Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast

Working in the hotel industry:  We love it.  We hate it.  We can't escape it. It's a Love Hate relationship with a lot of us in this industry. There is a lot we Love and there is some we Hate. Author of this hospitality book Love Hate Hotels, Tony Matthews, joins me and all of you Slick Talkers out there about his journey in the industry, the concept of the book and what he has done through his social media platform in order to build a business while still servicing the hotel world. You can find the book here!  This episode is sponsored by Cleaning Certification by VR Scheduler! Use my code SlickTalk20 for 20% off and use this certification to help increase trust, confidence, and bookings! Mentioned in this episode: Love Hate Hotels Website Love Hate Hotels Instagram Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Socials  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building a true business isn't easy. It's hard work. It takes time. Chris Maughan is a man that knows this. Welcome back to the show Chris. Ceo and founder of AES in Cannes France and I-PRAC based in London and Cannes, we sit down and talk about the current state of the industry and how the rising tide is happening with trust and confidence at the forefront. Chris and his I-PRAC team are also the headlining sponsors for the Destinationaire Award and on this episode you will hear the winners! Sponsored by Cleaning Certification! Use my code SlickTalk20 for 20%  off! Mentioned in this episode: I-PRAC Chris Maughan Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Socials  Barefoot Vacation Rentals Moving Mountains Casal dei Fichi Homeslice Stays Ovo Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guidebooks, Property Management Platform, and overall well rounded company with a mission! That mission is to provide the best experience for guests and hosts! David Jacoby, President of Hostfully, sits down with me to discuss his personal journey leading up to the creation of Hostfully and where they are at today!  I am proud to also share that Hostfully is a Sponsor and Partner of the show! So go to Hostfully and use my code SlickTalk20 for 20% off their guidebooks AND two months free!! You wont regret this decision! Not only are we partners on the podcast but we also use Hostfully with my company, StayLux! Mentioned in this episode: Hostfully Website Eric Moeller from STR Legends Destinationaire Awards Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Socials Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lover of food and "being on the other side of the bar", Jonathan Plowright saw a chance to make a difference and to make a different career change and started Typsy! Based in Australia but globally known, Typsy is a online learning platform for hospitality businesses and professionals to sharpen individual skills and to send out training and other company video content to make sure everyone is up to speed on current business operations.  In this episode Jonathan speaks about why he thinks a shift to "blended learning" is key for hospitality businesses and how Typsy can help! I am also proud to say that Typsy and Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast are official partners! So go show these guys and gals some love and join today for free until September 30th!  Mentioned in this episode: Typsy Website Typsy Blog Slick Talk Website  Slick Talk Social Medias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crazy how plans change! This episode should've been recorded back in April of this year but of course, COVID happened and well, lets just say better late than never! Sapphire is the Director of Marketing for hospitality company, Wishbox! In this episode you'll hear all about the amazing tool hospitality providers (AKA Destinationaires™) use this in order to save time, increase revenue and profitability, and help keep the guest experience as a top priority!  Thank you to the show sponsor Cleaning Certification by VR Scheduler for providing all the Slick Talkers out there with an amazing offer of 20% off of the Cleaning Certification Course in order to help increase guest trust and occupancy during this time of COVID19 and beyond! You guys rock, so go use my code SLICKTALK20 for 20% off!  Mentioned in this episode:  Wishbox Website  Cleaning Certification   VR Scheduler  Slick Talk Links  Destinationaire Award  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The actual man, myth, and Legend! Eric Moeller is the co-founder of STR Legends and Profit Academy and during our episode we talk about his journey and the amazing things that have come through the power of mindset and being around the right people through Masterminds! Not only that but the true ability to see that growth doesn't always mean profitability, sometimes you need to trim the fat in order to truly optimize the property performance and guest experience! Welcome to Season 5 of Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast This episode is brought to you by the Cleaning Certification created by VR Scheduler. Use my code SLICKTALK20 to get 20% off and increase your occupancy