In this episode of the Shane Seo Podcast, Shane welcomes special guest Brandon Hien—a real estate investor, master marketer, and recent corporate escapee. Heen shares his journey from a $250,000-a-year tech sales job to running marketing for top-rated hostels and building a global real estate lifestyle. As a full-time digital nomad, Brandon dives into the intersection of hospitality, creative finance, personal branding, and how he’s using content to scale in real estate. Learn how he balances travel, investments, and marketing — and what it really takes to walk away from corporate life and live on your own terms.

In this episode of the Shane Seo podcast, we sit down with Kenneth Smith, also known as Smitty the Goat, a seven-figure entrepreneur based in Atlanta, Georgia. Smitty delves deep into his journey of mastering credit and business funding, sharing insights on how he turned his financial struggles into a thriving business. From understanding the nuances between personal and business credit to leveraging credit for business growth, Smitty offers valuable advice and strategies that can help any aspiring entrepreneur. We also explore the importance of mentorship, personal branding, and how surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can catapult your success. Tune in to learn how you can leverage credit to build your own successful venture.

In this episode, Shane Seo sits down with Nathan St. Cyr, the founder of Howzit Hostels, which owns the #1-rated hostel in the U.S., based in Maui. Nathan shares his journey of building a thriving hospitality company in Hawaii, diving deep into the business of hostels, real estate in hospitality, and what it takes to create an unforgettable guest experience.

Shane and Nathan discuss the challenges of scaling a hospitality brand, the failures and lessons learned along the way, and why hostels are an underrated investment opportunity in the real estate world. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of running a successful hostel, this episode is packed with valuable insights.