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Keen to grow your short-term rental inventory? This is the episode for you!Brooke Pfautz from Vintory shares 13 ways to scale your vacation rental business during today's Host Planet Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully.Key takeaways:• Be front of mind when building a vacation rental business – billboarding is key.• Facebook groups and community micro sites are very effective tools for generating business.• Give before you get – understand human psychology.0:00 Episode starts1:40 Organise a homeowner appreciation event2:42 Sign people up for a magazine subscription3:59 Offer a home watch service4:51 Check out Comparent6:28 Build a Facebook group7:49 Send personalised gifts10:02 Partner with realtors – give before you get12:23 Work on your Google business profile13:29 Utilise branded vehicles15:06 Create community micro sites16:59 Share some free education18:19 Find underperforming properties20:32 Check out VintoryNeed a great PMS or digital guidebook? Give Hostfully a try: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Brooke Pfautz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookepfautz/Vintory: https://www.vintory.com/Episode to check next: How holiday let owners can support local businesses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_FLrxQIGmwHost Planet Bitesize is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club#HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #BrookePfautz #Vintory
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Guesty, your all-in-one platform for hospitality businesses to automate and optimize every aspect of your operations. ***Use code SSTIRCRAZY for 50% off your first annual plan*** >> Discover more about Guesty in the Virtual Vendor Showcase Brooke Pfautz is the innovative mind behind Vintory and Comparent and has been a trailblazer in the vacation rental industry for over 17 years. He's also fully immersed in AI to not only streamline operations but also supercharge growth and efficiency, particularly in owner acquisition. In this episode Brooke shares the platforms he uses the most and offers advice and recommendations on their use. Revolutionize Your Employee Onboarding with THRIVE Essentials: Faster Training, Stronger Teams, Better Results! Discover how THRIVE Essentials accelerates onboarding for new property management staff, boosting performance and reducing turnover. >> THRIVE Essentials Are you listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS602
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Wells, Co-Founder of Longitude and owner of the Ozarker, discusses his entrepreneurial journey in the hospitality industry. He dove into understanding how the brand experience impacts the guest journey and how local partnerships can enhance this. Wells also highlighted the role of technology in streamlining the hotel experience and the importance of empathy and servant leadership in delivering a memorable guest experience. Wells further emphasized the diversification of the hotel experience from just an overnight stay to a lifestyle experience and how the Ozarker aims to achieve that. Despite the COVID-19 setbacks, Jeremy remains hopeful and optimistic about the future of the hospitality sector. Follow Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wellsjeremy/ https://longitudedesign.com/ https://www.flyoverdevelopments.com/ https://www.theozarkerlodge.com/ This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seth Bolt, Co-Founder of Bolt Farm Treehouse and a member of the band Need to Breathe, sits down to discuss his hospitality journey. Seth shares the origins of Bolt Farm Treehouse, the vision for the brand, the impact of their work on guests, and the importance of purpose and hard work in hospitality. He shares the thrilling experiences of battling a wildfire threatening their property and how it strengthened their team bonding. Seth also reveals their plans for a luxury outdoor wellness retreat and their determination to revolutionize luxury outdoor hospitality. For the listeners who may not have heard Tori Bolt (Seths' Wife) on the podcast, grab this link and go back to her episode from earlier in the year and give it a listen, is Tori shares the love story that started it all! A note from Bolt Farm Treehouse: We are excited to announce a lucrative opportunity for everyone! If you know someone who would be a perfect addition to our team, refer them to us. If your referral results in a hire, you'll receive a generous cash reward. It's not just about the money – it's about being the bridge to someone's dream job at Bolt Farm Treehouse. Connect us with exceptional talent today and be rewarded for making a difference! https://careers.boltfarmtreehouse.com/ This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen to the latest episode as Brooke Pfautz, CEO of Vintory & Comparant, talks about how vital inventory acquisition is in the vacation rental industry. Brooke shares how they compiled data from various platforms and created Comparant, a marketplace that guides homeowners in selecting a suitable property manager. He also discusses the potential of AI in business operations and how Comparant brings transparency and elevates the vacation rental industry by highlighting the best property managers. This conversation is a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes journey of launching Comparant publicly and its future goals. Claim your free listing at Comparant today and shine a light on your vacation rental management services! 