Radical Hospitality Show
Welcome to the Radical Hospitality Show where we dive into a fascinating blend of business expertise and genuine compansion in hospitality. Whether you're a seasoned hospitality expert or a budding entrepreneur, our show is for you.
We dive deep into the world of architecture, development, and hospitality, exploring the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when creating exceptional experiences. Join us as we interview fascinating guests who share their insights, stories, and practical advice.
Tune in for inspiring conversations, actionable tips, and a fresh perspective on the hospitality industry.
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Episodes
31 episodes
Inside Azul Fuego: How a Family Rebuilt a Restaurant—and a Dream
Today, we’re coming to you straight from Azul Fuego with the incredible family behind its transformation—Levy, Ligmar, and Arturo.In this episode, they open up about how they turned a longtime neighborhood restaurant into a vibr...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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10:52
Brad Blazar Reveals the One Thing Investors Really Want—That Nobody Talks About
In this episode of the Radical Hospitality podcast, host Zeke interviews capital raising expert Brad Blazar. They discuss Brad's journey from aspiring architect to successful entrepreneur and capital raiser, exploring the intricacies of buildin...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:01:08
Why Emotional Design Matters More Than Ever in Modern Architecture with Adrian Ramsay
In this episode of the Radical Hospitality Podcast, host Zeke Freeman interviews Adrian Ramsay, a visionary designer and founder of AR Design House. Adrian shares his unique journey from a swimwear designer to an award-winning architect, emphas...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:04:06
How Adventure Built a Hotel: Bobby Mikulas on Purposeful Hospitality
In this episode of the Radical Hospitality Show, host Zeke Freeman interviews Bobby Mikulas, co-founder of Kinship Landing, a boutique hotel in Colorado Springs. Bobby shares his journey from a non-hospitality background to creating...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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48:10
Discover A Blueprint For Scaling From Side Hustle To A Thriving 10+ Hotel Portfolio with Neil Shah
In this episode of The Radical Hospitality Show, host Zeke Freeman sits down with Neil Shah, founder of Inntech Management and owner/operator of 13 hotels, including six in Sedona, Arizona. Neil shares his inspirin...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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54:29
Why Grit, Risk, and Vision Matter in Business and Climbing with Asa Firestone, CEO of A-Lodge
In this episode of The Radical Hospitality Show, host Zeke Freeman sits down with Asa Firestone—climber, adventurer, and CEO of A-Lodge—to unpack the wild journey from scaling granite walls in the Amazon to creating one of Colorado's m...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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56:43
The Growth Formula: How Architects Can Scale from $1M to $10M with Enoch Sears
Most architecture firms hit a glass ceiling at $1M—so how do you break past that and scale to $10M without burning out? In this episode, host Zeke Freeman sits down with Enoch Sears, founder of Business of Architecture, to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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54:15
The Blueprint for Building Wealth Through Short-Term Rentals with Emanuele Pani
In this episode of Radical Hospitality, host Zeke converses with Emanuele Pani, a seasoned real estate expert and CEO of Dulce Vita Vacation Rentals. Emanuele shares his journey from Sardinia, Italy to the U.S. and his success in building a div...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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40:22
He Left Medicine to Build a $187M Hotel Empire—Here’s How! - Sujay Mehta Interview
In this episode of Radical Hospitality, host Zeke Freeman sits down with Sujay Mehta, the entrepreneur behind Bloom Ventures, a company managing over $187 million in hotel assets. Sujay’s journey is anything but ordinary—starting in medical res...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:02:11
Custom Homes & ADUs: What’s Next for Denver Real Estate with Jay Feaster of Feaster Realty
In this episode, we sit down with Jay Feaster of Feaster Realty to discuss Denver’s rapidly changing real estate market, the evolution of infill developments, and what’s next for custom home building. From the wild price jumps over the p...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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29:08
Building a 42-story, $250M Skyscraper in Minneapolis: Interview with Minnesota's Top Trained Architect-Turned-Developer - Carl Runck
In this episode of Radical Hospitality, host Zeke Freeman sits down with visionary real estate developer Carl Runck, founder of Monarch Development Partners. Carl shares his journey from architecture to development, his role in reshaping Minnea...
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55:36
The #1 Mistake CEOs Make—And How to Fix It! - Steve Van Diest
Join Zeke Freeman as he sits down with Steve Van Diest, an executive coach and business leader with an extraordinary journey through nonprofit leadership, international living, and entrepreneurial success. From running businesses in the sleep i...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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35:40
From $250K in Tech to $6.5M in Real Estate: Gideon Spencer’s Game-Changing Blueprint
In this episode of the Radical Hospitality Podcast, Zeke Freeman sits down with Gideon Spencer, a tech-turned-real-estate entrepreneur who’s reshaping the boutique hotel industry. With $6.5 million in assets acquired through innovative f...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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45:50
How to Pull Equity Out of Real Estate Investments
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-te...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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12:57
How We Built $1 Million in Equity from a $7,000 Investment on Our Primary Residence [Actual Numbers]
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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11:46
Turning a 1,000 Year Old Castle into a Profitable Hotel: Michael Stohler's Journey from Pilot to Investor
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 bui...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:25
Building Space Hotels: Unique Challenges, Architecture, and Scaling the Business with Tim Alatorre
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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40:33
Inside a $29 Million Treehouse Resort Business: Funding, Management, and Bookings (with Ben Wolff)
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 befo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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55:12
From Aviation to Real Estate Mogul: Rich Somers's Story into Boutique Hotels
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:25
Building a $400M Hostel Empire: From Airbnb to Hawaiian Hostels
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 league...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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51:38
From Attorney to Ski Resort STR's to Historic Boutique Hotel Developer: Devin Visciano's Story
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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54:25
Crafting Stories in Hospitality: Angela Biddle's Design Journey
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 projec...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:34
What is the world's LONGEST honeymoon?
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 1...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:15
Single-Unit Airbnb's Are Failing - Do THIS Instead To Make Money in Real Estate Investing
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:11
Don't Hire an Architect Unless You Can Answer THIS Question - Peter Twohy Interview
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 Arch...
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