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Boutique Hotel Secrets Podcast

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

In this episode, Joel Weigel shares his journey from short-term rentals to building boutique hotels and experiential destinations. Learn how to acquire, operate, and scale properties while creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Connect with Joel:... more

In this episode, Isaac Oswaltshares his journey into boutique hotel investing and breaks down how capital, deal structure, and team alignment come together to close successful hotel acquisitions. He explains how investors and banks evaluate deals, wh... more

In this episode, Rashmi Bhat shares her journey from restaurants and short-term rentals into scaling boutique hotels. She breaks down hotel management as an entry point, building systems and teams, leveraging relationships, and why patience and sayin... more

In this episode, Adam  and Micah give a behind-the-scenes update on their boutique hotel renovation in Page, Arizona — navigating contractor delays, a wild on-property incident, and an exciting partnership with the local conservancy tied to the hotel... more

In this episode, Adam and Micah share raw, unfiltered updates from the renovation trenches—from navigating their first contractor draw that took two weeks instead of two days, to making over 3,600 decisions in just 33 days of ownership. They also ann... more

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Recent Guests

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
Mike Sjogren
Founder of Short Term Rental Secrets, veteran in STR and boutique hotel transition
Short Term Rental Secrets
Episode: 01 - How One Hotel Deal Can Change Your Life with Mike Sjogren

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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What is Boutique Hotel Secrets Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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Recent guests on Boutique Hotel Secrets Podcast include:

1. Jon St. Ledger
2. Vincent Harris
3. Mark Simpson
4. Joel Weigle
5. Isaac Oswalt
6. Rashmi Bhat
7. Alexi Chernobylelsky
8. Mike Sjogren

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