<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>

<p>A man that needs no introduction to the show, Jeremy Gall has joined me to talk about trends from the year and not only that but the rise of quality control when it comes to property standards, maintenance, and upkeep as it will be something that leads us into 2021 and the forever rise of professionalism in the short term rental industry.</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully</a> and they have nothing but amazing things to say about Breezeway as well! Thank you <a href="//www.hostfully.com">Hostfully</a> for supporting the podcast and everything Slick Talk!</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="//www.breezeway.io">Breezeway Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>I chat with Patricia from <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/f2NOCCQ1d/c?w=8eULI7LVF2-b-en3kMH1CYDA8dA68Bj_KUYD0NFsxAQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaG90ZWwuc2Nob29sIiwiciI6ImJkNGQ4ZDM4LTVmNGUtNDk0ZC0yMzVmLTI2OTM1M2U5MWE5NiIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjAwMDAwMDAwLTAwMDAtMDAwMC0wMDAwLTAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMCJ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Hotel.School</u></a><u>!</u></p> <p>We talk about the importance of brain-based micro learning and hospitality re-skills &amp; up-skills! Make sure to listen because there is also something going on for both of my hotel and vacation rental audience!</p> <p>Patricia has an extensive background in hospitality and brings her amazing experience and management skills to light when we discussed the creation and overall impact Hotel.School has had during the times of national lockdowns and stay at home.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://hotel.school/">Hotel.School Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotel.school/">Hotel.School Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/hotelschool/">Hotel.School LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Websites &amp; Socials&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Patricia's email for anyone wanting to find out more: patricia@hotel.school</p>

<p>Hannah Smith is a Senior Consultant at <a href="//www.str.com">STR</a> (I am a huge geek/fan of <a href="//www.str.com">STR</a> from my hotel management days) and she was able to join me to discuss all the data and findings they are discovering over at STR! In this episode, you will hear us talk about what the road to recovery looks like, key things hotels are doing in order to get occupancy, short term and long term trends and the newest <a href="https://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/305209/2020-US-forecast-upgraded-recovery-unlikely-until-2024">Q3 Updated Forecast</a>!</p> <p>Go to the Slick Talk blog to see the PDF Data Deck that Hannah put together for all of you to see while you listen!</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="//www.str.com">STR Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/STR_Data">STR Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/post/str-forecasting-into-2021">Slick Talk Blog with Data Deck Provided by Hannah!</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYJD6JG">Slick Talk Audience Survey</a></p>

<p>I wanted to put this on Slick Talk because I love including you all in what else is going on with me and other things that I am involved in! I don't know how many of you know this yet but, I have a 2nd show/podcast called <a href="https://linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality">Good Morning Hospitality!</a> It goes live every Monday morning with my two co-hosts, Michael Goldin from <a href="//www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a> &amp; Michael Ros from <a href="//www.bidroom.com">Bidroom.com</a>! I would love your support (thank you all for those who already follow everything going on!) by liking the socials and subscribing on YouTube!</p> <p>I put together an <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYJD6JG">audience survey</a> as well! It only takes two minutes to answer these six questions and it means the world to me to be able to update and enhance the content for you all!</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality">Good Morning Hospitality</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYJD6JG">Slick Talk Audience Survey</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><a href="//www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a></p> <p><a href="//www.bidroom.com">Bidroom.com</a></p> <p><a href="//www.guardhog.com">Guardhog</a></p>

<p>Cindy has been a serial entrepreneur since she was 19! A true go-getter! She was the first to develop a new kind of residential hospitality and co-founded Niido and Natiivo residential communities designed for homesharing which resulted in a first-ever partnership with Airbnb, Brookfield Property Partners &amp; Citibank.</p> <p>&nbsp;Now Co-Founder of Orion Haus, Cindy and her team are changing the landscape of how we look at the housing &amp; vacation rental market by providing a solution that encourages their renters to list their unit on marketing sites like Airbnb, VRBO, and others!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.orionhaus.com/">Orion Haus Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/orionhaus/?hl=en">Orion Haus Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYJD6JG">Slick Talk Audience Survey</a></p>

