<p>Vacation Rentals. Boutique Hotel. Destinationaire! Michael Sjorgen is a man of both worlds when it comes to hospitality! Not only does he manage properties and run a hotel but he coaches others to do the same by changing their mindset! I've been following his journey for a few years through social media and just overall been a big fan of what he does.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode you'll learn how he got into the industry, the craziness of renovating and rebranding a hotel, and what he has learned from his journey of STRs and how he applies it to todays world of being a Destinationaire in the midst of COVID19!&nbsp;</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_airbnbguy/?hl=en">Michaels Instagram&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/str-secrets-podcast/id1517624469">STR Secrets Podcast (Michaels recently launched podcast!)&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="//occupiednow.com">Occupied Now Website&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.coveatrockport.com/">The Cove At Rockport (Newly launched hotel!)&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="//noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="//linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Website/Blog/Socials&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://blog.typsy.com/destinationaire-regional-locations-destination-tourism">The Destinationaire Mindset: Created by Wil Slickers</a></p>

Back in February I was on a vacation and business trip in Florida! That is where I recorded one of the episodes for the Vacation Rental Mastermind Series with Erica Muller of Vrolio at the Star Wars house in Destin Florida! I was able to record an episode and show off what I get to do to some family members who were big Star Wars fans and I couldn't get that experience out of my mind! I was in contact with Bryndee, Owner of Loma Homes, and finally just said they need to be on show! I recently have been developing my Destinationaire content and knew that is exactly what Bryndee and her family is all about! In this episode you'll hear from Bryndee about her and her teams experiences with creating destinations like the famous Star Wars house and now Wizards Way (Harry Potter themed vacation rental) and why creating something like this can make or break your business! Tune in and learn more about this amazing "Flipping Family" Mentioned in this episode: Loma Homes Website Vrolio - Vacation Rental Investing Done Right! Star Wars House 4Wizards Way House Sea Renity House Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Links! My "Destinationaire" Blog Featured on Typsy!

<p>We all have those people we look up to in life (at least I hope we all do!) and this episode has been in the making for over a year now! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cannonbeach/">Ryan Snyder</a> is a true <a href="https://www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/post/becoming-a-destinationaire">Destinationaire!</a> From hotels, restaurants, and beer crafting, Ryan shares his life journey with us and leading to what it takes to really become a storyteller in the ways of showcasing the unique and remarkable experiences we can create in the industry and within our local community!</p> <p>On a personal note- I worked for Ryans properties in Cannon Beach, OR and knew there was something special there! As I grew in my career and moved on to different positions and getting to where I am today as a full time podcaster and business owner, Ryan has ALWAYS supported the show by sending me emails about episodes he liked and going into conversations about specific topics, and just being a mentor whenever I had questions or ideas! I've mentioned Ryan or <a href="https://martinnorth.team/">Martin North</a> a few times on the show just because of how much I think they truly represent the hospitality industry in a positive way!</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="//www.renuesystems.com">Renue Systems!</a> Back in April, I had their CEO, David Grossman, on the show to discuss their impact during these times of COVID19 and what their doing to help their hotel partners get up and running again with their cleaning and sanitizing services! Go to their website and tell them I sent you!&nbsp;</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="//www.renuesystems.com">Renue Systems Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://martinnorth.team/">Martin North</a></p> <p><a href="https://surfsand.com/">Surfsand Resort</a></p> <p><a href="https://stephanieinn.com/">Stephanie Inn</a></p> <p><a href="https://wayfarer-restaurant.com/">Wayfarer Restaurant</a></p> <p><a href="https://publiccoastbrewing.com/">Public Coast Brewery</a></p> <p><a href="https://martinnorth.team/public-coast-farm/">Public Coast Farms</a></p> <p><a href="//www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Socials // Blog // Facebook Community &nbsp;</a></p>

