Bart and I talk about BlueFox and little bit of the powerful uses for foot traffic and data used to optimize revenue and marketing strategies for all types of businesses in the hospitality industry! Listen all the way through for a little gift to all of our listeners!

On this episode for the first time ever, I had the pleasure of having Stuart Butler on the show! Stuart is the COO of Fuel Marketing and the host of Fuel Hotel Marketing Podcast! Their podcast is one of the ones I discovered when I first started my journey with Slick Talk! A Podcast On a Podcast! We talk a lot about marketing and how important it is to include everyone from every team and department as a marketer for your property and how that will always drive direct bookings!

Josh and I have been talking for a little while now and he has been a big fan of the show! We started talking about his overall journey and how he discovered to save his business and restaurant from closing its doors. Part of his solution was his unique creation called FLO! joshkopel.com slicktalkthepodcast.com

<p>What a pleasure it was to have Victor from AllTheRooms on the show! We covered a lot of ground in this episode! From their origin story to growth and market shifts and changes in the industry, including hotel and short term rental markets!&nbsp;</p> <p><em>AllTheRooms is the world’s first vacation rental search engine.</em></p> <p><em>Search from a comprehensive list of top providers and more than 14,000,000 homes, cabins, cottages, condos, and beach houses in every nook and cranny on the globe.</em></p> <p><a href="www.alltherooms.com">alltherooms.com&nbsp;</a></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com">slicktalkthepodcast.com</a></p>

Wil and Chandler have a casual conversation and tell stories about the managers or leaders who lead by example! How can you lead by example in your work place? www.slicktalkthepodcast.com

<p>Interviewed On My Own Show: The back story everyone has been waiting for and requesting! Chandler and I dive into my background and what sparked the idea of Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast. Listen and tell me your thoughts! Also, get ready for Podcast Merch! Link is on my website to pre-order!</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com">www.slicktalkthepodcast.com</a></p>

<p>I give some helpful hints and tips to make sure you, your team, and property get the most out of a much needed renovation!!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>@WilSlickers on Instagram&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com">www.slicktalkthepodcast.com</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>YouTube: : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvV_lhIlRdkUirSigRWxOQ/about?disable_polymer=1">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvV_lhIlRdkUirSigRWxOQ/about?disable_polymer=1</a></p>

<p>Join me as I interview Emily Peterson the Estate Manager of this beautiful 22,000 sq ft Castle just 15 minutes outside of my home town and where I grew up!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>www.GraystoneCastle.com</p> <p>&nbsp;www.slicktalkthepodcast.com</p>

<p>As promised in my episode with Gabby, all the links to learn how to get involved in Stop The Silence a nonprofit in Spokane Washington as well as a platform to share your story if you or a loved on have ever been involved in domestic violence. This is something close to my heart as I have many friends and family that has needed help while being stuck in a horrible situation. So follow the links to learn more!</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/stopthesilencefordomesticviolence/">Facebook: Stop The Silence</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/misslibertywa/">Miss Liberty Washington</a></p>

<p>Industry update report! Do you think you would ever check-in to a hotel with everything and anything Taco Bell? Well, now you can starting August 9th in Palm Springs California!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">www.slicktalkthepodcast.com</a></p>

<p>This episode I had the pleasure to interview Drew Glover the CEO and Co-Founder of Welcome,</p> <p>Welcome, curates moments for you to enhance the guest experience for your Airbnb, vacation properties, hotels, &nbsp;and any place of business!&nbsp;</p> <p>We get to dive into Welcomes origin story and the future of the brand and what is to come! I have had a few big names and guest speakers on the show and I don't think I have been this excited to have someone on as I have been for this episode in particular! I guess you could say Drew and I got to nerd out on the hospitality industry and of course, enhancing guest experience!&nbsp;</p> <p>"You don't need a box to enhance moments, you just need to look for them and take action!" - Drew Glover</p> <p>Listen all the way through to hear a nice little surprise and of course, don't forget to like and subscribe!&nbsp;</p> <p>www.getwelcomebox.com</p> <p>www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/giveaway</p>

