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Original articles or posts Skift: Guesty, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Acquires Rentals United https://shorturl.at/fINQW PhocusWire: Guesty Acquires Rentals United https://shorturl.at/dSTW3 Hotel Technology News: Guesty Acquires Rentals United to Expand Its Property Management Platform Capabilities in the Short Term Rental Market https://shorturl.at/chR25 Short Term Rentalz: Guesty makes Rentals United fifth acquisition since 2022 https://shorturl.at/tJMP6 Tagging: Rentals United Guesty TravelNet Solutions Lynnbrook Group Inhabit ICND Is there an article or social post you'd like us to respond to on the no BS Daily Dose?? If so, please fill out this Google form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EoiHZ5PvtsTqDqvZDrhDWvrkDGPJcTVrhioaPO0S4nY/edit

John and Mateo dive into a candid conversation about the current landscape of short-term rental (STR) conferences, focusing on the recent VRMA Spring Forum. They discuss the challenges faced by both vendors and property managers, analyze the ROI (Return on Investment) metrics, and explore potential solutions to enhance the value of industry conferences. With insights from their own experiences and observations, they emphasize the importance of adaptability, inclusivity, and innovation in shaping the future of STR conferences. Join them as they share their thoughts, opinions, and hopes for the industry's most significant events. Episode Highlights: Episode Sponsor - Direct Deciding which property management software to use isn’t easy. Direct encourages everyone to demo a few options and see which is best for you now and for your growth. If you’re a host or property manager who is unhappy, it's a great time to talk with Direct! Direct is built on a modern framework that's intuitive and seamlessly integrates operations, distribution, connectivity, accounting, and engagement tools all within the software. Head to info.directsoftware.com/nobs and book a demo with John and receive $500 towards implementation costs. Direct wants to be part of the conversation.

Original article or post - Skift - Expedia Is Considering Ways to Introduce Sponsored Listings on Vrbo https://skift.com/2024/04/09/expedia-is-considering-ways-to-introduce-sponsored-listings-on-vrbo/By Dennis Schaal Tagging: Dennis Schaal, Rob Torres, Amiad Soto, Guesty VRBO Is there an article or social post you'd like us to respond to on the no BS Daily Dose?? If so, please fill out this Google form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EoiHZ5PvtsTqDqvZDrhDWvrkDGPJcTVrhioaPO0S4nY/edit

Mateo and John continue to delve into the world of short-term rentals in Canada. Joined by guest John Papaconstantinou of Papa's Getaways, they discuss the unique opportunities and challenges of the Canadian vacation rental market and John's journey into the industry. This episode features engaging discussions on industry dynamics, personal experiences, and strategic approaches to business. John Papa's journey serves as inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to navigate the evolving landscape of short-term rentals. Episode Highlights: Upcoming Events and Advocacy Opportunities: The upcoming CanStays Rental Alliance conference will provide a platform for industry professionals to engage with policymakers and advocate for fair regulations. Interested in checking out the Canstays Conference? Use Coupon Code Direct100 for $100 off when buying your tickets for the CanStays Rental Alliance Conference https://www.canstaysrentalalliance.com/tickets/ Episode Sponsor - Turno Property Management and Hosting is Hard. Cleaning Doesn’t Have to Be. Get Competitive Cleaning Bids on Turno’s Cleaner Marketplace Compare prices and services from vetted STR cleaners in your area and easily...

Today we're diving into the regulatory challenges faced by short-term rental hosts, particularly in British Columbia, Canada. Our guest, Deana Steele founder of Keys To Kelowna, a limited edition luxury vacation homes & rental management company joins us in conversation. Deana sheds light and shares her insights into navigating BC's business and regulatory landscapes and enlightens us on the newest developments that have impacted the short-term rental industry up North. Get ready for an insightful no BS conversation you won't want to miss! Episode Highlights: Upcoming Events and Advocacy Opportunities: The upcoming CanStays Rental Alliance conference will provide a platform for industry professionals to engage with policymakers and advocate for fair regulations. Interested in checking out the Canstays Conference? Use Coupon Code Direct100 for $100 off when buying your tickets for the CanStays Rental Alliance Conference

