EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 54 MIN
The Hospitality Secrets That Built America's #1 B&B
from Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality · host Skift
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Marco DiDomizio, hospitality strategist, real estate broker, consultant, and coach at InnAdvisors. Before advising hotel owners across the country, Marco spent nearly a decade transforming the Candleberry Inn on Cape Cod from a dated bed and breakfast into the #1 inn in the United States according to both Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor. Together, they unpack the strategies that helped Marco command higher nightly rates, create unforgettable guest experiences, build a fiercely loyal customer base, and ultimately sell the business at the top of its game. Whether you own a hotel or dream of purchasing your first hospitality asset, this conversation is packed with practical lessons on creating a business guests can't stop talking about. This episode is brought to you by Lodgify & Bilt Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Suite Success 00:38 Meet Marco DiDomizio 01:29 From Finance to Running a B&B 03:38 Choosing Cape Cod 06:57 Finding the Candleberry Inn 08:07 Renovation Vision 09:22 Guest Experience 13:13 Funding the Deal 16:21 Renovations That Pay 17:52 Valuation and Appraisals 21:19 Leaving Corporate Behind 23:02 Websites and Content Marketing 27:40 Romance vs Reality 28:21 When Guests Become Friends 29:17 Staffing and Culture 30:09 Winning Awards 32:54 Why They Sold 36:06 Owner vs Operator 38:51 InnAdvisors 41:51 Deal Green Flags 43:52 Advice for Aspiring Owners 50:05 Suite Summary Connect with Marco: Marco on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-didomizio-mba-837873/ Inn Advisors Website: https://innadvisors.com/ Links: Apple Podcasts - Link Spotify - Link Suite Success Website - Link Connect with Katie
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