EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 59 MIN
The Boutique Hotel Expert on Why it’s Easier Than You Think to Own a Hotel
from Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality · host Skift
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline is joined by Blake Dailey, a boutique hotel investor and former military officer who scaled his business from a single short-term rental to six hotels and six short-term rentals located in multiple states. Blake shares his journey of transitioning from the military to full-time real estate investing, the strategies he used to grow his portfolio, and his insights on the importance of relentless learning and taking action. He also discusses the key pillars of boutique hotel investing: the deal, marketing, and operations. Blake recounts the benefits of seller financing, the importance of unique amenities, and the value of creating memorable guest experiences. Katie and Blake dive deep into the essentials of successful boutique hotel operations and the benefits of leveraging creative financing strategies. Whether you're an aspiring investor or an industry professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you achieve your own suite success in the hospitality industry. Connect with Blake: Blake Dailey Website - Link Blake's Instagram - Link Hotel Launch Website - Link Thank you to this week's sponsors! Lodgify: https://www.lodgify.com/?afmc=28y Use code SUITE20 for 20% off all annual plans FeedCheck Visit FeedCheck.co/SuiteSuccess to book a demo! Flytographer Visit flytographer.com/SuiteSuccess for $25 off your first shoot! Links: Apple Podcasts - Link Spotify - Link Suite Success Website - Link Connect with Katie — Suite Success is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast, then you'll also love our other podcasts directly on Hospitality.FM! Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you like this show, please leave us a review and share it on your network!
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On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline is joined by Blake Dailey, a boutique hotel investor and former military officer who scaled his business from a single short-term rental to six hotels and six short-term rentals located in multiple states. Blake shares his journey of transitioning from the military to full-time real estate investing, the strategies he used to grow his portfolio, and his insights on the importance of relentless learning and taking action. He also discusses the key pillars of boutique hotel investing: the deal, marketing, and operations. Blake recounts the benefits of seller financing, the importance of unique amenities, and the value of creating memorable guest experiences. Katie and Blake dive deep into the essentials of successful boutique hotel operations and the benefits of leveraging creative financing strategies. Whether you're an aspiring investor or an industry professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you achieve your own suite success in the hospitality industry. Connect with Blake: Blake Dailey Website - Link Blake's Instagram - Link Hotel Launch Website - Link Thank you to this week's sponsors! Lodgify: https://www.lodgify.com/?afmc=28y Use code SUITE20 for 20% off all annual plans FeedCheck Visit FeedCheck.co/SuiteSuccess to book a demo! Flytographer Visit flytographer.com/SuiteSuccess for $25 off your first shoot! Links: Apple Podcasts - Link Spotify - Link Suite Success Website - Link Connect with Katie — Suite Success is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast, then you'll also love our other podcasts directly on Hospitality.FM! Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you like this show, please leave us a review and share it on your network!
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