EP 246: Josh McCallen on Reviving Distressed Resorts and Unlocking Hospitality Wealth

JOSH MCCALLEN

It is an honor to lead over 400+ souls in a High-Growth hospitality REVIVAL 

We host 320,000+ guests annually at our collection of 4 legendary resort properties, with 1000+acres, 2.5miles of waterfront, 2 championship golf courses, 2 award-winning wineries, boat clubs, beach bar

Our Teams are Transforming Real Estate & Operating Businesses into a Unified Platform for Generational Impact 

Together we are Unleashing the Power of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness

It has been an honor to serve teams with the following recognition: Together We…

1. Currently, I serve as CEO/ President of VIVAMEE Hospitality, which humbly welcomes and serves over 325,000 souls as guests each year and employs more than 400 teammates yearly

2. Additionally, I serve as Managing Partner and CEO of Accountable Equity, a private equity firm offering direct passive investments for accredited investors

3. Have enjoyed hosting Capital Hacking Podcast since 2019 with over 300 episodes helping 1st generation wealth builders and private direct investors

4. Turned Around, 2 bankrupt companies into thriving multimillion-dollar operations

5. Launched: 7 successful resorts, 24 unique event venues, 10 unique restaurant concepts, and numerous festival and live in-person ticketed events

6. Doubled the revenue of two Championship Golf Courses

7. Attracted capital from over 435 investor families

8. Built a 4000+ person investor community

9. Shared our story as Keynote Speaker for over 10 Accredited Investor Summits & Masterminds

10. Earned Inc 5000 recognition twice

11. Led a resort company that had two resorts nationally ranked in the top 25 best hotels in America

12. Acquired over 1000 acres of premium real estate including 2.5 miles of waterfront

13. Have employed approximately 3000 souls since 2010

14. Currently operates one of the largest luxury wedding businesses in America

15. Host a podcast in the top one of the worlds shows and has reached hundreds of thousands of downloads

16. Have been the subject of an “unsuccessful” pilot television show for HGTV

17. Have renovated and constructed over 250,000 ft.² of luxury, residential and commercial properties

18. Restored and revived five historically significant properties into legendary destination resorts

19. Appeared as a featured guest on 70 famous podcasts and shows

20. Have been a future speaker and panelist for The Family Office Club, the Alternative Investor Summit, the Real Estate Guys Radio syndication events, and several regional masterminds and conferences

21. Have appeared in or been featured in over 70 news, articles and morning television shows 

Capital Hacking www.capitalhacking.com

VIVAMEE www.vivamee.com

Accountable Equity www.AccountableEquity.com

CHAPTERS

00:00 Market Insights and Predictions

02:55 Background and Business Model Overview

06:03 Investment Strategy and Asset Management

08:45 Revenue Streams and Operational Strategies

12:01 Navigating Challenges During COVID-19

18:05 Investment Structure and Investor Relations

20:56 Future Growth and Expansion Plans

23:57 Operational Excellence and Company Culture

30:00 Educational Resources and Final Thoughts

RANDY SMITH

Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor