Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast

This is the podcast for anyone and everyone in the Hospitality industry who loves what they do and wants to grow, learn, and experience all the cool things the world of hotels, restaurants, vacation rentals, and travel offers! On the show, Wil Slickers interviews some of the biggest Founders and Professionals within all hospitality segments. Slick Talk is part of Hospitality.FM - The Number One Audio Destination for Hospitality Professionals.

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Virtual Assistants In Hospitality
<p>Why Real Estate? Why Virtual Assistants? Why property managers should get leverage this in their business?</p> <p>Dan Ramsey, CEO of MyOutDesk, tells me about his experience with running a business and how the moment he brought on virtual assistants, his business and life changed for the best.&nbsp;</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.myoutdesk.com/">MyOutDesk Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MyOutDesk.LLC/">MyOutDesk Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/myoutdesk">MyOutDesk Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&amp;ik=9919770f09&amp;attid=0.1&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1676201017722870473&amp;th=17430ff1d9851ac9&amp;view=att&amp;disp=inline&amp;saddbat=ANGjdJ-NMs5CGFE6fwYuaTxdpEJ7u1v7iHHPb1A6uslRknECMeubOg-GpOJO9e6G07m13Wer8JQyvRGDLouyISO5DX8q3ArgW5gctgT4X4lDls1HWf2yTqra8fsnhlr87Itr3lg5CsQ7pV86yJhPl_iG1m1hQZd-LL88AOxUch6K2gl3gFMjVh-EqAktsru6FXL91qTSS-ucQDMZ8fqWf9Gi98glrmsJBTj33XBb9OxUijwF7clNWzKvtDJnHYNVvuakp_DBOX7QPKK-5LqXXTL4ju028x9SFWVUSI1b0cksucpPKN9VZruHDZ96at92_SyBE4nkSXd-EjT-HEr7AOVSMLgl8yCdYhqZT2EU032eVXBoQTfjZxLfe1ZiyarB_HxJEyFb6CMAeTgIAV5vovTVHle5OfcXBYn446mkyWI7qSQaXZ-TdVZEH0U_zAENcY0vDVf6MBajKZxYeY1ta8qhcxjJhN-Yv63uJNAQZzc62InhYnFkh0QgETuMiEScXBYKbyiggaN2GC6rnt3E68ln3hhwQDcXfovm294QDrBSJ5DU-p7DdVEUJVRkhnlFOtYZKpaysSJEAjuUZ4JOALl9FCp4kXPJAHZeRNEhf20xth2azBnxNznPtv-37CDlfY6S8Z6zqviYLC9ECZTBHBKAqk7K3mQ2CTj-yLW5h3KC1mUKQlRiizSUaW_Qw5E">MyOutDesk "Scaling Your Business" Book</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.runtheworld.today/app/c/return-on-rentals">Return On Rentals Online Event</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>
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Chicago Gray Hotel, Resilience, & Impact During...
<p>I love that the phrase "This is how we've always done things" is no longer a term that is being used and it's now transformed to "We've never done this before but we can make it work one way or another."</p> <p><a href="http://grayhotelchicago.com">The Chicago Gray Hotel</a> has been demonstrating this new phrase since the beginning of COVID19 on such a limited amount of staffing but just as much heart and passion to continue to serve their guests, team, and community. I sat down with Joel Contor, the Director of Sale &amp; Marketing, and discussed whats been the biggest take aways from all of this and what they've done to keep their doors open. Day use rooms/whole floors of the hotel, hybrid meetings and out door spaces are all coming together to create a whole new experience!</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="http://grayhotelchicago.com">Chicago Gray Hotel Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegraychi/">Chicago Gray Hotel Instagram</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> <p><a href="https://www.runtheworld.today/app/c/return-on-rentals?utm_campaign=Return%20on%20Rentals%20Virtual%20Event&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9l5UGBpQzlsl1X7LnpV5Bt77VyBPd2nXqbEySIga1w8tWLSl-VTMTzHuCbZscT8d4wgI8P">Return On Rentals Virtual Event Sign Up!</a></p>
41 min
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Andria Santos: Booking with Design In Mind!
<p><a href="https://fulhaus.com/" target="_blank">Fülhaus</a>, a design and furnishing service for hotels, apart-hotels, and short-term rentals in Canada, the USA, and Europe, has launched a new concept as Montreal’s first direct-to-consumer furniture rental service.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Andria and I had a great discussion on how now more than EVER, design plays such a huge role in what guests are looking for when staying at a property. The standards of a clean and functional place to stay are no longer the only things travelers are looking for as almost all of us are spending way more time indoors than usual.</p> <p><br></p> <p>I also wanted to say that 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">clicking this link!</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="//fulhaus.com">Fullhaus Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/fulhaus-direct-consumer-rental/">Fullhaus mentioned in ShortTermRentalz.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fulhausinc/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1603553291163000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2pHe9QnuLgZHuSJhexPl1t">Fullhaus Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality">Good Morning Hospitality Live Morning Show!</a></p> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/2GAvr2W">Hospitality Game Changers Facebook Group!</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.runtheworld.today/app/c/return-on-rentals?utm_campaign=Return%20on%20Rentals%20Virtual%20Event&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_QS8NiGChLfUm0qrIouMq2bShQSXgYCiTvvlbR5o32DpnqpuKmOoqwXI__NaIezsQ4k9Bh">Return On Rentals Virtual Event with my friends at NoiseAware!</a></p> <p><br></p>
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From Hotel Impossible to Providing WELL Practic...
<p>Blanche is an award winning certified Interior Designer with over 24 years of experience in residential, hospitality and commercial design and is the owner of <em>B. garcia Designs </em>based in Montclair, New Jersey. She is a “Green Design” LEED Accredited Professional through the United States Green Building Commission. She is also a “WELL AP” design professional which utilizes healthy concepts to promote human health and wellness within the built environment.</p> <p>Blanche was also the principal designer featured in the popular Travel Channel reality series, <a href="https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/hotel-impossible">“Hotel Impossible” </a>for five seasons, where she helped tackle the job of revamping hotels along with host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymelchiorri/">Anthony Melchiorri.</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned In This Episode:</p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/blanchegarcia">Blanche Garcia</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Social Medias</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymelchiorri/">Anthony Melchiorri</a> from Hotel Impossible</p>
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Hospitality Game Changers
<p>Are you ready to change how you play the game? The hospitality industry rises to the challenge and we want you to join us.</p> <p>Learn more here on the <a href="https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/post/how-to-become-a-game-changer">Slick Talk Blog!</a></p>
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Safely: Lowering Risk In The Short Term Rental ...
<p>Andrew Bates and his team saw sophisticated homeowners leave a second home empty for 48 weeks each year because they did not want Internet strangers sleeping in their bed, and using their dishes. This makes complete sense to us.</p> <p>They began studying this Internet stranger anxiety to help our friends earn income from an asset they already had. How can we use our expertise in travel distribution, technology, and data science to improve the chance of a safe stay?</p> <p>Tune in and find out what it takes to improve vacations and making them safer for ALL stakeholders!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned In this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://safely.ai/">Safely.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SafelyStay/">Safely Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website and Socials</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/event">Happy Hour Q&amp;A Virtual Event</a></p>
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Smiling House Luxury: Seeing An Increase In Boo...
<p><strong>Moriya Rockman, founder and CMO of Smiling House Luxury Switzerland, managing over 2.500 properties in 65 destinations in 24 countries.<br> As a Media creative and PR expert, Moriya was involved in the Business Development of many companies.<br> 4 years ago, together with her husband Ira, they founded Smiling House and Smiling Flats Holiday Rentals.<br> Both companies are busy with creating a bridge between Legacy Travel Players and holiday rental professionals, especially in the luxury and premium segment.</strong></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talked about how her business has actually seen a rise in booking and revenue during these times of COVID19 and how they've been able to stand out by working with many others in the industry!&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Mentioned In This Episode:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://smilinghouse.ch/"><strong>Smiling House Luxury</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/moriya-rockman-a3467a13a/"><strong>Moriya's LinkedIn</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://conference.bookdirect.show/talks/the-secret-network-get-more-bookings-through-partnerships/"><strong>Book Direct Show</strong></a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk"><strong>Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/event"><strong>Q&amp;A Happy Hour Virtual Event</strong></a></p>
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Treewalkers: More Than Just A Trend
<p>Dustin is a wild adventurer at heart from childhood and all the way to the current day. On this episode we talk about his natural love of being in the trees and his passion for building treehouses that are more than just a play area for kids but is truly a destination for all the wanderers and travelers around the globe!</p> <p>We talk about his mission and concept with the newly launched Treewalkers brand under O2 Treehouse and how launching a Start Engine funding campaign in the middle of the pandemic actually gave them more drive and unexpected results than initially anticipated.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Do you want to invest in an amazing hospitality concept that is going to be more than a trend by becoming a sustainable way of travel, hosting, and innovation for generations to come!? <a href="https://www.startengine.com/o2-treehouse">Click here</a> to see their funding campaign and become a real stakeholder today!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Also, sign up for the virtual <a href="https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/event">Q&amp;A Happy Hour</a> happening via Zoom and the first 10 people to sign up, I will purchase your drink of choice! It's free and I will bring on past guests from the show to chat with us!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.o2treehouse.com/">O2 Treehouse Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/o2_treehouse/">O2 Treehouse Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.startengine.com/o2-treehouse">Treewalkers Funding Campaign</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website and Social Media &nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/event">Virtual Happy Hour Q&amp;A Event via Zoom!</a></p>
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How Larger Hotels Are Impacted By COVID19
<p>Marcus Cornelious - Director of Sales and Marketing at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Chicago.&nbsp;</p> <p>What a guy to have on the show. He brings so much insight to how a bigger hotel like his (with over 1200 guest rooms) has been impacted by the COVID19 virus and even though they are still closed, he mentions something that is key for the outcome of all of this...&nbsp;</p> <p>"We are no longer able to say that this is how things have always been and how we've always done it. I try to put systems in place and I can't because things are changing everyday and I have to throw out our playbook and constantly try new things. It's like we're not a corporate business anymore, we're really independent entrepreneurs of our own independent hotel. It's really quite exciting!"</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chigs-sheraton-grand-chicago/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&amp;y_source=1_MTUwMjczNi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU=">Sheraton Grand Hotel Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheratongrandchicago/">Sheraton Grand Hotel Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials</a></p>
41 min
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Adam Knight: What Can Hotels Learn From Vacatio...
<p>The man who was my first industry guest on the podcast has joined me again to talk about whats going on in todays world and how maybe hotels can learn something from the vacation rental industry. Adam Knight also has this episode on his podcast since it was a crossover so go give it some love and check out the Proven Principles Podcast!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this podcast:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamknight/">Adam Knight</a></p> <p><a href="https://knowinghospitality.com/the-proven-principles-podcast">Proven Principles Podcast</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Social Media Pages</a></p>
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Podcast Collaboration From International Podcas...
<p>An inception of podcasting! Adam Knight from Proven Principles Podcast invited Michael Tingsager from Hospitality Mavericks Podcast and myself all talked about how podcasting in the Hospitality Industry has impacted our businesses and careers for the best!</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://knowinghospitality.com/the-proven-principles-podcast">Proven Principles Podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamknight/">Adam Knights LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast">Hospitality Mavericks Podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltingsager/">Michael Tingsager LinkedIn</a></p>
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In Loving Memory of Anton Zilberberg
<p>This guest shouldn't need any introduction. As you all can tell from the episode title, this episode is in memory of Anton Zilberberg the founder of <a href="https://www.autohost.ai/">Autohost</a>. Unfortunately he passed away 4 days after recording this episode and the whole community and his family is heartbroken beyond belief. &nbsp;</p> <p>This episode won't be sponsored or have any promotions on it. We want you all to just tune in and enjoy the amazing content and laughs Anton brought to the show. This is for you Anton, your family, and legacy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Please send your love, prayers, thoughts out to his family, community, and team as we continue learning how to live without him by our side.</p> <p><a href="https://www.autohost.ai/">Autohost Website</a></p> <p><br></p>
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Operto: Shaping The Shift In Hotels & STR Tech
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-driedger-06363a13/">Michael Driedger</a> is the CEO of <a href="https://www.operto.com/">Operto</a> and we had the opportunity to sit and talk about how vacation rentals and hotels can benefit from using smart tech like Operto to help save money by implementing their devices and software to help with power effienceiis and automating the way we make sure we aren't over spending when it comes to utilities. From my hotel background, this is an absolute game changer, especially in these COVID times we are in now.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></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/michael-driedger-06363a13/">Michael's LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="//www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website &amp; Socials</a></p>
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Michael Goldin: Standards Being Raised & How No...
