<p>Christoph Hutter is the brains and creative behind the term "non-traditional revenue manager" and you'll hear why. Tune in to hear his story and passion for hotels, revenue management, and strategy execution.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://christophhutter.com">Christophs Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophhutter/">Christophs LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Kyle Allison has actually been someone I have paid attention to in hospitality &amp; media since I actually started doing Slick Talk as a young hotel manager out on the Oregon coast!</p> <p>In this episode, we dive into his extensive background in the hotel space and what he has been able to accomplish at such a young age! For our next generation of hospitality professionals, this is a message and podcast for you!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://solo.to/hospitalitymd">Hospitality MD Social &amp; Website Links</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials &amp; Website</a></p>

<p>Ken Patel has been claimed the "Elon Musk of Hospitality," so it felt totally natural to have him on with me, Wil Slickers, the "Joe Rogan of Hospitality."</p> <p>Tune in as we talk tech, humanization, and changes to come with how hotels operate for the future as Ken Patel and his team build the first every technology hotel management company!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenpatelmbachachrm/">Ken Patels LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="//www.evhotelgroup.com">EV Hotel Group</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>Jim Sheehan is a prime example of a natural-born entrepreneur who just has the mind and mindset for business. Founding a tech company to now running a scaling professional vacation rental management company in the midst of COVID19, this is the conversation I have been looking forward to as we talk about key things like automation and building proper systems.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This episode is part of the <a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully</a> Highlight Series where I interview property managers that have embraced their software and create sustainable businesses that make a difference in the industry! Use my code <strong>SLICKTALK20</strong> to get their digital guidebooks (they're amazing!) or $100 their property management platform!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://wydahoproperties.com/">Wydaho Property Management</a></p> <p><a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>This special episode is included in the Vacation Rental Mastermind Series: Operators Edition, where Sarah Franzen with Natural Retreats talks all things revenue management with me! Sarah has a great background and story from both hotels and vacation rentals, so it was a ton of fun to get her perspective!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="//naturalretreats.com">Natural Retreats Website</a></p> <p><a href="//sarahsayswhat.com">Sarah's Blog - Sarah Say What!?</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfranzen/">Sarahs LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahriley329/">Sarah's Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials!</a></p>

<p>This is a Slick Talk Bonus episode featuring <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-maughan-founder-ceo-at-i-prac-1a6a7411a/">Chris Maughan</a>, the CEO of I-PRAC, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjacoby/">David Jacoby</a>, the President of Hostfully, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkitchell/">Andrew Kitchell</a>, the CEO of Wheelhouse!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>These three industry experts talked about the three categories they specialize in and answered some questions from others in the industry on the newest social platform, Clubhouse!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.i-prac.com/">I-PRAC Website</a></p> <p><a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully</a> (Use my code SLICKTALK20 to get $100 off!)</p> <p><a href="http://www.usewheelhouse.com?afmc=SlickTalk">Wheelhouse</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/thebiggiveback">The BIG Giveback</a> - A new podcast created by Wil Slickers, coming to all platforms soon!</p>

<p>Julie George is a name you will get used to hearing and seeing if you haven't already!&nbsp;</p> <p>Author of Million Dollar Host and now a Consultant in the STR Industry, Julie George listed her first property on Airbnb in 2016. Less than 3 years later she was managing 130 properties on Airbnb for property owners and had amassed in excess of $8 million dollars in bookings. In late 2019 Julie sold her property management business to a larger company (Hometime).</p> <p>Julie now is considered one of the world's leading experts in Short Term Rentals and mentors other budding entrepreneurs on how to build a successful business in the sharing economy.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="//www.milliondollarhost.com.au">Julies Website</a></p> <p><a href="//www.hostfully.com">Sponsored by Hostfully - Use my code SLICKTALK20&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.usewheelhouse.com?afmc=SlickTalk">Wheelhouse Revenue Management</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials!</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/slicktalkpod/">Clubhouse Invites! DM me on Instagram to claim yours! (Only to the first 5!)</a></p> <p><br></p>

<p>In this episode, we cover the inner workings of a rising brand in the industry that has taken on (as I like to call it) the role of hybrid!</p> <p>Kasa's Founder, Roman Pedan, and I discussed their journey as this startup has successfully overcome challenges during the pandemic.</p> <p>Roman founded Kasa Living, Inc. in August 2016. He brings a unique blend of real estate, hospitality, and technology experience to the business that makes him well-positioned to lead it into the future.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="//kasa.com">Kasa Living Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kasaliving/">Kasa Living LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website</a></p>

