Radical Hospitality Show · 2025-05-26 · 54 min
In this episode of Radical Hospitality , Zeke Freeman sits down with Michael Sjogren - CPA-turned-hospitality entrepreneur, founder of Short-Term Rental Secrets , and co-founder of STR WealthCon , the world’s largest host-driven short-term rental conference. Michael shares his powerful origin story - from navigating his son’s rare health condition to leaving corporate life and building a real estate empire with 90+ properties and boutique hotels. But this episode isn’t just about real estate - it’s about optimization. Michael breaks down his signature approach to building systems that let you stop trading time for money, avoid burnout, and play the game at the CEO level. Whether you're just starting or scaling fast, this conversation is filled with game-changing advice on co-hosting, RevPAR, investor relations, boutique hotel strategy, and how to build wealth through strategic hospitality.
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