
Industry Insights with Steve Trover: Better Talent, Optimizing Products, and 2024 Predictions
Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast
02/07/24
•45m
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In this exciting episode, host Wil Slickers invites Steve Trover, the Founder of Better Talent, for a deep-dive conversation into the vacation rental industry. They discuss the importance of having the right people in the right roles, focusing more on product development, and the resiliency of the industry through various crises. Steve shares his insights on market trends and predictions for 2024, emphasizing the need for a strong product focus, attracting the right talent, and embracing new ideas to scale. He also gives advice for founders struggling with both the visionary and general management aspects of their businesses, explaining the key to future success involves having the right people in the right roles.
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!
- 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!
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•22m
In this bonus solo episode, Wil shares four key lessons he's learned about entrepreneurial success: the importance of persisting longer than others, the value of always learning and trying to master the craft, the victory found in detailed preparation, and the idea of suffering in the details for greater success. He encourages listeners to apply these ideas, not just in business but across all areas of life, believing it can make the journey feel less exhausting. To demonstrate the points, he uses examples from both his own personal journey and those from industry experts, emphasizing that adopting these practices can set you ahead of the competition.
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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
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Mastering Both Sides of The Coin: The Life of an Owner-Operator with Mike Brockway
February 14, 2024
•45m
In this episode, host Wil Slickers engages in a compelling conversation with Mike Brockway, a seasoned property owner and operator in Denver, Colorado. Mike discusses his journey from corporate job holder to real estate investor, property manager, and short-term rental guru. He delves into the dynamics of his operations, his unique utilization of technology, and his constant learning and adaptation in the industry. Mike also details his biggest ongoing project and concludes by sharing his evolving philosophy towards balancing work, personal life, and the pursuit of uncatchable goals. Tune in for this instructive chat, packed with valuable insights for anyone in or aspiring to join the property investment and management field.
Connect with Mike:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mbrockway120
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mbrockway120/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbrockway120/
Website https://www.instagram.com/zenhaus.homes/
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!
- 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
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