<p>Andrew has been in &amp; around the hospitality space for 10+ years. &nbsp;</p> <p>To start, he paid for his first business - a publishing business that designed language guides for travelers - by renting out his room on Airbnb. &nbsp;</p> <p>From there, he has founded &amp; led Lyric, Wheelhouse, Beyond Pricing, and other brands in the STR space.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Tune in as we discuss the depths of dynamic pricing for short-term rentals!</p> <p><br></p> <p>This episode is sponsored by Hostfully! I couldn't ask for a better sponsor because Hostfully and Wheelhouse have an amazing partnership with API connections! See the links below to get started! Don't forget to use my code, SLICKTALK20 for Hostfully's digital guidebooks and property management platform!</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.usewheelhouse.com?afmc=SlickTalk">Wheelhouse&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully</a> - Use code SLICKTALK20</p> <p><a href="https://www.loom.com/share/98f103020597468d8f1de0a8373700ca">Wheelhouse Pro Demo</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials!</a></p>

<p>A Life That I Dream Of</p> <p>Many of us in the hospitality industry are dreamers that see a beautiful world of excitement and endless opportunities. Hospitality professionals make that dream happen because it's true; the world is beautiful and has endless possibilities, and we showcase that through our services, properties, and so much more!</p> <p>Will Parry, Co-Funders and now CEO of ALTIDO tells us the early stages of his journey into the ALTIDO brand that manages short-term rental properties all over the UK and Europe! You may also hear that sometimes, to create something like this, all it takes is a little bit of juice!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>This episode is sponsored by Wheelhouse! Wheelhouse is a dynamic pricing software created to help property managers of short-term rental properties increase their direct profit and outperform their comp-set and market in their specific destination! You can <a href="http://www.usewheelhouse.com?afmc=SlickTalk">sign up using my link here</a> and see their market reports for FREE! I also recorded an episode with their founder, Andrew Kitchell, and so you can subscribe to the show to learn more when that episode comes out!</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="//www.stayaltido.com">ALTIDO Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/altido">ALTIDO LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stayaltido/">ALTIDO Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/host/index.stm">HOST Conference</a></p> <p><a href="//www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.usewheelhouse.com?afmc=SlickTalk">Wheelhouse</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>Entrepreneurism runs deep in the short-term rental operators and creators' veins in this hospitality segment, and Merilee Karr is a perfect example of that. For this <a href="https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/slickers-vrms-operators-edition/">VRMS: Operators Edition</a> episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/merileekarr/">Merilee Karr</a>, the founder of <a href="https://underthedoormat.com/">UnderTheDoormat</a>, tells us her journey into the vacation rental industry and how (in more ways than not) her business has helped unite our beautifully diverse segment of the hospitality industry by creating <a href="https://www.hospiria.com/?utm_source=Openroad&amp;utm_medium=podcadt&amp;utm_campaign=slicktalk">Hospiria</a> and <a href="https://www.trustedstays.co.uk/">TrustedStays!</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://underthedoormat.com/">UnderTheDoormat Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.hospiria.com/?utm_source=Openroad&amp;utm_medium=podcadt&amp;utm_campaign=slicktalk">Hospiria Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.trustedstays.co.uk/">TrustedStays Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/parker-stanberry-60b27617/">Parker Stanberry</a> is the Founder of Oasis, a vacation rental management company with hundreds of properties around the world. You've probably heard of Oasis from publications like <a href="https://skift.com/2020/10/23/oasis-launches-subscriptions-for-extended-stay-apartment-rentals/">Skift</a> and many others for their recent (and significant) pivot they made during the COVID19 pandemic. Oasis was one of the first management companies to create a tiered subscription booking option called the Oasis Passport.</p> <p>Tune in to hear more and see why I picked Parker to be the one to kick off the Vacation Rental Mastermind Series: The Operators Edition here on Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="//oasiscollections.com">Oasis Website</a></p> <p><a href="//oasiscollections.com/promo/oasis-passport">Oasis Passport</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Starting February 3rd, 8 am PST; I will be releasing an episode for the series called <a href="https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/slickers-vrms-operators-edition/">"The Vacation Rental Mastermind Series: Operators Edition."</a></p> <p>I did the series last year and focused on service providers like NoiseAware, Breezeway, and AirDNA. After the wild year of 2020, I am focusing on the property manager giants taking the pandemic head-on.&nbsp;</p> <p>Tune in every Wednesday at 8 am PST, and don't miss out!</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><br></p>

