Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast podcast

06.19.2024

From Law Student to Glamping Entrepreneur | Nick Purslow

In this episode of Slick Talk, we chat with Nick, co-founder of Glampitec North America and Posh Outdoors. Nick shares his incredible journey from studying law at the University of Manchester to diving into the world of glamping. We discuss...

06.12.2024

Pivoting with Purpose | Robin Craigen

In this episode, recorded at the VRMA Executive Summit in Boca Raton, Wil Slickers interviews Robin Craigen, a frequent guest and friend of the podcast. They discuss the evolution and rebranding of Robin's company, Moving Mountains, and its expansion into...

06.05.2024

Maximizing Revenue with Upsells: Industry Experts from Operto's Virtual Event, Operate!

Join Wil Slickers and an expert panel of property managers and industry professionals as they discuss efficient operations, upsell strategies, and scalable business models in the hospitality industry. Recorded during Operto's first online conference, Operate, the panel shares valuable insights...

05.29.2024

Mastering Hotel Real Estate | Jake Wurzak

In this episode, Wil Slickers sits down with Jake Wurzak, an expert in hotel real estate and capital investment, to discuss the intersection of operations and capital in the hospitality industry. Jake shares his journey from working in various roles...

05.22.2024

Why Hospitality Operators Need to Focus on Distribution of Product | Doug Truitt

Join Wil Slickers as he engages in a fascinating discussion with Doug Truitt, Head of Commercial at Roami. In this episode, Doug delves into his extensive career in the hospitality industry, highlighting the evolution of technology, the challenges of API...

05.15.2024

What is the Potential of AI Agents in Travel | John Lyotier

This episode features an intriguing discussion with John Lyotier, the founder of TravelAI.com. The conversation dives into the origins and entrepreneurial journey of John, from his early days as a child entrepreneur in the dot com era to his venture...

05.08.2024

The Vacation Rental Technology Landscape | Andrew Kitchell

This episode of Slick Talk features Andrew Kitchell, Founder and CEO of Wheelhouse, discussing the evolving technology landscape in the vacation rental industry. For his fifth appearance on the show, Kitchell and Wil Slickers delve into the significant growth...

05.01.2024

Growth, Balance, & Planning for an Exit in Short-Term Rentals | Fouad Bazzi

This podcast episode delves into the world of entrepreneurship, focusing on the realm of short-term rentals and property management. Fouad Bazzi shares his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, touching on the challenges and strategies of growing a business...

04.24.2024

How to Plan Your Perfect Week | Mike Reilly

In this engaging podcast episode, Mike Reilly, the COO of STR Secrets, shares his personal journey from overcoming kidney disease and leaving a demanding corporate job at Google to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the short-term rental (STR) industry. ...

04.17.2024

From the Skies: Unveiling Hostshare | Sean & Landon Wilkinson

In this unique episode of Slick Talk, host Wil Slickers takes to the skies to interview Sean and Landon Wilkinson, Co-Founders of Hostshare. Recorded on a plane, this episode delves into the founders' personal journeys, the birth of Hostshare, and...

04.12.2024

We're Bringing Back Workflows & Espressos | Meaghan Moylan

In this episode of Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast, Wil Slickers welcomes Meaghan Moylan to discuss the journey and future of her podcast, Workflows & Espressos under the Hospitality.FM Podcast Network. They engage in a jovial conversation about...

04.10.2024

How This AI Entrepreneur Is Changing Hospitality | Sam Dundas

In this episode of Slick Talk, Wil Slickers sits down with Sam Dundas, the Co-Founder of Besty AI, to explore the evolving role of AI in the hospitality industry. Delving into personal stories, Sam shares his journey from his...

04.03.2024

Bridging Borders: A Deep Dive into Canadian Short-Term Rentals and Advocacy

This podcast episode features a returning guest, Catherine Ratcliffe, who has significantly grown since her last appearance, transitioning from a 9-to-5 job to managing four properties and now organizing her own event, CanStays. The discussion highlights the differences in...

03.27.2024

The Hotel Product Landscape with Mews & Sensible Weather CTOs

Join us for an insightful roundtable discussion on "The Hotel Product Landscape" featuring CTOs from Mews, Josef Starýchfojtů, and Sensible Weather's Alice Fuller. In this podcast, we delve into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in hotel technology. Our esteemed...