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<p>With extensive software development background, the owner and creator of <a href="https://www.vrscheduler.com/industry-partners/">VRScheduler</a>, Jill Mason, joins me on the show to discuss her story that has lead her to collaborate with other industry professionals to bring the <a href="https://www.cleaningcertification.com">Cleaning Certification</a> course to life. Designed to help hospitality providers in the short term rental and hotel space understand proper procedures and guidelines on how to clean a property during these times of COVID19 and &nbsp;as businesses/travel start to open back up!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Jill and I discussed many sub topics in this episode so make sure to give it a full listen! Anyone wanting to get the course can use my link here or reach out to either of us and we can get you on the right path! For every course purchased, $1 will be added to the Housekeeper relief fund created by <a href="www.rented.com">Rented.com</a> and for those who can't afford a course, I would love to help you and take care of the cost!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.vrscheduler.com/industry-partners/">VRScheduler</a></p> <p><a href="www.rented.com">Rented.com</a></p> <p><a href="www.i-prac.com">I-PRAC</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cleaningcertification.com/p/recommended-by ">Cleaning Certification Course</a></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="slicktalkthepodcast.com/blog">Slick Talk Blog</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Slick Talk Facebook Community</a></p>

<p>With an extensive background in finances, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandrewmcconnell/">Andrew McConnell</a> the CEO of <a href="https://www.rented.com/">Rented.com</a>, joins me on the show to talk about revenue management in the short term rental space by sharing our input and experiences of the importance of revenue management and how not only is every decision a brand decision, but how every decision is also a revenue decision.&nbsp;</p> <p>You'll also here a little bit about how communicating your story/brand as a destination will greatly impact your business when it comes to the bottom line of great service (hospitality) and great revenue!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rented.com/">Rented.com Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandrewmcconnell/">Andrews LinkedIn Profile</a></p> <p><a href="www.loma-homes.com">Loma Homes in Destin FL</a></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/blog">Slick Talk Blog</a></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Slick Talk Facebook Community</a></p> <p><a href="linktr.ee/Slicktalk">Slick Talk Social Links</a></p>

<p>The importance of booking direct is always going to be a favorite topic of mine and with many recent events, Damian &amp; I finally sat down with one another (virtually of course) to talk about the Book Direct Movement and the amazing conference he has created for industry professionals to speak, share, and learn about how to gain and keep more direct bookings for their vacation rental, hotels, B&amp;B, etc.</p> <p>Not only will you hear more about Damian and his background but you will also notice that I will be a speaker during the upcoming Book Direct Show and I couldn't be more thankful to do so! Damian and myself have been in contact with each other prior to all the COVID19 stuff happening in the world and met in person in London for the Shortyz Awards and I am glad we are finally getting this discussion to all of you <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Slick Talkers</a> out there!</p> <p><a href="https://bookdirect.show/">Click here to sign up for the Book Direct Show </a>and you will get to take advantage of my <strong>SLICK10 code for 10% off</strong> of your ticket purchase! Just use <strong>SLICK10</strong> at your time of checkout!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Episode links:</p> <p><a href="https://bookdirect.show/">Book Direct Show Website</a> - Use SLICK10 for 10% off!</p> <p><a href=" https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookdirectcommunity">Book Direct Facebook Community Group</a></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Slick Talkers Community Group</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Announcement! If you would like to participate in the community blog on the Slick Talk website just <a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/blog">click here</a> and reach out about becoming a guest blogger to have your professional industry content showcased!</p>

