They were ready to start construction when their lender pulled out. Three weeks later, Melanie Derwin and her business partner had found another way forward.

In this Ventum Minute, Debbie McGrath sits down with Melanie, co-founder of the Rosé Beach Hotel, to talk about the realities of turning an idea into a business. From building a seven-suite expansion from the ground up to finding partners whose strengths complement your own, Melanie shares what the experience taught her about resilience, resourcefulness, and surrounding yourself with people who are genuinely invested in helping you succeed.

It’s a reminder that ambitious ideas rarely follow a road map, and the right people can make all the difference.

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