Hotel Consulting for Independent Properties

I help boutique hotels, hostels, and short term rentals increase occupancy, raise rates, and simplify operations—without losing the soul of the property.

150+ Properties

Boosted occupancy across boutique hotels, hostels, coliving, and Airbnb.

20,000+ Guests

Created exceptional guest experiences with a strong focus on community.

$2M Revenue

Delivered results across properties with an owner’s mindset.

The Hospitality Problem

Most independent hotels don’t have a demand problem.
They have a system problem.
OTAs are live but ranking is inconsistentPricing feels reactive, not strategicOperations leak revenue and energyOwners are busy… but margins don’t reflect the effort

What I Do

I help hotels think and operate like modern hospitality brands:Smarter pricing and promotions (not constant discounts)Better OTA conversion (photos, titles, room structure)Cleaner operations and guest flowsSystems your team can actually follow

Freedom Architect

I’ve lived this as a world traveler, owner, and as an operator.
I don’t sell theory — I build systems that work in the real world.

Work With Me

1. Do It Yourself

Community + Training AccessFor owners who want the system and autonomy.Includes:Access to the Freedom Architect hospitality communityTraining on pricing, OTAs, operations, and guest experienceFrameworks, templates, and playbooks you can apply immediatelyBest for: hands-on owners who want clarity and control

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2. Do It With You

4-Week Advisory (Weekly 1-Hour Sessions)For owners who want guidance and accountability.Includes:1-hour live session each week (4 total)Review of pricing, listings, and operationsClear weekly actions and adjustmentsDirect access to me for decision-makingBest for: hotels that want faster results with expert support

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3. Do It For You

On-Site Intensive (4 Days)For owners who want transformation, not theory.Includes:4 days on-site at your propertyFull audit of revenue, listings, and operationsHands-on implementation with your teamSOPs, workflows, and systems installedClear roadmap for the next 90 daysNote: Travel and food not includedBest for: properties ready to level up quickly

4-Week Advisory

$495

For owners who want guidance and accountability.

Onsite Intensive (4 Days)

$9,995

For owners who want transformation, not theory.

Freedom Architect

Hosted 20,000+ guests

Built community-driven guest experiences that increased satisfaction and loyalty.

Freedom Architect

$2M+ in revenue

Generated seven-figure hospitality revenue while improving overall profitability across multiple properties.

Freedom Architect

Built and launched 150+ units

Increased occupancy across boutique hotels, hostels, coliving spaces, and Airbnb portfolios.

Freedom Architect

Owner & Operator mindset

Improved margins across properties with an owner-operator mentality.

Ready to increase your hotel's revenue?

In a 30-minute call, we’ll:Identify your biggest revenue bottleneckSee which option fits your hotel bestDecide the fastest path to better results

About Marco

Hi, I’m Marco — aka The Freedom Architect.I’ve built hospitality brands, served 20,000+ guests, and scaled my business to $2M in revenue — all while living between cities and building systems that ran things for me.Now I help other hospitality entrepreneurs do the same.🧭 Let’s design your escape.

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