Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast Hospitality.FM

In this episode, recorded at the VRMA Executive Summit in Boca Raton, Wil Slickers interviews Robin Craigen, a frequent guest and friend of the podcast. They discuss the evolution and rebranding of Robin's company, Moving Mountains, and its expansion into Moving Oceans, focusing on curating exceptional guest experiences. Robin shares insights on business pivots, the importance of adaptability, and the challenges of maintaining high standards in the vacation rental industry. They also delve into recent VRMA governance changes and discuss the need for proactive approaches in industry standards and safety measures.

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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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Join Wil Slickers and an expert panel of property managers and industry professionals as they discuss efficient operations, upsell strategies, and scalable business models in the hospitality industry. Recorded during Operto's first online conference, Operate, the panel shares valuable insights on optimizing operations, enhancing guest experiences, and balancing revenue management. Key topics include dealing with seasonal fluctuations, implementing technology and hardware, scaling without failing, and insurance strategies. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of property management and increase profitability in the hospitality sector.

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 episode, Wil Slickers sits down with Jake Wurzak, an expert in hotel real estate and capital investment, to discuss the intersection of operations and capital in the hospitality industry. Jake shares his journey from working in various roles in his dad's hotel company to mastering the capital side, offering valuable insights into building a successful hotel investment portfolio. They dive into the importance of relationships, the evolution of the front desk, and creating memorable guest experiences. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the intricacies of hotel management and investment.

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

Join Wil Slickers as he engages in a fascinating discussion with Doug Truitt, Head of Commercial at Roami. In this episode, Doug delves into his extensive career in the hospitality industry, highlighting the evolution of technology, the challenges of API integration, and the importance of channel management. The conversation also touches on how venture capital influences the industry. Filled with rich insights and personal anecdotes, this episode is essential for anyone keen on understanding the intricacies of hospitality technology and distribution strategies. Plus, stay tuned for final thoughts and additional resources provided in the show notes. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to stay updated!

Connect with Doug:

Website: www.roami.com


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougtruitt/



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 episode features an intriguing discussion with John Lyotier, the founder of TravelAI.com. The conversation dives into the origins and entrepreneurial journey of John, from his early days as a child entrepreneur in the dot com era to his venture into startups, focusing on the intersection of marketing and technology.
The narrative unfolds to reveal TravelAI's recent acquisition of the domain Casai, expanding its footprint in the Latin American property management market. Highlighting the transition during the COVID-19 pandemic, John shares insights on starting anew with TravelAI.com by leveraging AI and domain expertise in the travel industry.
The episode touches on AI's potential to enhance personalization and efficiency in travel and discusses the evolving landscape of online travel marketing. Listeners are offered a glimpse into future endeavors with AI, focusing on the development of their TripBot initiative, which aims to transform travel informational accessibility and customer engagement.

Connect with John:

Website: https://TravelAI.com


Twitter: https://twitter.com/lyotier


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlyotier/



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 episode of Slick Talk features Andrew Kitchell, Founder and CEO of Wheelhouse, discussing the evolving technology landscape in the vacation rental industry.
For his fifth appearance on the show, Kitchell and Wil Slickers delve into the significant growth of technological solutions aimed at improving property management. They highlight Wheelhouse and Operto's creation of a comprehensive report mapping out the technology ecosystem, which consists of 21 categories of software serving the short-term rental space.
The conversation covers the importance of competition for innovation, the challenges of building a universally beloved software product, and the future of connectivity and AI in the industry.
Additionally, they discuss the notion of oversaturation versus the need for more innovation in technology categories like guidebooks and channel managers, emphasizing the opportunity for technologies that can truly delight users and transform operations.

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