The Hotel Investor Playbook
Welcome to The Hotel Investor Playbook, hosted by real estate investors and hospitality experts Michael Russell and Nathan St Cyr. As the founders of Malama Capital and Howzit Hostels, Michael and Nathan have a wealth of experience in owning and operating boutique hotels, hostels, and other experiential lodging properties. With over $30 million in real estate investments, including short-term rentals, long-term rentals, commercial retail, and hospitality properties, they bring a unique perspective on how to turn passion-driven investments into financial freedom.
In this podcast, they share their roadmap for transitioning from traditional real estate investments to boutique hotels, offering listeners the insights and strategies needed to succeed in this niche market. Whether you're looking to learn about identifying the right property, managing operations, or understanding the financial complexities of boutique hotel ownership, The Hotel Investor Playbook has you covered.
Join Michael and Nathan each week as they document their journey towards building a $400 million real estate-based business and bring you along for the ride. Subscribe now and start turning your real estate investment dreams into reality.
The Hotel Investor Playbook
How AI is Disrupting Hotels—And Why Small Operators Have the Advantage | Ari Smith E18
💡 AI is revolutionizing hospitality, but not how you think.
The big hotel chains? They’re struggling to adapt. The real advantage? It belongs to small, independent operators who know how to leverage AI the right way.
On this episode of The Hotel Investor Playbook, we sit down with Ari Smith, an AI scientist and futurist, to unpack:
✔️ How AI is making boutique hotels more profitable than ever
✔️ Where to automate—and where human service is irreplaceable
✔️ Why ultra-luxury stays will always demand a human touch
✔️ The AI-driven hospitality tech that’s leveling the playing field
✔️ How micro-communities could be the future of resilient real estate investing
Ari is building a 550-acre micro-community in Vermont, integrating AI with nature-driven experiences—AND developing next-gen tech that could change hotel operations forever. If you’re in hospitality or real estate investing, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.
📍 Links & Resources:
•Connect with Ari: Balance Farm | FatRat.ai
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🎧 Tune in now and get ahead of the curve in AI-driven hotel investing!
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