Slick Talk With Wil

Building a true business isn't easy. It's hard work. It takes time. Chris Maughan is a man that knows this. Welcome back to the show Chris. Ceo and founder of AES in Cannes France and I-PRAC based in London and Cannes, we sit down and talk about the current state of the industry and how the rising tide is happening with trust and confidence at the forefront. Chris and his I-PRAC team are also the headlining sponsors for the Destinationaire Award and on this episode you will hear the winners! Sponsored by Cleaning Certification! Use my code SlickTalk20 for 20%  off! Mentioned in this episode: I-PRAC Chris Maughan Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Socials  Barefoot Vacation Rentals Moving Mountains Casal dei Fichi Homeslice Stays Ovo Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guidebooks, Property Management Platform, and overall well rounded company with a mission! That mission is to provide the best experience for guests and hosts! David Jacoby, President of Hostfully, sits down with me to discuss his personal journey leading up to the creation of Hostfully and where they are at today!  I am proud to also share that Hostfully is a Sponsor and Partner of the show! So go to Hostfully and use my code SlickTalk20 for 20% off their guidebooks AND two months free!! You wont regret this decision! Not only are we partners on the podcast but we also use Hostfully with my company, StayLux! Mentioned in this episode: Hostfully Website Eric Moeller from STR Legends Destinationaire Awards Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Socials Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lover of food and "being on the other side of the bar", Jonathan Plowright saw a chance to make a difference and to make a different career change and started Typsy! Based in Australia but globally known, Typsy is a online learning platform for hospitality businesses and professionals to sharpen individual skills and to send out training and other company video content to make sure everyone is up to speed on current business operations.  In this episode Jonathan speaks about why he thinks a shift to "blended learning" is key for hospitality businesses and how Typsy can help! I am also proud to say that Typsy and Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast are official partners! So go show these guys and gals some love and join today for free until September 30th!  Mentioned in this episode: Typsy Website Typsy Blog Slick Talk Website  Slick Talk Social Medias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crazy how plans change! This episode should've been recorded back in April of this year but of course, COVID happened and well, lets just say better late than never! Sapphire is the Director of Marketing for hospitality company, Wishbox! In this episode you'll hear all about the amazing tool hospitality providers (AKA Destinationaires™) use this in order to save time, increase revenue and profitability, and help keep the guest experience as a top priority!  Thank you to the show sponsor Cleaning Certification by VR Scheduler for providing all the Slick Talkers out there with an amazing offer of 20% off of the Cleaning Certification Course in order to help increase guest trust and occupancy during this time of COVID19 and beyond! You guys rock, so go use my code SLICKTALK20 for 20% off!  Mentioned in this episode:  Wishbox Website  Cleaning Certification   VR Scheduler  Slick Talk Links  Destinationaire Award  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The actual man, myth, and Legend! Eric Moeller is the co-founder of STR Legends and Profit Academy and during our episode we talk about his journey and the amazing things that have come through the power of mindset and being around the right people through Masterminds! Not only that but the true ability to see that growth doesn't always mean profitability, sometimes you need to trim the fat in order to truly optimize the property performance and guest experience! Welcome to Season 5 of Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast This episode is brought to you by the Cleaning Certification created by VR Scheduler. Use my code SLICKTALK20 to get 20% off and increase your occupancy with a trusted badge to showcase to your guests that you are the right and SAFE place to stay during these times of COVID19. Mentioned in this episode: STR Legends STR Profit Academy  AJL Consulting NoiseAware Desintationaire Award  Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Socials Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic

Growing your business is always a good thing... unless you don't make any profit! This weeks episode was a special one because Simon Lehmann is a Legend in our industry and we got to talk about running your hospitality business the right way by not losing the guest and team experience and also remaining profitable! This episode is KEY during these times of COVID19 and you will hear why once you press play! Thank you to one of my sponsors, Hostfully! Hostfully is a great property management software that helps you own your guest experience with the ability to brand and create remarkable guidebooks for your guests! Digital guidebooks are so important and needed more than ever with COVID19. Use the code: SLICKTALK20 to save 20% and to enhance your property operations with a Slick guidebook! Mentioned in this episode: Simon Lehmanns LinkedIn AJL Consulting Website Hostfully - Use code SLICKTALK20  Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Social/Blog Rent Responsibly STR Legends Learn more about your ad choices

