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Mar 25, 2025

While at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference I spoke with Grey Raines and Kerry V. Ranson from Raines Company. They discuss how they’ve managed to scale their company, integrate new technologies, and keep momentum going while staying true to their values.

✅ Key Highlights:

📈 Added 23 new hotels in 2024, including ground-up developments and third-party management.
💡 Leveraging technology and accounting system alignment to maximize efficiency.
🏨 Innovative deal structures using historic adaptive reuse, tax abatements, and forgivable loans.
🔥 Exciting openings ahead, including three new properties and expanding the investor base.
😅 Balancing high growth while avoiding burnout—plus some self-deprecating humor on the grind!

🎯 Why Watch:
Get inspired by how RainesCo keeps expanding without compromising quality. Plus, enjoy the humor and honest insights about the challenges of hotel growth.

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