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Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast

04/28/21

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61m

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In this episode, Washbnb CEO Daniel Cruz talks about the incredible story of how the company started, and what it took for them to get to where they are today. Being a host himself, Washbnb was founded after he saw the great need for laundry service in the rental industry.

Daniel Cruz and the Washbnb team are dedicated to providing the best level of hospitality to their clients. Washbnb prides itself on being a company that is created by hosts, for hosts.

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Safely & NoiseAware! If you’re a professional property manager then you need to get both Safely & NoiseAware in your tool belt so you can focus on operating and growing your business. Go to Safely.com and let them know Wil sent you and use SLICKTALK20 to get 20% off your noise devices with NoiseAware!

In this episode, we explore:

03:37 - Getting into Airbnb

10:20 - When the side hustle turns into a full-time job

17:41 - The beginning of Washbnb

20:52 - Pushing through setbacks

24:55 - The high demand for laundry services in rentals

27:46 - The company’s values

31:27 - What hospitality really means

33:36 - The white linen analogy

39:23 - Washbnb after a year

45:36 - Marketing through Clubhouse

Be a part of their journey! Invest in Washbnb:

https://wefunder.com/washbnb

Connecting with the Guest:

Website: https://www.washbnb.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/washbnb

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/washbnb/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washbnb/

Email: info@washbnb.com

Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatdjc/

Daniel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielJCruz

Clubhouse: danieljcruz

Slick Talk Website & Socials: https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk

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Previous Episode

Serving Those Who Serve

April 21, 2021

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47m

Anthony Gantt is the founder and CEO of At Ease Rentals, a corporation dedicated to connecting vacation rental hosts to federal and military members and military families during official travel, liberty, and leave.

In this episode, he talks about how At Ease came to be, the company’s vision, and how they’re making it happen. Joining Anthony is Mateo Bradford who has been a trusted advisor with At Ease since the beginning of it all and brings a wealth of experience and industry knowledge.

This episode is sponsored by our friends at Safely! If you’re a professional property manager then you need to get Safely in your tool belt so you can focus on operating and growing your business. Go to Safely.com and let them know Wil sent you!

In this episode, we explore:

03:50 - Background of Anthony Gantt, founder of At Ease

10:16 - At Ease company was the solution

15:41 - Returning Receipts and Vouchers

21:25 - What is At Ease

24:30 - Pricing structure for At Ease

24:57 - Getting an Inventory from PMS

33:37 - Privacy Aspect

37:27 - Tasks at hand for At Ease

Connecting with the Guest:

Twitter https://twitter.com/At_Ease_Rentals

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ATEASERentals/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/40730274

Instagram https://instagram.com/stories/at_ease_rentals/

Website https://pcsatease.com

Email info@pcsatease.com

Slick Talk Website & Socials: https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk

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Locale: Tech-Enabled Hospitality

May 5, 2021

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34m

This week, we are joined by Nitesh Gandhi, founder of Locale, a company that’s dedicated to bridging the gap between home and hotels, offering thoughtfully furnished, upscale apartments for short and extended stays.

Nitesh previously worked as an asset manager of large-scale, branded hotel projects across the US. He was also a management consultant at a top-tier boutique firm with experience leading multiple engagements throughout the US and Europe. He has since launched operations for two hospitality startups.

This episode is sponsored by my friends at Hostfully! Use my code SLICKTALK20 to get $100 off their property management platform or two months free of their digital guidebooks!

In this episode, we explore:

02:37 - Background of Locale

05:14 - Transitioning from hotel to short term rentals

11:22 - Transitioning from asset manager to Airbnb host

14:24 - Creating brand consistency

18:15 - Managing hotels during Covid

23:38 - Investing in the right technology

29:18 - Key takeaways from the episode

Connecting with the Guest:

Website: https://locale.com/

Email: hello@locale.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngandhi/