How Sky Mitchell (formerly Sky McLean) Built a $500M Hotel Brand from Scratch | Sky Mitchell E26

What do you do when you get fired from your job and get escorted out with a cardboard box? If you’re Sky Mitchell, you build one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands in Canada.In this episode, we sit down with Sky Mitchell, founder and CEO of Basecamp Resorts, owner of 14+ resorts, and operator of over half a billion in real estate. From bootstrapping her first hotel with a BMW loan to raising $40 million through Instagram, Sky’s story is a masterclass in grit, creativity, and bold vision.We dig into how she scaled her adventure-focused hospitality brand, her unique capital raising strategy, why she avoids big-name hotel flags, and how she balances leading 500+ employees with being a full-time mom and mountain sports junkie.Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale your hotel portfolio, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom from someone who’s actually done it.Connect with Sky:Instagram: @skymitchellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sky-mitchelll/Website: https://basecampresorts.com/Connect with Michael on Instagram or LinkedIn.Email Us at [email protected] the Hotel Investor Playbook InstagramInvest with Malama CapitalSubmit a deal