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Boutique Hotel Secrets Podcast

Micah
Boutique Hotels
Page, United States
Creative Financing
SBA Loans
Hospitality Industry
Boutique Hotel Secrets
Boutique Hotel Industry
Page Arizona
Banks
SBA 7A Loan
Cost Segregation
Capital Raising
Direct Booking
Subject To
Commercial Real Estate
Short-Term Rentals
Real Estate Financing
Self-Directed IRA
Private Capital Real Estate Investing
Hotel Real Estate Investing

This show is for the builders and backers of boutique hotels. Hosted by operators who made the jump from short-term rentals to boutique hotels, this podcast documents the real journey of acquiring, renovating, and operating boutique hospitality assets. We share lessons learned in real time and sit down with experienced operators, lenders, designers, and industry professionals who bring practical i... more

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In this episode, Adam and Micah pull back the curtain on the messy middle of hotel ownership — from a tax filing that missed its deadline to a GM confrontation over staff pay that no one saw coming. They also share why they're commissioning a full-bu... more

In this episode, Adam Walls and Micah Thomas take you behind the scenes of transforming a boutique hotel in Page, Arizona. They dive into the real challenges of the process—from handling returns and managing material overages to finding creative ways... more

In this episode of the Boutique Hotel Secrets podcast, hosts Adam and Micah, along with guest Rashmi Bhat, discuss the journey of transitioning from short-term rentals to boutique hotel management. They reflect on their experiences, share insights on... more

In this episode, Adam and Micah share their journey of transitioning from short-term rentals to owning a hotel. They discuss the challenges faced during the closing process, the importance of understanding lender dynamics, and the necessity of effect... more

In this episode of the Unofficial Boutique Hotel Secrets podcast, hosts Adam and Micah engage with guests Pete Milenkovich and Erich Schick, who share their journey from short-term rentals to boutique hotel ownership. They discuss their backgrounds, ... more

In this conversation, Jonathan St.Leger discusses the importance of creating opportunities in the real estate market rather than simply waiting for deals to come. He emphasizes the need for creativity in identifying value-add opportunities, whether t... more

In this episode of the Boutique Hotel Secrets podcast, Adam and Micah discuss the journey of transitioning from short-term rentals to boutique hotels, emphasizing the ups and downs of the hospitality industry. They welcome Vincent Harris, who shares ... more

In this conversation, Mark discusses the critical role of direct bookings in the hospitality industry, emphasizing that a significant percentage of these bookings begin with searches on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb and Booking.com. He hi... more

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Recent Guests

Erich Schick
OG in boutique hotels and partner on Commodore Port Clinton project
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Episode: 22 - From College Intern to Being Under Contract on a 65 Room Hotel: The Lake Erie Deal with Erich & Pete
Pete Milenkovich
Hotel operator and partner on Commodore Port Clinton project
Air Butler / Commodore Port Clinton project
Episode: 22 - From College Intern to Being Under Contract on a 65 Room Hotel: The Lake Erie Deal with Erich & Pete
Jon St. Ledger
Real estate investor and developer focused on boutique hotels in the Outer Banks
Independent developer
Episode: 22- The Outer Banks Bet: How One Developer Is Turning a 1952 Beach Motel into a 47-Key Luxury Hotel with Jonathan St.Leger
Vincent Harris
Vinny, real estate investor and operator featured on the episode
Independent real estate investor; STR Secrets/Boutique Hotel Secrets community participant
Episode: 21 - From 19 Years in the Air Force to Betting It All on Hotels with Vincent Harris
Mark Simpson
Founder of Boostly UK, educator, author, operator
Boostly UK
Episode: 20 - ⁠⁠Stop Renting Your Guests: The Direct Booking Playbook with Mark Simpson
Joel Weigle
Coach, Boutique Hotel Secrets instructor; acquisition expert with experience in building and scaling hotels
Boutique Hotel Secrets / Missing concept brands
Episode: 19 - Stop Chasing Pretty Properties: The Ugly Hotel Strategy That Actually Pays Off with Joel Weigle
Isaac Oswalt
Capital raising expert, renovation construction specialist
Boutique Hotel Secrets community / Mastermind
Episode: 18 - ⁠Raising Capital and Structuring Boutique Hotel Deals with Isaac
Rashmi Bhat
Mentor, Boutique Hotel Secrets community member, entrepreneur
Rez Hospitality / Toast Indian
Episode: 17 - Scaling Boutique Hotels with Systems and Teams with Rashmi Bhat
Alexi Chernobylelsky
Founder of GPLP Match
GPLP Match
Episode: 10 - The Truth About Raising Investor Money for Your First Hotel with Micah & Adam

Hosts

Adam Walls
Host with deep experience in boutique hotel operations and branding; frequently discusses capital raising, renovations, and operational systems.
Micah Thomas
Co-host specializing in hospitality development, renovation challenges, and capital partnerships; often covers financing, branding, and community engagement.

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21 - From 19 Years in the Air Force to Betting It All on Hotels with Vincent Harris
Q: What advice would you give to an aspiring hotel owner who wants to quit their W2 and go all in on entrepreneurship?
Believe in yourself, take action, and build a strong support network; pursue opportunities even if it means starting small and growing into larger deals, while maintaining disciplined follow-through and surrounding yourself with people who lift you up.
21 - From 19 Years in the Air Force to Betting It All on Hotels with Vincent Harris
Q: What does entrepreneurship look like for Vinny, and what are your next steps after pursuing a single hotel today?
Vinny envisions continuing to acquire multiple hotels with a mix of owner-financed and traditional financing while leveraging his growing network for mentorship and accountability; the plan is to scale gradually, keep building systems, and keep seeking opportunities that align with their long-term vision.
22- The Outer Banks Bet: How One Developer Is Turning a 1952 Beach Motel into a 47-Key Luxury Hotel with Jonathan St.Leger
Q: How do you manage financing and alignment with an older owner in a way that benefits both sides?
They negotiated a structure that provides the seller ongoing cash flow and tax considerations while securing favorable long-term financing, showing that thoughtful term design and empathy for the seller's situation can create a win-win outcome.
22- The Outer Banks Bet: How One Developer Is Turning a 1952 Beach Motel into a 47-Key Luxury Hotel with Jonathan St.Leger
Q: Can you walk us through the 47-key project and what makes it unique?
The project involves expanding a 20-room asset into a 47-key luxury hotel with added amenities like an 80-seat restaurant, conference space, an on-site gym, and an additional oceanfront amenity building, positioned to leverage the strong coastal market and demand for upscale experiences.
22- The Outer Banks Bet: How One Developer Is Turning a 1952 Beach Motel into a 47-Key Luxury Hotel with Jonathan St.Leger
Q: What motivated you to pursue boutique hotels over other property types?
He explains that the Outer Banks market had many dated hotels and a growing demand for luxury boutique experiences, making it a strong value-add opportunity with a favorable NOI/cap rate dynamic in a high-demand coastal market.

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Two hosts who transitioned from short-term rentals to boutique hotels share a practical, hands-on playbook for building, financing, and operating boutique hospitality assets. Episodes frequently center on scaling through systems, assembling capable teams, transparent storytelling with investors, and navigating capital—SBA loans, equity raises, and creative financing—while keeping guest experience front and center. Branding, local partnerships, and community engagement are recurring themes, along with on-site due diligence, renovations, and managing multi-property portfolios. Notably, the hosts emphasize building in public, documenting the journey to attract talent and investors, and turning challenges into opportunity through disciplined op... more

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4. Vincent Harris
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6. Joel Weigle
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