“I’m driven by the idea that business strategy, mixed with creativity, can transform guest experiences in magical ways.”

BILLY RICHARDS

APPROACH

Consulting & Creative Strategy

Utilizing a multidisciplinary background in design, creative direction, operations, and brand development, Billy Richards Consulting partners with hotels, restaurants, retailers, real-estate developers, and lifestyle brands.

The mission is simple: craft highly distinctive, revenue-driven concepts and initiatives that resonate with today’s lifestyle and luxury consumers.

By grounding each engagement in Customer Experience (CX) insights, Billy Richards Consulting integrates experience design, brand strategy, and operational analysis to uncover opportunities for differentiation and revenue growth. Through qualitative research, cultural trend analysis, and future-proof scenario planning, I architect solutions that elevate the guest journey and strengthen positioning. This strategic, design-led approach ensures brands remain competitive, relevant, and resilient in a rapidly evolving market.

ETHOS

With over two decades of expertise, my vision is to craft transformative experiences and dynamic spaces that leave a lasting impact on guests.

I specialize in driving revenue and shaping cultural narratives within the hospitality and retail sectors through strategic design, brand storytelling, and innovative guest experiences.

PROCESS

Billy Richards Consulting provides premium hospitality consulting, overseeing all stages from concept development to brand execution to operational excellence, ensuring every element aligns seamlessly with your brand identity, guest experience, and business goals.

  • Strategic Vision & Business Alignment

  • Market Positioning & Competitive Differentiation

  • Compelling Brand Narratives

  • Multi-Property Brand Cohesion

  • Developer & Management Company Collaboration

  • Revenue Optimization & Trend Forecasting

  • Executive-Level Strategy & Reporting

  • Data-Driven Brand & Design Decisions

BRAND STRATEGY

  • Defining Operational and Guest Experience Touchpoints

  • Profit-Driven Experience Design

  • Aligning Branding, Marketing, and On-Site Experience

  • Consultation on Expansion, Rebranding, and Repositioning

  • Operational Efficiency & Staff Training Alignment

  • Guest Engagement & Retention Strategies

  • Technology & Innovation Integration

  • Revenue & Pricing Strategy

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

CREATIVE DIRECTION

  • Brand Identity & Concept Development

  • Guest Experience Strategy

  • Storytelling & Visual Language

  • Art Direction & Curation

  • Digital Experience Integration

  • Experiential Activations & Brand Collaborations

  • Marketing & Social Strategy Alignment

  • Strategic Brand Partnerships

  • Custom Strategy & Executive Alignment

  • Human-Centric Insight & Decision Support

  • Adaptive Business & Experience Solutions

  • Personalized Growth & Optimization Plans

  • Tailored Market Positioning Approaches

  • Bespoke Advisory for Leadership Teams

  • Strategic Problem-Solving & Opportunity Mapping

  • High-Touch Support Across Key Initiatives

BESPOKE SOUTIONS

THE HUMAN ADVANTAGE

IN AN AI-DRIVEN WORLD

In a landscape flooded with AI-generated ideas and templated strategy, the real differentiator is human judgment.

I bring two decades of operational, cultural, and experiential insight that no algorithm can replicate, helping leaders make clearer decisions, shape stronger narratives, build brands and experiences grounded in reality, not automation.

Real experience. Real clarity. Real results.

That’s the difference.

WHY WORK WITH

BILLY RICHARDS CONSULTING?

Elevating Brands & Amplifying Impact

I partner with hospitality brands to refine their identity, enhance their market presence, and create compelling guest experiences, allowing them to focus on seamless operations while I ensure their brand aligns with their vision, audience, and business goals.

Strategic Vision & Brand Alignment
I bridge the gap between business strategy and creative direction, ensuring that every aspect of a brand, from design to messaging, reinforces its identity and long-term success.

Industry Expertise & Market Insight
With deep experience across hotels, lifestyle brands, and F&B, I understand how to position businesses for sustained growth, differentiation, and guest loyalty in a competitive market.

Internal & External Brand Culture Development
I help brands define and strengthen their voice, ensuring alignment across internal teams and guest-facing experiences, so that culture, service, and storytelling feel seamless and intentional.

Bespoke, High-Touch Consulting
Every engagement is personalized and hands-on, providing strategic guidance and creative solutions that align with brand DNA, market positioning, and financial goals.

CONTACT

Billy Richards Consulting is located in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of New York City.

New Business & Inquiries:

hello@billyrichardscx.com

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