Behind the Stays

I recently asked some loyal Behind the Stays listeners what stories they'd like me to cover next on the podcast... Holler if your story aligns with any of the following: 1. Someone who owns unique stays (A-frames, Container Homes, Treehouses, etc.) in 3-5 different markets and can speak to the performance of unique units in different geos 2. A co-host who makes over $350k (or more) in salary per year from their property management business 3. Someone who has built a successful short-term rental portfolio who is now building a boutique hotel 4. Someone whose portfolio has been acquired at a sale price that allowed them to retire 5. Someone from Vrbo who can talk about their product roadmap and strategy 6. Someone in acquisitions from Marriott Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, or Hyatt Regency who can speak on the ideal short-term rental brand/portfolio that these brands might look to acquire/strategically align with. Can any of y'all speak on these topics? Or if you can't, know someone who can? Holler at me in the comments below!

Meet Garrett Brown, the visionary and creator behind Cameron Ranch Glamping, a collection of luxury glamping units on 11 acres just an hour outside of Houston, Texas. Garrett is a professional music producer and traveling DJ who has always loved dabbling in real estate investing. When he wasn’t performing on stage or out on a tour, he’d find himself scrolling through listings dreaming of what it’d be like to build his own portfolio of homes.  He wanted to learn more about real estate so he decided to get his real estate license so he could get an inside look at how the industry actually works. Tune in to hear the story behind how Garrett quickly swapped showing homes to others for building his own and the series of events that led him to fall in love with hospitality. In this episode, Garrett shares: - The importance of considering both novelty and variety of structures when building a unique stay to increase virality and attract repeat guests. - Why he believes you should determine the unit type you want to build and THEN go find the land (rather than the other way around) - Why you shouldn’t overlook smaller content creators and influencers when marketing your stay - And how the tragic loss of his brother inspires the work he does today Stream below or wherever you get your podcasts!

An inspirational story to take you into the long weekend…

In Episode 162, you'll meet Mollie Reese — the host of the popular Stay In Good Company podcast and an experienced community builder who has spent her career working with leading brands in hospitality. After leaving the hustle and bustle of city living for a slower way of life, Mollie has set out to pursue her passion for travel. Throughout her journey, she is in search of authentic stories to share, curious about different cultural experiences, and inspired to curate a community who, like her, seeks to be in good company. In this episode, Mollie and I discuss: - Lessons she learned while working for brands like Anheuser-Busch, True Food Kitchen, and a couple of startups in hospitality - Mollie’s thoughts on how the next generation of travelers will discern where to go and where to stay - Her hot takes on how the next generation of travelers thinks about loyalty programs - The biggest opportunities she sees for folks to build successful brands and businesses in this space - and so much more Stream this podcast via the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/e-9_yPeG

Meet Assaf Karmon, Co-founder & CEO of Turno — a marketplace that helps vacation rental hosts and property management companies simplify and automate cleaning. Assaf was born and raised in Israel and as a kid his dream was to be a professional soccer player. And while that dream never came to fruition, in part because Assaf spent most of his early sports career sitting on the bench, the determination, boldness, and focus he garnered as a child trying to level up his game, has enabled him to become the entrepreneur he is today. In episode 161 of Behind the Stays, Assaf and Zach discuss: -The founding story of Turno - The recipe for a successful working relationship with your cleaning team - What separates the best cleaning teams from the rest of the pack - His thoughts on working with one team in a market vs multiple teams in the same market to reduce risk -And the biggest opportunities he sees for entrepreneurs building new companies in the hospitality space Stream wherever you get your podcasts...

Meet Jake and Leslie, the creators of the Lighthouse Cottage, an oceanfront escape in Cape May, New Jersey. Jake and Leslie had always dreamed of owning a beach house, but acquiring a property in the competitive Cape May market seemed out of reach. That is until one day Leslie was scrolling on Zillow and noticed a new listing for a 100-year-old property located right on the beach. The home needed a lot of work but something about its character spoke to Leslie…and within hours she had called the realtor, packed the car, and paid the place a visit. And that visit? Well, it’d end with Leslie calling Jake to convince him that this was the place they’d been searching for. Tune in to Episode 160 to hear the story behind: 1. How the couple renovated the home to dramatically improve its aesthetic without losing the heart and soul of the property 2. The pros and cons of DIY 3. How they used design, photography, and Instagram to book the home out for the entire season in just 11 days 4. What the future holds for the couple 5. And so much more Special thanks to our friends at Summer for making this conversation possible! #airbnbstories #airbnbhost #hospitalitymarketing