with a trusted badge to showcase to your guests that you are the right and SAFE place to stay during these times of COVID19. Mentioned in this episode: STR Legends STR Profit Academy  AJL Consulting NoiseAware Desintationaire Award  Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Socials Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing your business is always a good thing... unless you don't make any profit! This weeks episode was a special one because Simon Lehmann is a Legend in our industry and we got to talk about running your hospitality business the right way by not losing the guest and team experience and also remaining profitable! This episode is KEY during these times of COVID19 and you will hear why once you press play! Thank you to one of my sponsors, Hostfully! Hostfully is a great property management software that helps you own your guest experience with the ability to brand and create remarkable guidebooks for your guests! Digital guidebooks are so important and needed more than ever with COVID19. Use the code: SLICKTALK20 to save 20% and to enhance your property operations with a Slick guidebook! Mentioned in this episode: Simon Lehmanns LinkedIn AJL Consulting Website Hostfully - Use code SLICKTALK20  Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Social/Blog Rent Responsibly STR Legends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vacation Rentals. Boutique Hotel. Destinationaire! Michael Sjorgen is a man of both worlds when it comes to hospitality! Not only does he manage properties and run a hotel but he coaches others to do the same by changing their mindset! I've been following his journey for a few years through social media and just overall been a big fan of what he does.  In this episode you'll learn how he got into the industry, the craziness of renovating and rebranding a hotel, and what he has learned from his journey of STRs and how he applies it to todays world of being a Destinationaire in the midst of COVID19!  Mentioned in this episode:  Michaels Instagram  STR Secrets Podcast (Michaels recently launched podcast!)  Occupied Now Website  The Cove At Rockport (Newly launched hotel!)  NoiseAware   Slick Talk Website/Blog/Socials  The Destinationaire Mindset: Created by Wil Slickers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in February I was on a vacation and business trip in Florida! That is where I recorded one of the episodes for the Vacation Rental Mastermind Series with Erica Muller of Vrolio at the Star Wars house in Destin Florida! I was able to record an episode and show off what I get to do to some family members who were big Star Wars fans and I couldn't get that experience out of my mind! I was in contact with Bryndee, Owner of Loma Homes, and finally just said they need to be on show! I recently have been developing my Destinationaire content and knew that is exactly what Bryndee and her family is all about! In this episode you'll hear from Bryndee about her and her teams experiences with creating destinations like the famous Star Wars house and now Wizards Way (Harry Potter themed vacation rental) and why creating something like this can make or break your business! Tune in and learn more about this amazing "Flipping Family" Mentioned in this episode: Loma Homes Website Vrolio - Vacation Rental Investing Done Right! Star Wars House 4Wizards Way House Sea Renity House Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Links! My "Destinationaire" Blog Featured on Typsy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have those people we look up to in life (at least I hope we all do!) and this episode has been in the making for over a year now! Ryan Snyder is a true Destinationaire! From hotels, restaurants, and beer crafting, Ryan shares his life journey with us and leading to what it takes to really become a storyteller in the ways of showcasing the unique and remarkable experiences we can create in the industry and within our local community! On a personal note- I worked for Ryans properties in Cannon Beach, OR and knew there was something special there! As I grew in my career and moved on to different positions and getting to where I am today as a full time podcaster and business owner, Ryan has ALWAYS supported the show by sending me emails about episodes he liked and going into conversations about specific topics, and just being a mentor whenever I had questions or ideas! I've mentioned Ryan or Martin North a few times on the show just because of how much I think they truly represent the hospitality industry in a positive way! This episode is sponsored by Renue Systems! Back in April, I had their CEO, David Grossman, on the show to discuss their impact during these times of COVID19 and what their doing to help their hotel partners get up and running again with their cleaning and sanitizing services! Go to their website and tell them I sent you!  Mentioned in this episode: Renue Systems Website Martin North Surfsand Resort Stephanie Inn Wayfarer Restaurant Public Coast Brewery Public Coast Farms Slick Talk Website Slick Talk Socials // Blog // Facebook Community   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices