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We met Yeves Perez Chairman and CEO at Workbnb a few months back and just knew we had to get him on.

A call from his mama got Yeves back home to Reno to help her out with her bustling Airbnb business. His marketing background was instrumental in turning a corner with market research.

What was noticed was that the majority of travelers staying at her properties were those traveling for work... more specifically construction work. This prompted entrepreneurial juices to flow and Workbnb was born.

We dive into the difficulties of raising capital specifically for black and brown founders and how he is persevering despite all of this.

What the team has built at Workbnb is super exciting and has the potential to change the game in Workforce rentals.

Hear how a lodging placement app specifically designed for blue-collar travel that doesn't even have a search bar is going to change the way companies book accommodations.

A must-listen, the future is bright for Workbnb!

Francois Gouelo is the real deal and we're lucky to have the CEO and Co-Founder of Enso Connect join our podcast.

His road to Enso started out as a class project/competion at University with a 10k prize going to the winner. A ski trip where he didn't necessarily master "pizza and fries" solidified the project focus and as they say... the rest is history.

Francois is on a mission to redefine guest experience through connectivity. In his words, "we're the zapier of guest experience".

What does that actually mean? Think if/then statements. If this thing happens in one technology, then make it do this thing in another technology... Enso connect is the middle-ware that makes it happen.

Such a great conversation with a man that cares about how efficiently tech is working for users in vacation rentals.

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Today we sit with John An, Founder & CEO of TechTape, and dive into all things STR Wealth Conference!

This was year two for the hard-hitting conference that takes place in Nashville.

Kudos to all involved for getting over 1000 people to attend while other shows in our industry are struggling with attendee-to-vendor ratios and attendees in general.

This show was WAY different than any others that we have attended with HIGH ENERGY and a focus on hosts. We talk about what it does right and where it misses.

Other vacation rental conferences and organizations can learn a lot from what STR Wealth is doing.

We're big fans of John and get to know his and TechTapes' story a little better in this episode. What impresses us about John is how he has immersed himself (the right way) in things that make a real difference from day one and this is why he has found success as a short-term rental thought leader.

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How does one go from a ship broker with a degree in maritime law to CEO and Founder of Fülhaus Inc? That's one of the many questions we dive into with the fantastic Andria Santos in this episode.

Fülhaus, pronounced like the 80s and 90s sitcom with Danny Tanner, Uncle Joey, and Uncle Jessee, started out like most in this industry...kind of by accident. A declined job offer that turned into a design and furnishing opportunity led to her starring role.

There's so much to unpack with Andria and a ton of excitement around a new product that has the potential to really change the way look at and attack furnished real estate.

Andria and her team have the logistics under control and you'll want to listen up to get the full scoop.

A wonderful interview!

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We finally got Arthur Colker CEO and Founder of StayFi on our show!

A great conversation touching on his entrance into #hospitality and more importantly the evolution to bring actionable value to #propertymanagement companies.

What started as a consulting/marketing gig for Heirloom turned into a product a vision to capture the email addresses of all individuals who tap into the wifi in specific #shorttermrentals.

Email is the best way to help drive direct books through retargeting email marketing campaigns and StayFi gives managers a leg up on the competition.

We also dive into brand focus, recession-proofing your business, the importance of charging for your #marketing costs, and how #data wins all.

We really love this episode and it's exciting to see how StayFi has transitioned from a cool tech option that captures emails to a full-blown marketing platform giving property managers the tools to crush!

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This week we chat up and deliver a great interview with Dustin Abney CEO of Portoro!

Dustin's resume is littered with companies like dotloop, Zillow, D. Alexander, and Avantstay before launching his 2nd startup Portoro.

We talk about what gave him the "Airbnb" bug, how to differentiate oneself, the days of sleeping on couches, and the lessons learned working at early startups through acquisitions and exiting.

Portoro started with the idea of getting behind BRAND and bringing hotel-quality luxury and amenities to all aspects of property management.

Portoro has put together a super team of industry experts and backed it with well-thought-out technology to deliver high-end experiences for both guests and homeowners across every touchpoint.

A great episode you don't want to miss!

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A quick listen this week where we dive into our new roles.

John Stokinger is the new Director of Sales at Direct, an award-winning property management software and Mateo Bradford is the Head of Fund Development for Guestor a platform designed that allows anyone to easily invest in vacation rentals.

In this episode, we talk about the reasons behind our moves, their impact on the vacation rental industry, and why our love for short-term rentals makes us perfect for the tasks at hand.

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We had a great time catching up with the one and only Robertin Nunez, Co-Founder at CoHost Expert and LivingQuarters.net.

If you get the opportunity to grab some time with Robertin at a show or during his travels, you really should prioritize it.

There are short-term rentals, vacation rentals, corporate housing, and business travel, and most people we know lean one way or another. Robertin proudly straddles the fence and has found a way to meet the needs of all still with a focus on B2B travel.

How do you win with B2B? Trust and Accountability. - Recurring theme here lately on our show!

In the game of hospitality and accommodations, there are Hotels and then there is everyone else. Are we team Alternative Accommodations?

A really great episode!

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Today we talk with our good friend Matt Durrette the CEO of Cozi Real Estate Group. Like most, Matt stumbled into vacation rentals in a unique way too.

It's a great story that starts with a trip with friends. They decided to rent a camping spot from Airbnb for South by Southwest. This trip made him realize how much the property owner was bringing in on the platform by making his property available for others to enjoy. There's more to this story that will give you a good laugh s well.

From Baltimore to Texas Hill Country, Cozi Real Estate Group is making a name for itself and it all started to really click by focusing on focus on Top Down Operations.

Matt prides himself on Cozi's company culture and has found success with by focusing on Homeowners, Employees, and Guests, in that order.

You don't want to miss this episode!

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Today we are joined on the podcast by visionary and dreamer Annie Munro Sloan, Co-Founder & CEO of The Host Co.

Annnie's trip to hospitality and short-term rentals came via many interesting career stops which she says are all actually tied with roots in hospitality.

Companies that she has her fingerprints on include, Discovery Inc for HGTV, Twitter, Facebook (Meta), and Lucasfilm to name a few... we geeked out over the latter!

Annie and her partner saw a need to develop a way for hospitality brands to sell items to guests while putting a Point of Sale in their hands. Enter The Host Co. It’s the “easy button” for upsells.

There is so much to her story and the sky is the limit with the offerings. During the interview, we actually came up with a few good ideas that we think could be game-changers!

Really cool person, and an awesome product offering!

Make sure to check out this episode!

THE HOST CO

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