The Inn Crowd

In this inspiring episode of The Inn Crowd , host Jamie Mattingly chats with Britton and Josh, owners and operators of Flathead Lake Resort in Montana, about their remarkable journey from full-time RV life to creating a thriving boutique resort. Discover how they transformed vintage Airstreams into unique glamping experiences, their "raw goods" philosophy for building businesses without massive lo...

In this dynamic episode of The Inn Crowd , host Jamie Mattingly sits down with Baylee, Director of Sales at Origin Hotel Austin, to explore how a fast-growing boutique hotel brand maintains authentic local character while scaling rapidly. From Willie Nelson-signed cowboy hats in Austin lobbies to tiger stripes in Baton Rouge, discover how Origin Hotels creates Instagram-worthy moments that truly r...

  In this episode of The Inn Crowd , host Jamie Mattingly dives into the wild world of experiential travel with Leo Cuesta, founder of Uncharted Earth . From his early days in corporate real estate to crafting deeply immersive journeys through the Philippines, Colombia, and the American West, Leo shares how his passion for nature, culture, and authentic human connection fuels his adventure travel...

✨ Episode Summary In this deeply inspiring episode of The Inn Crowd , host Jamie Mattingly sits down with Huib and Iona, the visionary couple behind Eagle Dancer Resort in Sedona, Arizona. What began as a personal spiritual journey turned into a transformative hospitality experience for guests seeking healing, connection, and beauty. From curated wellness offerings to energetically aligned archit...

In this episode of The Inn Crowd, host Jamie Mattingly sits down with Angie Rice, Co-Founder of Boutique Travel Advisors , to unpack what it really means to design transformational luxury travel experiences. From her background in forensic accounting to building a mission-led agency, Angie shares how her team creates one-of-a-kind itineraries that inspire, connect, and give back. We explore: BTA’s...

In this episode of The Inn Crowd, we’re heading to the Saskatchewan prairies to explore the story behind one of Canada's most unique destination resorts — Dakota Dunes Resort. Joining me is Joy Caron, Director of Sales and Marketing, to share how the resort intertwines Indigenous culture, community, and modern luxury into a truly unforgettable guest experience. From architecture inspired by the Wh...

Hotel owners, listen up—if you’re planning a renovation or development project, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. This week, I’m joined by Danielle Foley, Founder and CEO of PDB Collaborative, a firm that serves as the owner's right hand in hotel projects across the country. Danielle shares what an Owner’s Rep really does (and why so many developers wish they’d hired one sooner). Fro...

How bold branding, empowered teams, and a love for dogs helped Staypineapple redefine boutique hospitality. In this episode of The Inn Crowd, Jamie Mattingly sits down with Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple—a boutique hotel brand known for its cheeky personality, unforgettable design, and pet-obsessed culture. From their “Naked Experience” to handwritten guest notes, Staypineapple has carved...

In this episode of The Inn Crowd, I sit down with the brilliant Margie Jordan, Founder of Jordan Executive Travel , to talk about what it truly means to create transformational, luxury travel experiences—and how hoteliers can tap into that mindset to better connect with today’s high-end guests. Margie is a veteran of the travel industry with a gift for combining luxury, authenticity, and cultural...

🏡What does it take to turn a small vacation rental business into a multi-million dollar powerhouse? Josh Hatter, CEO of Curated Vacation Properties (CVP) and a 2023 & 2024 Inc. 5000 honoree, joins The Inn Crowd Podcast to share the strategies, challenges, and lessons he learned while scaling his company. In this episode, we dive into: The journey from rental arbitrage to property ownership –...