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.  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!  Mentioned in this episode:  Michaels Instagram  STR Secrets Podcast (Michaels recently launched podcast!)  Occupied Now Website  The Cove At Rockport (Newly launched hotel!)  NoiseAware   Slick Talk Website/Blog/Socials  The Destinationaire Mindset: Created by Wil Slickers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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! Ryan Snyder is a true Destinationaire! 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! 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 Martin North a few times on the show just because of how much I think they truly represent the hospitality industry

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With extensive software development background, the owner and creator of VRScheduler, Jill Mason, joins me on the show to discuss her story that has lead her to collaborate with other industry professionals to bring the Cleaning Certification 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  as businesses/travel start to open back up! 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 Rented.com and for those who can't afford a course, I would love to help you and take care of the cost!  Mentioned in this episode: VRScheduler Rented.com I-PRAC Cleaning Certification Course Slick Talk Website Slick Talk

With an extensive background in finances, Andrew McConnell the CEO of Rented.com, 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.  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! Mentioned in this episode: Rented.com Website Andrews LinkedIn Profile Loma Homes in Destin FL Slick Talk Blog Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Facebook Community Slick Talk Social Links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The importance of booking direct is always going to be a favorite topic of mine and with many recent events, Damian & 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&B, etc. 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 Slick Talkers out there! Click here to sign up for the Book Direct Show and you will get to take advantage of my SLICK10 code for 10% off of your ticket purchase! Just use SLICK10 at your time of checko

OMFGCO is a company based in Portland Oregon that "Builds Brands For Visionaries" and after this conversation with two of the co-founders   (Jeremy & 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.  Tune into this episode to hear us talk about the importance of branding and how "every decision is a brand decision."  OMFGCO is a complete studio and team of branding experts and interior designers that are some of the masterminds behind ACE Hotel, The Laylow Autograph Collection, and Stumptown Coffee! Mentioned in this episode: OMFGCO Website Public Coast Brewery Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Facebook Community  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fair and reasonable rules around short-term rentals are not only possible but essential for hosts, managers, and our communities. Rent Responsibly helps short-term rental groups and their cities create the balance that actually works for a sustainable future for all. 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 Rent Responsibly 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.  Play your part by taking this quick survey (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.  All Mentioned I

March 24th, 2020 I was able to sit down with David Grossman, President of Renue Systems, 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.  "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."  -Renue President, David. Slick Talk Site Renue website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 & 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. To book a stay at the Star Wars House, use the direct booking link to save 13% off! 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! NoiseAware Vrolio Star Wars House- Loma Homes Slick Talk Website Slick Talkers Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a Certified Hospitality Revenue Manager (strategist is my preferred term), I was able to sit with Scott, the CEO & Founder of AirDNA, and geek out over his vacation rental data & 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. To learn more about the tools provided by AirDNA you can go to their site here or check out the exclusive demo Scott and I did on the Slick Talker Community Facebook page! AirDNA Slick Talk Site Slick Talker Community  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #8 of the Vacation Rental Mastermind Series: Jeremy Gall founded FlipKey.com in 2006, and grew it into one of the world’s largest vacation rental listing and review sites before TripAdvisor’s 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. 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 to power the future of property care and service. 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 c

Jasper Ribbers, author of Get Paid For Your Pad and Podcast Host as well as one of the creators of STR Legends, 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!  This episode of Slick Talk is sponsored by NoiseAware, 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: SLICKTALK to get 15% off your purchase! Slick Talk Website NoiseAware  Slick Talkers Community  STR Legends Paid For Your Pad Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices