This Business Model Turns Rentals Into 7-Figure Resorts with Jorge Martinez and Andre Vinay Co-Founders of Black Development Group
Founder's Story
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Jorge Martinez and Andre Vinay, co-founders of Black Development Group, join Founder's Story to reveal how they've reimagined hospitality by turning apartments into branded hotel-style residences. With a growing partnership with Wyndham, they're building global investment-friendly resorts in places like Tulum, Los Cabos, and Punta Cana—offering individuals a new way to own a piece of paradise.
Key Discussion Points
- From Hot Dogs to Hotels: How Andre began as a teen entrepreneur
- The Condo-Hotel Model: Why selling individual units funds entire resort builds
- Strategic Partnerships: How Wyndham helped them go global
- Ownership, Not Headaches: Giving investors turnkey properties without the hassle
- Scaling Across Borders: Why Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic are next
- Lean Hotel Ops: How tech and outsourcing reduce overhead and boost profit
- Defining Success: Why they believe they're still just getting started
Key Takeaways
- Partnership beats competition when scaling fast
- A profitable hotel doesn't need a front desk—just a smart system
- You can own a slice of a global resort without building from scratch
- Innovation often lies in blending business models, not reinventing them
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<p>Jorge Martinez and Andre Vinay, co-founders of <a href="https://www.blackdg.com/">Black Development Group</a>, join Founder’s Story to reveal how they’ve reimagined hospitality by turning apartments into branded hotel-style residences. With a growing partnership with Wyndham, they’re building global investment-friendly resorts in places like Tulum, Los Cabos, and Punta Cana—offering individuals a new way to own a piece of paradise.</p> <p><strong>Key Discussion Points</strong></p> <ul> <li>From Hot Dogs to Hotels: How Andre began as a teen entrepreneur</li> <li>The Condo-Hotel Model: Why selling individual units funds entire resort builds</li> <li>Strategic Partnerships: How Wyndham helped them go global</li> <li>Ownership, Not Headaches: Giving investors turnkey properties without the hassle</li> <li>Scaling Across Borders: Why Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic are next</li> <li>Lean Hotel Ops: How tech and outsourcing reduce overhead and boost profit</li> <li>Defining Success: Why they believe they're still just getting started</li> </ul> <strong>Key Takeaways</strong> <ul> <li>Partnership beats competition when scaling fast</li> <li>A profitable hotel doesn’t need a front desk—just a smart system</li> <li>You can own a slice of a global resort without building from scratch</li> <li>Innovation often lies in blending business models, not reinventing them</li> </ul> Our Sponsors: * Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/FOUNDERSSTORY * Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code FOUNDERS for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.com * Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com<br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Show Notes
Guests
Jorge Martinez and Andre Vinay, co-founders of Black Development Group, join Founder's Story to reveal how they've reimagined hospitality by turning apartments into branded hotel-style residences. With a growing partnership with Wyndham, they're building global investment-friendly resorts in places like Tulum, Los Cabos, and Punta Cana—offering individuals a new way to own a piece of paradise.
Key Discussion Points
- From Hot Dogs to Hotels: How Andre began as a teen entrepreneur
- The Condo-Hotel Model: Why selling individual units funds entire resort builds
- Strategic Partnerships: How Wyndham helped them go global
- Ownership, Not Headaches: Giving investors turnkey properties without the hassle
- Scaling Across Borders: Why Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic are next
- Lean Hotel Ops: How tech and outsourcing reduce overhead and boost profit
- Defining Success: Why they believe they're still just getting started
Key Takeaways
- Partnership beats competition when scaling fast
- A profitable hotel doesn't need a front desk—just a smart system
- You can own a slice of a global resort without building from scratch
- Innovation often lies in blending business models, not reinventing them
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Raw Description
<p>Jorge Martinez and Andre Vinay, co-founders of <a href="https://www.blackdg.com/">Black Development Group</a>, join Founder’s Story to reveal how they’ve reimagined hospitality by turning apartments into branded hotel-style residences. With a growing partnership with Wyndham, they’re building global investment-friendly resorts in places like Tulum, Los Cabos, and Punta Cana—offering individuals a new way to own a piece of paradise.</p> <p><strong>Key Discussion Points</strong></p> <ul> <li>From Hot Dogs to Hotels: How Andre began as a teen entrepreneur</li> <li>The Condo-Hotel Model: Why selling individual units funds entire resort builds</li> <li>Strategic Partnerships: How Wyndham helped them go global</li> <li>Ownership, Not Headaches: Giving investors turnkey properties without the hassle</li> <li>Scaling Across Borders: Why Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic are next</li> <li>Lean Hotel Ops: How tech and outsourcing reduce overhead and boost profit</li> <li>Defining Success: Why they believe they're still just getting started</li> </ul> <strong>Key Takeaways</strong> <ul> <li>Partnership beats competition when scaling fast</li> <li>A profitable hotel doesn’t need a front desk—just a smart system</li> <li>You can own a slice of a global resort without building from scratch</li> <li>Innovation often lies in blending business models, not reinventing them</li> </ul> Our Sponsors: * Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/FOUNDERSSTORY * Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use my code FOUNDERS for a great deal: https://northwestregisteredagent.com * Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com<br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>