<p>For the second time featuring <a href="https://noiseaware.io/">NoiseAware</a> on the show, Michael Goldin the Director of Business Development and myself talk about the short, mid, and long term affects on the short term rental market with COVID19 and the current trends and chain of events that possibly are speeding up the evolution of the STR industry as a whole.</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">Hostfully</a> so make sure you check them out and use my promo code <a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">SLICKTALK20</a> to get 2 months free on their amazing guidebooks!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://noiseaware.io/">NoiseAware</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.rentresponsibly.org/">Rent Responsibly</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.rented.com/">Rented Inc.</a></p>
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Bidroom: Shaking Things Up & Battling Commissio...
<p>A natural-born entrepreneur, Michael started his first company at the age of 18. From the age of 24, he worked for 4 years for a large international enterprise and was responsible for a turnover of 45 million euros per year. Thereafter he founded the online travel agency, Travelservice. Currently, he is CEO and co-founder of <a href="https://bidroom.com/">Bidroom</a>, the world’s first membership-based zero commission hotel booking platform for frequent travelers.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode we build off of the new (and working) approach Michael and his team at <a href="https://bidroom.com/">Bidroom</a> have taken to change the way things currently are when it comes to OTAs, commission battles, and delivering the proper catered experience with 3rd party providers.</p> <p>We are giving away FREE tickets to Bidrooms event brand, <a href="https://www.imeethotel.com/">I Meet Hotel</a>! It's a virtual conference for all hoteliers globally and we want you (yes, all of you) to take advantage of this! So, ALL Slick Talkers get a free ticket if you use this promo code! <a href="https://www.imeethotel.com/french-edition/"><strong>SlickTalk-IMH</strong></a><strong> </strong>is the code and I hope to virtually see you all there!</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://bidroom.com/">Bidroom</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.imeethotel.com/french-edition/">I Meet Hotel - Virtual Conference &amp; Free Tickets with code: SlickTalk-IMH</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials&nbsp;</a></p>
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Shaun de Vries & Wil Slickers: What's Going To ...
<p>Shaun, Open Pantry Co’s founder has been an industry leader in Melbourne’s hospitality industry for over 20 years. Shaun has been a venue owner himself, he knows the commitment, effort and experience required to develop a concept into an award-winning, and profitable venture. He also knows how to develop a process to get there that’s enjoyable and rewarding for all involved.</p> <p>This episode is a podcast crossover! You will hear us both discuss our industry experiences and background and how we have seen everything in the motion of hotels, accommodation, restaurants, cafes, you name it, we talked about it!</p> <p>If you are truly in love with hospitality, I highly suggest you listen to this! All thoughts and feedback welcomed regarding anything you hear in this episode.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.openpantryconsulting.com/">Open Pantry Co</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-open-pantry-podcast/id1361270811">Open Pantry Podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/open_pantry_consulting/">Open Pantry Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="//linkedin.com/in/shaun-de-vries-80bbb685">Open Pantry LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials</a></p> <p><a href="//www.joshkopel.com">Josh Kopel Website &amp; Podcast</a></p>
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Brian Butler: Managing the Pain Points of Opera...
