🎙️ Welcome to a brand new episode of Connecting Dots with Oriol Plana, proudly sponsored by mr.alfred – the leading PMS and RMS for vacation rentals in Dubai.

In this episode, Oriol is joined by his dear friend, Miquel Manzanas, founder of Tecfys, a tech-enabled equipment financing platform.

🔥 In this episode, we cover:

✅ Skyrocketing Demand for Monthly Rentals
 Hear how occupancy rates have consistently topped 90% post-COVID and why pricing regulations could disrupt a market that doesn’t have a demand problem—but a supply one.
✅ Venture Debt Demystified
 We unpack the real cost of venture debt, equity kickers, personal guarantees, and the risks that don’t show up on a pitch deck.
✅ Smart Equipment Financing: Flexibility Over Draconian Debt
 Discover how Tecfys offers small businesses breathing room with flexible contracts, asset buy-backs, and tech refurb strategies that traditional banks simply can’t match.
✅ The Truth About Barcelona’s Tourism Crisis
 Is the real problem short-term rentals… or hotel lobby pressure? We dig into the politics behind headlines and why balanced data—not agenda-driven media—should drive regulation.
✅ Lessons in Risk, Resilience & Growth
 From managing a sub-2% loss rate to expanding across four countries, this conversation is a masterclass in calculated growth and tech-first business building.

🎧 This episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone curious about vacation rentals, B2B fintech, or just what it takes to build something that lasts.

Tune in now on YouTube, Spotify, and your favorite podcast platforms.

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📢 This episode of Connecting Dots with Oriol Plana is proudly sponsored by mr.alfred, Dubai’s leading Property & Revenue Management System for vacation rentals. Empowering property managers with automation, dynamic pricing, and operational tools to maximize revenue and streamline operations.

🌐 Visit: www.mralfred.com

Stay tuned for more insightful conversations only on Connecting Dots with Oriol Plana.

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