<p>As you see above in the title of this episode, Michael Tingsager from <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/2fNNTrdpl/c?w=tqmFMbwe5QfKLYpzlQOm0NDmwr6_SWgZ7i3kSXIqITc.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaG9zcGl0YWxpdHltYXZlcmlja3MuY29tLyIsInIiOiI0Y2Y2MTVhYS1jYmQ3LTRmZmUtNGMzMS1iMDFmYjEwMzIyZDIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiIwMDAwMDAwMC0wMDAwLTAwMDAtMDAwMC0wMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAifQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Hospitality Mavericks Podcast</u></a> and myself dive in on his incredible journey in the industry. We talked about his upbringing in the industry and how his career evolved over the years and what jumping into the podcast world did for him and his businesses.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Michael &amp; I are both apart of the <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/2fNNTrdpl/c?w=Pqvg366yW4JBKCPwwdzo3-aPd1qv5zJzETqXejD-5RU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9iaXQubHkvMkdBdnIyVyIsInIiOiI0Y2Y2MTVhYS1jYmQ3LTRmZmUtNGMzMS1iMDFmYjEwMzIyZDIiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiIwMDAwMDAwMC0wMDAwLTAwMDAtMDAwMC0wMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAifQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Hospitality Game Changers Group</u></a> with Josh Kopel from <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/2fNNTrdpl/c?w=xJo7_IT1rJGEGIRx6JRjtjhRkN4xtVuwXR1Rg_-yAKQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZnVsbGNvbXAubWVkaWEvIiwiciI6IjRjZjYxNWFhLWNiZDctNGZmZS00YzMxLWIwMWZiMTAzMjJkMiIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjAwMDAwMDAwLTAwMDAtMDAwMC0wMDAwLTAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMCJ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Full Comp</u></a>, Adam Knight from <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/2fNNTrdpl/c?w=Fz68AffgydCYI9uRiv96o7FHaCGCD2Vev-PEH0PDczU.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9rbm93aW5naG9zcGl0YWxpdHkuY29tL3RoZS1wcm92ZW4tcHJpbmNpcGxlcy1wb2RjYXN0IiwiciI6IjRjZjYxNWFhLWNiZDctNGZmZS00YzMxLWIwMWZiMTAzMjJkMiIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjAwMDAwMDAwLTAwMDAtMDAwMC0wMDAwLTAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMCJ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Proven Principles Podcast</u></a> and Shaun De Vries with <a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/2fNNTrdpl/c?w=vTYBLqCYqiiOc0qMVQ6DJFaJ8TP1VJ51_vrYsG9sfc4.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub3BlbnBhbnRyeWNvbnN1bHRpbmcuY29tL29wZW4tcGFudHJ5LWNvLW1lZGlhIiwiciI6IjRjZjYxNWFhLWNiZDctNGZmZS00YzMxLWIwMWZiMTAzMjJkMiIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjAwMDAwMDAwLTAwMDAtMDAwMC0wMDAwLTAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMCJ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Open Pantry</u></a>. All of these guys have been on my show and vise versa and we are honored with the ability to team up and join forces from all walks of life and experience in the hospitality industry!</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/hospitalitygamechangers">Join our community</a> with over 250 Hospitality Game Changers today!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/">Hospitality Mavericks Podcast</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYJD6JG">Slick Talk Audience Survey</a></p>