<p>My most well-known guest on Slick Talk! What an exciting episode to really dive into what the industry is all about and how to make the most out of the guest experience, receive more referrals and creating brand loyalty. Plus, Bill and I reveal a little industry secret called &nbsp;"Price Matching"&nbsp;</p> <p>Many of you know what Price Matching is but do you know the value it brings to your property and your guests?&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="www.sliktalkthepodcast.com/podcast">www.sliktalkthepodcast.com/podcast</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.referralcoach.com/">www.referralcoach.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.billcatesspeaking.com/">www.billcatesspeaking.com/</a></p>

Sustainable Ecosystems and culture are huge in any environment, especially Hospitality. Scott Stanfield and I go into what that looks like and how to do that!

<p>I am super excited to feature this hotel company! As a recent discovery for me on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/wilslickers/?hl=en">@wilslickers</a>) was <a href="https://www.properhotel.com/">Proper Hotels</a>. This unique and game changer company has earned the 2nd Hospitality Spotlight on Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast!</p> <p>I love their look, design, class, and overall brand that sets the standard for luxury lifestyle properties out there! To see more go to:</p> <p><a href="https://www.properhotel.com/">www.properhotel.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.openroadhospitality.com/bonus">www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/bonus</a></p>

<p>Back again for our 2nd episode out of 3 for our Restaurant Series. Scott Stanfield (thegmcoach.com) &nbsp;do a deep dive into proper training and how to get the most out of bringing on new staff members and ensure team culture will allow your staff to grow and create great experience in every aspect. Scott and I go a little longer on this episode because when it comes to this specific topic there is a lot to cover and lets be honest... we brought the heat! Great episode! Make sure to like and subscribe and share this with any and everyone in the industry. Scott and I will also have FREE training material on both of our websites!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>slicktalkthepodcast.com</p> <p>thegmcoach.com</p>

<p>I have been joined with 20+ year restaurant veteran, expert, and owner of The GM Coach (gmcoach.com), Scott Stanfield!</p> <p>We dive into interviewing process for good workers and leaders as well as what to look for when hiring for any position! Great tips and tricks with a little bit of heart! This is episode one of three so make sure you don't miss out! Like &amp; Subscribe Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast</p> <p>www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast</p> <p>www.gmcoach.com</p>

<p>On this episode of Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast, I announce one of many awesome guest speakers I have coming on the show for our Three episode series as well as another guest that will be announced on a later date!&nbsp;</p> <p>With this episode I quickly cover the main topics that have owners and brand leaders worried about the change in the industry and how they will adapt. Not only that but the concerns of increased labor costs, Airbnb, and the new aged travelers!</p> <p>www.slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast-sponsor</p>

Quick Podcast update! Just came back from vacation! This episode is just to ensure all my listeners that more content and projects are in the works with future guest speakers and series as well! Check out the new sponsors slicktalkthepodcast.com/podcast-sponsor

On the fly episode with my opinion and thoughts on some changes or as I like to say, “Shifts” in the industry!

<p>Finally an episode I get to go into my nerdy side of the industry and some topics I have passion about as a Hospitality Young Professional!&nbsp;</p> <p>Listen and hear about how your property can gain more revenue and also working on preparations for the next downturn.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The topics of 2019 happen at the ALIS (Americas Lodging Investment Summit) and did I like the topics I heard! Offering Purpose, Tech Trials and Errors, and Covering The Safety Features I Recently Talked About In The Previous Episode: Safety. Signs. Security.</p>

<p>Welcome to Season 2! This episode is to cover multiple areas of safety in the industry. Safety as a staff, safety for guests, and all the way to sex trafficking. What are the big brands doing? What will smaller brands do to follow suit?&nbsp;</p>

<p>My first ever Hospitality Spotlight goes to a great local company called Martin North. With a well known collection of properties, I'll dive into why I picked them to receive the first spotlight feature!&nbsp;</p>

<p>First solo episode in a while! Listen to my quick episode on how to really get started and do well in the vacation rental market for those of you looking to gain an extra stream of income or complete/start a passion project!&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adam Knight and I dive into what the current market is like and how you or your employers can step it up to reduce turn-over rates and keep talented and driven staff to run a successful operation.</p>