<p><a href="https://omfgco.com/">OMFGCO</a> is a company based in Portland Oregon that "Builds Brands For Visionaries" and after this conversation with two of the co-founders &nbsp;&nbsp;(Jeremy &amp; Fritz) I fully understood that statement. The three of us engaged in a conversation I found to be unique while very exciting! Most branding/marketing businesses wouldn't fully understand what it means to create an experience like these guys do.&nbsp;</p> <p>Tune into this episode to hear us talk about the importance of branding and how "every decision is a brand decision."&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://omfgco.com/">OMFGCO</a> is a complete studio and team of branding experts and interior designers that are some of the masterminds behind <a href="https://www.acehotel.com/locations/">ACE Hotel</a>, <a href="https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hnlak-the-laylow-autograph-collection/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2">The Laylow Autograph Collection</a>, and <a href="https://www.stumptowncoffee.com/">Stumptown Coffee!</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://omfgco.com/">OMFGCO Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://publiccoastbrewing.com/">Public Coast Brewery</a></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Slick Talk Facebook Community</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fair and reasonable rules around short-term rentals are not only possible but essential for hosts, managers, and our communities.</p> <p><a href="https://www.rentresponsibly.org">Rent Responsibly</a> helps short-term rental groups and their cities create the balance that actually works for a sustainable future for all.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Taking advantage of the free time at hand, David Krauss and myself sat down to discuss what it really takes to create a sustainable industry for all stakeholders involved in short term rentals and hospitality. We discuss his origin and roles prior to forming <a href="https://www.rentresponsibly.org">Rent Responsibly</a> all the way to what action it takes in order to protect the assets and segment of hospitality we all know and love... the true key to protect the STR world is that it takes EVERYONE to be involved.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Play your part by taking <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z2GVFWG">this quick survey</a> (literally only takes 4 minutes and 59 seconds out of your day and trust me, we all have the time) and help us better the future of short term rentals for ourselves and the next runners up to join the community.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>All Mentioned In The Episode:</p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Site</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.rentresponsibly.org">Rent Responsibly Site</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z2GVFWG">Survey Link</a> - Complete by April 28th to be the voice for your city!</p> <p><a href="https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data?utm_campaign=iu&amp;utm_source=leaddyno&amp;utm_medium=affiliate#_l_iu">AirDNA Site</a> - Use their newest market tools to keep up with the current data during the time of COVID19</p> <p><a href="https://www.breezeway.io/slicktalk">Breezeway Site</a></p>

<p>March 24th, 2020 I was able to sit down with David Grossman, President of <a href="https://renuesystems.com">Renue Systems</a>, to not only talk about what Renue Systems does in the hospitality industry but also regarding COVID19 and the next steps regarding cleaning procedures for hotels and how he and I see the industry shifting during and after this COVID19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>"At Renue Systems, we can help you give them the cleanliness they want-and deserve. While you get professional-quality, on-time, on-budget care for your hotel or resort’s assets." &nbsp;-Renue President, David.</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Site</a></p> <p><a href="https://renuesystems.com">Renue website</a></p>

<p>As the Vacation Rental Mastermind Series wraps up, I was in Florida on a part vacation and part work trip prior to the Coronavirus and met with Erica Mueller, CEO &amp; Founder of Vrolio. Vrolio offers a full suite of tools, investment information, and data analytics on short-term rental properties. Their goal is to offer short-term rental investors a single place to buy and sell investment properties. In this episode you'll hear Erica and I talk about the amazing Star Wars house that we filmed/recorded at and what it takes to become an STR investor.</p> <p>To book a stay at the Star Wars House, use the direct booking link to save 13% off!</p> <p>When investing in STR properties, having a noise monitoring solution to protect your asset is key! Use my code SLICKTALK to get 15% off on your NoiseAware devices!</p> <p><a href="www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a></p> <p><a href="https://vrolio.com">Vrolio</a></p> <p><a href="www.loma-homes.com">Star Wars House- Loma Homes</a></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href=" https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Slick Talkers Community</a></p>

