79: Creating a Unique Rental Experience Through Boutique Hotels and Micro-Resorts with Ian Joseph

What does it take to create a truly special short-term rental? Maybe you want to create a boutique hotel or even a micro-resort. In today’s episode, I’m talking with property owner Ian Joseph about the development of his hospitality group and West Virginia stays. We also dive into his background in both commercial banking and real estate development, and how he has combined these interests with his love for hosting to create a unique personal brand. Time-stamps:Get to know Ian Joseph (1:37)Investing in West Virginia (3:30)See the value where others might not (7:48)Overcoming doubt and managing risk (10:30)Acquiring properties with a banking background (17:57)Short-Term Rental Acquisition Checklist (28:22)Building relationships with local communities (29:14)Finding the land and developing a micro-resort (33:15)From residential to commercial real estate (39:09)Building a personal brand from a wide range of experience (43:20)Be the best in your brand and market (47:03)Mentioned in This Episode:Short-Term Rental Acquisition Checklist: brandandmarket.myflodesk.com/str-acquisition-checklist“The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield: a.co/d/a9eH8xsConnect with Ian: Instagram: instagram.com/ijoseph09Email: [email protected] with Branch on Instagram: instagram.com/staywithbranchThe Billy Motel on Instagram: instagram.com/thebillymotelSign up for the Stay with Branch email list to receive $50 off your first stay in Berkeley Springs: staywithbranch.comConnect with Ali: Website: brandandmarket.coInstagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.coBook a discovery call with Ali: brandandmarket.17hats.com/p#/scheduling