03.20.2024

Weather and FinTech: Sensible Weather's Innovative Guarantee in Hospitality

In this episode, the founder of Sensible Weather, Nick Cavanaugh, discusses the inception and development of the company, a climate data and FinTech entity offering a unique product called Weather Guarantee. Designed to compensate travelers financially and outdoor event attendees...

03.13.2024

Outdoor Hospitality: Unique Stays and Experiences Roundtable

In this round table discussion, industry leaders discuss the future of unique stays and outdoor experiences. The participants include Ben Wolff from Onera, Jeremy Wells from the Ozarker, Michael Goldin from Nook Experiences, and Sangeetha, a hotelier with experience at...

03.06.2024

A Dive into Outdoor Hospitality with Jake Pontius of Nook Experiences

In this podcast episode, Jake Pontius, Co-Founder of Nook Experiences, shares his journey from beer brewing to hospitality entrepreneurship. He talks about the difference between a hard brand and a soft brand, the communal aspect of hospitality, and the importance...

02.28.2024

Navigating the Intersection of Hardware and Software

In this podcast, Nils Mattisson, co-founder of Minut, returns to talk about the importance of product hardware and software harmonizing with each other and how excellent software is crucial when building hardware. He also discusses the importance of feature design...

02.21.2024

CEO Roundtable with Industry Leading CEOs

This roundtable conversation engages CEOs of the hospitality tech industry: Demi Horvat from AirDNA, Steve Davis from Operto, Matthew Loney from Xplorie, and David Weiss from Whimstay. They delve into the intricacies of the industry, discussing topics such as the...

02.14.2024

Mastering Both Sides of The Coin: The Life of an Owner-Operator with Mike Brockway

In this episode, host Wil Slickers engages in a compelling conversation with Mike Brockway, a seasoned property owner and operator in Denver, Colorado. Mike discusses his journey from corporate job holder to real estate investor, property manager, and short-term rental...

02.07.2024

Industry Insights with Steve Trover: Better Talent, Optimizing Products, and 2024 Predictions

In this exciting episode, host Wil Slickers invites Steve Trover, the Founder of Better Talent, for a deep-dive conversation into the vacation rental industry. They discuss the importance of having the right people in the right roles, focusing more on...

02.02.2024

Mastering the Journey: Four Important Lessons from Wil Slickers

In this bonus solo episode, Wil shares four key lessons he's learned about entrepreneurial success: the importance of persisting longer than others, the value of always learning and trying to master the craft, the victory found in detailed preparation, and...

01.31.2024

Predictions from Hospitality.FM Podcast Hosts & Industry Experts

In this engaging episode of 'Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast', industry experts share insightful predictions for the hospitality sector in 2024. The discussion covers an anticipated emergence of hospitality podcasts, potential structural modifications within businesses, sustainable practices, and growth opportunities....

01.24.2024

What Daring to Dream Can Do For Your Business While Adding a Media First Approach with Ben Wolff, Co-Founder and Creator of Onera

This episode features Ben Wolff, the Co-Founder and Creator of Onera, a unique stay brand based in Texas. The conversation dives into the operations of a REIT and an operation company, exploring Wolff's journey from running a successful property management...

01.17.2024

Properly Operating at Scale in 2024: The Operators Roundtable Discussion

In this Operators Roundtable discussion, industry leaders provide expert advice on scaling challenges, growth possibilities in short-term rentals, and balancing expenses in property management. Strategies for managing inventory, quality control, and financial responsibilities are shared, with a focus on tech...

01.16.2024

Workflows & Espressos Trailer - Season One

Hey Slick Talk Listeners! Do you remember back in September of 2023 when we had an episode with Meaghan Moylan? Well, since we're part of the Hospitality.FM Podcast Network, we're excited to share that Meaghan is now hosting Hospitality.FM's newest...

01.10.2024

Insights and Q&A on Hospitality Industry Trends and Challenges | Solo Episode with Wil

In this first 2024 episode of the Slick Talk podcast, we dive deep into important topics shaping the hospitality industry. From examining the role of partnerships and collaborations to unpacking the challenges of scaling businesses globally, we've got it all...

