Places To Stay Episodes

Guest: Chris Rackley, Owner and President of Lewis Realty Associates, and a local leader in vacation rentals and real estate on Topsail Island. Chris shares his personal journey, from working on shrimp boats as a kid to leading a full-service real estate team managing over 170 vacation homes. We talk short- and long-term rentals, home buying and selling, investment properties, community growth, and what it means to stay rooted while the world around you changes. Lewis Realty Associates, Inc. 32...

Guest: Richard Stroupe, Serial Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist In Part 2, we discuss how and why Richard dove even deeper into the hospitality industry with his new hotel in downtown Wilmington - a luxe little haven called The Hive. It has 15 uniquely decorated suites with an artistic, urban feel that exemplifies the Wilmington vibe along the Cape Fear riverfront. And let’s get a quick lesson on investing, venture capital, and how Richard decides where to allocate Cape Fear Venture’s dol...

Guest: Richard Stroupe, Serial Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist Dr. Richard Stroupe talks about his second Saltwater property, Saltwater Resort. He shares the hurdles he’s faced and subsequent delays with this project, the similarities and differences between the two properties, and the excitement over the property's Event Center. Be sure to listen to Part 2 where Richard discusses The Hive, a boutique hotel he recently acquired in downtown Wilmington. He also offers valuable insights in...

Guest: Jeff Peterson, Co-Owner of Surf City Line, Turtle Shell Properties, and the Island Inn motel - all on Topsail Island. Surf City Line (910) 541-0062 2112 N New River Dr Surf City, NC 28445 Website, Facebook, and Instagram Turtle Shell Properties (910) 636-7377 Email: turtleshellrentals@gmail.com Website, Facebook, and Instagram Island Inn (910) 328-2341 202 Goldsboro Ave Surf City, NC 28445 Email: relax@topsailislandinn.com Website, Facebook, and Instagram Editor: Jim Mendes-Pouget | j...

Guest: Richard Stroupe, Venture Capitalist and Owner of Saltwater Resort & Suites, a unique hotel located in Surf City, North Carolina. Since this episode was recorded, Richard has added a second location with a saltwater pool and a multi-level event space. He also created a non-profit, Saltwater Foundation, to give back to the Greater Topsail and Pender communities. Website: https://www.saltwatertopsail.com/ Saltwater Suites 605 North Topsail Dr Surf City, NC 28445 Phone: 910-886-4818 Manag...