the no BS podcast

Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger dive in headfirst into hospitality with fellow podcaster and all-around amazing dude, Wil Slickers of Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast. From humble beginnings to believing in oneself and a vision, Wil shows what can happen you follow your gut and focus on an outcome. A great conversation that touches podcasts in general, a HUGE going public announcemen...

Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger talk candidly with Anthony Gantt Jr., At Ease Founder and Active Marine. No punches were pulled in the making of this episode. Emphasis on "An Unfiltered Look"! What an entrepreneur with a diverse background goes through in a funding world not built for all is mindblowing and unsettling. Obtaining capital and growing a niche business is no easy task. Anth...

Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger converse with Leo Walton, SUPERHOG Co-Founder & STAA board member. "Freedom Day" has emerged in England this week with their pandemic restrictions being lifted across the board in one big wave. Everyone in the hospitality industry is of course looking for things to get back to "normal"... but at what expense? Leo gives us his view on the current situa...

Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Philip Kennard CEO at Futurestay. The title is the moral of this story... or at least it should be.   The desire to offer "alternative accommodations" to travelers when away from home is something that hosts, vacation rental managers, property managers, superhosts, and everyone in between all have in common. As an industry, whether by design or by...

Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Robert Geller Founder of FabStayz. This week we celebrate our 10th Episode in the most fabulous way! Roberts' story is one of inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community that came from a place of belonging and comfort on the side of both the host and guest.  BIG things are happening this week for Robert! To cap off Pride Week, FabStayz is going to be featu...

Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Jesse Cole Owner of Savannah Bananas, Author of Find Your Yellow Tux, Keynote Speaker, and Host of Business Done Differently Podcast Get ready to be blown away by Jesse's story!  Approaching things differently with a positive mindset, all while putting fans first, is a recipe for success! Jesse and his wife Emily also own four vacation rentals of...

Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Heather Bayer Co-Founder at Vacation Rental Formula. The queen of vacation rental podcasts with over 390 episodes under her belt brings her knowledge, know-how, and confidence to a couple of guys solidifying their presence. With Ontario just now opening up again after six more months in lockdown, Heather chats with us about staying positive while...

Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Noelia Novella CEO and Co-Founder DOINN. The happenings from state to state, region to region, and country to country can vary drastically. What has endured and overcome in one region, say a drive to market in the US, may yet to open up or is still struggling significantly elsewhere. With "boots on the ground" in Madrid and other major cities arou...

Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Annie Holcombe Director of Revenue and Client Acquisitionsat Lexicon Travel technologies and Alex O. Husner CMO Condo-World. In the news, Airbnb had its biggest update to date and Vacasa lists thousands of units on Marriott Homes and Villas.  Both Annie and Alex bring a ton to the table with their wealth of industry knowledge as we discuss the sig...

Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Michelle Williams GM of Atlantic Vacation Homes, VRMA board member, and VRHP committee chair. On May 14th, 2021 the Vacation Rental Management Association had its first in-person conference since late 2019.  Mateo and John were both in attendance in Sandestin, FL., and they also serve on different VRMA committees and sub-committees. We discuss wha...

Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Elizabeth Becker CEO and Founder of HiBnb. Cannabis-friendly accommodations and adventures have arrived and are here to stay! A great conversation where we talk about the stigma that surrounds the movement, the culture, and the community in which this is all thriving.  Those that embrace early have an amazing opportunity and HiBnb is paving the wa...

Guesty raises 50 million and Sonder announces a 2.2 billion evaluation and a future public offering. Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Gerald Lester Co-Founder at Wander PNW  and past Rented and Vacassa executive. A great conversation where we look at the effects of big "outside" money on the industry with regards to both culture and direction.  We also dive into niche accommodati...

Hashtag Revenge Travel!  Episode 2 dives into what revenge travel is exactly, and takes a look at both the pros and cons.  Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Michael Goldin Director of Business Development at NoiseAware to discuss revenge travel from his unique vantage point. The No BS Short Term Rental Podcast brings the right people to the table at the right time giving their aud...

This episode kicks off an unfiltered look from a different perspective into the global vacation and short-term rental industry.  Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger discuss their current news and affairs podcast that dives into the short-term rental space.  The No BS Short Term Rental Podcast brings the right people to the table at the right time giving their audience an inside view and rea...