In hospitality, one of the first questions on any project is simple. Where is the capital coming from? Most of us already know the usual answer. You line up some debt, you bring in equity, and you promise your investors …
Most hospitality entrepreneurs start with short-term rentals. They master revenue management, guest experience, and direct bookings before eventually scaling into boutique hotels. It is a common progression that has shaped much of today’s hospitality landscape. But Sujay Mehta took the opposite route. …
Buying a short term rental feels like the big decision. You find the property, you run the numbers, you close. But talk to anyone who has done this at scale and they will tell you the same thing. The purchase …
Every so often you meet someone whose life makes you rethink what success actually means. Bruce O’Neal is one of those people. He built a successful flooring company, hit every financial goal he set by 27, and still woke up …
Say Padre Island to most people and they picture beaches, fishing, and maybe a spring break story they would rather forget. I have one of those stories myself. What most people miss is that underneath the postcard version, Padre is …
Boutique hotel investing is quietly outperforming short-term rentals for many operators. Here is how Tim Ensmann scaled a $1.5M hotel to $4.5M using direct bookings, group stays, and smart marketing. Most people who get into hospitality start with a short-term …
A real boutique motel renovation case study on creative financing, slow growth, and designing hospitality around coziness instead of square footage. Most people assume that succeeding in hospitality comes down to a big budget, a prime address, or a marketing …
The short-term rental market has matured. Here’s how successful investors are adapting with smarter acquisitions, experience-driven properties, and long-term strategies. The short-term rental industry has changed dramatically over the past few years. What once felt like a real estate gold …
When Ishita Lalan moved to the United States in 2018, she had a simple dream. Get a stable job, build a life with her husband Harshad, and settle into the version of the American dream most immigrants are chasing. What …
A few weeks ago, I took a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet one of the men who has quietly influenced my thinking for years: Mark Batterson. My son Titus and I made the trip alongside my best friend Myke and …
