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Boutique Hotel Secrets Podcast

Micah
Boutique Hotels
Page, United States
Page, Arizona
Artificial Intelligence
Boutique Hotel Secrets
Hospitality Industry
Direct Booking
Creative Financing
SBA Loans
SBA 7A Loan
Boutique Hotel Industry
Branding
Page Arizona
Marketing
Banks
Capital Raising
Cost Segregation
Wesley Hotel
Hotel Renovation
Short-Term Rentals

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 sit down with Scott Eddy — world traveler, hospitality marketing veteran, and one of the first American expats to build a million-follower presence on social media — to dig into why most hotels are leaving enormous bra... more

In this episode, Mitch Ely shares the scrappy story of how he went from owning a single Airbnb to buying and renovating two boutique motels in Door County, Wisconsin. We dive into his biggest renovation surprises, creative tech-driven guest experienc... more

In this episode, Adam and Micah pull back the curtain on the messy, motivating reality of renovating The Wesley Hotel — from a gut-punch one-star review to a new GC delivering three times the workload of the last team. They also dig into exciting new... more

In this episode, Adam and Micah reflect on the hospitality lessons brought back from a two-week Italian honeymoon — and how Italian hoteliers set a standard that challenges everything they're building at the Wesley. They also pull back the curtain on... more

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Marisa Grover
Operations systems expert
Hello and Welcome podcast / STR Secrets spotlight
Episode: ⁠30 - She Was In Labor Answering Guest Messages — Here's What Changed with Marisa Grover
Kayla Morrill
Branding expert; designer involved in The Wesley branding project
WinnieDesignCo (branding)
Episode: 29 - ⁠ ⁠Why AI Can't Brand Your Hotel (And What Actually Can) with Kayla Morrill
Joel Wiegle
Guest expert on financing and operations
Industry guest (financing/operations)
Episode: 25 - 3 Days From Closing: The Chaos, the Contractor Standoff, and the Advice That Changes Everything with Joel Wiegle
Erich Schick
OG in boutique hotels and partner on Commodore Port Clinton project
BHS acquisitions / 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
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

Hosts

Adam Walls
Host focusing on the operational and growth-side of boutique hotels; experienced in transitioning from short-term rentals to full-service properties.
Micah Thomas
Co-host with a focus on investment, capital raising, and operational scaling in boutique hotels; frequently discusses systemic growth and community engagement.

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25 - 3 Days From Closing: The Chaos, the Contractor Standoff, and the Advice That Changes Everything with Joel Wiegle
Q: What advice would you give to others going through a similar last-mile closing?
Stay disciplined with communication, understand the lender's draw process and trigger points, and keep an ace in the pocket (like an extension or flexibility from the seller) while maintaining momentum and not sacrificing the core plan.
25 - 3 Days From Closing: The Chaos, the Contractor Standoff, and the Advice That Changes Everything with Joel Wiegle
Q: Does it get easier after you've done this before?
Yes, it does get easier with experience, mainly because you learn how to navigate lender timelines, anticipate required documents, and protect yourself from last-minute bottlenecks by staying proactive and communicative.
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.

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2. Kayla Morrill
3. Joel Wiegle
4. Erich Schick
5. Pete Milenkovich
6. Jon St. Ledger
7. Vincent Harris
8. Mark Simpson

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