Radical Hospitality Show

Discover the power of equity and how to grow your net worth through smart real estate investments. Zeke, from Radical Hospitality, breaks down the key concepts of building equity, managing assets, and understanding liabilities to create long-term wealth. Learn how to store your equity in containers that grow, avoid common financial pitfalls, and make your first home the foundation of your financia...

In this episode of the Radical Hospitality Podcast , host Zeke Freeman takes you through his family's decade-long journey to transform a modest foreclosure into a thriving real estate portfolio. Learn how a $7,000 initial investment and a lot of hard work turned into $1 million in equity and a sustainable legacy. Zeke shares practical insights, real numbers, and the challenges of building gen...

In this episode of the Radical Hospitality Show, host Zeke Freeman dives deep into the fascinating journey of Michael Stohler, co-founder of Gateway Private Equity Group. From his beginnings as a Navy veteran and commercial airline pilot to building a thriving career in real estate and hospitality, Mike shares his invaluable lessons learned along the way. Discover how he transitioned from multifam...

Explore the incredible world of space habitation design with Tim Alatorre, CEO of Above Space Development Corporation. In this episode, we dive into the vision of building the first luxury space hotel, the technological innovations making space accessible, and how Tim is turning futuristic ideas into tangible realities. From terrestrial architecture to pioneering in orbit, this conversation will l...

In today's episode, I sat down with Ben Wolff, visionary co-founder of Onera and OAC, who has redefined upscale hospitality with unique stays and innovative landscape hotels. Starting in short-term rentals, Ben scaled to managing 200 units before transitioning into groundbreaking projects like Onera Fredericksburg and Wimberley. We explore: How Ben leveraged lease arbitrage and short-term ren...

In today's episode, I sat down with Rich Sommers, founder of Sommers Capital and host of The Sommers Report podcast. Rich shares his incredible journey from being an air traffic controller to becoming a leading figure in boutique hotel investments. Along the way, he highlights the power of quick decision-making, building complementary partnerships, and creating active income streams for long-...

After a chance encounter with a real estate agent, Michael Russell and Nathan St Cyr run two of the highest ranked hostels on the Hawaiian islands. After owning multiple Air BNB short-term rentals, they decided to transition into the big leagues - building out a team and infrastructure to scale their currently $30M portfolio in Hawaii a $400M hostel empire across the US. To learn more about their...

After a chance encounter with a real estate agent, Michael Russell and Nathan St Cyr run two of the highest ranked hostels on the Hawaiian islands. After owning multiple Air BNB short-term rentals, they decided to transition into the big leagues - building out a team and infrastructure to scale their currently $30M portfolio in Hawaii a $400M hostel empire across the US. To learn more about their...

Today I sat down with Devin Visciano to discuss his background as an attorney, his surprising transition into developing luxury rental homes near ski resorts, to his most recent project building a boutique hotel in Castle Rock, Colorado. He's a fascinating guest to talk to and putting a lot of hard work into his current project - navigating entitlements, getting permission from the city, find...

In this episode of Radical Hospitality , host Zeke Freeman sits down with Angela Biddle, Principal at FK Australia, and a leader in hospitality and interior design. With over 20 years of experience working on transformative hotel projects across the globe, Angela brings invaluable insights into how storytelling, sustainability, and innovation drive the future of hospitality. From revamping heritag...

In this episode, I sat down with Mike and Anne Howard, the adventurous couple behind HoneyTrek. Known as "two Americans who realized life is short, the world is big, and the value of travel too great to wait another day," they sold everything 12+ years ago and have since journeyed across 80 countries, immersing themselves in diverse cultures and landscapes around the globe. Mike and Anne...

I sat down with Blake Dailey, a dynamic figure in the boutique hospitality industry who transitioned from an Air Force officer to a powerhouse in short-term rentals and boutique hotel development. In this episode, Blake shares his journey from his first property investment to building a thriving portfolio of unique hotels, all while navigating the new responsibilities of fatherhood. We dive into t...

I sat down to interview Peter Towhy to hear his philosophy in working with clients, the role of the architect in the design process, and how he's using VR to helps clients visualize their final projects. Peter Twohy, Principal of 2e Architects, is an award-winning residential architect who specializes in designing custom homes. Peter’s home designs focus on elevating the lifestyle and enjoyme...

I'm honored to have Callie Van Der Merwe join me on today's podcast to talk about how his firm uses humans hard-wired psychology to design the most efficient and effective spaces - what color temperature should lighting be, how heavy should chairs be, what angle should walls be. His firm always begins their design process by deeply understanding who is going to use the space, and then be...

The 2010's were the Golden Era of STR's and it was easy to make money, but with rising interests rates, new regulations, and competition, making money with STRs is a little harder. Today, I want to present to you five unique strategies and ways to make money in this ever-changing short-term rental market. 00:00 - How I Got Started in Real Estate 05:10 - Short-Term Rental Boom of the 2010...

Luke Pesce, a local 16 year old adventurer, has accomplished a lot in life. Today, I had the honor of chatting with him about how his journey on the Colorado Trail - an 486 mile trail from Denver to Durango - and what we all can learn from it. 00:00:00 - Why Do The Colorado Trail 00:03:20 - Logistics of the Colorado Trail 00:07:38 - Business Lessons from 500 Miles of Hiking 00:12:25 - Spiritual/Li...

Today, I sat down with Skyler Moore of Modus Real Estate who's launching Lost Fork - Colorado's newest clamping project just an hour from Denver. We talk his unlikely start in real estate, the challenges of finding and building his new project, and what the market looks like moving forward. Skyler first obtained his real estate license in college while attending the University of Iowa fo...

Today, I sit down with Shawn, a seasoned investor to, about the importance of creating unique experiences in the hospitality industry, providing exceptional and distinctive experiences, challenges and opportunities in scaling such projects, highlighting the need for strong fundamentals and effective management. From reading real estate books at the public library to cashing his first wholesale che...

Today, we're joined by Chris Kilcullen to talk about his story in the hospitality industry, capitalizing on experiential travel, and how you can beat the big-name hotel brands. Christopher Kilcullen is an industry veteran with 30 years of experience in the hospitality business. Chris has spent time on both sides of the transaction, as SVP of Acquisitions for a REIT he completed over $160 mill...