<p>In this episode, Tyann Marcink-Hammond and I talk about why it's so important more now than ever before to build a vacation-short term rental brand rather than just a business. &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully, show sponsor</a>: Use code SLICKTALK20</p> <p><a href="//tyannmarcink.com">tyannmarcink.com</a></p> <p><a href="//touchstay.com">touchstay.com</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="//nattymedia.com">nattymedia.com</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="//bransonfamilyretreats.com">bransonfamilyretreats.com</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="//missourihaus.com">missourihaus.com</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="//vrmastered.com">vrmastered.com</a></p>

<p>Shawn Soole, creator or Soole Hospitality, joins me on the show to discuss his background and how his life pre-covid and post-covid has changed, and what he and his team are doing for their clients in the F&amp;B segment of the hospitality sphere to combat covid as we continue to gear towards recovery.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="//www.soolehospitality.com">Soole Hospitality Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/?hl=en">Soole Hospitality Concepts Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>No stranger to the show, I invite the newest CEO of Operto, a tech solution for operators and owners alike in the hotel and vacation/short-term rental segment of hospitality, to discuss his extensive background in tech as an executive and as an entrepreneur to now the CEO of Operto.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode, you will hear how his perspective brings in a new set of eyes for the company and why creating a team that can thrive is the best thing you can do for your business in any industry.</p> <p><br></p> <p>My amazing friends at Hostfully sponsor this episode! If you use the code <a href="//www.hostfully.com">SLICKTALK20</a>, you will get two months free on their digital guidebooks or $100 when you sign up to use their Property Management Platform! If you click <a href="https://reports.hostfully.com/2020-hospitality-report">this link</a>, you can download their recent Industry Report and how professional managers are actually seeking tech solutions like <a href="//www.operto.com">Operto</a> to grow their operations and profitability!</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.operto.com/">Operto Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedavis12/">Steves LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://reports.hostfully.com/2020-hospitality-report">Hostfully Industry Report 2020</a></p>

<p>This is a replay of Monday's episode on Good Morning Hospitality!</p> <p>~</p> <p>Welcome to the future... okay, maybe not the future because there are no flying cars (yet) and all that good stuff, but we are now in 2021, and unfortunately, the events from 2020 aren't going away in the snap of a finger. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Join us this week as we continue in the ongoing conversation of hospitality and the future we see coming to life. Last week, the three of us discussed our year in review and did some reflection; now, we are looking ahead and moving forward.</p> <p>~</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality">Good Morning Hospitality</a></p> <p><a href="//www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a></p> <p><a href="//www.bidroom.com">Bidroom.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://shorttermrentalz.com/features/strz-predictions-2021/">Short Term Rentalz - 2021 Predictions</a></p>

<p>Nick understands the term hustle and keep going!&nbsp;</p> <p>We all were hit hard with how the world turned back in March and April but many have kept pushing on and making hundreds, if not thousands of decisions a day, in order to keep our businesses open and our clients/customers happy. &nbsp;Nick and his team with Ready Strong Meals are not part of the 60% permanent closure rate we've seen so far. Listen to his story and how he has kept his mentality at a top performance in order to pivot and make his business sustainable for the years to come. &nbsp;</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode: &nbsp;</p> <p><a href="//www.readystrongmels.com">Ready Strong Meals Website</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/readystrongmeals">Ready Strong Meals Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>As 2020 comes to a close, we are still hopeful and keep looking forward to the great things to come in the new year. We would love to get your thoughts on the past year and of course hear what you think 2021 will bring to the hospitality industry.</p> <p>In this episode, my co-hosts &amp; talk about our biggest learnings from the past year and how it played a roll in our personal and professional lives. Next week, join us as we discuss 2021.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p>Episode Supporter/Sponsor: <a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully</a></p> <p><a href="//www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a></p> <p><a href="//www.bidroom.com">Bidroom</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><a href="https://reports.hostfully.com/2020-hospitality-report">Hostfully Data Report 2020 - Download Today!</a></p>

