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Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast - How This AI Entrepreneur Is Changing Hospitality | Sam Dundas
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How This AI Entrepreneur Is Changing Hospitality | Sam Dundas

Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast

04/10/24

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In this episode of Slick Talk, Wil Slickers sits down with Sam Dundas, the Co-Founder of Besty AI, to explore the evolving role of AI in the hospitality industry.

Delving into personal stories, Sam shares his journey from his initial interest in hospitality to the founding of Besty AI. He discusses the impact of AI on operations, guest messaging, and upselling, emphasizing the goal of giving time back to operators. Through candid conversation, they tackle the potential of AI to revolutionize property management by reducing operational costs and enhancing efficiency.

The episode also touches on the future vision of AI in hospitality, suggesting a paradigm shift where AI could significantly alleviate the operational burden on property managers while preserving the essence of hospitality. Sam's insights provide a compelling perspective on embracing AI as a tool for growth and sustainability in the hospitality sector.

Follow Sam!

@getbestyai

getbesty.ai

linkedin.com/in/samueldundas

This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at:

  • MinutMinut 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!
  • Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform!
  • Hudson Creative Studio - Get your direct booking site and brand built by them, and never look back!

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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

Previous Episode

This podcast episode features a returning guest, Catherine Ratcliffe, who has significantly grown since her last appearance, transitioning from a 9-to-5 job to managing four properties and now organizing her own event, CanStays.

The discussion highlights the differences in short-term rental regulations and operations between Canada and the United States, underscoring the unique challenges and opportunities within the Canadian market. The conversation also touches on the importance of advocacy in the short-term rental industry, strategies for avoiding information overload at conferences, and the potential impact of new regulations on short-term rental owners and operators in Canada.

Additionally, the episode underscores the technical and operational aspects of running short-term rentals in Canada, including the implications of local healthcare and hospital proximity on short-term rental locations. The dialogue concludes with Catherine sharing her goals for the CanStays conference, aiming to create a pivotal platform for Canadian short-term rental stakeholders, with the potential for the event to become an annual cornerstone for industry networking, education, and advocacy.

Follow Catherine!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratcliffecatherine/

https://canstaysrentalalliance.com

@canstaysrentalalliance

This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at:

  • MinutMinut 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!
  • Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform!
  • Hudson Creative Studio - Get your direct booking site and brand built by them, and never look back!

——–

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

Next Episode

In this episode of Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast, Wil Slickers welcomes Meaghan Moylan to discuss the journey and future of her podcast, Workflows & Espressos under the Hospitality.FM Podcast Network.

They engage in a jovial conversation about the podcast's creation, its unique approach to not featuring interviews, and the intimate connection it fosters with its listeners through candid and unscripted content. The discussion reveals plans to relaunch Workflows and Espressos with a weekly release schedule, inviting feedback and suggestions from listeners for future episodes.

The episode also touches on personal anecdotes, the impact of podcasting, and the creative process behind producing engaging content for the hospitality industry.

——–

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

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