01.03.2024

From Brand Design to Brand Owner with Jeremy Wells on How One Applies Best Practices in Hospitality

In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Wells, Co-Founder of Longitude and owner of the Ozarker, discusses his entrepreneurial journey in the hospitality industry. He dove into understanding how the brand experience impacts the guest journey and how local partnerships...

12.22.2023

The Fifth Slick Talk Monthly Episode Highlight

We want to wish all of our listeners a happy holiday season, and we're so thankful for you this year! Many of you have become friends, guests, and colleagues, and we think that's pretty special. Thank you for all you...

12.20.2023

The Exciting Bolt Farm Treehouse Journey: Part Two with Seth Bolt

Seth Bolt, Co-Founder of Bolt Farm Treehouse and a member of the band Need to Breathe, sits down to discuss his hospitality journey. Seth shares the origins of Bolt Farm Treehouse, the vision for the brand, the impact of their...

12.13.2023

How to Elevate the Vacation Rental Industry with Comparant!

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...

12.06.2023

The Great Debate: What Do We Call This Industry Category?

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,...

12.01.2023

The Fourth Slick Talk Monthly Episode Highlight

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,...

11.29.2023

Unleashing the Power of Unreasonable Hospitality with Eric Moeller

In this episode, Eric Moeller, a hospitality entrepreneur, delves into the topic of 'Unreasonable Hospitality' and its crucial role in shaping the future of the short-term rental industry. In his third appearance on the show, he talks about his journey...

11.22.2023

Future Perspectives on Hospitality Technology | Richard Valtr

In this episode of Slick Talk, we invited Richard Valtr of Mews, a cloud-based property management software company, for another enlightening conversation. The discussion centers around several key points, including the evolution of Mews since our last conversation in July...

11.15.2023

Scaling Success: The StayFi Story, Navigating the Vacation Rental Industry | Arthur Colker

Arthur Colker, the founder of StayFi, shares his thoughts on the venture capital (VC) model and why he decided to bootstrap the company. He discusses the need for startups to consider their ideal business outcomes before pursuing VC funding, citing...

11.08.2023

From Retail to Hospitality: Building a New Era of Hotel Ownership | Chris Osaka

The episode explores the concept of customizable hospitality spaces with Chris Osaka, the CEO of Tomu. Chris shares how he transitioned from his experience in retail, fashion, and working with brands like Nike into the world of hospitality. He also...

11.01.2023

Transitioning Business Models | Mike Stone

Mike Stone is the Owner and General Counsel of AllSTR Hospitality and in this episode, Mike shares his story and experience as a lawyer who hated his job and wanted out but didn't know how until he discovered short-term rentals...

10.27.2023

The Third Slick Talk Monthly Episode Highlight

You have so many podcasts and episodes to choose from every week and 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...

10.25.2023

Young Executives in Hospitality | Meaghan Moylan

An industry leader with 8+ years of experience in the vacation rental space, Meaghan Moylan leads a team of passionate and entrepreneurial-minded professionals at The Outpost Group, a fast-growing private investment office based in Jackson, Wyoming. The company’s portfolio includes...

10.21.2023

The Difference Between Scaling & Failing with Steve Davis

During my time here at the Operto office, I was able to sit down with Steve Davis (more than once and with other Operto team members) to talk about the difference between scaling successfully and failing at scale #scalefail and...

10.18.2023

There's Enough For Everyone | Alex Alioto

In this weeks episode of Slick Talk, I was able to really dive into the life of Alex Alioto who went from New York actor to STR Tech Co-Founder. His journey is pretty incredible and from his perspective, we're just...

10.11.2023

Building HotelTonight & Being Acquired by Airbnb | Sam Shank

Hello Slick Talkers! We wanted to make sure this episode got it's spotlight on Good Morning Hospitality and so after about a month of letting it do it's thing, we wanted to now let you hear this one for yourselves...

10.04.2023

Building a Startup in Hospitality | Jonathan Sukhia

Jon is the CEO of Topkey, the financial operating system for hospitality management companies. They're a Y Combinator Winter 2021 company. They've raised a $5.2M seed round led by Felicis Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Y Combinator. There are several...

09.27.2023