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Boutique Hotel Secrets Podcast episodes
- 13 - How We Closed on Our First Hotel (Despite Bank Freezes, Asbestos & the Holidays with Micah & Adam
In this episode, Adam and Micah share the chaotic final days of closing on their first hotel—from raising $100K in an airport in 30 minutes to navigating bank freezes, asbestos discoveries, and holiday deadlines. They reveal what they learned about the property's neglected condition, their plans to transform the worst hotel in Page, Arizona into the best, and how social media is already connecting them with their community.
Connect with Micah:
Instagram: micahinvests
Tiktok: micahinvests1
Connect with Adam:
Instagram: adaminvests1
LinkedIn: adaminvests1
Tiktok: adaminvests1
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https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb39 min - 11 - From $0 to $1.2M in 90 Days: Our First Hotel Capital Raise with Micah & Adam
In this episode, Adam and Micah share their journey from zero to $1.2 million raised in just 90 days as they approach closing on the Wesley Hotel, covering everything from navigating SBA lending and courting multiple lenders to discovering the power of building relationships with financial advisors and leveraging bonus depreciation for massive tax benefits.
Connect with Micah:
Instagram: micahinvests
Tiktok: micahinvests1
Connect with Adam:
Instagram: adaminvests1
LinkedIn: adaminvests1
Tiktok: adaminvests1
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https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb40 min - 10 - The Truth About Raising Investor Money for Your First Hotel with Micah & Adam
In this episode, Adam Walls and Micah Thomas share their journey raising capital and closing a boutique hotel deal in Page, Arizona. They discuss SBA 7(a) loans, syndicating investors, software and vendor choices, and lessons from a capital-raising conference—including self-directed IRAs and the importance of pitching your story. They also preview their webinar series for aspiring boutique hotel investors and highlight the value of focus and persistence in this process.
Connect with Micah:
Instagram: micahinvests
Tiktok: micahinvests1
Connect with Adam:
Instagram: adaminvests1
LinkedIn: adaminvests1
Tiktok: adaminvests1
Thinking about Boutique Hotels?Schedule a call:
https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb28 min - 09 - $50K on the Line: The Moment Our Boutique Hotel Deal Got Real with Micah & Adam
In this episode, Adam Walz and Micah Thomas share a major milestone in their boutique hotel acquisition as their deal enters the high-stakes phase of going hard with earnest money. They break down the realities of financing challenges, investor conversations, and the persistence required to get a complex hospitality deal to the finish line.
Connect with Micah:
Instagram: micahinvests
Tiktok: micahinvests1
Connect with Adam:
Instagram: adaminvests1
LinkedIn: adaminvests1
Tiktok: adaminvests1
Thinking about Boutique Hotels?Schedule a call:
https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb38 min - 08 - We Finally Named Our Boutique Hotel (Here’s the Story Behind It) with Micah & Adam
In this episode Adam and Micah reveal the story behind the name of their first boutique hotel and why branding is such a critical decision for new owners. They share the inspiration behind “The Wesley,” discuss the legacy of John Wesley Powell, and explore how storytelling, SEO, and guest experience shape a strong hospitality brand.
Connect with Micah:
Instagram: micahinvests
Tiktok: micahinvests1
Connect with Adam:
Instagram: adaminvests1
LinkedIn: adaminvests1
Tiktok: adaminvests1
Thinking about Boutique Hotels?Schedule a call:
https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb32 min - 07 - Creative Financing Potentially Saved Our Boutique Hotel Deal with Micah & Adam
In this episode Adam and Micah break down a roller-coaster week in their hotel acquisition journey. After facing the potential loss of a key investor, they explore creative financing options, navigate negotiations with the seller, and share insights from an unexpected two-hour call with experienced boutique hotel operators. It’s a candid look at the pressure, persistence, and problem-solving required to close a hotel deal.
Connect with Micah:
Instagram: micahinvests
Tiktok: micahinvests1
Connect with Adam:
Instagram: adaminvests1
LinkedIn: adaminvests1
Tiktok: adaminvests1
Thinking about Boutique Hotels?Schedule a call:
https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb28 min - 06 - When Your Biggest Investor Backs Out of the Deal with Micah & Adam
In this episode, Adam and Micah share a candid look at the highs and lows of raising capital and navigating financing for their boutique hotel project, including unexpected investor challenges and creative strategies like subject-to deals. They reveal honest lessons on mindset, persistence, and handling uncertainty in the boutique hotel world.
Connect with Micah:
Instagram: micahinvests
Tiktok: micahinvests1
Connect with Adam:
Instagram: adaminvests1
LinkedIn: adaminvests1
Tiktok: adaminvests1
Thinking about Boutique Hotels?Schedule a call:
https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb24 min - 05 - Why Good Design Is a Revenue Strategy – Courtney Petrovich
In this Episode Adam and Micah talk with Courtney Petrovich about how investor-focused design choices impact ADR, operations, and guest experience when moving from short-term rentals into boutique hotels.
Connect with Courtney:
Instagram: denoridesigns
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Connect with Micah:
Instagram: micahinvests
Tiktok: micahinvests1
Connect with Adam:
Instagram: adaminvests1
LinkedIn: adaminvests1
Tiktok: adaminvests1
Thinking about Boutique Hotels?Schedule a call:
https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb35 min - 04 - Walking the Property: What You Only Learn On-Site with Adam & Micah
In this episode, we share our first on-site experience walking a 50-key boutique hotel under contract in Page, Arizona. We break down what inspections look like at scale, lessons from contractors and guest stays, uncovering hidden issues, and how local partnerships, culture, and big-picture vision shape a successful boutique hotel.
Loved this Episode? Hangout with us.
Connect with Micah:
Instagram: micahinvests
Tiktok: micahinvests1
Connect with Adam:
Instagram: adaminvests1
LinkedIn: adaminvests1
Tiktok: adaminvests1
Thinking about Boutique Hotels?Schedule a call:
https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb34 min - 03 - Micah and Adam are Under Contract for Their First Boutique Hotel. Now What?
In this episode, we share the milestone moment of officially going under contract on our first boutique hotel and what that shift means in real time. We break down the due diligence process, from financing and SBA loans to inspections, contractor bids, and navigating banks without prior hotel experience.
Loved this Episode? Hangout with us.
Connect with Micah:
Instagram: micahinvests
Tiktok: micahinvests1
Connect with Adam:
Instagram: adaminvests1
LinkedIn: adaminvests1
Tiktok: adaminvests1
Thinking about Boutique Hotels?Schedule a call:
https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb23 min
About Boutique Hotel Secrets Podcast
From the publisher's feed
This show is for the builders and backers of boutique hotels.
Hosted by operators who made the jump from short-term rentals to boutique hotels, this podcast documents the real journey…
of acquiring, renovating, and operating boutique hospitality assets.
We share lessons learned in real time and sit down with experienced operators, lenders, designers, and industry professionals who bring practical insight, hard-won advice, and unfiltered perspective. If you’re serious about boutique hotels, hospitality operations, or scaling beyond short-term rentals, this show is for you.
We share lessons learned in real time and sit down with experienced operators, lenders, designers, and industry professionals who bring practical insight, hard-won advice, and unfiltered perspective. If you’re serious about boutique hotels, hospitality operations, or scaling beyond short-term rentals, this show is for you.