Episode 39: Tips for Hosting Overnight Guests

In this episode, Kristie LaLonde has a very special guest, her sister in law, Lisa Walker. Lisa is the oldest of seven and has been hosting her family overnight at holidays for decades.  Lisa and her husband recently opened 3 Forty, short term rental units,  in the heart of downtown Lexington, Kentucky.  They are expanding their hospitality to tourists wanting to visit the bluegrass state. Lisa truly thinks of everything for her guests at home and at 3 Forty.  Tune in to the episode to hear Lisa’s many practical tips to make your guests feel welcome and loved. 

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-Resources-

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-Quick Notes-

(01:50) About Lisa Walker and 3 Forty

(05:40) How is entertaining guests overnight different from entertaining dinner guests?

(08:00) What are the essentials for making your guest feel comfortable?

(9:01)  Little luxuries for your guests

(10:08)  Anticipating your guests needs

(13:03) How Lisa’s hosting experiences at home influenced the design of 3 Forty?

(15:14) Lexington’s Tourism and Themes for 3 Forty

(20:05) What holds people back from entertaining overnight guests?

(21:25)  Lisa’s tips for overcoming the fear of failure and overwhelm

(22:02)  Tips  for big grocery shopping trips

(26:26) How do you make people feel welcome in your home?

(29:10)  How to handle things not going according to plan

(32:24) Lisa’s advice for the new hostess

(34:32) Intention and mindset for preparing for your guests

(36:14) Speed Round Questions

(38:15) Where to find 3 Forty online and social media

Happy Hostess

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