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Video 02:02 Podcast Discussion Begins 03:06 Introduction to Comparant 04:37 The Importance of Data in the Vacation Rental Industry 07:52 The Future of Comparant and AI in the Industry 15:32 The Role of AI in Property Management 20:29 The Impact of Inventory Acquisition 28:56 The Importance of Reviews in Property Management 33:09 How to Use Comparant 34:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this confluence episode featuring hosts from four different podcasts, the discussants explore the state of the vacation rental, short-term rental, and "Airbnb" industry. The panelists, Heather Bayer, Conrad O'Connell, Adam Norko, and Scott Fasanos, explore aspects of scale, hospitality, and market trends, including how brands can best meet guest expectations. The debate touches on defining the differences between short-term rentals and vacation rentals, as well as their business models. The discussion further delves into the hospitality approach versus the 'churn and burn' approach, with mentions of key industry big guns such as Vacasa and Sonder. The conversation closes with thoughts on the importance of continuous training and education for individuals in the industry. The Podcasts Mentioned in This Episode: The Art of Hospitality Podcast The Vacation Rental Success Podcast This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no-brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Episode 59 of STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane welcomes Brooke Pfautz, Founder and CEO of Vintory, who brings over 16 years of industry experience. Brooke shares his journey in the vacation rental sector, emphasizing his passion for numbers and metrics. He explains that Vintory focuses exclusively on the supply side, helping property managers in expanding their portfolios. He also discusses the concept of co-hosting and property management, noting that many short-term vacation rental managers began their careers as co-hosts. Jamie and Brooke dive into critical concepts like customer acquisition cost and the lifetime value of new properties. Brooke outlines key growth strategies, including leveraging referrals, providing value to realtors, participating in community activities, and using direct mail—an effective technique in the sector. He highlights the importance of consistency and patience in marketing to attract and retain customers, drawing parallels between customer acquisition costs and lifetime value metrics in both the vacation rental and SaaS industries. The episode also explores the potential benefits of diversifying into different markets. Brooke talks about Vintory's operational strategies and how his innovative approach to idea-sharing on LinkedIn led to his book, "Vacation Rental Secrets." This book offers insights from 52 top vacation rental managers, each sharing their top 10 industry mistakes, making it a valuable resource for investors. Don't miss this episode for a deep dive into effective strategies for growth in the vacation rental industry. ~~~~ Connect with Brooke: Vintory.com brooke@vintory,com https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-brooke-pfautz-1a4a4a1/ ~~~~ Signup for AirDNA for FREE
In this episode, Eric Moeller, a hospitality entrepreneur, delves into the topic of 'Unreasonable Hospitality' and its crucial role in shaping the future of the short-term rental industry. In his third appearance on the show, he talks about his journey from running a conventional hospitality business to creating FreeWyld. This exceptional boutique hospitality brand prioritizes providing guests with extraordinary experiences. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no-brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Slick Talk, we invited Richard Valtr of Mews, a cloud-based property management software company, for another enlightening conversation. The discussion centers around several key points, including the evolution of Mews since our last conversation in July 2020, the immense potential of AI in the hospitality sector, and how a shift in perspective from viewing hospitality as merely 'real estate' to a provider of a 24-hour lifestyle experience can enhance operations and customer satisfaction. The podcast also covers the recent acquisitions by Mews and how they align with the company's vision, notably the acquirement of Nomi Travel, an AI-focused app, and the launch of Mews Ventures. Richard also shares some thoughtful insights about the role of AI and data in personalizing and improving the hospitality experience and his vision for the industry's future. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no-brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:14 Reflecting on Past Episodes and Guest Appearances 01:09 Overview of Mews and its Role in the Hospitality Industry 02:24 Journey of Mews through the Pandemic 02:36 The Growth and Expansion of Mews 03:28 The Importance of Being an Ideas Company 04:03 The Evolution of Mews and its Impact on the Hospitality Industry 04:59 The Role of Mews in Enhancing Guest Experience 07:39 The Shift to Mid-Market and Enterprise Segment 07:54 The Importance of Relevance in the Hospitality Industry 08:20 The Strategy of Building for Independence and Scaling to Enterprise 16:33 The Importance of Being Relevant and Useful in the Hospitality Industry 17:16 The Role of Mews in Enhancing the 24-Hour Guest Experience 21:40 The Strategy of Mews for Acquisitions and Partnerships 24:12 The Importance of a Single Platform and Open API in the Hospitality Industry 25:39 The Importance of a Vibrant Ecosystem in Hospitality 26:56 The Vision for Future Ventures and the Need for Innovation 27:52 The Role of Hospitality in a 365-Day Experience 28:33 Theological Thinking in Hospitality and the Need for Startups 30:10 The Future of Workspaces: Hotels as Mixed-Use Real Estate Spaces 37:30 The Potential of AI in Enhancing Hospitality Experiences 42:43 The Future of Hospitality: A Vision for the Next 20 Years 45:06 The Role of Data in Personalizing Hospitality Experiences ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arthur Colker, the founder of StayFi, shares his thoughts on the venture capital (VC) model and why he decided to bootstrap the company. He discusses the need for startups to consider their ideal business outcomes before pursuing VC funding, citing the pressure to generate returns and the need to justify large-scale growth as potential downsides. Instead, Arthur reveals the benefits of alternative fundraising methods, such as crowdfunding and engaging customer-investors. He also shares the importance of product fulfillment, emphasizing delivering as advertised on sales promises and constantly striving to improve customer satisfaction. Arthur also points out how tech tool diversity is advantageous for property managers and advises on the right approach for choosing a property management system. A special discount for StayFi for listeners is also mentioned. 00:00 Introduction 00:00 The Challenges of VC-Backed Companies 02:02 Interview with Arthur Colker, Founder and CEO of StayFi 02:37 Overview of StayFi 04:10 The Importance of Branded WiFi in Vacation Rentals 05:12 The Misconception of Airbnb as a Property Operator 06:15 The Challenge of Educating Guests about Direct Booking 06:50 The Impact of Airbnb's Dominance in the Market 07:21 The Advantages of Direct Booking 09:13 The Complexity of Direct Booking Process 09:52 The Importance of Data Collection in Short-Term Rentals 18:16 The Journey of Scaling StayFi 19:05 The Risks and Challenges of VC Funding 36:42 The Importance of Diversifying Tech Stack in Property Management 43:06 The Importance of Customer Satisfaction in Tech Companies 48:49 Conclusion and Special Offer Follow Arthur & StayFi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolker/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/stayfi/ https://stayfi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stayfi_software/ Special Discount for Slick Talk Listeners: SLICKERS - 50% off the first 3 months of StayFi This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no-brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the no BS podcast, we chat with our friend and entrepreneur Brooke Pfautz, founder of Vintory and Comparant.com.The discussion includes how the launch of Comparant.com aims to revolutionize the industry by offering a platform for vacation homeowners and property managers to connect. The website has over 5,000 professional rental managers already listed, providing homeowners a single platform to compare and choose short-term rental property management based on performance, reviews, and services. Exciting times for our industry and the team at Vintory and Comparent!A must-listen!Episode HighlightsMarketplace Dynamics and Leveling the Playing Field: Brooke emphasizes the marketplace aspect of Comparant, allowing smaller property managers to compete on equal footing.Comparison with Past Attempts and Evolution of Ideas: We address past attempts at similar concepts by other companies and emphasize the unique aspects of Comparant.Brooke's Vision: Brooke expresses excitement about the potential impact of Comparant on the industry. He looks forward to seeing how companies adapt and change to reach the next level in response to public reviews and feedbackThe Influence of Reviews: Brooke and Mateo discuss the impact of reviews on property management. Brooke shares how review systems from platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo have made him a better vacation rental manager, emphasizing the motivation to maintain a positive reputation.Driving Excellence: We hosts discuss how public reviews encourage property managers to step up their game and offer best-in-class services. The conversation includes anecdotes about handling unexpected situations to ensure positive reviews.Future Plans: The discussion touches on future plans for Comparant, including the implementation of AI-driven chatbots to enhance user experience and streamline the sales process for property managers.Shortening Sales Cycles: The hosts explore how platforms like Comparant can potentially shorten the sales cycle by providing homeowners with comprehensive information upfront, making the decision-making process more efficient.Episode Sponsor - DirectDeciding which property management software to use isn't easy. Direct encourages everyone to demo a few options and see which is best for you now and for your growth. If you're a host or property manager who is unhappy, it's a great time to talk with Direct!Direct is built on a modern framework that's intuitive and seamlessly integrates operations, distribution, connectivity, accounting, and engagement tools all within the software.Head to info.directsoftware.com/nobs and book a demo with John and receive $500 towards implementation costs. Direct wants to be part of the conversation.
The episode explores the concept of customizable hospitality spaces with Chris Osaka, the CEO of Tomu. Chris shares how he transitioned from his experience in retail, fashion, and working with brands like Nike into the world of hospitality. He also elaborates on Tomu's core purpose, which is focused on easing the entry into hotel ownership and enabling uniqueness in hotel construction. Chris explains how Tomu's building system is cost-effective, quick, and sustainable, allowing owners to create hotels that reflect their vision. He highlights some creative ways in which their customers plan to use their systems, ranging from standalone units to part of larger hotel concepts. Chris then concludes the conversation by reflecting on the challenges they faced in explaining to customers the possibilities of their system. Connect with Chris & Tomu: www.tomuhaus.com @tomu_haus @chrisosaka The Tomu team also has a special offer for all listeners interested in buying a Tomu unit! 50% off waitlist reservation deposit using "SLICKTALK50" This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Stone is the Owner and General Counsel of AllSTR Hospitality and in this episode, Mike shares his story and experience as a lawyer who hated his job and wanted out but didn't know how until he discovered short-term rentals through mentorship and industry related masterminds. Many masterminds or industry leaders mentioned in this episode have either been on Slick Talk or work within the Hospitality.FM Podcast Network in some capacity. Tune in to hear the story and vision Mike brings to the industry and specifically within his markets and properties. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet Brooke Pfautz, founder and CEO of Vintory, the only sales and marketing platform on the planet exclusively dedicated to helping professional vacation rental managers grow their inventory. Brooke is one of the industry's most respected experts, so it was an honor to get him back on the podcast to discuss his new book, Vacation Rental Secrets, which is a collection of the short-term rental industry's top experts disclosing their biggest mistakes and sharing their hard-earned wisdom. Brooke and I discuss some of the most meaningful lessons garnered from these interviews, some unpopular opinions he has about the current state of the industry, the opportunity he sees for entrepreneurs to build new businesses in and around hospitality, and some hot takes he has on the future of the industry. Connect with Brooke on LinkedIn Buy Brooke's book on Amazon Learn more about Vintory This episode is brought to you by Hostlabs — Say goodbye to the daily hassle of running your short-term rental business. Free up your time and watch your business thrive with Hostlabs. Learn more and qualify for an exclusive discount here. Recent episodes you might enjoy: The Future of Vacation Rental Management Companies — Stories and Ideas from a Former VRMA President A Panel Discussion on the Future of Short-Term Rental Investing with Wander, Techvestor, and Arrived How They're Building a New Hotel Brand from Scratch Have you signed up for Ping yet? Ping makes it easy for guests to be notified when their favorite Airbnbs become available — and it's the secret tool the best Airbnb hosts use to maximize bookings. Sign up today at bnbping.com About the Show Behind the Stays is brought to you twice a week by Sponstayneous — a free, biweekly newsletter that brings subscribers the best last-minute deals and upcoming steals on Airbnb. You can subscribe, for free, at www.sponstayneous.com. Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, co-founder of Sponstayneous, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee.
An industry leader with 8+ years of experience in the vacation rental space, Meaghan Moylan leads a team of passionate and entrepreneurial-minded professionals at The Outpost Group, a fast-growing private investment office based in Jackson, Wyoming. The company's portfolio includes Outpost, Snake River Roasting Company, Terrain Landscaping and Snow Removal, Provisions Catering, and O2 Cleaning. In this episode, Meaghan and Wil discuss her journey through hospitality, being a young executive in an industry where people have been in it for a decade if not more, and how her leadership style wash shaped from the good and bad experiences in her past jobs. Meaghan is someone that the industry should keep their eyes on! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
During my time here at the Operto office, I was able to sit down with Steve Davis (more than once and with other Operto team members) to talk about the difference between scaling successfully and failing at scale #scalefail and let's just say this was one of my favorite talks as we're all packing up to head to Orlando for VRMA tomorrow. If you have 30 minutes to dive in and hear how much depth we can cover in a short period of time, I highly encourage you to do so and let me know what you think! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this weeks episode of Slick Talk, I was able to really dive into the life of Alex Alioto who went from New York actor to STR Tech Co-Founder. His journey is pretty incredible and from his perspective, we're just getting started in this industry we all know and love. Connect with Alex & Whimstay: https://www.whimstay.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-alioto-819a9445/ https://www.facebook.com/aliotoalexander/ This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello Slick Talkers! We wanted to make sure this episode got it's spotlight on Good Morning Hospitality and so after about a month of letting it do it's thing, we wanted to now let you hear this one for yourselves as my co-hosts on GMH were thrilled to have had Sam Shank, Co-Founder and CEO of HotelTonight, on the show. In this episode Sam shared what it was like to build the platform in 10 weeks, how he looked at making the tough decisions as an entrepreneur, and how HotelTonight was eventually acquired by Airbnb and being one of their more successful acquisitions! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You know what time it is? It's Bonus Episode time here on GMH and we're excited to bring you part one of the Next Conference Recap brought to you by our partners at TravelNet Solutions! In this recap episode, you will hear a compilation of micro-interviews that Wil was able to capture throughout the two days onsite. Tune in, like, follow, and enjoy! In this episode: Arthur from StayFi Austen from Autohost Steve Trover from Better Talent Brooke from Vintory & Jacobie from C2G Advisors Andrew McConnell from Rented, A TravelNet Solution Hospitality Hotline & GMC Report! Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!
Jon is the CEO of Topkey, the financial operating system for hospitality management companies. They're a Y Combinator Winter 2021 company. They've raised a $5.2M seed round led by Felicis Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Y Combinator. There are several other great investors participated in that round, including Assurant Ventures, Derive Ventures, and yours truly, Wil Slickers. In this episode, Jon & Wil talk through what it's like to build a startup within our industry especially as Jon came from Starwood Hotels and even HotelTonight (Acquired by Airbnb) to now as he builds his own company, Topkey. Connect with Jon: Company Website http://www.topkey.io Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansukhia/ Topkey: https://www.linkedin.com/company/topkey If you reach out to Jon or anyone at Topkey and mention this podcast (Slick Talk) you can get 3 months free of the their platform! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Studying the mistakes—yes, even the cringe-worthy ones—that seasoned STR professionals have made, can offers actionable insights on how you can sidestep these pitfalls on your own path to success. Brooke Pfautz, the founder and CEO of Vintory, shares some of the lessons he learned as a result of asking top leaders in the short-term rental industry what their top mistakes were. Whether you're a novice or an industry veteran you'll find gems of advice that can save you time, money, and headaches. Tune in now! Mentioned in this episode: Free copy of the book “Vacation Rental Secrets.” Youtube link to this episode: [Insert link to the episode from the STR HUB youtube channel.] Connect with vintory vintory.com Connect with Brooke Pfautz Brooke Pfautz on Linkedin Connect with Christianne on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn https://www.facebook.com/christianne.crump https://www.instagram.com/christiannecrump/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianne-crump Connect with STR HUB on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin https://www.facebook.com/the.STRHub/ https://www.instagram.com/thestrhub/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-hub/ Thank you for tuning into our podcast! If you'd like to suggest a show topic or provide feedback, please fill out our show feedback form, and we'll be in touch! For guest suggestions, please fill out our guest suggestion form. Short-Term Rental Solutions is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of their shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts!
Niko Karstikko joins us on the podcast to share the story & meaning of Bob W. and how their approach & ethos is all about autonomous hospitality as a tech and hospitality brand within European markets. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brooke Pfautz, CEO & Co-Founder of Vintory, has been a guest on the show more times than most but with good reason. The guy is a gem of knowledge and on this episode, he joins us to share some of the top secrets of our industry from the top vacation rental experts in his new book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Listen to Brookes' recent episode from earlier last year in 2022 - Listen here This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Alex & Annie : The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, Alex is joined by D. Brooke Pfautz, Founder of Vintory - a company that is laser-focused on helping vacation rental managers grow their inventory. Brooke stumbled into the vacation rental space right before the global economic crisis of 2008 when he founded Vantage Resort Realty which quickly grew to 500+ properties under management and became one of the country's largest vacation rental managers. After exiting from Vantage in 2013, Brooke held a couple of positions in the space until launching Vintroy 4 and a half years ago, and he's now helped over 600 companies to grow their inventory.Guests are the lifeline of your vacation rental business, however, too many companies don't have a proactive strategy for acquiring new homeowners and often only tend to this matter once they experience significant churn. Brooke quotes a study they did which showed that an inventory acquisition strategy is 4-6x more impactful than marketing or revenue management, yet vacation rental companies disregard this motion, ultimately leaving a ton of business on the table.Brooke recently published his 2nd book - “Vacation Rental Secrets: The Short-Term Rental Industry's Top Experts Disclose their Biggest Mistakes and Share their Hard-Earned Wisdom”, which features our very own Alex Husner and quite a few recurring guests we've had on Alex & Annie. The inception of the book happened when Brooke was presented with the question of what are 10 biggest mistakes you've made in your journey so far, which then went viral on LinkedIn and had people from all across the industry reaching out to share their mistakes, which Brooke turned into a daily post cadence, which then laid the foundation for the book!Brooke brings up chapter nr. 8 from the book, which highlights a fact about inventory that's been mentioned on the show before and should be reminded to managers more often - disqualification is key to scale. Not all inventory is good inventory, and the negative impact of working with bad owners far outweighs the immediate revenue gain.Tune into this episode to learn how to make inventory your superpower!HIGHLIGHTS:01:15 Brooke's Journey until Vintory04:26 New Property Acquisition Strategies09:26 Choosing The Right Market11:41 The Book is Here!15:42 Brooke's Favorite Mistakes17:15 Culture Index and Predictive Index Integration21:43 Disqualification is Key to Scale26:21 Marketing Your Book Launch29:25 What's on The Vintory RoadmapThis episode is brought to you by Casago and Rev & Research!Connect with Brooke:Website | Linkedin | BookConnect with Alex and Annie:Alex Husner | Annie HolcombeAlexAndAnniePodcast.com
Brooke Pfautz is one of the industry's foremost experts in growing short-term vacation rental inventory. He literally wrote the book on inventory growth – and it's already a three-category Amazon bestseller. Brooke got his start in the industry in 2007 when he founded Vantage Resort Realty in Ocean City, MD and took an idea on a napkin to more than 500 properties in just five years. After a successful exit, he went on to grow inventory for other major vacation rental brands as Chief Business Development Officer in multiple destinations. Today, Brooke leads Vintory, the first and only Sales and Marketing Platform designed exclusively for Short-Term Vacation Rental Managers to grow their inventory. And, to date, Brooke and his team of over 50 growth experts have helped more than 600 companies grow their inventory and increase their bottom line. https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-brooke-pfautz-1a4a4a1/ Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin Watch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brooke Pfautz is one of the industry's foremost experts in growing short-term vacation rental inventory. He literally wrote the book on inventory growth – and it's already a three-category Amazon bestseller. Brooke got his start in the industry in 2007 when he founded Vantage Resort Realty in Ocean City, MD and took an idea on a napkin to more than 500 properties in just five years. After a successful exit, he went on to grow inventory for other major vacation rental brands as Chief Business Development Officer in multiple destinations. Today, Brooke leads Vintory, the first and only Sales and Marketing Platform designed exclusively for Short-Term Vacation Rental Managers to grow their inventory. And, to date, Brooke and his team of over 50 growth experts have helped more than 600 companies grow their inventory and increase their bottom line. https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-brooke-pfautz-1a4a4a1/ Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin Watch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lauren Madewell, a personality and human being you can't ignore for all the right reasons. She is what I would consider to be the perfect balance of serious and funny but most importantly, she's just 100% authentically herself. In this episode, we discussed a wide range of topics from her personal story and how she got exposed to hospitality and short-term rentals with more topics like how the conference scene in our industry needs to change and how the amplification of industry voices and expertise is making a new wave of industry leaders. Connect with Lauren & her team with this link - you don't want to miss out on this content! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin did what any corporate lawyer would do after getting their career started... he quit! Now, Kevin has the amazing Shorehouse Hotel and has gone through an inspiring journey as a independent hotelier & hospitality entrepreneur. Kevin and I met during the clubhouse days and unpack his journey in this episode so that you con find some inspiration in his story. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Avery Carl. A name I think we're all familiar with as she's made a name for herself in the industry and is one of the top brokers for short-term rental deals. She was also someone I listened to in my early podcast days and so this episode was a lot of fun for me. Tune in to hear how she has set up her life and business to be as productive as possible while never missing a soccer game and more! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dale Smith is a successful property entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in residential, commercial, and holiday home property investment, property development, and property management. Dale is the CEO of The SDDE Smith Group, which he founded in March 2017 with just one holiday home. Four years later he has grown the business to include 12 customer-facing brands with over 300 employees and a projected revenue of over £30 million for 2023. Dale's unique approach to property management has been a key factor in his success. Instead of focusing on just one property management area, he continuously creates different customer-facing brands to meet his clients' varied needs. The brands include Host & Stay, Resicentral, WOODSmith Construction, Styled Interior Design and many more. Connect with Dale: Website: https://www.sddesmithgroup.com/ & https://hostandstay.co.uk/ Facebook: The SDDE Smith Group & Host & Stay Instagram: @sddesmithgroup & hostandstayuk This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travers is a friend, Destinationaire Award winner, and a great operator who has overcome so much after traveling the world and coming back to the USA in order to build his Short-Term Rental business, Stay Como! In this episode, Travers shares how his drive and excitement for adventure and travel have played a role in his life as a single man to now husband and father while still focusing and growing his business to new heights! Connect with Travers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travers-xanthos-2b378b67/ staycomo.com thedollyhousenash.com https://www.instagram.com/thedollyhousenash/ This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is a special one as I have been watch Jesse's content and businesses grow over the years and finally getting to dive into his story was just really special because I think Jesse left a ton of nuggets around more than just business but more into life as a whole! Based in Central Valley, California, Jesse Vasquez found his niche in operating unique STR/Mid-Term Rental homes specifically for traveling healthcare professionals. With solid foundations, ongoing process improvements, and a team now rallying behind him what started from two homes in 2020, he now has a growing owned and co-hosted portfolio of over twenty property listings all over California and Texas. Connect with Jesse: Website - Linked Here Instagram - Linked Here This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason has grown his STR business in a short period of time and his main force of growth is leveraging tech and AI in order to really continue to invest in real estate and grow a hospitality business. Connect with Jason: linktr.ee/jwreece instagram.com/jwreece This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonathan Wicks is the founder of Well & Good Property Services. