Dos Marcos

Asking your parents or siblings for $2,000 around the dinner table is generally a quick way to start an argument.  For Alex Kirkwood, Founder and CEO of the Kirkwood Collection, it kick started his family's investment portfolio in boutique, luxury accomdations and he's never looked back.  In today's episode, Mark Kinsley solo interviews the hotelier investor about: his background,  how he selects his destinations and buildings (hint: they all have historical connections, except one),  changing the expectations for bigger properties while maintaining the same level of exceptional service,  why he doesn't mess with hotel restaurants, and the requirements for amenities within his properties (the mattress is a big one!)   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattresspodcast/message