Michael Russell is a seasoned real estate investor and hospitality entrepreneur who turned short-term rentals on Maui into financial freedom before scaling into hostel and hotel investing. As the co-founder of Howzit Hostels—the #1 small hostel in North America—and Malama Capital, he brings over 20 years of experience across short-term rentals, long-term rentals, commercial real estate, and hospitality assets. He shares how he sources and analyzes hotel deals, leads acquisitions, and is leveraging systems and AI to create efficient, high–cash flow hospitality investments with strong equity upside. Also a co-host of the Hotel Investor Playbook podcast, he offers practical insights for investors looking to transition from Airbnb-style rentals into hotels, build scalable businesses, and design unforgettable guest experiences—all while balancing entrepreneurship, family life, and island living in Maui.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand why successful investors fo...

Erin Krueger is one of the most influential real estate leaders in the country—a powerhouse agent, team builder, and now first-time author with over $2 billion in career transactions. Starting as a solo agent with a background in advertising and marketing, Erin quickly rose to become Tennessee’s #1 Realtor and later ranked #14 nationwide. She went on to build one of the top real estate teams in America, earning recognition from The Wall Street Journal and RealTrends as the #1 team in Tennessee and #3 nationally. 

With nearly two decades of experience, thousands of homes sold, and $225M in sales in 2024 alone, Erin is known for her innovative strategies, hands-on leadership, and commitment to excellence. Beyond real estate, she mentors entrepreneurs, helping them turn vision into action and build businesses that thrive. In this episode, Erin shares the lessons, systems, and mindset behind her extraordinary success—as well as insights from her new book designed to help leaders over...