<p>As a Certified Hospitality Revenue Manager (strategist is my preferred term), I was able to sit with Scott, the CEO &amp; Founder of <a href="https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data?utm_campaign=iu&amp;utm_source=leaddyno&amp;utm_medium=affiliate#_l_iu">AirDNA</a>, and geek out over his vacation rental data &amp; analytic platform and the workings of its creation while discussing the fundamentals of revenue strategy and how his platform helps properties understand their markets and how to grow and increase their revenue.</p> <p>To learn more about the tools provided by <a href="https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data?utm_campaign=iu&amp;utm_source=leaddyno&amp;utm_medium=affiliate#_l_iu">AirDNA</a> you can go to their <a href="https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data?utm_campaign=iu&amp;utm_source=leaddyno&amp;utm_medium=affiliate#_l_iu">site here</a> or check out the exclusive demo Scott and I did on the Slick Talker Community Facebook page!</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data?utm_campaign=iu&amp;utm_source=leaddyno&amp;utm_medium=affiliate#_l_iu">AirDNA</a></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Site</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Slick Talker Community&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Episode #8 of the Vacation Rental Mastermind Series:</p> <p><a href="www.breezeway.io/slicktalk">Jeremy Gall</a> founded <a href="www.flipkey.com">FlipKey.com</a> in 2006, and grew it into one of the world’s largest vacation rental listing and review sites before <a href="www.tripadvisor.com">TripAdvisor’s</a> acquisition in 2013. In working with thousands of vacation rental property managers, Jeremy saw a shift starting to take place - guests were expecting higher-quality properties and more concierge service.</p> <p>Jeremy figured that these changing consumer dynamics would place a heavier burden on property managers, and that professionals would require purpose-built tools to handle heightened standards of property care and more service interactions. Breezeway was born soon after in 2016 with the mission <strong>to power the future of property care and service</strong>.</p> <p>In this episode of Slick Talk, you will hear Jeremy and myself talk about his journey and our perspectives on the state of the industry and where we expect it to pivot as we believe the barrier of entry is rising. Jeremy is a pioneer in the industry and so to have this conversation and "geek out session" was beyond cool! Didn't even feel like I was recording an episode! Check out how <a href="www.breezeway.io/slicktalk">Breezeway</a> can help you and your property, hotel or vacation rental alike, <a href="www.breezeway.io/slicktalk">Breezeway</a> has the solution you need!</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="www.breezeway.io/slicktalk">Breezeway Website</a></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Slick Talkers Community</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jasper Ribbers, author of <a href="www.getpaidforyourpad.com">Get Paid For Your Pad and Podcast Host</a> as well as one of the creators of <a href="https://strlegends.com">STR Legends</a>, sits down with me on Episode 7 of the Vacation Rental Mastermind Series to discuss the ways to level up your STR business and the journey of how he got to where he is today. If you haven't already listened to his podcast or seen his blog, you need to! Such a good amount of tools and resources!&nbsp;</p> <p>This episode of Slick Talk is sponsored by <a href="www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware</a>, the only 100% privacy safe party prevention solution to help all hosts and managers to ensure the safety of their guests and properties! To learn more about how NoiseAware can help you, go to their site and when you purchase any of their devices, just use the promo code: <strong>SLICKTALK to get 15% off</strong> your purchase!</p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href=" https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Slick Talkers Community</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://strlegends.com">STR Legends</a></p> <p><a href="https://getpaidforyourpad.com/airbnb-tools/">Paid For Your Pad Podcast</a></p>

<p>We've all heard the stories of a party gone wrong. There are so many "what ifs" that go through our head on how it could've been prevented. Well there is a solution for all Short Term Rental hosts and managers and that solution is <a href="www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware.</a> The only 100% privacy safe noise monitoring solution.&nbsp;</p> <p>I got to go and spend some time with the NoiseAware team in Texas at their headquarters and sat down with Madison, Director of Marketing, and talked about there story, the rise of the brand, and what it actually means to be 100% privacy safe! Tune in and hear how NoiseAware can help you with your vacation rental business and the ways it helps prevent you from having to ask yourself the "what if" questions.&nbsp;</p> <p>For all my listeners, we are giving you a discount code to use if you'd like to purchase any NoiseAware devices for your property! The team at NoiseAware and myself are always available to help answer questions and make sure you and your guests are taken care of! Use promo code: <a href="www.noiseaware.io">SLICKTALK</a> to get 15% off your purchase!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="www.noiseaware.io">NoiseAware </a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Slick Talkers Community&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>With the amazing growth in travel, Chris Maughan the CEO of <a href="www.i-prac.com">I-PRAC</a>, had experienced a heartbreaking experience with some travelers that were scammed out of thousands of dollars while going on a family vacation and when he saw this, Chris knew he had to do something. As an expert in the short term rental industry and being the hospitality provider &nbsp;that he is, he knew it wouldn't get better by just talking about it. It would only get better by taking action.&nbsp;</p> <p>Chris and I dive into a passionate conversation about fraud protection and verification. This is a topic that is discussed in the industry but not to the level that it should be. I-PRAC and myself want to open that conversation to all who care about the industry and our guests.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.i-prac.com/become-approved/">Join I-PRAC today to build trust with your guests!</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Click Here and Join The Slick Talkers Community</a></p> <p>This podcast is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data?utm_campaign=iu&amp;utm_source=leaddyno&amp;utm_medium=affiliate#_l_iu">AirDNA</a> <a href="https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data?utm_campaign=iu&amp;utm_source=leaddyno&amp;utm_medium=affiliate#_l_iu">click here to learn more!</a></p>

