The Great Debate: What Do We Call This Industry Category?
Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast
12/06/23
•61m
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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!
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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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Previous Episode
The Fourth Slick Talk Monthly Episode Highlight
December 1, 2023
•31m
You have so many podcasts and episodes to choose from every week, so we want to make it easy for you to enjoy Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast.
In our Monthly Slick Talk Highlight Episodes, you will hear my producer, Kelsey Tran, and I share our favorite moments from the month's weekly episodes and hear those moments all in this one episode. If you enjoy what you hear, let us know, and we will continue to do these episodes! You can contact Kelsey at kelsey@hospitality.fm - plus, if you really like a specific clip, you will be able to go back and listen to the episode in its entirety; take a look at the show notes.
Slick Talk Episodes Mentioned in This Episode:
- Mike Stone - Listen Here
- Chris Osaka - Listen Here
- Arthur Colker - Listen Here
- Richard Valtr - Listen Here
Podcasts Mentioned in this Episode:
- STR Unfiltered
- STR Secrets
- No Vacancy
- Behind the Stays
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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 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
How to Elevate the Vacation Rental Industry with Comparant!
December 13, 2023
•36m
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
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