Boutique Hotel Secrets Podcast
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 insight, hard-won advice, and unfiltered perspective. If you’re serious about boutique hotels, hospitality operations, or scaling beyond short-term rentals, this show is for you.
Boutique Hotel Secrets Podcast
Latest Episodes
51 - Very Scary, Very Real: Racing to Launch a Boutique Hotel with Micah & Adam
In this episode, Adam Walz and Micah discuss the ongoing renovation and transformation of their boutique hotel, sharing insights on project management, guest experience, and innovative amenities. They explore practical strategies for managing c...
50 - Why Hotels Need More Humanity, Not More Technology with Bashar Wali
In this episode, Bashar Wali shares his insights on hospitality, emphasizing emotional intelligence, guest experience, and industry trends. Discover practical tips for creating memorable guest journeys and building authentic hotel brands.
49 - The Wrong Zach: How a Hiring Mix-Up Became His Best Employee Ever with Michael Russell
In this episode, Michael Russell shares his journey from short-term rentals to building a successful hostel empire, emphasizing resilience, guest experience, and strategic pivots in hospitality.Connect with Michael:Find h...
48 - Why More Hotel Demand Can Actually Be Bad with Laurean Sahilices
In this episode, Laurean Sahilices shares expert insights on repositioning and opening boutique hotels, emphasizing strategy, storytelling, and leveraging technology to create unique guest experiences. Perfect for first-time hotel owners and in...
47 - From $20K to $100K: Reviews, Revenue, and the AI Front Desk with Micah & Adam
In this episode, Adam and Micah celebrate The Wesley Hotel crossing $100K in revenue — up from just $20K — and break down how fresh profiles, smart ad spend, and a 16X ROAS fueled the turnaround. They share lessons from flipping one-star review...