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Incredible Hospitality Mastermind

Stop Adding Airbnbs.
Build the Micro-Resort.

The private operator community for STR investors scaling into micro resorts and boutique hotels.

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What the Mastermind is, who it's for, and how to join.

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15 minutes. No pitch. Just clarity on whether this is the right fit.

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38 Properties in Community
$304M+ Assets Under Mgmt
200+ STR Investors Trained
$23M+ Member Deal Volume
What's Included

Everything You Need to Close Your Next Hotel or Micro Resort Deal

Not a course. Not a coaching call. An active operator community with the deal flow, expert access, and accountability to make acquisitions happen.

Weekly Calls

Live Expert Sessions + Deal Reviews

Two calls per week with real operators, lenders, and deal-makers, plus a live deal review where members get feedback on active acquisitions.

  • Tuesday expert calls with operators, lenders, lawyers, brokers
  • Thursday deal review: your deal on the table, live feedback
  • Call recordings archived in the community
Community + Access

Active Operator Network + Direct Access

A private community of STR operators who are actively in the market, not just consuming content. Peer deal collaboration, co-investment threads, and direct access to Gideon and the expert network when you need it.

  • 200+ STR investors trained in the hospitality acquisition process
  • Direct access to Gideon, member operators, and weekly expert guests
  • Member deal sharing and co-investment threads
Tools & Events

Deal Frameworks, Templates & Live Events

The deal frameworks, templates, and tools the community uses to underwrite and close hospitality acquisitions, plus in-person access at the annual live event.

  • Micro resort deal analysis model
  • Buy box framework and LOI templates
  • Financing structure playbooks (DSCR, SBA, seller carry)
  • Incredible Hospitality Live annual event (included)

Members Don't Study Deals. They Close Them.

This is not a course. It is an operator environment with weekly deal reviews, real expert access, and a peer group that holds you accountable to execution.

$23M+ Member Deal Volume
38 Properties in Community
Who This Is For

The Mastermind Is Built for a Specific Operator

✓ This IS for you if...

  • You're ready to scale into something bigger — a branded hospitality asset with real commercial upside
  • You're a business owner or high-income earner looking to build lasting wealth through boutique hotels or micro resorts
  • You want to acquire a boutique hotel or micro resort and need the deal framework, the network, and the accountability to make it happen
  • You're past the research phase. You're ready to put a deal on the table.
  • You want peer-level access to operators who are actively in the market, not just talking about it
  • You want access to a network of operators, lenders, and brokers who are actively working deals, not just teaching about them

✗ This is NOT for you if...

  • You're looking for a passive investment with no operational involvement. Hospitality properties are businesses, not mailboxes.
  • You want to sit back and consume content — this is a working environment with weekly live accountability
  • You want theory over execution. Members show up with live deals, not hypotheticals.
  • You're not ready to invest in yourself yet. Start with the free workshop and come back when you are.
  • You're not willing to show up to the weekly calls and do the work in public
Who Built This
Gideon Spencer, micro resort investor and founder of Incredible Hospitality Mastermind

Gideon Spencer

Gideon Spencer has personally acquired $9M in hospitality assets, starting from the same position most Mastermind members start: a handful of STRs and the conviction there was a bigger play. He hosts The Hunt for Incredible podcast (86+ episodes, 5 stars, 98 ratings) and takes every application call personally.

The Mastermind is not his coaching program. It is the high-accountability environment he built because the peer group he wanted did not exist. Every Tuesday, a different expert joins the call: operators, lenders, lawyers, brokers. Every Thursday, members put their live deals on the table for group feedback. Members collectively own 38 hotels and micro resorts with $304M+ in assets under management.

38 Properties in Community $304M+ AUM 86+ Podcast Episodes $23M+ Member Deal Volume
Member Results

What Mastermind Members Are Saying

After years of adding Airbnbs one at a time, Gideon's framework showed me exactly how to think about the next stage. The deal review calls alone are worth the investment. Having real operators look at your numbers changes everything.
Sarah T. STR investor, 4 properties, micro resort under contract, Arizona
I was generating solid cash flow from my STRs but felt stuck. The Mastermind gave me the deal framework, the financing structure, and the accountability to actually move. We closed our first micro resort six months in.
Marcus J. Now operating micro resort, Colorado
The Thursday deal review calls are unlike anything else I've found. You put your deal up, Gideon and the group tear it apart in the best way possible. I've walked away from two deals I would have over-paid for and closed one I almost missed.
David K. 10-year real estate investor, Tennessee
The network in this room is the investment. The Tuesday calls alone have introduced me to a lender who does hospitality DSCR loans and a broker who has sent me three off-market deals. That doesn't happen in a Facebook group.
Rachel M. STR operator, 3 properties, first LOI in, Texas
Apply to Join

The Next Deal Starts with One Conversation.

Book a 15-minute call. We'll look at your current portfolio, your buy box, and whether the Mastermind is the right environment for where you're headed.

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15 minutes. No pitch. Just a real conversation about your next move.

Common Questions

FAQ

What is included in the Incredible Hospitality Mastermind?

Annual membership includes: Tuesday live expert calls (operators, lenders, brokers), Thursday live deal review calls, private Skool community access, the deal analysis model and LOI templates, all recorded call archives, direct messaging access to Gideon, and a ticket to Incredible Hospitality Live (the annual in-person event). You're not paying for content. You're paying for the network and the accountability structure that makes acquisitions actually happen.

Do I need to own short-term rentals to join the Mastermind?

No. STR ownership is not a requirement. The Mastermind is built for investors who are ready to acquire a boutique hotel or micro resort — whether you're coming from STRs, another real estate background, or a business you want to diversify into hospitality. If you're brand new to real estate entirely, start with the free 2-Day Hotel Deal Workshop first.

How long is the membership?

Annual. You get 12 months of live calls, community access, deal reviews, and events. Most members close their first deal within the first year. Renewal is available at the same rate for active members in good standing.

What if I'm not ready to buy in the next 6 months?

The strategy call will sort that out. If you're 12-18 months out and need to build capital first, Gideon will tell you that directly and point you to the right free resources to prepare. The Mastermind is for people who are actively working toward an acquisition, not for people who want to study the idea indefinitely.

What is Incredible Hospitality Live?

The annual in-person event for the Mastermind community. Three days of deal talks, operator sessions, site tours, and the kind of conversations that don't happen on Zoom. Mastermind membership includes your ticket. The 2026 event is April 24-26 at Lake Travis, TX.

Is this the same as the podcast or the free workshop?

No. The The Hunt for Incredible podcast (86+ episodes, available everywhere) is public content covering deals, operators, and education. The free 2-Day Workshop is the fastest way to build your buy box, analyze a real deal, and write your first LOI before applying. The Mastermind is the private, high-accountability tier where members work deals live, get direct feedback, and access a network that doesn't exist anywhere else.

Can I join the Mastermind while still working full-time?

Most members start while holding a W-2. The weekly calls are scheduled and recorded if you can't attend live. Many members use the Mastermind as the bridge between their current income and their first fully operational micro resort or boutique hotel.

Is this only for people buying their first micro resort?

No. Members range from operators acquiring their first boutique property to portfolio builders on their third or fourth deal. The deal review calls handle any stage of acquisition complexity.

How do I apply?

Book the 15-minute strategy call. Gideon takes every application call personally. If it's the right fit on both sides, he'll tell you exactly how to get started. If it's not the right time, he'll give you a clear path to get there.

The Opportunity

What Is a Micro Resort?

A micro resort is a small-scale hospitality property, typically 4-20 units, that combines the operational model of short-term rentals with the asset value of a commercial hotel. Think boutique cabins, glamping sites, container hotels, or small lodge properties in high-demand leisure markets.

Unlike adding another Airbnb to your portfolio, a micro resort is a branded, appreciating commercial asset. You own the land, the brand, and the guest experience. It can be acquired as an existing property or developed from raw land. The financing structures (DSCR, SBA 7(a), seller carry) are different from residential STR loans, and the returns profile is fundamentally different: forced appreciation, higher ADR, and an asset you can sell as a going concern.

The Mastermind exists because this transition, from STR investor to hospitality operator, requires a deal framework, a financing strategy, and a network of people who have done it. That is what we built.

Ready to Move

Your STRs Proved the Model.
Now Build the Asset.

The Mastermind is where STR operators become micro resort and boutique hotel owners. Two calls per week. A community built by 200+ trained hospitality investors. Direct access to lenders, brokers, and peers who are actively closing deals. $23M in member deal volume and counting.

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15 minutes. No pitch. Just a real conversation about your next deal.

Learn More

From the Micro Resort Investing Blog

Fundamentals

What Is a Micro Resort? The Complete Guide

 Acquisition Guide

How to Buy a Micro Resort: Step-by-Step

 Financing

How to Finance a Micro Resort

 Scaling Strategy

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