<p>Humphrey Bowles, the co-founder of Guardhog Technologies joins me to discuss the journey leading up to 2020 and how he has looked at this year for the positive things like the new goats at his farm house, the idea of taking away a star rating review system, and the importance of making trust and transparency available for everyone in the industry. &nbsp;</p> <p>Guardhog is also doing a fantastic $10,000 giveaway to a business in need during this last year. All you have to do is <a href="https://guardhog.com/boost2020/">go to this website</a> and submit the reason why you deserve it!&nbsp;</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by my favorite people at <a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully</a>! Use my code <a href="//www.hostfully.com">SLICKTALK20</a> and get 20% their digital guidebooks!</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode: &nbsp;</p> <p><a href="//www.guardhog.com">Guardhog</a> &amp; <a href="//www.superhog.com">Superhog</a></p> <p><a href="https://guardhog.com/boost2020/">Boost Giveaway!</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/humphrey-bowles-13743330">Humphreys LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/WW_wNheRGsw">Leo Walton on Good Morning Hospitality</a></p> <p><a href="//www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a> mentioned by Wil</p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>Tejal Patel is a 3rd generation hotelier by choice and a strong leader in the hospitality industry! It was a breath of fresh air to talk to her about her journey as she has grown through many challenges, victories, and struggles a like! Tejal and I both discuss our mental health and how to avoid burn out but then also dive into the qualities of an affective leader. &nbsp;</p> <p>Tejal also went from hotel employee to hotel owner! You will hear her talk about how she plans on bridging that gap of the employees and ownership! &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode: &nbsp;</p> <p>Hotel.School Course Giveaway! First 50 people to redeem the code "<a href="https://hotel.school/">GMH2020</a>" with get their course for FREE from <a href="https://hotel.school/">Hotel.School</a></p> <p><a href="https://neemtreehospitality.com/">Tejals Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejalpatelhotelier/ ">Tejals LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://tejalpatel.co/">Tejals Blog</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>Juliana Hahn is a content creator and copywriter specialized in writing for the hospitality and tourism industry. Before diving into the world of copywriting several years ago, she studied hotel management and worked in hotels around the globe. Today she leverages her industry experience to craft engaging content for hospitality tech companies, hotels and online publications. You can find her at &nbsp;www.hospitality-copywriting.com &nbsp;</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully</a>, a digital guidebook and property management platform that was created to help short term rental property managers optimize their operations and profits! Use my code <a href="//www.hostfully.com">SLICKTALK20 for 20% off</a> their digital guidebooks!</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode: &nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a>: https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="//www.hospitality-copywriting.com">Julianas Website</a>: www.hospitality-copywriting.com &nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianahahn/">Julianas LinkedIn Profile</a>: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianahahn/</p>

<p>Travis is the Head of Business Development for US &amp; Canada regions for Marriotts Homes &amp; Villas program and we discuss some of the outcomes during 2020 with COVID19 in the Vacation Rental market and what we both "hope" for in the future to come in this next year!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>&nbsp;Mentioned in this episode: &nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://homes-and-villas.marriott.com/">Marriott Homes &amp; Villas</a> (https://homes-and-villas.marriott.com/)&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a> (www.slicktalkthepodcast.com)</p>

<p>David Lund has been helping hotels understand their financials for a while now and in this exclusive interview on the podcast, he gives the top insights on how to interview a hotel GM in order to make sure they will not only be good leaders for the hotel but they will be financial leaders and lead the charge by making sure all departments understand the importance of proper budgeting, forecasting, and operations!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://hotelfinancialcoach.com/">Financial Coach Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>It's one thing to have a seat at the table but it's completely another thing to always be dragging your chair around with you to put at the table when the time comes. Do you have your chair? You should because you don't want to miss this episode as Dana Lubner, Head of Advocacy at Rent Responsibly, sits down to talk with me about the importance of advocacy in the short term rental industry and what it looks like to be actively living it out!</p> <p>I also want to give a big thank you and shoutout to the shows sponsor, <a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully</a>! Thank you for helping make all of this possible! I love you guys!</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="//www.rentresponsibly.org">Rent Responsibly</a></p> <p><a href="//www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a></p> <p><a href="https://info.noiseaware.io/ror-recordings">Return on Rentals Virtual Event</a></p> <p><a href="https://effortlessrentalgroup.com/">Effortless Rentals Group</a></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/51au9PvWkjPTg4hkMWmlhr?si=_r0qO8ytSnG5JRaKuY_eEg">How To Save Your Vacation Rental Business Podcast&nbsp;</a></p>