Hospitable Hosts

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, our guest is Annie Holcombe, a seasoned expert in the vacation rental industry. Annie shares her journey from working at a hotel front desk to becoming a prominent figure in vacation rental management. The conversation covers essential topics, including choosing the right channels for property listings, the importance of direct bookings, building tr...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we speak with Bri and Jordan, co-founders of Somerled Designs , a leading design firm specializing in short-term rentals.  They discuss their journey of creating a successful design business focused on maximizing guest satisfaction and profitability through strategic design. The conversation covers common mistakes hosts make, the importance of balan...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we speak with Siddhi Mittal, co-founder of Yhangry, about the growing trend of private chef experiences in vacation rentals. Siddhi shares her journey from finance to hospitality, the evolution of Yhangry, and how they are bridging the gap between private chefs and guests. The conversation explores the impact of experiential amenities on guest satis...

This Hospitable Town Hall focused on the launch of new metrics and dashboard features, including reporting capabilities and data visualization tools for tracking performance and business optimization. It also covered updates on various product developments and upcoming features. Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable.   Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we interview Paul Stewart, founder of Cozy Co-Host , who shares insights on scaling a short-term rental management business from zero to nearly 100 properties in just a few years.  Paul discusses the competitive landscape of the Jersey Shore market, operational strategies that have contributed to their rapid growth, the importance of dynamic pricing...

On this Hospitable Town Hall, the team discussed upcoming product tests and major upgrades for property management customers. They reviewed various product updates, including improvements to owner and guest management features, highlighted the development of new owner payout capabilities, and discussed enhancements to the guest portal.  The session concluded with community updates, including infor...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts Podcast, our guest is Scott Sherin, founder of Trusted Stays and a short-term rental owner. Scott shares his journey into short-term rentals, emphasizing the importance of automation and technology in streamlining hosting.  He discusses how AI and tools like Zapier can save time and improve guest experiences. Scott also provides insights into becoming a supe...

In this episode of the Hospitable Host Podcast, we interview Chad Phyllis, the founder of Checkmate Rentals , a short-term rental property management company.  Chad shares his journey from managing two properties to overseeing 220, emphasizing the importance of a hospitality-first mindset, effective communication, and the role of design and amenities in enhancing guest experiences.  He discusses s...

At this Hospitable Town Hall, the team demonstrated new listings management features and discussed upcoming improvements to fee management, property details navigation, and amenities consolidation across different booking platforms. Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable.   Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking...

On this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, our guest is an expert in scaling his short-term rental business, operating at a level few hosts ever reach - Luke Carl, Educator and Co-Founder of The Short Term Shop . Luke is responsible for over 4,000 short-term reservations and is the proud owner of the longest-running Airbnb in the Smoky Mountains. Notably, Luke currently holds well over 200 u...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we discuss the importance of advocacy in the short-term rental industry with Julie Marks from the Right to Rent Collaborative. We talk about the need for organized associations to represent hosts and the funding challenges they face. Julie explains the various grant opportunities available for associations and how hosts can get involved in supportin...

In this Town Hall, the Hospitable team provided updates on recent events, initiatives, and product developments, including improvements in support team performance, fee structures, and new features for hosts and guests.  The team discussed upcoming changes to listing management, onboarding processes, and the integration of various platforms, while addressing questions from community members about...

This is a special episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast. Our CEO, Pierre-Camille Hamana, answered questions from our community members . We decided to share his answers on the podcast as well.  PC discusses the company's vision for community ownership, the role of the $HOST token, and the future growth strategies aimed at increasing the company's valuation. Key topics include the investment oppo...

In this episode of the Hospitable Host podcast, we speak with Damian Sheridan, Co-Founder and CEO of Scale, about the significance of direct bookings in the short-term rental industry. We discuss the importance of diversifying distribution channels beyond OTAs, the mindset shift required for hosts to embrace direct bookings, and practical strategies for building guest relationships and brand ident...

This Hospitable Town Hall covered significant updates on community investment and token value, along with the launch of new initiatives for investor education and monthly updates. The team discussed various product improvements and feature updates across multiple areas, including pricing, marketplace functionality, and AI auto-reply capabilities. The conversation ended with detailed discussions ab...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, Shawn Moore, founder of Vodyssey , shares his extensive 26-year-long experience in the short-term rental industry.  He discusses his journey from traditional real estate investing to focusing on vacation rentals, the importance of creating unique guest experiences, and the challenges of property management. Shawn emphasizes the need for new investor...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we spoke with Carrie Nilsen about her journey into the short-term rental industry and the creation of Inndirectly, a platform designed to help hosts gain more direct bookings.  We discussed the importance of independence from major booking platforms, the benefits for both hosts and guests, and the future of direct bookings in the hospitality industr...

This Hospitable Town Hall provided updates on the company's significant growth, including employee count, customer base, and evolution from an automated messaging product to its current status. The meeting covered discussions about Hospitable's community ownership structure, product development approach, new pricing plans, and upcoming product updates, along with plans for token valuation and inve...

On this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, our guest is Dylan Williams, CEO of Welcome Screen . We discuss Welcome Screen's innovative digital guest experience platform designed for vacation rentals.  We also covered the journey of creating Welcome Screen, its benefits for enhancing guest experiences, personalization options, unique customer feedback, challenges in product development, integ...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we took a little trip to the South of France with Oihan Campandegui. Oihan shares his journey from working in hospitality to managing a successful real estate business in the South of France. He discusses the challenges and growth he experienced, the importance of technology in streamlining operations, and his future plans for expansion. Oihan empha...

This Town Hall meeting focused on operational updates and new features for Hospitable's platform. The team demonstrated new AI-powered features for issue tracking and cleaning checklists, and announced a marketplace integration for cleaner management and real-time tracking capabilities. The discussion concluded with updates on upcoming community events, marketplace infrastructure development, and...

We've got a special episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast this week. Hospitable's CEO, Pierre-Camille Hamana, interviews Derrick Agyiri, Co-Founder and CFO of Cleanster, introducing Hospitable Marketplace. They discuss the challenges of cleaning in the short-term rental market and how Cleanster aims to revolutionize the cleaning service industry. They explore the marketplace model, quality contr...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, our guest is Abby Grous from the Hospitable product management team. We chat about the importance of direct bookings for hosts, the benefits of taking control of bookings, the unique features of Hospitable Direct, and the latest product updates.  Abby shares insights on how hosts can get started with direct bookings, the advantages for both individu...

This Hospitable Town Hall covered updates on various platform features and integrations, including connectivity improvements, property management systems, and design interface modifications. Multiple team members presented progress on direct booking capabilities, pricing features, and AI-powered tools, while addressing specific user questions about tax remittance, security deposits, and invoice ge...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, Keith Hazle shares his journey into the short-term rental market, discussing his experiences as a property manager and the challenges he faces. He emphasizes the importance of technology in managing properties efficiently and the qualities that make a great property manager. Keith also highlights the unpredictability of the market and the need for a...