In this special Saturday edition, we’re flipping the script. No guest today — just Mike and Nate giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s going on inside Malama Capital.

After a listener reached out asking to hear more about our journey, we decided to hit record and share where we’re at, what we’re focused on, and how we’re thinking about the road ahead.

We cover:
Why Q2 is all about acquisitions and our $10M purchase goal

How we’ve restructured our team to create more bandwidth

Using ChatGPT to refine our buy box and narrow in on target markets

Our take on the current investment climate — and why uncertainty might be the window of opportunity

If you’re building your own hospitality investment business (or thinking about it), this is a real-time look at what that actually looks like.

Connect with Mike and Nate:

Instagram: @the_hotel_investor_playbook

Website: www.hotelinvestorplaybook.com

Contact Us: info@hotelinvestorplaybook.com

Interested in investing with Mike and Nate? Visit Malama-Capital.com for more information.

What do you do when you get fired from your job and get escorted out with a cardboard box? If you’re Sky McLean, you build one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands in Canada.

In this episode, we sit down with Sky McLean, 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 Mike and Nate:

Instagram: @the_hotel_investor_playbook

Website: www.hotelinvestorplaybook.com

Contact Us: info@hotelinvestorplaybook.com

Interested in investing with Mike and Nate? Visit Malama-Capital.com for more information.

What if you could double your money in one season with glamping tents? Zac Willms is pulling it off — and building a profitable outdoor brand in the process.

In this episode, Mike and Nate talk with Zac Willms, co-owner of a thriving glamping resort in Tobermory, Ontario. Zac shares how he turned a neglected trailer park into a profitable outdoor hospitality destination, the simple formula behind his success, and why buying an old campground might be the real cheat code.

We unpack everything from startup costs, seasonal cash flow, and staffing — to marketing strategy, zoning hacks, and influencer partnerships that built a 70% direct booking rate.

If you’re looking to create high-margin hospitality experiences without the complexity of hotel development, this one’s for you.

Connect with Zac:

Linkedin: Zac Willms

Website: Grotto Getaway

Instagram: @zacwillms

Facebook: Zac Willms

Connect with Mike and Nate:

Instagram: @the_hotel_investor_playbook

Website: www.hotelinvestorplaybook.com

Contact Us: info@hotelinvestorplaybook.com

Interested in investing with Mike and Nate? Visit Malama-Capital.com for more information.