Ever dreamed of quitting your six-figure job to build real wealth through hotels? This episode shows you what it actually takes.

Tim Ensmann, founder of the T.C. Hotel Fund, shares how he went from tech sales to owning a multi-million-dollar boutique hotel portfolio in under five years. He reveals the sacrifices, systems, and strategies behind turning a $1.5M property into a $4.5M success story. He then shares how you can follow the same path without losing your sanity.

You’ll learn:

The real moment he knew he couldn’t stay in corporate anymore
How he used short-term rentals to bridge the gap from W2 to full-time investor
What it costs (financially and emotionally) to leave a secure job for entrepreneurship
How to identify the right first project for your goals

This is a step-by-step blueprint from someone who’s actually done what so many people dream of.

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About Tim

Tim Ensmann is the founder and managing partner of Boutique Hotel Fund, an investment platform that acquires and repositions boutique hotels across the United States. With a background in corporate sales and strategy, Tim transitioned from tech leadership roles into hospitality investing, where he now helps accredited investors build wealth through experiential real estate. His firm focuses on transforming underperforming properties into design-driven, story-led destinations that deliver both emotional impact and strong financial returns. Through his content and education platforms, Tim is redefining what modern hotel ownership looks like for a new generation of investors.

Connect with Tim

Email: tim@boutiquehotelfund.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tim-ensmann/

Website: boutiquehotelfund.com/

Instagram: @tim_ensmann and @boutiquehotelguy

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