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Back to SearchHow to Build a Hospitality Empire in Rural America: Motels, Contactless Boutique Hotels, Wedding Venues, and More
Episode 246
Meet Austin Phippen, a hospitality entrepreneur balancing the demands of multiple ventures in the heart of Chama, New Mexico.
Austin and his wife K…
1 year, 11 months ago
From Side-Hustle to National Hospitality Brand: How Tech, PR, and Partnerships Have Powered Boutiq's Growth
Episode 245
Meet Rena Pacheco-Theard, co-founder of Boutiq, a vacation rental management company that’s blending tech with high-quality guest experiences to tran…
2 years ago
How to Finance and Underwrite Unique Stays: Navigating Investment Opportunities in a New Hospitality Landscape
Episode 244
In this episode, you’ll meet Shari Heilala — the founder of Sage Outdoor Advisory, an appraisal services consultancy for campgrounds, glamping resort…
2 years ago
How She Turned 17 Acres of Raw Land in West Virginia into a Luxury Glamping Resort
Episode 243
Meet Corinne Traub, founder of Firefly Ridge, a 17-acre magical glamping escape just 90 minutes outside of Washington D.C in Berkeley Springs, WV. Wh…
2 years ago
Unlocking the Future of Hospitality: Tech Gaps, AI, and Upsell Secrets with Francois Gouelo
Episode 242
Meet Francois Gouelo, the founder of Enso Connect, a guest engagement platform that’s reshaping the short-term rental space.
The story behind the fo…
2 years ago
How to Start and Scale an Airbnb Co-Hosting Business That Actually Works in 2024: Stories and Ideas with Jeremy Werden
Episode 241
Meet Jeremy Werden, an entrepreneur who has figured out the secret sauce to scale short-term rental co-hosting businesses successfully.
In this epis…
2 years ago
How Four Unique Stays in New England Came Together to Launch an Epic Creator Marketing Campaign
Episode 240
Meet Kerri Gibson, the founder of Chalets Hygge, a collection Scandinavian-style cottages located in the heart of Quebec's Eastern Townships.
In thi…
2 years ago
3 Lessons the Next Generation of Hospitality Entrepreneurs Should Learn From the Founder of Four Seasons
Episode 239
In this episode, Zach shares three ideas inspired by Isadore Sharp, Founder of Four Seasons that today's hospitality entrepreneurs can and should tak…
2 years ago
Building at the Intersection of Vision and Value: How Tragedy Led Them to Craft Wellness-Focused Boutique Hotels
Episode 238
Meet Diana Ossa Sierra, co-founder of D-I-FI, who, along with her husband Josh, is transforming the intersection of architecture, design, and real es…
2 years, 1 month ago
Unlocking a Billion-Dollar Opportunity: Stories and Insights Around The Revolution of Accessible Vacation Rentals with Becoming RentABLE
Episode 237
Meet Lorraine Woodward and Adam Norko, from Becoming Rentable, a company on a mission to make short-term rentals genuinely accessible for everyone. L…
2 years, 1 month ago