Rich joins Bethany LaFlam on her Bubbles with Bethany Mastermind, recorded in January 2024. Bethany is an Entrepreneur, Seasoned Deals Lawyer, Managing Partner of Premier Law Group, Mother, and Visionary. With more than 20 years of experience practicing law, Bethany has leveraged that expertise into her business life.Rich and Bethany start off by discussing what Rich’s unique superpower is, Bethany’s experience becoming a lawyer, the benefits of getting into real estate, Rich’s Boutique Hotel Fund and how to join it, what wealth means to them, prioritizing health, Bethany’s boutique hotel in Belize, the most recent boutique hotel that Somers Capital has acquired, a new deal that Rich is currently looking at, and whether Rich’s Boutique Hotels are independent brands.They then reflect on the benefits of masterminds, building communities, celebrating Beers & Deals, taking over underperforming properties, whether California is actually affordable for real estate, and Mikey Taylor.Lastly, Rich and Bethany talk about Excelsior Stays, direct booking, Rich’s take on the Airbnb Crash, what a good operator looks like, the hold period for Boutique Hotels, current marketing trends, diversification, which locations are best for boutique hotels, InvestorGirlBritt, and then Bethany opens up a Q&A for her mastermind.  Connect with Bethany on Instagram: @bethany_laflam--Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somersInterested in investing with Somers Capital? Visit www.somerscapital.com/invest to learn more. Interested in joining our Boutique Hotel Mastermind? Visit www.somerscapital.com/mastermind to book a free call. Interested in STR/Boutique Hotel Management? Visit www.excelsiorstays.com/management to book a free call.