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In this episode of the no BS podcast, we explore the intersection of co-living and short-term rentals with guests Cliff Johnson and Atticus LeBlanc. The discussion delves into the benefits of co-living, the flexibility and financial empowerment it offers, and its role in addressing affordable housing issues. Atticus shares his journey into creating PadSplit, including his experiences with real est...

In this episode of the No BS podcast, we welcome back Marcus from Hostaway to catch up on the exciting developments since his last appearance in December 2022. We dive into Hostaway's impressive feats, such as raising a massive $175 million in Series A funding, followed by an even more staggering $365 million Series B funding round. Marcus gives us an inside look at the intricacies of running a to...

In this episode, we journey from the days of Big Printing, brush elbows with some very established brands, and take the learnings to Vacation Rental Operations with Brian Butler The conversation covers the evolution and impact of technology in vacation rentals, the integration of AI and machine learning, and the balancing act of scaling while maintaining company culture. Brian also introduces his...

In this episode of the no BS podcast, we dive deep into the world of short-term rental upgrades with Mark Lumpkin of STR Cribs. The discussion covers everything from the origin of STR Cribs, which provides comprehensive renovation and setup services for short-term rentals, to their unique approach to transforming dated properties into high-revenue vacation spots. Mark explains how STR Cribs not on...

This week we share an important conversation during Human Trafficking Prevention month and delve into the dark side of the vacation rental industry with our friend Ela Mezhiborsky, co-founder and president of Autohost. We discuss the crucial issues around human trafficking in short-term rentals and the importance of awareness, education, prevention, and protection. Ela shares her journey, detailin...

This week, we’re diving into the messy world of **hospitality tech** and uncovering solutions that actually work.   Our guest is Abdul Ahadh, CEO and co-founder of Calry, a game-changing Unified API for property management systems (PMS). If you’ve ever struggled with clunky integrations or wasted time wrestling with tech that doesn’t play nice, this episode is for you.   We break break d...

In this episode of the podcast, Mateo and John chat it up with Happy Guest co-founders Alex Husner and Kanan Whited. There's something refreshing about this guest portal and the story and psychology behind the app is entertaining and fulfilling. You're gonna want to download this one. Episode Highlights: Guest Introductions: Exciting projects ahead: Alex, a returning guest, shares her excitement a...

We're excited to announce the launch of Villa Tracker OTA, a pioneering platform connecting the vacation rental industry with traditional travel agencies. Our good friend Moriya Rockman, founder of Smiling House and Villa Tracker, joins us to discuss the platform's vision, its impact on the industry, and its partnership with Guesty. Moriaya shares her journey, the challenges faced in creating an O...

In this episode, we delve into the current challenges facing the short-term rental industry in Barcelona with friend and colleague Jaume Barberena. Jaume, a Catalan and industry expert Director at Bizflats, provides an in-depth look at the new regulations set to take effect in Barcelona and the current and potential impact on the industry. This episode goes DEEP and one you do not want to miss! Ep...

Mateo welcomes AI expert Nick Mote to discuss the transformative potential of multimodal AI in the hospitality industry. From understanding how AI can now interpret and process multiple types of inputs to its practical applications in vacation rentals, Nick sheds light on the current and future landscape of AI technology Episode Highlights: Introduction to Multimodal AI: Nick explains the concept...

Original articles or posts Skift: Guesty, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Acquires Rentals United https://shorturl.at/fINQW PhocusWire: Guesty Acquires Rentals United https://shorturl.at/dSTW3 Hotel Technology News: Guesty Acquires Rentals United to Expand Its Property Management Platform Capabilities in the Short Term Rental Market https://shorturl.at/chR25 Short Term Rentalz: Guesty makes R...

John and Mateo dive into a candid conversation about the current landscape of short-term rental (STR) conferences, focusing on the recent VRMA Spring Forum. They discuss the challenges faced by both vendors and property managers, analyze the ROI (Return on Investment) metrics, and explore potential solutions to enhance the value of industry conferences. With insights from their own experiences and...

Original article or post - Skift - Expedia Is Considering Ways to Introduce Sponsored Listings on Vrbo https://skift.com/2024/04/09/expedia-is-considering-ways-to-introduce-sponsored-listings-on-vrbo/By Dennis Schaal Tagging: Dennis Schaal , Rob Torres , Amiad Soto , Guesty VRBO Is there an article or social post you'd like us to respond to on the no BS Daily Dose?? If so, please fill out this Goo...

