How This Founder Raised $100M After Hotels Rejected Him in 2025 - STR Like The Best #67
Summary
Michael Chang interviews William Lucas, chairman of Mint House, about his entrepreneurial journey in the corporate housing and short-term rental sector. Lucas shares his experiences raising capital and building a team, discusses the role of technology in hospitality, and contrasts property buying with management contracts.
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