In this special GMH Bonus episode, Brandy Canaley sits down with Roami co-founders Andreas King-Geovanis and Iskander Karimov following the official sale of the Roami brand to CozySuites.
After nearly a decade building one of the largest apart-hotel operators in South Florida and New Orleans, the founders reflect on the journey from startup to exit. The conversation explores how Roami scaled quickly, navigated major industry shifts like COVID, and grew the portfolio through opportunistic expansion and operational hustle.
Brandy, Andreas, and Iskander also share behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of the company, the culture and core values that shaped the team, and the emotional reality of stepping away from a business they spent years building. They discuss why CozySuites stood out as the right buyer, what it means that the Roami brand and employees will continue on, and where each founder is heading next.
It’s a candid look at the highs, challenges, and lessons from building and selling a hospitality company.
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