Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast Ep 214 -Thanks for Visiting: Building Your Dream Team with Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant
Mike and E warmly welcome Sarah and Annette to an engaging conversation, where they share their journey from diverse backgrounds into the world of real estate and podcasting. They discuss the importance of community involvement, the evolution of their business, and the dynamics of their partnership. The conversation highlights their strategies for hiring, the significance of mentorship, and how they attract top talent while fostering a supportive work environment. Their insights provide valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs in the real estate and podcasting industries. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the multifaceted aspects of real estate and short-term rentals, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal values, lifestyle design, and the significance of authenticity in branding. They discuss the necessity of knowing one's numbers for financial empowerment and the value of vulnerability in personal and professional growth. The conversation also highlights the mission of 'Thanks for Visiting' in uplifting the hosting community and the critical role of property inspectors in ensuring guest satisfaction and operational success.
05:18 - Guests Sarah and Annette join.
06:00 - Guests introduce their business.
08:37 - How they entered short-term rentals.
17:12 - Tips on choosing a business partner.
20:29 - Adapting communication styles in leadership.
30:41 - Balancing career and personal life.
34:50 - Building a personal brand.
43:43 - Using a “legacy scorecard” for tracking.
48:31 - Overview of “Thanks for Visiting.”
51:34 - Top tip for rental success.
Sarah and Annette's Bio
As short-term rental owners and operators for 10 years and counting, Sarah and Annette founded the Thanks For Visiting podcast and their online educational platform to bring their diverse knowledge to hosts ready to grow their businesses.
Sarah and Annette met at a Columbus, Ohio City Council Meeting fighting for their right to host homes on a short-term rental basis. The two shared a belief that the short-term rental industry needs hosts to be more hospitable. Every resource they’d come across in growing their own businesses was purely profit-driven, and “heads in beds” just wasn’t their style.
Connect with Sarah and Annette
https://www.instagram.com/thanksforvisiting_
Connect with the Hosts
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