<p>What have we seen hotel and short term rental managers struggle with pre-COVID? What are we still seeing them struggle with during and post- COVID? What can we do as an industry to move forward and keep these pain points in the past? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbrianbutler/">Brian Butler</a> from <a href="https://ezcare.io/ezcare/EZcareHome.aspx">EZcare</a> and I talk about what he and I have seen and how you can apply these actionable skills to your business and actually come out on top when this is all said and done.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This episode is made possible by my friends at <a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">Hostfully!</a> If you're looking at managing these pain points from this episode, Hostfully is definitely a great start! Plus they integrate with <a href="https://ezcare.io/ezcare/EZcareHome.aspx">EZcare</a> if you're interested in signing up with them as well!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">Hostfully</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://ezcare.io/ezcare/EZcareHome.aspx">EZcare</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials</a></p>
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Josh Kopel: Transparency In Hospitality
<p>It is always a pleasure to talk to my friend <a href="https://www.joshkopel.com/">Josh Kopel</a>. A return guest on the show and an amazing hospitality innovator, Josh and I talk about what is needed coming from this global pandemic and current state of the industry as we are no longer settling for the way things used to be but how they need to be as we move forward as an industry.</p> <p>You will not want to miss this.</p> <p>Brought to you by <a href="https://www.typsy.com/">Typsy</a>! An amazing online learning platform for the whole hospitality industry! It's free until September 30th so go sign up today!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.joshkopel.com/">Josh Kopel Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.podpage.com/site/full-comp/">Full Comp Podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.typsy.com/">Typsy</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials</a></p>
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Tony Matthews: Love Hate Hotels
<p>Working in the hotel industry: &nbsp;We love it. &nbsp;We hate it. &nbsp;We can't escape it.</p> <p>It's a Love Hate relationship with a lot of us in this industry. There is a lot we Love and there is some we Hate. Author of this hospitality book <a href="https://www.lovehatehotels.com/">Love Hate Hotels</a>, Tony Matthews, joins me and all of you Slick Talkers out there about his journey in the industry, the concept of the book and what he has done through his social media platform in order to build a business while still servicing the hotel world.</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.lovehatehotels.com/">You can find the book here!</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.cleaningcertification.com/">Cleaning Certification</a> by <a href="https://www.vrscheduler.com/">VR Scheduler!</a> Use my code SlickTalk20 for 20% off and use this certification to help increase trust, confidence, and bookings!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.lovehatehotels.com/">Love Hate Hotels Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovehatehotels/">Love Hate Hotels Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials&nbsp;</a></p>
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Chris Maughan: Building A Business
<p>Building a true business isn't easy. It's hard work. It takes time. Chris Maughan is a man that knows this. Welcome back to the show Chris. Ceo and founder of AES in Cannes France and <a href="https://www.i-prac.com/">I-PRAC</a> based in London and Cannes, we sit down and talk about the current state of the industry and how the rising tide is happening with trust and confidence at the forefront.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Chris and his I-PRAC team are also the headlining sponsors for the Destinationaire Award and on this episode you will hear the winners!</p> <p>Sponsored by <a href="https://www.cleaningcertification.com/">Cleaning Certification!</a> Use my code <a href="https://www.cleaningcertification.com/">SlickTalk20</a> for 20% &nbsp;off!</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.i-prac.com/">I-PRAC</a></p> <p>Chris Maughan</p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://yourbarefootvacationrentals.com/">Barefoot Vacation Rentals</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.movingmountains.com/">Moving Mountains</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.casaldeifichi.com/">Casal dei Fichi</a></p> <p><a href="https://homeslicestays.com/">Homeslice Stays</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ovonetwork.com/en/home">Ovo Network</a></p> <p><br></p>
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Hostfully: Becoming The Guide Of Your Local Com...