Original article or post - Short Term Rentalz - AJL Atelier unveils 2024 short-term rental industry landscape https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/ajl-atelier-2024-str-industry-landscape/ by Paul Stevens Tagging: Simon Lehmann Direct Software - https://directsoftware.com/ Book a PMS demo with John - https://meetings.hubspot.com/jstokinger/discovery - mention this no BS Daily Dose for $500 off implementation! Is there an article or social post you'd like us to respond to on the no BS Daily Dose?? If so, please fill out this Google form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EoiHZ5PvtsTqDqvZDrhDWvrkDGPJcTVrhioaPO0S4nY/edit

Original article or post - Forbes - Short-Term Rentals Are Getting Popular Again. Here’s Why https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2024/03/02/short-term-rentals-are-getting-popular-again-heres-why/?sh=325d8bc920fb by Christopher Elliott Tagging: Christopher ElliotCasey HalloranDanielle FinchMarcus RäderPierre-Camille Hamana Is there an article or social post you'd like us to respond to on the no BS Daily Dose?? If so, please fill out this Google form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EoiHZ5PvtsTqDqvZDrhDWvrkDGPJcTVrhioaPO0S4nY/edit

Original article or post - Skift - Airbnb’s New Listing Verification Process Favors Pro Hosts https://skift.com/2024/02/22/airbnbs-new-listing-verification-process-favors-pro-hosts/ by Dennis Schaal Tagging - Dennis Schaal- Executive Editor, Founding Editor, Employee Numero Uno, Chief Storyteller at Skift Is there an article or social post you'd like us to respond to on the no BS Daily Dose?? If so, please fill out this Google form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EoiHZ5PvtsTqDqvZDrhDWvrkDGPJcTVrhioaPO0S4nY/edit

In this episode, John and Mateo welcome a special guest, the one and only Catherine Radcliffe, founder of STR Benefits Consulting and Lost Together Stays. Tune in for valuable insights as Catherine shares the unique challenges and opportunities in the Canadian short-term rental market and introduces the CanStays Rental Alliance conference. Get ready for an insightful no BS conversation you won't want to miss! Use Coupon Code Direct100 for $100 off when buying your tickets for the CanStays Rental Alliance Conference https://www.canstaysrentalalliance.com/tickets/ Episode Highlights Episode Sponsor - Turno Property Management and Hosting is Hard. Cleaning Doesn’t Have to Be. Get Competitive Cleaning Bids on Turno’s Cleaner Marketplace Compare prices and services from vetted STR cleaners in your area and easily manage all your turnovers in one place the no BS podcast Listeners: $150 Offer for New Turno...

Original article or post - Harvard Business Review - What Does Banning Short-term Rentals Really Accomplish? https://hbr.org/2024/02/what-does-banning-short-term-rentals-really-accomplish by Sophie Calder-Wang, Chiara Farronato, and Andrey Fradkin Tagging - David Angotti - Chief Evangelist at Guesty, Founder of StaySense Is there an article or social post you'd like us to respond to on the no BS Daily Dose?? If so, please fill out this Google form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EoiHZ5PvtsTqDqvZDrhDWvrkDGPJcTVrhioaPO0S4nY/edit

This is the 2nd time that Dawn Yeskulsky has joined us on our podcast but the first as CEO & Founder of her own companies PMS Pros and Yes2vr Advisors. With 28 years of experience in Vacation Rentals touching the majority of customer-facing verticals, Dawn brings her unique perspective and knowledge to helping short-term rental property managers and vendors navigate complex decisions. A great listen! Episode Highlights Episode Sponsor - Turno Property Management and Hosting is Hard. Cleaning Doesn’t Have to Be. Get Competitive Cleaning Bids on Turno’s Cleaner Marketplace Compare prices and services from vetted STR cleaners in your area and easily manage all your turnovers in one place the no BS podcast Listeners: $150 Offer for New Turno Users Complete your first turnover with a Turno Marketplace Cleaner by 3/31/2024. and receive a $150 Amazon gift card from Turno! visit: https://turno.com/nobs

In this episode, hosts John and Mateo sit down with Nick Mote, CEO and Founder of Automate, JetML, and Oregon Labs. Nick shares his journey into the short-term rental industry, from his background in marketing to his ventures in machine learning and AI. Get ready for an insightful no BS conversation you won't want to miss! Visit this link for a $150 Offer for New Turno Users https://turno.com/noBS Episode Highlights As the episode concludes, Nick leaves listeners with a challenge: to think about how technology can be leveraged to elevate hospitality without compromising the human element. The future of AI in the short-term rental industry holds exciting possibilities, and AutoMate Vacations aims to be at the forefront of this transformative journey. Episode Sponsor - Turno Property Management and Hosting is Hard. Cleaning Doesn’t Have to Be. Get Competitive Cleaning Bids on Turno’s Cleaner...

We had the privilege of spending some time and getting to know Assaf Karmon CEO & Co-founder at Turno. Assaf shares his journey from a background in software engineering to solving problems in the short-term rental industry. The property care aspect of vacation rentals is complex and can be daunting to those ill-informed or to those who just "wing it". Turno is an amazing resource for property managers and hosts Additionally, we're excited to welcome Turno in as a new no BS show sponsor! Give it a listen! Visit this link for a $150 Offer for New Turno Users https://turno.com/noBS Episode Highlights Episode Sponsor - Turno Property Management and Hosting is Hard. Cleaning Doesn’t Have to Be. Get Competitive Cleaning Bids on Turno’s Cleaner Marketplace Compare prices and services from vetted STR cleaners in your area and easily manage all your turnovers in one place the no BS podcast Listeners: $150 Offer for New Turno Users Complete your first turnover with a Turno Marketplace Cleaner by 3/31/2024. and receive a $150 Amazon gift card from Turno! visit: https://turno.com/nobs

This week it's just us as we recap the amazing year that was 2023! This is a super quick episode that touches on all the right things... but first make sure to visit this link for an EXCLUSIVE no BS 3-month FREE Membership to HostGPO! https://hostgpo.com/no-bs/ Episode Highlights

This week we dive head-first into the world of purchasing and buying groups with Jeff Iloulian CEO of HostGPO. Jeff's entry into the vacation rental industry was unconventional (like many of us), as he found himself involved in unique lease arbitrage deals for properties in between renovations. The idea to start a group purchasing organization (GPO) "selfishly" came to meet his purchasing needs as a better more efficient way to set up and supply his units. This is a great fast-moving episode! Visit this link for an EXCLUSIVE no BS 3-month FREE Membership to HostGPO https://hostgpo.com/no-bs/ Episode Highlights Episode Sponsor - Direct Deciding which property management software to use isn’t easy. Direct encourages everyone to demo a few options and see which is best for you now and for your growth. If you’re a host or property manager who is unhappy, it's a great time to talk with Direct! Direct is built on a modern framework that's intuitive and seamlessly integrates operations, distribution, connectivity, accounting, and engagement tools all within the software. Head to info.directsoftware.com/nobs and book a demo with John and receive $500 towards implementation costs. Direct wants to be part of the conversation.

This week we chat with our environmentally conscious friend and entrepreneurial badass Matt Kallstrom, founder and CEO of The Global Improvement Group. The conversation is fun, educational, and enlightening with one of the craziest turning point stories we've ever heard on the show. Making a difference has never been easier and we're challenging each and every one of you to sign up and do your part for Mother Earth - we are! For every 100 downloads of the no BS podcast, we're partnering with The Global Improvement Group to plant trees, clean plastics from the ocean, and help rehabilitate coral reefs. Episode Highlights Episode Sponsor - Direct Deciding which property management software to use isn’t easy. Direct encourages everyone to demo a few options and see which is best for you now and for your growth. If you’re a host or property manager who is unhappy, it's a great time to talk with Direct! Direct is built on a modern framework that's intuitive and seamlessly integrates operations, distribution, connectivity, accounting, and engagement tools all within the software. Head to info.directsoftware.com/nobs and book a demo with John and receive $500 towards implementation costs. Direct wants to be part of the conversation.

In this episode of the no BS podcast, we chat with our friend and entrepreneur Brooke Pfautz, founder of Vintory and Comparant.com. The discussion includes how the launch of Comparant.com aims to revolutionize the industry by offering a platform for vacation homeowners and property managers to connect. The website has over 5,000 professional rental managers already listed, providing homeowners a single platform to compare and choose short-term rental property management based on performance, reviews, and services. Exciting times for our industry and the team at Vintory and Comparent! A must-listen! Episode Highlights Episode Sponsor - Direct Deciding which property management software to use isn’t easy. Direct encourages everyone to demo a few options and see which is best for you now and for your growth. If you’re a host or property manager who is unhappy, it's a great time to talk with Direct! Direct is built on a modern framework that's intuitive and seamlessly integrates operations, distribution, connectivity, accounting, and engagement tools all within the software. Head to info.directsoftware.com/nobs and book a demo with John and receive $500 towards implementation costs. Direct wants to be part of the conversation.

We have the privilege of sharing this episode with our good friends Neely Khan and Chris Maughan of I-PRAC. Both Neely and Chris have been on our show (separately) in the past, but this time it's different because Neely has officially joined the I-PRAC team as Managing Director. John and Mateo are proponents of TRUST as a necessary tool in hospitality for both managers and guests and they dive deep into this importance in this episode. Episode Highlights Episode Sponsor - Direct Deciding which property management software to use isn’t easy. Direct encourages everyone to demo a few options and see which is best for you now and for your growth. If you’re a host or property manager who is unhappy, it's a great time to talk with Direct! Direct is built on a modern framework that's intuitive and seamlessly integrates operations, distribution, connectivity, accounting, and engagement tools all within the software. Head to info.directsoftware.com/nobs and book a demo with John and receive $500 towards implementation costs. Direct wants to be part of the conversation.

Emir Dukic, Founder & CEO at Rabbu, Inc. sat with us talking about his journey with arbitrage short-term rentals in Charlotte NC, scaling his company from 8 to 400, and very recently transitioning back to what he loves best which is helping others with focus on tech. Emir, a technologist at heart jumped head-first into software development to aid Rabbu's growth. "The decision to build our own property management system was rooted in our core competency as technologists. We understood the problems we wanted to solve, and building a custom solution was a natural progression for us" - Emir Rabbu is for vacation rental investors bringing the right data and people together like Zillow is for home buyers. Tune in to learn more about Rabbu's innovative approach to short-term rental data and education. Episode Highlights Episode Sponsors - PriceLabs Customize your pricing strategies and run your business just the way you want. Ensures your rates are always spot-on to match the local demand, supply, and market factors. PriceLabs knows that each of your properties are unique, and that's why its smart calculations take into account the performance of your rentals, occupancy rates in your market, and even preferences, like minimum pricing and length of stay. stay ahead of the game with your pricing strategy. Head to https://hello.pricelabs.co/thenobspodcast/ to snag a free 30-day trial of PriceLabs Dynamic Pricing and get a free Market Dashboard too. Make sure to use the code THENOBSPODCAST to get your free trial and $10 off on your first bill. - Direct Deciding which property management software to use isn’t easy. Direct encourages everyone to demo a few options and see which is best for you now and for your growth. If you’re a host or property manager who is unhappy, it's a great time to talk with Direct! Direct is built on a modern framework that's intuitive and seamlessly integrates operations, distribution, connectivity, accounting, and engagement tools all within the software. Head to info.directsoftware.com/nobs and book a demo with John and receive $500 towards implementation costs. Direct wants to be part of the conversation.

This week we're joined by Amanda Jensen, Co-Founder of Sanctuary Treehouse Resort in Sevierville Tennessee for the first episode of our Alternative Accommodation Series. Amanda shares their journey into hospitality, starting with a family-built treehouse that inspired the idea. Before we dive into the Sanctuary vision of modern vacation rental amenities in family-friendly treehouses, we touch on the impact of the devastating 2016 Gatlinburg fires and the Smoky Mountains community resilience. The Sanctuary Treehouse Resort represents a new frontier in the vacation rental industry, offering an immersive and interactive experience for guests while fostering community support and engagement. A wonderful episode with tones of family first and you can do anything when you put your mind to it! Episode Highlights Episode Sponsors - PriceLabs Customize your pricing strategies and run your business just the way you want. Ensures your rates are always spot-on to match the local demand, supply, and market factors. PriceLabs knows that each of your properties are unique, and that's why its smart calculations take into account the performance of your rentals, occupancy rates in your market, and even preferences, like minimum pricing and length of stay. stay ahead of the game with your pricing strategy. Head to https://hello.pricelabs.co/thenobspodcast/ to snag a free 30-day trial of PriceLabs Dynamic Pricing and get a free Market Dashboard too. Make sure to use the code THENOBSPODCAST to get your free trial and $10 off on your first bill. - Direct Deciding which property management software to use isn’t easy. Direct encourages everyone to demo a few options and see which is best for you now and for your growth. If you’re a host or property manager who is unhappy, it's a great time to talk with Direct! Direct is built on a modern framework that's intuitive and seamlessly integrates operations, distribution, connectivity, accounting, and engagement tools all within the software. Head to info.directsoftware.com/nobs and book a demo with John and receive $500 towards implementation costs. Direct wants to be part of the conversation.