The Topics

What I speak on

i.

The Great Bifurcation

Why the top 20% of short-term rental operators are thriving while the middle disappears — and what it takes to end up on the right side of the split.

ii.

Repositioning to Win

How tired, dated properties become the best performers in their market. The real playbook — capital, brand, operations — behind assets like Hemingway Estates, grown from roughly $275K to a projected $450K+ in annual revenue.

iii.

Operator-Investor Alignment

Why operators who own equity and write checks alongside their investors outperform pure managers — and how to structure hospitality deals so everyone wins the same game.

iv.

Systemize or Stall

How I run a multi-market portfolio in a fraction of the hours it should take — automation, AI-assisted operations, and the systems that let a business scale without scaling headcount.

Where I show up

Conferences

Keynotes and breakout sessions for real estate and hospitality events.

Podcasts

Long-form interviews. I come prepared, and I don't do surface-level.

Investor Groups

Masterminds, family office roundtables, and capital allocator sessions.

Private Events

Workshops and closed-door sessions for teams and portfolios.

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No pitch from the stage. No recycled guru content. Your audience leaves with things they can actually use.

That's the deal I make with every organizer. Bio, headshot, and talking points available on request.

Book Jonathan

Have a room that wants the real thing?

Send me the event, the audience, and the date. I'll respond personally — usually within a few days. And if I'm not the right voice for your room, I'll tell you so, and point you toward someone who is.

Invite Me to Speak

Podcasts and media inquiries welcome through the same form.