The Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast with Sarah and T

Send us a textSarah and T have big news in this episode.   Not only do they bring you great content in this edition to help you grow your business, but they have a big announcement to make.    Listen in to hear the great news and then get a pad and paper ready to pick up on tips that will make you money!   Like always, Sarah and T deliver for you.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textAre you doing everything from washing sheets to payroll for your company?   Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you hired capable help so you can work on your business instead of in your business?   In this week's episode, Sarah and Tim welcome Brian Harris and Alan Kemper who will discuss Brian's process of self analysis Brian did with Alan as his coach    Topics covered  (in addition to the best collection of quotes ever on our podcast):  - identifying what you are good at and what you enjoy doing (as well as what is an "energy drain") - how to give up control of those areas you are not meant to be leading- the long term benefits of having managers - especially a GM - handling the day to day as you grow (hint:  you make MORE money, not less, and enjoy the process)As you listen consider if you are the captain of your space ship or are you the rocket booster powering the flight.Many thanks to Brian Harris for being open and candid about his struggle to make this happen, as well as Alan Kemper of LeadAdvisors for his insight.  So many good quotes and analogies for our listeners in here! Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textHow many guests are too many?   The question begs you to think of over population of our resort areas.  Today's podcast is a webinar that Sarah and T did for Rent Responsibly's People, Places & Planet Summit.  Check out Rent Responsibly's 2023 STR Sustainability Report for more on all of the topics discussed.  Sarah and Tim cover what we all can do to be better citizens as Vacation Rental Managers. The session covers staff housing efforts, as well as the issue of having "naysayers" in the local population of your destination, plus what the future of tourism looks like in your community. Key Takeaways covered: Get involved with your local government bodies and join the conversation about how much workforce housing is needed, what types, and work on creative ways to fill the gap now while getting building efforts off the ground that will serve the community and make sense for filling the needMarketing Education to Visitors - recycling, reducing plastic (stop with the throw away plastic bottles!!), responsible behavior, etcBe sure that you aren’t just sending a text “take out the trash and be sure to put the lid on!” but put action and money behind your efforts - talk with guests, create signage, create a culture at your office with a mission to help guests be great visitorsVolutourismWork with City/Town on long range tourism - you may have to do the heavy lifting here. Elected officials LOVE someone to do the dirty work for them and then take credit.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textJohn DiJulius was so good in episode 146, our hosts had to have him back for a 2nd episode.    Show Notes: - Chat GPT - how it may be used in the vacation rental industry- Subrogration- Ryan Reynolds trying ChatGPT- Every generation is relationship disadvantaged now - there has been a significant decline in relationship-building skills. Here's 5 skills to teach (well, one is not teachable)Be Authentic Insatiable CuriosityIncredible EmpathyBe a Great Listeners ("Listen Like You're Wrong")Love People - filter for this since it cannot be taught- Day in the Life (refer to Ep. 33) - FORD (Family, Occupation, Recreation & Dreams) - in personal life, narcism barometer- Always & Never List's remove personal interpretation from customer service expectations- John DiJulius's Secret Service Summit - Oct 11 & 12, 2023- Scott Galloway - don't give yourself as much credit when you succeed or fail - it's probably not your fault Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textJohn DiJulius is well known as the customer service experience champion.   His fresh approach and no nonsense analogies will open your mind about how you can deliver service better.   With clients like Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, The Cheesecake Factory, Marriott, The Ritz Carlton, Lexus, and other top of the market customer service brands you can see John knows his stuff.   He was on the show in 2018 for episode 33, and today he makes a triumphant return to give you more great ideas about how to be better every day! Highlights:- 4 Guidelines for customer experience moments- how to offer personal experiences even at scale (hint: use their name and yours)- customer experience action statement- Eliminate “employee roulette”- why “hustle” got cancelled- how to connect with employees at a distance (allow for “rabbit holes” and use Big Talk) Skip Small Talk https://youtu.be/WDbxqM4Oy1YFind all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textOur listeners take center stage again this week as we continue the theme of "who is your favorite vendor?"    There were a lot of great comments on the last episode, and we are sure you will learn even more from this episode.Thank you to our friends that contributed to this great edition of Sarah and T.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textDo you have a favorite company you work with?   We posed that question to our listeners and boy did we get a response!    In this episode, we cover just half of the favorite vendors that were mentioned by our listeners.   Next episode will have the rest! There are some great discussions on this episode about whom we hire to help us and what they do to make our lives easier.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this episode Sarah and T talk about the benefits of being involved in your industry, and your community.   Stepping up to help does have benefits, and that is the subject for this week.   Sarah and T also pay tribute to two important people that recently passed away.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textThere's something tantalizing about talking about things you shouldn't right?  Well, if that is the case you are going to be super excited to listen to today's episode.  Sarah and T cover some very seldom talked about topics in the V.R. Industry.  Our dirty little secrets we don't want people to know!  From sex toys in the hot tub to employees hooking up in the properties this is a non-stop episode.In not so hot off the press our hosts roast Airbnb, Vacasa and Airlines!Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this episode Sarah and T give you rich content to make your company better in 2023!   Get a pen and paper ready and listen closely as our hosts give us 6 ways to beat your competition by doing what they are NOT doing.   This episode can move your company to the top of the heap in 23!   Listen closely.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com