Radical Hospitality Show

Turning a 1,000 Year Old Castle into a Profitable Hotel: Michael Stohler's Journey from Pilot to Investor

Zeke Freeman Season 2 Episode 4

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 multifamily real estate to high-return hotel investments, the secrets to structuring successful deals, and his latest boutique hotel project in Spain. Packed with tips, inspiration, and actionable advice for aspiring investors, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in real estate and hospitality.

Connect with Mike via his website (https://www.gatewaype.com/) or listen to his podcast (https://www.therichergeek.com/podcast-page)

00:00 - Introduction to Radical Hospitality
00:07 - Meet Mike Stoler: From Pilot to Real Estate
00:23 - Transitioning to Hospitality: Why Hotels?
01:10 - Key Lessons from Real Estate Failures
02:30 - Strategies for Scaling a Real Estate Portfolio
08:00 - The Unique Challenges of Hotel Investments
20:00 - Spain Boutique Hotel Project: Vision & Strategy
35:00 - Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Investors

Connect with Zeke Freeman:
Instagram: @zekefreeman_rootarchitecture and @rootarchitecture
YouTube: @rootarchitecture
Facebook: @RootArchitectureandDevelopment
LinkedIn: Zeke Freeman
X/Twitter: @zfreemanroot

Ready to get started with your hospitality project?
https://root-ad.com/

Get in Touch: Stay connected with the Radical Hospitality podcast for more episodes exploring the intersection of architecture, design, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Follow, Rate & Review:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your network! Your support helps us continue delivering conversations with industry leaders redefining hospitality.

People on this episode