In this episode, hosts welcome back Jeremy Wells, author, brand strategist, and co-owner of The Ozarker Lodge and the newly reimagined Parker Hotel in Colorado.

Jeremy shares what it’s been like since opening The Ozarker Lodge—lessons learned, community wins, and how indie spirit fuels every project. He also dives into his second book, Indie Hotels, a heartfelt blend of memoir and hospitality insights that's already making waves across the industry.

Joining the conversation is Stephen Chan, co-founder of Eagle Point Hotel Partners, the investment group behind both The Ozarker Lodge and Parker Hotel. Stephen gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the $24M Parker property acquisition and talks trends in boutique hotel investing, including their new stealth-mode venture, Arbus Hospitality.

We explore:

How Jeremy and Stephen approach branding, design, and repositioning
The importance of community integration for boutique properties
Lessons from growing a hotel brand post-COVID
Why the independent hotel scene continues to thrive
The future of ILC and its mission to inspire collaboration

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Links:
Jeremy Wells
Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wellsjeremy/
Longitude°: https://longitudedesign.com/
INDIE HOTEL: Why Hoteliers Are Breaking Free from Chains and Choosing Independence Book: https://www.amazon.com/INDIE-HOTEL-Hoteliers-Breaking-Independence/dp/B0CHL4713K

Stephen Chan
Stephen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-chan-1b70142b/
Eagle Point Hotel Partners: https://www.eaglepointhotels.com/

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#189: Hotel Acquisition in Colorado & Starting ILC | with Jeremy Wells & Stephen Chan

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#189: Hotel Acquisition in Colorado & Starting ILC | with Jeremy Wells & Stephen Chan