What if short term rentals could be operated like institutional grade hospitality assets instead of simple vacation homes? In this episode of Raise the Bar, Seth Bradley sits down with George Salas, Founder and CEO of Empress Capital, to discuss how experiential hospitality, strategic market selection, and disciplined operations are transforming the short term rental space into a scalable investment strategy. George Salas shares the journey of building a vertically integrated hospitality company, launching a $15M investment fund, raising capital, and creating properties designed to deliver both exceptional guest experiences and strong investor returns while navigating the realities of scaling a real estate investment business.

Bullet Points and Highlights: • George Salas Built Empress Capital Around Experiential Hospitality • Short Term Rentals Can Be Operated As A Professional Investment Asset Class • Strategic Market Selection Drives Long Term Performance • Guest Experience And Design Increase Occupancy And Revenue • Raising Capital Requires Trust, Transparency, And Consistency • Building A Vertically Integrated Company Creates Operational Control • Launching A $15M Fund Allowed Empress Capital To Scale Investments • Partnerships Play A Major Role In Growing Real Estate Businesses • Long Term Wealth Comes From Strong Systems And Disciplined Execution

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George Salas’s Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgesalas360 https://www.instagram.com/georgesalas360/ https://www.facebook.com/georgesalas360/ https://www.youtube.com/c/GeorgeSalas https://www.georgesalas.com/

In this conversation, Ben Fraser and Seth Bradley discuss the evolving landscape of alternative investments, focusing on the fund-to-fund model and the opportunities it presents for aspiring fund managers. They explore the transition from traditional co-GP models to more compliant structures, the demand for access to private markets, and the importance of building trust and relationships in capital raising. Seth shares insights on how technology and platforms like TribeVest simplify the process of launching a capital raising business, making it accessible to individuals with existing networks. The discussion also highlights the revenue models for fund managers and the significance of due diligence in mitigating risks.

Takeaways

* The fund-to-fund model offers a compliant way to raise capital.

* Tribevest simplifies the process of launching a capital raising business.

* Building trust with investors is crucial for success.

* Many successful fund managers are not full-time capital raisers.

* Due diligence is essential to mitigate risks in investments.

* The demand for private market access is growing among investors.

* Investing your own money builds credibility with investors.

* Technology has made capital raising more accessible than ever.

* Quick returns can build investor confidence and momentum.

* Networking and relationships are key to successful capital raising.

Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links:

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Ben Fraser / Aspen Funds Links:

https://aspenfunds.us/

https://youtube.com/@investlikeabillionairepodcast?si=oF0HYJhX-m7aE-0F

In this Million Dollar Monday clip, Jeremy Harbour breaks down how he built wealth at a young age through an organically grown telecom business, reaching millionaire status before 20 without a single defining “moment.”

He shares why wealth creation isn’t always one big event, but the result of consistent execution over time. He also dives into what his deals look like today, closing multiple multi-million dollar transactions each month through acquisitions, roll-ups, and taking companies public, and how he’s thinking about his next wave of growth.

Bullet Points and Highlights:

• Jeremy’s early start in entrepreneurship at age 15 and lessons learned

• The concept of asymmetric risk in business acquisitions

• How to find and reach out to potential business sellers

• Structuring deals that benefit both buyer and seller

• The importance of scale for valuation and growth

• Jeremy’s experience taking over 100 companies public,

• The mindset that sets Jeremy apart in deal making

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https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/

https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq

https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq

https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en

Jeremy Harbour's Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyharbour

https://www.instagram.com/harbour.jeremy

https://www.jeremyharbour.com

https://www.harbourclubevents.com