What happens when you leave a high-paying tech job, move across the country, and live in a spider-filled hotel just to get your dream off the ground?In this episode of Beyond the Deal, Michael sits down with real estate investor and operator Tim Ensmann, who shares how he went from corporate sales to building a thriving boutique hotel portfolio, starting with the bold decision to live on-site during a full renovation.Tim talks about:The real numbers behind long-term rentals vs. boutique hotelsWhy Airbnbs capped his potential and how hotels unlocked real valueThe $20K booking that changed everythingLessons learned from managing renovations, guest experiences, and investor capitalScaling up without losing the magic of experience-first hospitalityWhether you're a passive investor or an aspiring operator, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to build a hospitality brand from scratch and how to know when it’s time to go all in.Follow the Host – Michael Wagman:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwagman/🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimble_capital_group/🔗 Website: https://nimblecapitalgroup.com/Follow the Guest – Tim Ensmann🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-ensmann/Interested in learning how to raise capital and scale your business to build a lifestyle around freedom?👉 Schedule a call today and let's find out if you're a good fit for mentorship:https://calendly.com/mwagman/capital-coaching-exploration🔥 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow LPs and real estate investors!

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