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Inside Dovehill's Latest Acquisition - Charles Paloux - Chief Investment Officer - Dovehill


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In this episode of Masters of Moments, host Jake Wurzak sits down with his colleague and DoveHill’s Chief Investment Officer, Charles Paloux, to discuss their firm’s recent acquisition of the White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine. Jake and Charles take listeners behind the scenes of the deal, from the story of how it came together to the strategy behind investing in luxury experiential hotels. They also share how the property’s unique history, location, and design make it one of the most compelling additions to the DoveHill portfolio.

They discuss:

  • Charles’s career journey from France to leading hotel investments in the U.S.
  • The strategy behind DoveHill’s Opportunity Fund II and focus on experiential assets
  • Why Kennebunkport and the White Barn Inn represent enduring hospitality value
  • Key elements of the property’s success, from its iconic restaurant to the innovative houseboat suites
  • How thoughtful capital improvements and community engagement can enhance both guest experience and investment returns
  • Connect & Invest with Jake:

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    Learn How to Invest with DoveHill: ⁠https://bit.ly/3yg8Pwo⁠


    Topics:

    (00:00:00) - Intro

    (00:02:16) - Charles' journey in the hospitality industry
    (00:14:04) - The White Barn Inn acquisition
    (00:18:14) - Operational excellence and future plans
    (00:35:25) - Revenue potential
    (00:42:43) - Sourcing capital and investor strategy
    (00:46:47) - Guest room enhancements and CapEx
    (00:49:40) - Spa and guest experience improvements
    (00:54:47) - Future investments and market strategy
    (01:01:22) - Staff happiness and CapEx projects
    (01:03:31) - Conclusion and contact information

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