Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast Hospitality.FM

This podcast episode delves into the world of entrepreneurship, focusing on the realm of short-term rentals and property management. Fouad Bazzi shares his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, touching on the challenges and strategies of growing a business with an intention to sell, tackling work-life balance, and the importance of building relationships. His story, from starting a coffee shop to shifting into real estate investment due to the impacts of COVID-19, highlights resilience and adaptability. The conversation also covers the concept of using other people's money for business scaling, the value of being involved in masterminds for personal and professional growth, and the nuances of preparing a business for potential sale while retaining real estate assets. Practical advice on business planning and management strategies, including the use of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), is discussed alongside personal reflections on family life, setting boundaries, and the ethos of giving back.

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Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link!



Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform!


Hudson Creative Studio - Get your direct booking site and brand built by them, and never look back!


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Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts!
Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible!
You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting!
If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch!
Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let’s connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast!
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In this engaging podcast episode, Mike Reilly, the COO of STR Secrets, shares his personal journey from overcoming kidney disease and leaving a demanding corporate job at Google to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the short-term rental (STR) industry.

Mike discusses the importance of not trading time for money, building a team, and automating business processes through an effective tech stack.

He also offers insights into the future of Airbnb potentially becoming a social platform and emphasizes the value of planning your week to align with your passions. Additionally, Mike talks about his goal to help people transition from their W2 jobs to entrepreneurship within the STR space.

This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at:


Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link!



Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform!


Hudson Creative Studio - Get your direct booking site and brand built by them, and never look back!


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Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts!
Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible!
You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting!
If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch!
Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let’s connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this unique episode of Slick Talk, host Wil Slickers takes to the skies to interview Sean and Landon Wilkinson, Co-Founders of Hostshare. Recorded on a plane, this episode delves into the founders' personal journeys, the birth of Hostshare, and its vision to revolutionize the short-term rental industry by enabling hosts to share unbooked nights with each other. The conversation covers the challenges and successes of launching the platform, insights into entrepreneurial life, and the importance of creating a community within the hospitality industry.

Listeners are encouraged to visit Hostshare.co and contribute to its growth by signing up and providing feedback. Use this link when you sign up and use code "Slick Talk"

https://www.hostshare.co/properties?code=slicktalk

00:00 Welcome to Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast
00:46 A Unique Episode: Recording in a Plane
01:22 Introducing HostShare: A New Way for Hosts to Travel
06:30 The Inspiration Behind HostShare
19:57 The Challenges and Rewards of Working with Family in Business
23:26 Vision and Future Plans for HostShare
26:32 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Join HostShare
28:11 Farewell and Thanks for Listening

This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at:


Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link!



Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform!


Hudson Creative Studio - Get your direct booking site and brand built by them, and never look back!


——–
Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts!
Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible!
You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting!
If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch!
Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let’s connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast, Wil Slickers welcomes Meaghan Moylan to discuss the journey and future of her podcast, Workflows & Espressos under the Hospitality.FM Podcast Network.

They engage in a jovial conversation about the podcast's creation, its unique approach to not featuring interviews, and the intimate connection it fosters with its listeners through candid and unscripted content. The discussion reveals plans to relaunch Workflows and Espressos with a weekly release schedule, inviting feedback and suggestions from listeners for future episodes.

The episode also touches on personal anecdotes, the impact of podcasting, and the creative process behind producing engaging content for the hospitality industry.
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Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts!
Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible!
You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting!
If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch!
Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let’s connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Slick Talk, Wil Slickers sits down with Sam Dundas, the Co-Founder of Besty AI, to explore the evolving role of AI in the hospitality industry.
Delving into personal stories, Sam shares his journey from his initial interest in hospitality to the founding of Besty AI. He discusses the impact of AI on operations, guest messaging, and upselling, emphasizing the goal of giving time back to operators. Through candid conversation, they tackle the potential of AI to revolutionize property management by reducing operational costs and enhancing efficiency.
The episode also touches on the future vision of AI in hospitality, suggesting a paradigm shift where AI could significantly alleviate the operational burden on property managers while preserving the essence of hospitality. Sam's insights provide a compelling perspective on embracing AI as a tool for growth and sustainability in the hospitality sector.

Follow Sam!
@getbestyai
getbesty.ai
linkedin.com/in/samueldundas

This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at:


Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link!



Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform!


Hudson Creative Studio - Get your direct booking site and brand built by them, and never look back!


——–
Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts!
Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible!
You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting!
If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch!
Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let’s connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast episode features a returning guest, Catherine Ratcliffe, who has significantly grown since her last appearance, transitioning from a 9-to-5 job to managing four properties and now organizing her own event, CanStays. 

The discussion highlights the differences in short-term rental regulations and operations between Canada and the United States, underscoring the unique challenges and opportunities within the Canadian market. The conversation also touches on the importance of advocacy in the short-term rental industry, strategies for avoiding information overload at conferences, and the potential impact of new regulations on short-term rental owners and operators in Canada. 

Additionally, the episode underscores the technical and operational aspects of running short-term rentals in Canada, including the implications of local healthcare and hospital proximity on short-term rental locations. The dialogue concludes with Catherine sharing her goals for the CanStays conference, aiming to create a pivotal platform for Canadian short-term rental stakeholders, with the potential for the event to become an annual cornerstone for industry networking, education, and advocacy.

Follow Catherine!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratcliffecatherine/
https://canstaysrentalalliance.com
@canstaysrentalalliance

This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at:


Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link!



Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform!


Hudson Creative Studio - Get your direct booking site and brand built by them, and never look back!


——–
Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts!
Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible!
You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting!
If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch!
Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let’s connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices