Ready to capture massive revenue increases during major events while building strategic systems that compound over time?


Sofia Rossato, Executive Vice President at Inhabit overseeing the vacation rental division, shares the playbook property managers need for 2026 and beyond. With her background managing billion-dollar divisions and receiving recognition as one of the most powerful women in fintech, Sofia brings a strategic lens to operational challenges.


What You'll Learn:

• How to prepare for the 2026 World Cup and capture 55% average rate increases with surge pricing strategies
• The 300 mile zone approach for attracting event attendees across multiple markets
• Why RevPAR is 16% higher for operators using Inhabit products and Streamline compared to other systems
• The three-step process for implementing AI in your property management business starting today
• How the IDS framework helps leaders bring teams along in problem solving
• Strategic thinking time versus tactical firefighting and why morning hours matter most
  
  

Sofia Rossato has spent her career at the helm of influential companies in fintech and proptech, managing teams and negotiating multi-million dollar acquisitions. As Executive Vice President at Inhabit, she oversees the vacation rental division and brings together experts across the ecosystem from revenue management to digital marketing services. She's also a dedicated advocate for inclusion and mentorship through her work with organizations like the Broker Action Coalition and Habitat for Humanity.


In this episode, Sofia shares practical strategies property managers can implement immediately, from adjusting rates months before event announcements to using ChatGPT to solve business problems without needing technical expertise. Her emphasis on community connection and making the pie bigger for everyone reflects the collaborative spirit driving the industry forward.


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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Sofia Rossato of Inhabit, and many more.

Check out the three most downloaded episodes:

• Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
• Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
• Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

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