In this episode, John and Mateo welcome a special guest, the one and only Catherine Radcliffe, founder of STR Benefits Consulting and Lost Together Stays. Tune in for valuable insights as Catherine shares the unique challenges and opportunities in the Canadian short-term rental market and introduces the CanStays Rental Alliance conference.

Get ready for an insightful no BS conversation you won't want to miss!  

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Episode Highlights

• Meet Catherine Radcliffe: A proud Canadian, Catherine is the founder of STR Benefits Consulting and Lost Together Stays. She has dual citizenship and a passion for addressing the specific challenges faced by the Canadian short-term rental industry.
• CanStays Rental Alliance Conference: Catherine introduces the CanStays Rental Alliance conference, set to take place in Banff, Canada, in two months.
• Addressing Canadian Specifics: Catherine highlights the distinctive aspects of the Canadian short-term rental landscape, including provincial differences, healthcare nuances, and unique challenges faced by hosts.
• Motivation Behind the Conference: Catherine shares the inspiration behind organizing the conference, emphasizing the lack of representation for Canadian issues in existing vacation rental conferences. The conference aims to provide a platform for discussions on Canadian-specific topics like regulations, healthcare access, and marketing requirements.
• Impact of the Pandemic on Canadian Business: Mateo questions how the pandemic affected the short-term rental business in Canada and learns of the impact of regional disparities, healthcare considerations, and challenges faced by smaller communities.
• The Need for National Conversations: Catherine emphasizes the importance of a streamlined national conversation across provinces, sharing best practices, navigating regulations, and addressing the unique needs of each region.
• Conference Topics and Speakers: The hosts and Catherine discuss the diverse topics that will be covered at the conference, including safety, revenue management, employment practices, and accessibility. A lineup of Canadian speakers, along with a French track, adds to the conference's uniqueness.
• Networking Opportunities: John highlights the networking opportunities at the conference, encouraging hosts, property managers, and vendors to take advantage of the chance to learn, share ideas, and collaborate.
• Early Bird Special: Catherine provides details on the early bird special for conference tickets, including pricing and the option to bring a plus one. The hosts emphasize the value of attending and participating in discussions that can influence the future of the industry.
• Influence in Canada: Catherine discusses the significance of influencing outcomes in the Canadian market, pointing out the country's ability to pivot and make changes quickly. We stress the importance of being a voice and knowledge base for Canadian decision-makers.
• Socialistic Approach: Catherine emphasizes the socialistic approach in Canada, focusing on community well-being and partnership with elected officials to find solutions that benefit everyone.

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