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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Radical Hospitality Show
Hospitality as a Mindset in Design and Development with Devon Tilly
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In this special crossover episode, Zeke joins Devon Tilly on The Art of Construction to explore how hospitality, design, development, and entrepreneurship intertwine to shape memorable places. Zeke shares his journey from growing up on job sites in East Texas to building Root Architecture and Development, and why hospitality is a mindset that influences every project and relationship. They discuss boutique hotels, entitlement challenges, feasibility studies, avoiding costly build mistakes, and the power of real human connection in a digital world. You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes stories about Zeke’s mountain treehouse stay, the upcoming boutique hotel in downtown Morrison near Red Rocks, and why long-term thinking and genuine relationships always win.
Things You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why hospitality is a mindset, not a project type
- How childhood jobsite experiences shaped Zeke’s path
- What “radical hospitality” looks like in design and development
- Behind the scenes of the treehouse stay built during COVID
- The multi‑year journey of entitling a boutique hotel near Red Rocks
- How to avoid common and costly building mistakes
- Why real relationships outperform digital networking
- The value of feasibility studies and early design clarity
- How entrepreneurs can collaborate to create better guest experiences
- How architects can use AI responsibly as a tool, not a replacement
The Art of Construction hosted by Devon Tilly:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-construction/id932645265
Connect with Zeke Freeman:
Instagram: @zekefreeman_rootarchitecture and @rootarchitecture
YouTube: @rootarchitecture
Facebook: @RootArchitectureandDevelopment
LinkedIn: Zeke Freeman
X/Twitter: @zfreemanroot
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