The Built World

Carlos Rodriguez, Sr. - Founder, Chairman and CEO, Driftwood Capital

May 27, 2024 Ben Hoffman & Felipe Azenha Season 1 Episode 29
Carlos Rodriguez, Sr. - Founder, Chairman and CEO, Driftwood Capital
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The Built World
Carlos Rodriguez, Sr. - Founder, Chairman and CEO, Driftwood Capital
May 27, 2024 Season 1 Episode 29
Ben Hoffman & Felipe Azenha

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In this episode, we sit down with Carlos to discuss his inspiring journey from managing his family’s first  hotel in Costa Rica to taking a bold leap and establishing his first Holiday Inn near Miami International Airport in the late 1990s. Today, Driftwood Capital, under Carlos's leadership, operates 86 hotels across the US, boasting over 16,502 rooms and managing hospitality assets worth over $3 billion. Join us for an exhilarating conversation as Carlos shares the highs and lows of his career, including the challenging times during the Covid-19 pandemic, and offers insights into navigating the ever-evolving hospitality industry.

Looking to dive deeper into the Miami commercial real estate scene? Well, you've stumbled upon our favorite topic of conversation. So, whether you're a curious beachcomber or a seasoned investor, drop us a line at info@gridlineproperties.com or dial us up at 305.507.7098. Or if you're feeling social, you can stalk us on LinkedIn and connect with us there. Let's make some waves in the 305 real estate world together!

Ben Hoffman's
bio & LinkedIn ( linkedin.com/in/ben-hoffman-818a0949/ )
Felipe Azenha's
bio & LinkedIn ( linkedin.com/in/felipeazenha/ )

We extend our sincere gratitude to
Büro coworking space for generously granting us the opportunity to record all our podcasts at any of their 8 convenient locations across South Florida.

Show Notes

Send us a Text Message.

In this episode, we sit down with Carlos to discuss his inspiring journey from managing his family’s first  hotel in Costa Rica to taking a bold leap and establishing his first Holiday Inn near Miami International Airport in the late 1990s. Today, Driftwood Capital, under Carlos's leadership, operates 86 hotels across the US, boasting over 16,502 rooms and managing hospitality assets worth over $3 billion. Join us for an exhilarating conversation as Carlos shares the highs and lows of his career, including the challenging times during the Covid-19 pandemic, and offers insights into navigating the ever-evolving hospitality industry.

Looking to dive deeper into the Miami commercial real estate scene? Well, you've stumbled upon our favorite topic of conversation. So, whether you're a curious beachcomber or a seasoned investor, drop us a line at info@gridlineproperties.com or dial us up at 305.507.7098. Or if you're feeling social, you can stalk us on LinkedIn and connect with us there. Let's make some waves in the 305 real estate world together!

Ben Hoffman's
bio & LinkedIn ( linkedin.com/in/ben-hoffman-818a0949/ )
Felipe Azenha's
bio & LinkedIn ( linkedin.com/in/felipeazenha/ )

We extend our sincere gratitude to
Büro coworking space for generously granting us the opportunity to record all our podcasts at any of their 8 convenient locations across South Florida.