In this episode, we journey from the days of Big Printing, brush elbows with some very established brands, and take the learnings to Vacation Rental Operations with Brian Butler

The conversation covers the evolution and impact of technology in vacation rentals, the integration of AI and machine learning, and the balancing act of scaling while maintaining company culture. Brian also introduces his current project, EZcare, detailing how it revolutionizes property care and operations through innovative inventory management and scheduling solutions. The discussion is candid, insightful, and filled with valuable industry perspectives and future tech trends.

We LOVE this conversation and know you will too!

EZcare website: https://www.ezcare.io/

Contact Brian Butler: [email protected]

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to the No BS Podcast

00:57 Hosts' Personal Updates and Banter

02:04 Introducing Guest Brian Butler

03:01 Brian Butler's Career Journey

06:09 Transition to the Hospitality Industry

07:42 Experiences at Navis and Vacasa

16:50 Challenges and Innovations in the Industry

22:12 The Rush to Grow: Is It Worth It?

23:16 The Impact of Rapid Scaling on Company Culture

24:34 The Rise of the Hobbyist in the Vacation Rental Market

25:42 Introducing EZcare: A New Approach to Business

26:16 Building Tools for the Vacation Rental Industry

32:24 The Importance of Inventory Management

39:54 The Future of Property Care with AI

42:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts