Boutique Hotel Secrets Podcast

38 - ⁠“It’s Not Rocket Science" — Scaling From Short-Term Rentals to Boutique Hotels with Mitch Ehly

In this episode, Mitch Ely shares the scrappy story of how he went from owning a single Airbnb to buying and renovating two boutique motels in Door County, Wisconsin. We dive into his biggest renovation surprises, creative tech-driven guest experience hacks, and the mindset shift required to jump from residential short-term rentals into commercial hospitality. Connect with Mitch: Find him on Instagram: @mitchehly [https://www.instagram.com/mitchehly?igsh=bzlkd2U1djM4NW1i#]  Affiliate code for Quo https://get.quo.com/mdvsnezsa1lk [https://get.quo.com/mdvsnezsa1lk] Affiliate code for MEWS https://referrals.mews.com/u0AExnZa [https://referrals.mews.com/u0AExnZa] 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/4t1q3bb [https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb] 🏨 Check out The Wesley Boutique Hotel in Page, Arizona: https://www.thewesleyaz.com/visit [https://www.thewesleyaz.com/visit] 📍Welcome to Page Mural — one of the local spots mentioned in this episode: http://bit.ly/4tCjOu4 [http://bit.ly/4tCjOu4]

37 - ⁠Construction Chaos, Italian Hospitality, and Why We're Finally Turning the Corner with Micah & Adam

In this episode, Adam and Micah reflect on the hospitality lessons brought back from a two-week Italian honeymoon — and how Italian hoteliers set a standard that challenges everything they're building at the Wesley. They also pull back the curtain on a tough stretch of construction delays, the personnel moves they made to break the logjam, and why visible progress on site finally has them feeling like the finish line is in reach.  Affiliate code for Quo https://get.quo.com/mdvsnezsa1lk [https://get.quo.com/mdvsnezsa1lk]  Affiliate code for MEWS https://referrals.mews.com/u0AExnZa [https://referrals.mews.com/u0AExnZa] 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/4t1q3bb [https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb] 🏨 Check out The Wesley Boutique Hotel in Page, Arizona: https://www.thewesleyaz.com/visit [https://www.thewesleyaz.com/visit] 📍Welcome to Page Mural — one of the local spots mentioned in this episode: http://bit.ly/4tCjOu4 [http://bit.ly/4tCjOu4]

36 - Free Tools, Paid Revenue: The Boutique Hotel Marketing Playbook with Mike Sjogren

In this episode, Adam and Micah are joined by boutique hotel investor Mike Sjogren to cover everything from the realities of first-time hotel construction delays to a bold take on hotel marketing — including why you should stop spending paid ad dollars on brand awareness and let organic social do that work for you. Mike also drops breaking news on Hotel Turnkey, a brand-new done-for-you offer that helps investors get into the hotel game without doing all the heavy lifting themselves.  Affiliate code for Quo https://get.quo.com/mdvsnezsa1lk [https://get.quo.com/mdvsnezsa1lk]  Affiliate code for MEWS https://referrals.mews.com/u0AExnZa [https://referrals.mews.com/u0AExnZa] 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/4t1q3bb [https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb] 🏨 Check out The Wesley Boutique Hotel in Page, Arizona: https://www.thewesleyaz.com/visit [https://www.thewesleyaz.com/visit] 📍Welcome to Page Mural — one of the local spots mentioned in this episode: http://bit.ly/4tCjOu4 [http://bit.ly/4tCjOu4]

35 - We Wanted 20 Rooms. We Got 2. Here's What We Learned with Micah & Adam

In this episode, Adam and Micah pull back the curtain on the brutal gap between expectations and reality as they prepare for their first major holiday weekend at The Wesley — aiming for 20 newly renovated rooms, delivering 2. They also dig into their marketing strategy for driving direct bookings, why building an email list has real dollar value at exit, and how AI is reshaping how hotels reach guests.  Affiliate code for Quo https://get.quo.com/mdvsnezsa1lk [https://get.quo.com/mdvsnezsa1lk]  Affiliate code for MEWS https://referrals.mews.com/u0AExnZa [https://referrals.mews.com/u0AExnZa] 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/4t1q3bb [https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb] 🏨 Check out The Wesley Boutique Hotel in Page, Arizona: https://www.thewesleyaz.com/visit [https://www.thewesleyaz.com/visit] 📍Welcome to Page Mural — one of the local spots mentioned in this episode: http://bit.ly/4tCjOu4 [http://bit.ly/4tCjOu4]

34 - ⁠What We'd Do Differently on Hotel #2 (And Why We're Still Glad We Didn't) with Micah and Adam

In this episode, Adam and Micah pull back the curtain on the final stretch before opening newly renovated rooms at The Wesley — tackling everything from 18 pallets of tile and FF&E sticker shock to their first real advertising budget. They also share an honest reflection on whether staying partially open during renovation was the right call, and why they'd make a different decision for hotel number two.  Affiliate code for Quo https://get.quo.com/mdvsnezsa1lk [https://get.quo.com/mdvsnezsa1lk]  Affiliate code for MEWS https://referrals.mews.com/u0AExnZa [https://referrals.mews.com/u0AExnZa] 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/4t1q3bb [https://bit.ly/4t1q3bb] 🏨 Check out The Wesley Boutique Hotel in Page, Arizona: https://www.thewesleyaz.com/visit [https://www.thewesleyaz.com/visit] 📍Welcome to Page Mural — one of the local spots mentioned in this episode: http://bit.ly/4tCjOu4 [http://bit.ly/4tCjOu4]