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Well & Good is the largest independent all inclusive turnover services provider in the short term rental industry. By combining professional cleaning, offsite laundering and supplying all guest essentials, Well & Good allows hosts to focus on the guest experience without having to stress about the day to day of logistical turnover operations. Well & Good services markets across the US and expands based on local host partnerships and on site leadership. They can be found online at wellandgood.pro and on instagram @wellandgood.pro. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Caleb Hannon could be considered a newcomer to the vacation rental industry but in the short 2.5 years he has jumped all in and dedicated his life to this industry. Starting as an employee in StayLakeNorman and growing to COO and co-owner he has experienced it all and uses that to continue to better the company's operations as well as the industry as a whole. In this episode, Caleb shares moments of vulnerability and how the lesson of "leading yourself before you lead others" has impacted his life and business as it is today. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all stumble into this business it seems like these days or from what we hear on this podcast. With Rena, yes she may have stumbled into building an incredible short-term rental brand (Boutiq) but she definitely didn't stumble into entrepreneurship. You will hear her story, how they've built the portfolio as it is today, and the struggles that most entrepreneurs don't like to share on a public platform. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Brooke Pfautz on the show. Brooke is an author and short-term rental industry expert. His experience ranges from building custom short-term rentals to growing a portfolio of 500 properties in just five years and now to providing software services. The episode is jam-packed with insights and lessons learned from Brooke's journey including: Top mistakes property managers make (and how any STR owner can learn from them) Tips on hiring Growing pains Changes in property management You can find out more about everything Brooke and his company have to offer by visiting his website here. I also highly encourage you to check out his books which are packed full of expert advice. Need help managing your short-term rental and you don't want to go it alone? Shoot us a message here and we'll see if we can help.
Starting a business is no joke and a big venture for anyone at any age but Allison really took that to a new level by starting her hospitality business at 21 years old and went all-in on her hospitality business, Bayley Vacation Rentals. In this episode, you will hear the ups and downs of a young entrepreneur, what a very seasonal vacation rental market is like to operate in, and how tech truly can empower entrepreneurs when used correctly. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building company culture (remotely or in-person) is crucial for any business. How can you align yourself as a business leader with your teams personal and professional goals while maintaining your businesses mission and direction? How do you build a culture that's so strong that your team starts to take charge when a new member isn't the right fit? These are all things we dive into in this episode with Michael Sjogren. Numbers, data, and financials are all areas that can point back to culture and executing amazing guest experiences in the hospitality industry. Mike's Socials & Other Links: www.strsecrets.com Instagram: @the_airbnbguy https://www.facebook.com/groups/STRentalsecrets https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3j2uYbWOLdbreNQ9aq19ZA STR Secrets Freedom Code Training: https://www.strsecrets.com/freedomcode Special VA Placement Offer for ALL Slick Talk Listeners: https://va.strsecrets.com/optin1684284977740 This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Faeth truly needs no formal intro but for those who don't know Bill, he's a entrepreneur with an extensive background in starting, building, and exiting companies. In this episode, I asked Bill if we could go "behind the scenes" and learn more about his personal story, the people and things that impacted him the most and everything else leading up to where he is today. Connect with Bill: Bill Faeth Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bfaetbfaeth The Free Build STR Wealth Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508 Build STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/ This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach is the Co-Founder of Sponstayneous, a newsletter that brings subscribers the best last-minute deals and upcoming steals on Airbnb twice a week, and the host of the Behind the Stays podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Zach to hear his personal story as a young entrepreneur in our industry but I would even go as far as saying that Zach has become one of the most impressive rising stars of the short-term rental industry and is someone everyone should keep on their radar. Zach's Social Media Links & Website: https://www.sponstayneous.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sponstayneous/ https://www.behindthestays.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUU24fZ3O-RN7Q94smtogA Get 20% of Ping with the discount code HFM20 This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | Apartment Sharing