<p>Guidebooks, Property Management Platform, and overall well rounded company with a mission! That mission is to provide the best experience for guests and hosts! David Jacoby, President of <a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">Hostfully,</a> sits down with me to discuss his personal journey leading up to the creation of <a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">Hostfully</a> and where they are at today!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>I am proud to also share that Hostfully is a Sponsor and Partner of the show! So go to Hostfully and use my code <a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">SlickTalk20</a> for 20% off their guidebooks AND two months free!! You wont regret this decision! Not only are we partners on the podcast but we also use Hostfully with my company, StayLux!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">Hostfully Website</a></p> <p><a href="//www.strlegends.com">Eric Moeller from STR Legends</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/destinationaire-award">Destinationaire Awards</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials</a></p>
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Typsy: Shaping Blended Learning For Hospitality
<p>A lover of food and "being on the other side of the bar", Jonathan Plowright saw a chance to make a difference and to make a different career change and started <a href="https://www.typsy.com/">Typsy</a>! Based in Australia but globally known, <a href="https://www.typsy.com/">Typsy</a> is a online learning platform for hospitality businesses and professionals to sharpen individual skills and to send out training and other company video content to make sure everyone is up to speed on current business operations.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode Jonathan speaks about why he thinks a shift to "blended learning" is key for hospitality businesses and how <a href="https://www.typsy.com/">Typsy</a> can help!</p> <p>I am also proud to say that Typsy and Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast are official partners! So go show these guys and gals some love and join today for free until September 30th!&nbsp;</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.typsy.com/">Typsy Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://blog.typsy.com/destinationaire-regional-locations-destination-tourism">Typsy Blog</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/">Slick Talk Website&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Social Medias</a></p>
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Sapphire Stein: Wishbox & Guest Focus
<p>Crazy how plans change! This episode should've been recorded back in April of this year but of course, COVID happened and well, lets just say better late than never! Sapphire is the Director of Marketing for hospitality company, <a href="https://wishbox.co/">Wishbox</a>! In this episode you'll hear all about the amazing tool hospitality providers (AKA Destinationaires™) use this in order to save time, increase revenue and profitability, and help keep the guest experience as a top priority!&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you to the show sponsor <a href="https://www.cleaningcertification.com/">Cleaning Certification</a> by <a href="https://www.vrscheduler.com/">VR Scheduler</a> for providing all the Slick Talkers out there with an amazing offer of 20% off of the Cleaning Certification Course in order to help increase guest trust and occupancy during this time of COVID19 and beyond! You guys rock, so go use my code <a href="https://www.cleaningcertification.com/">SLICKTALK20</a> for 20% off!&nbsp;</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://wishbox.co/">Wishbox Website&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cleaningcertification.com/">Cleaning Certification&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.vrscheduler.com/">VR Scheduler&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Links&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/destinationaire-nominations">Destinationaire Award&nbsp;</a></p>
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Eric Moeller: STR Legends & Profit Academy
<p>The actual man, myth, and Legend! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdmoeller/">Eric Moeller</a> is the co-founder of <a href="https://strlegends.com/">STR Legends</a> and <a href="https://www.strprofitacademy.com/">Profit Academy</a> and during our episode we talk about his journey and the amazing things that have come through the power of mindset and being around the right people through <a href="https://strlegends.com/">Masterminds</a>! Not only that but the true ability to see that growth doesn't always mean profitability, sometimes you need to trim the fat in order to truly optimize the property performance and guest experience!</p> <p>Welcome to Season 5 of <a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com">Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast</a></p> <p>This episode is brought to you by the <a href="https://www.cleaningcertification.com/">Cleaning Certification</a> created by <a href="https://www.vrscheduler.com/">VR Scheduler</a>. Use my code <a href="https://www.cleaningcertification.com/">SLICKTALK20 to get 20%</a> off and increase your occupancy with a trusted badge to showcase to your guests that you are the right and SAFE place to stay during these times of COVID19.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://strlegends.com/">STR Legends</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.strprofitacademy.com/">STR Profit Academy&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ajl-consulting.com/">AJL Consulting</a></p> <p><a href="https://noiseaware.io/">NoiseAware</a></p> <p><a href="https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/wil-slickers-destinationaire-award/">Desintationaire Award&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials</a></p>
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Simon Lehmann: The Road To Profitability In Hos...
<p>Growing your business is always a good thing... unless you don't make any profit! This weeks episode was a special one because <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-lehmann-8375753b/">Simon Lehmann</a> is a Legend in our industry and we got to talk about running your hospitality business the right way by not losing the guest and team experience and also remaining profitable! This episode is KEY during these times of COVID19 and you will hear why once you press play!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thank you to one of my sponsors, <a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">Hostfully</a>! <a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">Hostfully</a> is a great property management software that helps you own your guest experience with the ability to brand and create remarkable guidebooks for your guests! Digital guidebooks are so important and needed more than ever with COVID19. Use the code: <a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">SLICKTALK20</a> to save 20% and to enhance your property operations with a Slick guidebook!</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-lehmann-8375753b/">Simon Lehmanns LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ajl-consulting.com/">AJL Consulting Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.hostfully.com/">Hostfully - Use code SLICKTALK20&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Social/Blog</a></p> <p><a href="//www.rentresponsibly.org">Rent Responsibly</a></p> <p><a href="//strlegends.com">STR Legends</a></p> <p><br></p>
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