<p>Creating processes and tools to better benefit your guests and team is incredibly challenging sometimes. In this episode I sit down with Michael Robinson who is co-founder of <a href="stayshare.cc">StayShare! Stay Share’s</a> unified platform increases revenue by empowering group bookings, split payments, insurance services and full integrations that improve the guest experience. They lower your risk and liability through their multi-guest insights and intelligent fraud detection. All with the security that the blockchain has to offer. I really enjoyed this episode and getting to know Michael and his team through some partnerships happening with the podcast and my other business called StayLux!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Website</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://theshortyz.com/categories/best-use-of-social-media/">Vote for Slick Talk in the ShortyzAward show!</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/471495453544344/">Become an OFFICIAL Slick Talker!&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data?utm_campaign=iu&amp;utm_source=leaddyno&amp;utm_medium=affiliate#_l_iu">AirDNA</a> is a proud sponsor of this podcast! To get on their tools mentioned in this episode, <a href="https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data?utm_campaign=iu&amp;utm_source=leaddyno&amp;utm_medium=affiliate#_l_iu">click here</a>!</p>

<p>Episode 3 of the Vacation Rental Mastermind Series: Ingrid from <a href="join.travelnest.com/slicktalk">TravelNest</a> and I sit and discuss why its key to diversify your property on different channels and its importance when trying to reach different markets and guests! This is a very useful and important practice for anyone with one or more properties! We also get to see an inside look on what it takes for a company like <a href="join.travelnest.com/slicktalk">TravelNest</a> when it comes to partner relationships and how key of a role it is to ensure that everyone is on the same page and same goal!</p> <p>Also, <a href="https://theshortyz.com/categories/best-use-of-social-media/">please vote for the podcast to win a Shorty Award at the Shorty Award Ceremony in London during March 11th &amp; 12th!</a></p> <p><a href="slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Site</a></p> <p><a href="join.travelnest.com/slicktalk">TravelNest.com/SlickTalk</a></p>

<p>Episode 2 of the Vacation Rental Mastermind Series is a very fun and exciting one as we (Meg from <a href="join.travelnest.com/slicktalk">TravelNest</a> &amp; Myself) sat down and created our ways that you can make your STVR listing work in your favor to increase your bookings! This episode was created and designed for anyone who is really new or is looking to enhance their current listing! There is so much to cover but I think the TravelNest team has everyone covered!&nbsp; To learn more about <a href="join.travelnest.com/slicktalk">TravelNest</a> and what they can do to help you manage your listing(s) on more than one channel, <a href="join.travelnest.com/slicktalk">just click here!&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Also, don't forget to vote for Slick Talk for the #ShortyzAwards! <a href="https://theshortyz.com/categories/best-use-of-social-media/">Click here to vote!</a></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">Slick Talk Site</a></p>