Work with Jasper: https://www.getpaidforyourpad.com/vip Get Brooke's new book: https://www.vintory.com/mistakesIn this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, host Jasper Ribbers speaks with vacation rental industry expert Brooke Pfautz, the founder of Vintory, a sales and marketing platform for short-term rental property management. Pfautz shares his insights on how to acquire more properties for short-term rental companies. He suggests that the first step is collecting data on potential properties through list brokers like InfoUSA, Exact Data, and Melissa Data, which offer absentee owner records and appending services for contact information. He also suggests scraping data from online travel agencies like Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO. Pfautz explains that the data acquired can be detailed, such as house value, presence of a pool, square footage, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. He also shares that rental permit data from the city, county, or township can also provide valuable information. For acquiring this data, Pfautz suggests reaching out to list brokers, with costs ranging from 8 to 25 cents per record.Once data is gathered, Pfautz recommends building a website or landing page and implementing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to organize the data effectively. Subsequently, he outlines an omni-channel marketing strategy for outbound marketing, which includes direct mail, email marketing, list-based targeting on social media platforms, and IP targeting. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and multi-touch approach to make a significant impact and effectively acquire more properties for rental management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is AI ready to take over tasks for humans? Is it ready to take over tasks for vacation rental managers? In this interview, I am joined with Luca Zambello, a repeat guest on the show and CEO of Jurny, to dive into their recent Jurny updates with a big implementation of their AI named Nia which is powered by GPT4. Mentioned in this episode: Check out Luca's First Episode - Link Luca's Panel Episode from VRMA - Link Luca's Episode from Good Morning Hospitality - Link Give Jurny a try today by using this link! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is a special one because it really takes us back to 2018 when I first met Adam Knight, my first industry podcast guest and now business partner with our vacation rental management company, Recreation Rentals. In this episode, Adam and I reflect on some of our hotel operation days, the differences in tech, how we're learning as we build our inventory and brand, and what we're excited about when it comes to seeing this whole thing come to life. Adam and I want to do this more often so let us know what you think! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you heard of work-life balance? We're sure you have and we're sure you're thinking the phrase is a bit... overused? In this special episode, we're playing back the special replay of the opening fireside chat with Dave Krauss & Wil Slickers. This fireside chat was for the Rent Responsibly virtual summit that had a key focus on People, Place, and Planet. Dave and Wil go into work-life harmony, designing your life, and Wil's past struggles with depression. If you have a tissue box near by, you may want to keep it close because this one gets deep. Don't say we didn't warn you! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our guest today is COO Alliance Member and Chief Operating Officer for Vintory, Randy Bonds. Since grade school Randy has had a passion for entrepreneurship. For more than 30 years he has been building his skills by owning and operating eight companies all focused on travel and tourism. Founding, scaling, and selling five companies taught […] The post Ep.278 – COO, Vintory, Randy Bonds appeared first on COO Alliance.
Our guest today is COO Alliance Member and Chief Operating Officer for Vintory, Randy Bonds. Since grade school Randy has had a passion for entrepreneurship. For more than 30 years he has been building his skills by owning and operating eight companies all focused in travel and tourism. Founding, scaling, and selling five companies taught […] The post Ep.278 – COO, Vintory, Randy Bonds appeared first on COO Alliance.
We've had Jesse DePinto on the podcast before but this episode is a special one for you as we take a deep dive into current (and future) applications of AI and ChatGPT into todays landscape of vacation and short-term rentals. Check out Jesse's first episode on Slick Talk here! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before starting Otium, Juan Miguel developed and oversaw Pricing and Revenue Management operations at real estate, travel, and tech startups such as Domio and FlightCar. Taking his past experiences, he now approaches Otium with a mindset of intentionality and simplicity. Too often, property managers try to over complicate their operations and tech stack. In this episode with Juan Miguel, we discuss how they keep things as simple as possible for their team which makes it simple for their guests. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josiah Mackenzie joined me in Denver to record this episode in person and I couldn't have walked away from a more refreshing conversation. This episode is dedicated to the heart and spirt of hospitality for all type of brands, businesses, and operators out there. Josiah's career in hospitality started working the front desk at a small property on the California coast. From there, he built a hotel marketing website which eventually 70,000+ hoteliers used each month to learn how to increase demand for their properties. Josiah wanted to learn how to turn demand into revenue, so spent a few years at a revenue management technology company before spending the past few years working with hotel owners and hospitality real estate investors at Juniper Square. But it was during the years he spent helping to build what became one of the biggest hotel operations technology companies in the world (ReviewPro, 60,000+ hotels) that he learned something that has stuck with him since: operations is the most important part of a hotel business today. Check out: Hospitality Daily on LinkedIn, Hospitality Daily Podcast, and HotelOperations.com This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Vintory - Scaling your property management company? Vintory is giving Slick Talk listeners a free digital copy of their book "From 0 to 500 Properties In 5 Years" and a $50 Amazon Gift Card for those who sign-up to do a demo! Safely.com – The best STR insurance that covers guests, owners, and managers! Making Safely a no brainer! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices