Short Stay Success

In this episode, Chris and Ritchie talk to use about the lessons learnt from the outcomes of the pandemic on operations, particularly the higher expectations regarding cleaning standards. Short Stay Success is brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga. The show is aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each episode, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Short Stay Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Short Stay Success Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortstaysuccess/?ref=share

In this episode, Chris and Ritchie discuss the impact of the pandemic on short stay business finance, and the importance of cashflow rather than straight-up profitability moving forward. Short Stay Success is brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga. The show is aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each episode, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Short Stay Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Short Stay Success Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortstaysuccess/?ref=share

In this episode, Chris and Ritchie talk to us about the lessons learnt during the pandemic that can help with managing revenue in the future, including analysing minimum length of stay and prices, and judging property and booking channel performance. Short Stay Success is brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga. The show is aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each episode, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Short Stay Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Short Stay Success Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortstaysuccess/?ref=share

In this episode, Chris & Ritchie share what they've learnt from Covid-19 about improving guest management for your short stay business. Short Stay Success is brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga. The show is aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each episode, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Short Stay Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Short Stay Success Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortstaysuccess/?ref=share

In this episode, Chris and Ritchie talk to us about the current state of the short stay market and how the upcoming changes to covid regulations may provide opportunities. Short Stay Success is brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga. The show is aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each episode, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Short Stay Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Short Stay Success Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortstaysuccess/?ref=share

In this episode Mike and Carey will be talking to us about how standardising your product can make your Short Stay Business more profitable and scalable. Short Stay Success is brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga. The show is aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each episode, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Short Stay Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Short Stay Success Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortstaysuccess/?ref=share

In this series of Covid-19 survival stories, we talk to business owners to find out how they are surviving Covid-19. We explore the impact on their business, the changes they've made and their plans moving forward. In this episode, Ritchie talks to Kay and Grant from KG Inspired Property. Short Stay Success is brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga. The show is aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each episode, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Short Stay Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Short Stay Success Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortstaysuccess/?ref=share

In this series of Covid-19 survival stories, we talk to business owners to find out how they are surviving Covid-19. We explore the impact on their business, the changes they've made and their plans moving forward. In this episode, Ritchie talks to Theo from Per Person Per Night (PPPN). Short Stay Success is brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga. The show is aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each episode, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Short Stay Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Short Stay Success Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortstaysuccess/?ref=share

In this series of Covid-19 survival stories, we talk to business owners to find out how they are surviving Covid-19. We explore the impact on their business, the changes they've made and their plans moving forward. In this episode, Ritchie talks to Gill from Treetop Property. The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.www.thesapodcast.com.

In this series of Covid-19 survival stories, we talk to business owners to find out how they are surviving Covid-19. We explore the impact on their business, the changes they've made and their plans moving forward. In this episode, Sean and Jerry Govere discuss how Southampton Apartments are surviving Covid-19. The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.www.thesapodcast.com.

In Part 2 of this Covid-19 survival special, we explore reducing your costs and retaining capital, and go into detail about the government support schemes available. In Part 1, we discussed the impact of Covid-19 on your business, whether you should even be open, current booking sources and working with the NHS. The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.www.thesapodcast.com.

The world has changed immensely since our last episode. In this episode, we explore the impact of Covid-19 on your business, discussing whether you should even be open, current booking sources and working with the NHS. Keep an eye out for Part 2 which explores finance - reducing your costs, retaining capital and accessing government support. Show Notes: The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.thesapodcast.com.

In this episode of the Serviced Accommodation Podcast we bring you the first talk of our Winter Conference from 2019. In this talk Chris Poulter talks about how aligning your personal goals, and lifetime vision with your business can lead to huge and direct success. He tells the story of his own lifetime vision, the emotional story behind it, and how aligning this with his business has led to them being where they are today with their Serviced Accommodation Businesses. Show Notes: The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.www.thesapodcast.com.

In a Serviced Accommodation Business there are a lot of risks to the operational side of your business. You need to be working with other individuals and companies from day one and therefore you need to mitigate those risks to be successful. This episode of the Serviced Accommodation Podcast is part two of those risks and how you can minimise some of the operational risks that come with working with other people. (Part One out last week) Show Notes: The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.www.thesapodcast.com.

In a Serviced Accommodation Business there are a lot of risks to the operational side of your business. You need to be working with other indivuals and companies from day one and therefore you need to mitigate those risks to be successful. This episode of the Serviced Accommodation Podcast is part one of those risks and how you can minimise some of the operational risks that come with working with other people. (Part Two out next week) Show Notes: The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.www.thesapodcast.com.

As the year comes to a close Chris and Ritchie give you a breakdown of the year of 2019 in Serviced Accommodation for them, including an update on what they are working on now within the serviced accommodation businesses they run. It is so important to reflect on the year, so that you can prepare for an even bigger 2020 and that is what this episode is all about. Enjoy, and have a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year! Show Notes: The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.www.thesapodcast.com.

In a world where reviews are king for any industry, and especially important for a successful Serviced Accommodation Business your guests experience is extremely important. In this episode Chris and Ritchie take you through the important elements for a great guest experience. Show Notes: The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.thesapodcast.com.

Do you want to be able to step back from the day-to-day running of your serviced accommodation business, and perhaps even sell it one day? "Built to Sell" is book by John Warrillow which explores how to "create a business that can thrive without you". This gives you more options - reducing your hours, retiring, travelling, or indeed selling - and a more resilient business. Our Winter Conference explores the central themes of the book with a number of speakers, including a talk by the founders of EweMove - Glenn Ackroyd and David Laycock - on how they built and sold a letting agent with 150 branches in just three and a half years... In this episode of the podcast we briefly hear a snippet of the story they will tell at our conference on the 6th of Decemeber 2019. If you want to grab some tickets or find out more, head to: bit.ly/sawinterconference2019 ... We'd love to see you there! Show Notes: The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.thesapodcast.com.

In this episode, Graham Lindley shares some of the key learnings from attempting to setup 46 properties in 5 days! (Spoiler: Unsurprisingly, the properties were furnished but not ready for guests after 5 days...) As well as the setup process itself, Graham discusses the business impact of such sudden growth, the structuring of his team and how he's de-risking the deal. This episode is an excerpt from our weekly Quick Start Calls. You can find out more about the programme at https://www.thesaquickstart.com Show Notes: The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.thesapodcast.com.

On the 14th September 2019, new regulations are coming in which will fundamentally change the way you take payments in your business... However, there have been some updates with a government extension to banks, AND we now know how Booking(dot)com will now handle these changes... Check out this quick update episode to find out how this impacts you and how to handle it with your SA business. Do drop us a message if you have any further questions. Show Notes: The Serviced Accommodation Podcast is a show brought to you by Chris Poulter and Ritchie Mazivanhanga aimed at new and experienced property investors alike. With each show, we help you Start, Systemise and Scale your Serviced Accommodation Business. If you would like to ask us a question or discuss anything in this episode, please join The Serviced Accommodation Podcast Community on Facebook, and ask away. To listen to more episodes or get more information go to www.thesapodcast.com.