke, owner of Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Both establishments are family-owned and operated, and Joe and Brian shared with us a bit of what it has been like to operate in these difficult economic times. Not only has there been a drop in the number of visitors to Ireland, but there has also been the issue of the “zombie hotels” to contend with.  Even in these trying times, however, Joe and Brian remain optimistic about the future for their own establishments, as well as for other well-run accommodations that provide good service and a personal touch for their guests. We also talk a bit about what separates a superior accommodation from a lackluster one and why travelers should look at more than just the cost of their board when considering where they will stay. A hint: When someone tells you that you get what you pay for, they are generally telling you the truth! The price of your accommodation should not be your only consideration or motivation when making your travel plans. A few links of use from this episode: Rathsallagh Country House Hotel, Dunlavin, County Wicklow - http://www.rathsallagh.com/ Their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/RathsallaghHouse  And Twitter Account: @RathsallaghHous  Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Bushypark, County Galway - http://www.glenlo.com/ Their Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Galway/Glenlo-Abbey-Hotel/282220584728?ref=search&v=wall There is much more to experience at these properties than just the hotels. Check out their websites to see all of the amenities and special activities that are on offer. We also ran across this clever cooperative marketing scheme on the part of three family-owned Irish hotels: Glenlo Abbey, Rathsallagh House, and Sandhouse Hotel (Rossnowlagh, County Donegal). The three hotels are currently operating a partnership they call The Emerald Triangle (http://www.emerald3.com/), where you purchase one package and receive six nights' B&B accommodation (split among the three hotels). By booking this way, you can be assured of quality lodging as you travel across the country, and you get the great level of service that comes from a combined 100 years of experience assisting travelers in Ireland. We think this is a brilliant idea and a way to ‘think out of the box,' as it were, in trying to find new and innovative means to attract clients! Celebrated Experiences, Jonathan Epstein, President http://www.celebratedexperiences.com/ “Our clients are the most elite travel agents in the world, seeking the very best for their demanding clientele. “ (A little bit of information about the company from their website.) You can also find Celebrated Experiences on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/CelebratedExperiences where you can follow Jonathan's worldwide travel adventures. As mentioned during the interview, you should research any of the accommodations you are thinking about booking. One place where you can find information about quality Irish accommodations is at Ireland's Blue Book (http://www.irelands-blue-book.ie/). Of course, there are other places you go to perform your research. Another good place to start your research is to simply look at the establishment's website and review its history and amenities. This should tell you a lot about the quality of the accommodation.