<p>Heather Richer &amp; myself talk about the creation and purpose of ASTRHO (Association For Short Term Rental Homeowners) and the important role this platform and community provides to this segment of hospitality and why it's important for homeowners, as a stakeholder in the industry, to have these tools, resources, courses, and a community.</p> <p>There is so much to cover in this episode, so I highly recommend that if you're a short term rental homeowner, that you sign up and join the platform to learn more. If you're a property manager, get your owners connected so they can be more involved and to understand the roles they play in the short term rental industry.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned In This Episode:</p> <p><a href="https://members.astrho.org/plans/71470?bundle_token=21fc613ad0433a33c54875f51dbef196&amp;utm_source=manual">ASTRHO Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>As promised, we are back with Part 2 of the Data Driven Recovery series featuring Tanya Pratt from Oracle Hospitality! In this second episode, Tanya and myself focus on taking the data we saw from Oracle's Data Driven Recovery Report as discussed in episode 1 and how it will carry on into the upcoming years as hotels, travel, and hospitality as a whole recovers from COVID19 and what trends we see being apart of a long term solution leading into 2021 and so on.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.oracle.com/industries/hospitality/">Oracle Hospitality Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/docs/industries/hospitality/data-driven-hosp-recovery.pdf?elqTrackId=2424d5b5c0c34071aa6010189eb99f3a&amp;elqaid=95552&amp;elqat=2">Data Driven Recovery Report</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.skift.com/">Skift</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OracleHospitality/">Oracle Hospitality Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-hospitality/">Oracle Hospitality LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/pratttanya">Tanya Pratt</a> from <a href="https://www.oracle.com/industries/hospitality/">Oracle Hospitality</a> and I discuss the data they found in their recent survey in partnership with <a href="//www.skift.com">Skift</a> about the recovery of the hospitality industry. In this first episode of a two part series, we will dive into the findings of their <a href="https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/docs/industries/hospitality/data-driven-hosp-recovery.pdf?elqTrackId=2424d5b5c0c34071aa6010189eb99f3a&amp;elqaid=95552&amp;elqat=2">Data Driven Recovery Report</a> and how the impact COVID19 has shaped the drive to destination market!</p> <p>This is a two part series so make sure you subscribe to Slick Talk on whatever platform you listen on so that you don't miss the exciting episode(s) to come!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.oracle.com/industries/hospitality/">Oracle Hospitality Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/docs/industries/hospitality/data-driven-hosp-recovery.pdf?elqTrackId=2424d5b5c0c34071aa6010189eb99f3a&amp;elqaid=95552&amp;elqat=2">Data Driven Recovery Report</a></p> <p><a href="//www.skift.com">Skift</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OracleHospitality/">Oracle Hospitality Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-hospitality/">Oracle Hospitality LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>When I think of the term "setting standards" I think back to the days of Army basic training and school with my platoon sergeant saying those words to me multiple times a day... "we set the standard and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You're in control of what standards you live up to so set your standards higher than what anyone or anything could set for you"</p> <p>Robin &amp; Heather Craigen are setting standards with how they have built and displayed Moving Mountains. In this episode you're gonna hear the most influential words that you could find today. The amount of knowledge and passion Robin has for what he and his team do on a daily basis is just incredible and exactly the reason why he was declared a Destinationaire earlier this year.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.movingmountains.com/">Moving Mountains&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><a href="https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/wil-slickers-destinationaire-award/">Destinationaire Award Article</a></p>

<p>Back in April I had the pleasure of interviewing Jessica for a different series I was working on. Unfortunately I never published that series but little did I know that she would pop up on my radar once again for the Destinationaire Award!&nbsp;</p> <p>Jessica and her two daughters run Barefoot Vacation Rentals based in California! We first met through the Rent Responsibly team and I love getting to see their story play out!</p> <p>In this episode we will talk about professional management, industry advocacy, and what Jessica and her team did to get through these hard times during COVID19!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://yourbarefootvacationrentals.com/">Barefoot Vacation Rentals</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.rentresponsibly.org/">Rent Responsibly</a></p> <p><a href="//www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cleaningcertification.com/">Cleaning Certification by VR Scheduler</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><a href="https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/wil-slickers-destinationaire-award/">Destinationaire Award Article</a></p>

<p>Bob &amp; Ian are the creators of Casal dei Fichi and are a great example of what the power of creative freedom can do for your life, community, and industry! As one of the first recipients of the Destinationaire Award earlier this year, in this episode you will find out what make Bob &amp; Ian fit the Destinationaire standards and how you can make a difference by implementing simple eco-friendly changes to your business!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.casaldeifichi.com/">Casal dei Fichi</a></p> <p><a href="https://conference.bookdirect.show/">The Book Direct Show</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><a href="https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/wil-slickers-destinationaire-award/">The Destinationaire Award Article</a></p>

<p>We have talked about them and the awards on many episodes leading up to this but I am excited to officially introduce you all to three of the Destinationaire Award winners from this year! Their episodes will go out individually so watch as they publish and get ready for some amazing content from these three! Thank you <a href="https://www.casaldeifichi.com/">Bob</a>, <a href="https://yourbarefootvacationrentals.com/">Jessica</a>, and <a href="https://www.movingmountains.com/">Robin</a> for doing what you do in the industry and setting the standard!</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials!</a></p>