<p>Matt Landau is the host of Unlocked Podcast and the creator of <a href="vrmb.com">VRMB (Vacation Rental Marketing Blog</a>)! I consider him the worlds leading expert of vacation rentals! He and I sat down and discussed the "101 of hosting" and what it takes in this exciting journey and rise of the vacation rental sector of hospitality! This is a 10 episode/week series with the Masterminds involved in Vacation Rentals and so to start it off, Matt Landau was the perfect guest to have with me in the launch of the series that was all inspired by a blog post that Slick Talk was featured in! Tune in every week for the next 10 weeks in order to hear from Masterminds and the show sponsors! To see more about <a href="airdna.co">AirDNA</a> click here! More to come out on the show with them and you can see it all by becoming an official "Slick Talker" through my online community coming soon!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Also, please vote for Slick Talk in the 2020 #ShortyzAward! <a href="https://theshortyz.com/categories/best-use-of-social-media/">Click here to vote</a>!</p>

<p>Are you into Vacation Rentals? Are you into hospitality? Well, you're not going to want to miss this epic 10 episode series on Slick Talk!</p> <p>I have sat down and talked with some of the biggest players in the Vacation Rental side of hospitality and we discussed anything and everything. From hosting and maximizing your property, management companies, tech, and fraud prevention for you and your guests, this series is a must listen to! What better way to start off the new year and decade!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p>

Bringing modern room service convenience to your guests is a snap with TrayAway. Once a guest has completed their meal, they simply click a TrayAway device to notify hotel staff their tray is ready for retrieval. Delivery, meal completion, and do not disturb times are recorded, providing hotel staff all tray locations and activity times for stress free management. Dirty trays and trolleys cluttering the hallways are now a thing of the past with TrayAway. Hear Josh Johnston, President and Co-Founder of TrayAway, discuss the unique entrepreneur experience in the hospitality space and his innovative way on solving the problem of dirty room service trays laying in the halls with no proper way to track and retrieve them to improve survey scores and of course my favorite subject, the guest experience! TrayAway Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast

<p>More than <a href="https://www.ahla.com/sites/default/files/oxford2019.pdf" target="_blank">1 million vacant positions</a> (and still growing <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/01/heres-where-the-jobs-are-for-october-2019-in-one-chart.html" target="_blank">faster</a> than any other industry) hospitality is one of many industries that are struggling with a <a href="https://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=7622" target="_blank">worker shortage</a>. A new job is added<a href="https://www.siteminder.com/r/trends-advice/hotel-travel-industry-trends/20-surprising-hospitality-employment-stats-can-hotel-learn/" target="_blank"> every 2.5 seconds</a> and employers are looking for candidates with very specific skills to fill positions who will thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment.</p> <p>Although it might seem like there aren't enough quality workers to fill every position, employers in the industry still have reason for hope as they look to build out their workforce. At least, that’s the belief of Ron Mitchell, CEO of Virgil, which owns <a href="https://www.hcareers.com/" target="_blank">Hcareers</a> - a redesigned hospitality job platform.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Listen to this episode of Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast to see what Hcareers is all about and how you or an employer can really use this re-launched tool to your advantage!</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="Hcareers.com">Hcareers.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">slicktalkthepodcast.com</a></p>

The creator of Meatball Shop, Seamores Restaurant, Well Well, and some other unique businesses coming out, Michael and I got to sit down and dive into entrepreneurship and what that looked like for him and then of course at the end we got into a nice conversation about owners in hospitality making decisions off of a P&L instead of guest/team experience! To see more episodes go to: www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast

<p>Mike Acker, the professional speaker and author of &nbsp;"Speak With No Fear" is not only amazing at what he does but has been a close friend and mentor of mine from my early trouble maker days to the man I am today. Podcasting isn't as scary as speaking in front of a live crowd but the tools and fundamentals are applicable. I personally have applied these methods to how I podcast and couldn't be more thankful!&nbsp;</p> <p>Give this episode a listen and I hope you enjoy!</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.mikeacker.com">mikeacker.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SB61VRY?fbclid=IwAR1v2OhjChkPRIGnufpMoK8w2Wz6qNqa5kNbFcnvgLTUFIrr7oQze0CoPBk">Speak With No Fear</a></p> <p><a href="slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">slicktalkthepodcast.com</a></p>