Radical Hospitality Show
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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 exposure to both real estate restoration and world-class hospitality at the Ritz-Carlton shaped a career that fuses adaptive reuse development with culinary innovation. Since 2020, he’s revitalized Madison’s town square by converting vacant historic buildings into thriving concepts like The Dining Room, The Sinclair, Heart & Crown Tavern, Betty Gene's Pop-Up at Buggy Works, and the retro South Motor Inn.
The conversation dives into:
- Lessons from decades in both real estate development and hospitality
- How adaptive reuse projects fuel local economies and community culture
- Building multiple restaurant concepts from a centralized kitchen model
- Investing in people: why Preston provides benefits, stability, and growth opportunities uncommon in the restaurant world
- Pivoting, experimenting, and staying resilient—even after setbacks like a fire at Betty Jean’s
Preston’s story is both entrepreneurial and deeply personal—showing how vision, grit, and hospitality can transform not just properties, but entire communities.
👉 Learn more about Preston’s work:
- Thomas Preston Real Estate: thomasprestonrealestate.com
- Mad Hospitality: mad-hospitality.com
Connect with Zeke Freeman:
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LinkedIn: Zeke Freeman
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