<p>A topic that isn't talked about a lot (in my opinion) and so when Dr. Judy reached out to me about doing this episode, I agreed immediately because I wanted to learn more about this topic and some actionable takeaways.</p> <p><br></p> <p>To learn more about the course and other resources use the following links below.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.traffickingawareness.org/">Trafficking Awareness</a></p> <p><a href="https://judy-osterhage.mykajabi.com/trafficking-awareness-offers-page">Trafficking Course for SB- 970 Compliance&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>If you haven't heard already, I have a second show called <a href="https://linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality">Good Morning Hospitality</a> with my two amazing co-hosts, Michael Ros from <a href="//www.bidroom.com">Bidroom</a> and Michael Goldin from <a href="//www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a>! Both of these guys have been on <a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com">Slick Talk</a> and we hit it off and decided we wanted to bring a new show to the industry! We go live every Monday morning at 7am PST on <a href="https://linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality">Facebook &amp; YouTube!</a> You can also grab the audio directly on any podcast platform just like Slick Talk!</p> <p>Here is a glimpse into how the show goes and what we talk about each week! Your top hospitality news, stories, and thoughts are now in one amazing show and one hell of a way to start your week!</p> <p>Grab your coffee and sit back!</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</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/GoodMorningHospitality">All Good Morning Hospitality Links</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>

<p>On the show we have discussed so many things that managers and operators can do in order to build direct brand, direct bookings, and of course how to use specific tools for revenue strategy. StayFi is now one that has proven to help independent and big managers do that for their business!</p> <p>Tune in as Arthur, CEO and Co-Founder, and I discuss how they put it into action with their clients!</p> <p>A full demo is soon to come on the Podcast website as well!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://stayfi.com/">StayFi Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/StayFiSoftware">StayFi Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/stayfi">StayFi LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://stayfi.com/free-service-with-your-first-device/">StayFi Promo for Slick Talkers</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.simplysouthhaven.com/">Simply South Haven Vacation Homes</a></p> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/2GAvr2W">Hospitality Game Changers Group</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/puortosimone/">Simone Puorto</a> is a former hotel General Manager, consultant, author of two best-selling books on hotel marketing, contributor for the major blogs in the industry, and MBA lecturer for schools such as Les Roches, ESSEC, and LUISS. He is the founder and CEO of Travel Singularity, the consulting firm whose vision is to solve the growing needs for connecting the dots between digital disruption and existing technologies in hotels. Over his career, spanning across over 20 years, he consulted for international hotel groups such as Divani Hotels Collection in Greece, Library Hotels Collection in New York, and The Pavilions Hotels &amp; Resorts in Asia and Europe, helped to consolidate one of the largest hotel chains in Italy, and he advised for countless travel tech companies worldwide.</p> <p>In this episode we talk about the current things happening in the hotel world and what Simone will be speaking on at the I<a href="https://www.imeethotel.com/destination-italy/"> Meet Hotel</a> Virtual Event that is on October 29th and is free to ALL! I have it linked here in the show notes and on my socials! Please tune in to the <a href="https://www.imeethotel.com/destination-italy/">Destination Italy</a> event! You wont want to miss it!</p> <p><br></p> <p>I've "opened up my doors" to any audience members that want to have a chance to talk to me one on one! 2020 hasn't been easy for us in hospitality but we have a solid community and I want to get to know you all! You can book a time to chat with me by <a href="https://calendly.com/slicktalkcreative/audience-session" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">clicking this link!</a> If you just wanted to talk about this episode or anything under the sun, just book your time!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/puortosimone/">Simone LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.travelsingularity.com/">Travel Singularity Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4XNggAFGnkStHUruUZZZLv?si=cF5pg59qTnOVRbYManYY3Q">Simone's Podcast, Digital</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.imeethotel.com/destination-italy/">I Meet Hotel - Destination Italy Virtual Event! (FREE!)</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/2GAvr2W">Hospitality Game Changers Group!</a></p>