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
41 episodes
Maximizing ADU Investment with Tony Pasquale
We’re on site with Tony to tour his newly built accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Wheat Ridge, Colorado—a project that began as a simple garage and evolved when the city legalized ADUs. We unpack the real-world timeline (design do-overs included...
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20:11
Turning Vacant Buildings to Vibrant Spaces with Preston Snyder
In this episode of The Radical Hospitality Podcast, host Zeke Freeman sits down with Preston Snyder, Principal of Thomas Preston Real Estate and founder of Mad Hospitality in Madison, Georgia.Preston shares how his early exposur...
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46:58
Why Hospitality Workers Must Fill Their Own Cup First with Mike Messeroff
In this episode of the Radical Hospitality Podcast, Zeke sits down with Mike Messeroff—a 30-year veteran of the hospitality industry, coach, and founder of the Carpe Diem Collective. Mike’s journey has taken him from JetB...
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46:04
Hybrid Hotels for Retreats and Buyouts with Ben Wolff
Zeke tours a new “landscape hotel” of Ben Wolf of Onera that flexes between full-property buyouts and eight private suites—each with its own hot tub—anchored by a communal living/dining hub, a high-end residential kitchen (bar-ready), commissar...
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27:09
Balancing Health, Hustle, and Hospitality with Kassidy and Erin Warren
In this episode of The Radical Hospitality Show, Zeke Freeman sits down with Kassidy and Erin Warren to unpack the realities of entrepreneurship, marriage, and building a hospitality business together. From sleeping on air mattresses in dusty r...
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1:16:03
From the Silos to Hotel 1928: How Magnolia’s Real Estate Vision is Restoring Glory to Communities
In this inspiring episode, Zeke sits down in Waco, Texas with Dale Pahmiyer, VP of Magnolia Realty and a pivotal figure behind the scenes of Fixer Upper. From his early friendship with Joanna Gaines to overseeing Magnolia’s design and construct...
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40:11
How Mike Demson Builds High-Impact Hospitality Projects
In this episode of the Radical Hospitality Podcast, host Zeke Freeman sits down with Mike Demson—a growth marketer turned real estate developer and boutique hotel operator. Mike’s unique journey began as one of the early employees at Airbnb, wh...
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51:17
The Hidden Power of Revenue Management in Short-Term Rentals Eric D. Moeller
In this episode, host Zeke Freeman sits down with Eric Moeller, an 18-year real estate veteran turned hospitality innovator and founder of FreeWyld. Eric shares his remarkable journey from flipping houses in New Jersey to building a na...
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Episode 20
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50:25
Kai Andrew on Land Hacking, Unique Stays, and the Real ROI of Short-Term Rentals
In this episode of The Radical Hospitality Show, host Zeke Freeman sits down with real estate investor, developer, and unconventional short-term rental expert Kai Andrew. Known for his deep-dive content on YouTube and Instagram,...
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Episode 19
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57:02
The STR Optimization Mindset with Michael Sjogren
In this episode of Radical Hospitality, Zeke Freeman sits down with Michael Sjogren—CPA-turned-hospitality entrepreneur, founder of Short-Term Rental Secrets, and co-founder of STR WealthCon, the world’s largest host-driv...
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Episode 18
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54:10
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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