Mateo and John continue to delve into the world of short-term rentals in Canada. Joined by guest John Papaconstantinou of Papa's Getaways, they discuss the unique opportunities and challenges of the Canadian vacation rental market and John's journey into the industry. This episode features engaging discussions on industry dynamics, personal experiences, and strategic approaches to business. John P...

Today we're diving into the regulatory challenges faced by short-term rental hosts, particularly in British Columbia, Canada. Our guest, Deana Steele founder of Keys To Kelowna, a limited edition luxury vacation homes & rental management company joins us in conversation. Deana sheds light and shares her insights into navigating BC's business and regulatory landscapes and enlightens us on the n...

Original article or post - Short Term Rentalz - AJL Atelier unveils 2024 short-term rental industry landscape https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/ajl-atelier-2024-str-industry-landscape/ by Paul Stevens Tagging: Simon Lehmann Direct Software - https://directsoftware.com/ Book a PMS demo with John - https://meetings.hubspot.com/jstokinger/discovery - mention this no BS Daily Dose for $500 off impleme...

Original article or post - Forbes - Short-Term Rentals Are Getting Popular Again. Here’s Why https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2024/03/02/short-term-rentals-are-getting-popular-again-heres-why/?sh=325d8bc920fb by Christopher Elliott Tagging: Christopher Elliot - Author, consumer advocate and journalist Casey Halloran - CEO of Costa Rican Luxury Vacations, Danielle Finch - Director Cu...

Original article or post - Skift - Airbnb’s New Listing Verification Process Favors Pro Hosts https://skift.com/2024/02/22/airbnbs-new-listing-verification-process-favors-pro-hosts/ by Dennis Schaal Tagging - Dennis Schaal - Executive Editor, Founding Editor, Employee Numero Uno, Chief Storyteller at Skift Is there an article or social post you'd like us to respond to on the no BS Daily Dose?? If...

In this episode, John and Mateo welcome a special guest, the one and only Catherine Radcliffe, founder of STR Benefits Consulting and Lost Together Stays. Tune in for valuable insights as Catherine shares the unique challenges and opportunities in the Canadian short-term rental market and introduces the CanStays Rental Alliance conference. Get ready for an insightful no BS conversation you won't w...

Original article or post - Harvard Business Review - What Does Banning Short-term Rentals Really Accomplish? https://hbr.org/2024/02/what-does-banning-short-term-rentals-really-accomplish by Sophie Calder-Wang, Chiara Farronato, and Andrey Fradkin Tagging - David Angotti  - Chief Evangelist at Guesty, Founder of StaySense Is there an article or social post you'd like us to respond to on the n...

This is the 2nd time that Dawn Yeskulsky has joined us on our podcast but the first as CEO & Founder of her own companies PMS Pros and Yes2vr Advisors. With 28 years of experience in Vacation Rentals touching the majority of customer-facing verticals, Dawn brings her unique perspective and knowledge to helping short-term rental property managers and vendors navigate complex decisions. A great...

In this episode, hosts John and Mateo sit down with Nick Mote, CEO and Founder of Automate, JetML, and Oregon Labs. Nick shares his journey into the short-term rental industry, from his background in marketing to his ventures in machine learning and AI. Get ready for an insightful no BS conversation you won't want to miss!   Visit this link for a $150 Offer for New Turno Users https://tu...

We had the privilege of spending some time and getting to know Assaf Karmon CEO & Co-founder at Turno. Assaf shares his journey from a background in software engineering to solving problems in the short-term rental industry. The property care aspect of vacation rentals is complex and can be daunting to those ill-informed or to those who just "wing it". Turno is an amazing resource for property...

This week it's just us as we recap the amazing year that was 2023! This is a super quick episode that touches on all the right things... but first make sure to visit this link for an EXCLUSIVE no BS 3-month FREE Membership to HostGPO! https://hostgpo.com/no-bs/ Episode Highlights Business adaptation: Companies focus on new revenue streams and differentiation. Professionalism: More operators adopt...

This week we dive head-first into the world of purchasing and buying groups with Jeff Iloulian CEO of HostGPO. Jeff's entry into the vacation rental industry was unconventional (like many of us), as he found himself involved in unique lease arbitrage deals for properties in between renovations. The idea to start a group purchasing organization (GPO) "selfishly" came to meet his purchasing needs as...