Best Wil Slickers Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 190 - Must-Know Airbnb Updates with Wil Slickers 36:40

24d ago36:40

36:40

In this weeks episode Emanuele Pani, sits down with Wil Slickers, an influential figure in the short term rental (STR) industry. They delve into the latest Airbnb updates, discuss the future of short term rentals, and the evolving landscape with Airbnb’s new initiatives aiming towards a more experience-based, guest-centric model. Wil, with a backgr…

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Pivoting with Purpose | Robin Craigen 32:31

3h ago32:31

32:31

In this episode, recorded at the VRMA Executive Summit in Boca Raton, Wil Slickers interviews Robin Craigen, a frequent guest and friend of the podcast. They discuss the evolution and rebranding of Robin's company, Moving Mountains, and its expansion into Moving Oceans, focusing on curating exceptional guest experiences. Robin shares insights on bu…

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Ep 193 - Family First Investing: A Dad's Journey To Financial Freedom with Ian Lobas 50:43

3d ago50:43

50:43

We dive into Ian's unique approach to real estate investing and entrepreneurship, emphasizing fun and enjoyment over traditional metrics. Ian shares his personal journey, including overcoming significant challenges and reevaluating his priorities to focus on family and personal growth. The conversation covers the importance of self-discovery, the i…

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Maximizing Revenue with Upsells: Industry Experts from Operto's Virtual Event, Operate! 1:00:49

2d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Join Wil Slickers and an expert panel of property managers and industry professionals as they discuss efficient operations, upsell strategies, and scalable business models in the hospitality industry. Recorded during Operto's first online conference, Operate, the panel shares valuable insights on optimizing operations, enhancing guest experiences, …

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Ep 192 - How to Create a Thriving Business with your Best Friend with Sarah Glidewell and Emily Karnaz 37:23

11d ago37:23

37:23

Real estate investors and social media influencers Sarah Glidewell and Emily Carnes, also known as The Karwells, join us on this weeks episode. Sarah and Emily share their journey from struggling to start short-term rental businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic to scaling and diversifying their real estate endeavors into potentially exploring comm…

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Mastering Hotel Real Estate | Jake Wurzak 58:40

10d ago58:40

58:40

In this episode, Wil Slickers sits down with Jake Wurzak, an expert in hotel real estate and capital investment, to discuss the intersection of operations and capital in the hospitality industry. Jake shares his journey from working in various roles in his dad's hotel company to mastering the capital side, offering valuable insights into building a…

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Ep 191 - Living an Epic Life with David Angotti 45:27

12d ago45:27

45:27

David Angotti, a seasoned entrepreneur and the Chief Evangelist at Guesty joins us this week to discuss his journey into the world of short term rentals. Starting from humble beginnings without relying on traditional investments like 401ks or mutual funds, they delve into the real essence of building a successful business in short-term rentals, emp…

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Why Hospitality Operators Need to Focus on Distribution of Product | Doug Truitt 1:07:20

16d ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Join Wil Slickers as he engages in a fascinating discussion with Doug Truitt, Head of Commercial at Roami. In this episode, Doug delves into his extensive career in the hospitality industry, highlighting the evolution of technology, the challenges of API integration, and the importance of channel management. The conversation also touches on how ven…

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What is the Potential of AI Agents in Travel | John Lyotier 1:05:08

23d ago1:05:08

1:05:08

This episode features an intriguing discussion with John Lyotier, the founder of TravelAI.com. The conversation dives into the origins and entrepreneurial journey of John, from his early days as a child entrepreneur in the dot com era to his venture into startups, focusing on the intersection of marketing and technology. The narrative unfolds to re…

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Ep 189 - How Quitting a $500K a Year Job Made Me Free with Jamie Gruber 54:47

26d ago54:47

54:47

In this episode of the short term rental secrets podcast, hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani welcome Jamie Gruber, a former corporate exec who radically changed his life to pursue a career built on passion and purpose. Gruber delves into his journey from feeling stuck in a high-paying but unfulfilling job to embracing entrepreneurship and finding…

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The Vacation Rental Technology Landscape | Andrew Kitchell 1:06:45

1M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

This episode of Slick Talk features Andrew Kitchell, Founder and CEO of Wheelhouse, discussing the evolving technology landscape in the vacation rental industry. For his fifth appearance on the show, Kitchell and Wil Slickers delve into the significant growth of technological solutions aimed at improving property management. They highlight Wheelhou…

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Ep 188 - Entrepreneurship in Flow with David Valley 42:47

1M ago42:47

42:47

In this episode, hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani, interview David Valley, discussing his unique path to financial freedom via real estate investing, particularly focusing on short-term rentals. David shares his background from humble beginnings, overcoming challenges, and eventually finding success in real estate without owning the properties …

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Growth, Balance, & Planning for an Exit in Short-Term Rentals | Fouad Bazzi 54:00

1M ago54:00

54:00

This podcast episode delves into the world of entrepreneurship, focusing on the realm of short-term rentals and property management. Fouad Bazzi shares his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, touching on the challenges and strategies of growing a business with an intention to sell, tackling work-life balance, and the importance of …

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Ep 187 - Boardroom Event Recap with Mike and E 32:15

1M ago32:15

32:15

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Secrets podcast, hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani share their journey from humble beginnings to becoming pioneers in the short-term rental industry through a niche known as short-term rentals, stressing the importance of building a portfolio that aligns with personal goals for time freedom. They advocate…

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How to Plan Your Perfect Week | Mike Reilly 1:01:27

2M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

In this engaging podcast episode, Mike Reilly, the COO of STR Secrets, shares his personal journey from overcoming kidney disease and leaving a demanding corporate job at Google to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the short-term rental (STR) industry. Mike discusses the importance of not trading time for money, building a team, and automating …

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Ep 186 - How an Army Vet Built an 84-door Portfolio with Brad Flanagan 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast, hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani welcome Brad Flanagan, a real estate and finance expert, to share insights on achieving success in the real estate market. The conversation highlights the importance of strategic investment approaches, such as diversifying portfolios across different real…

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From the Skies: Unveiling Hostshare | Sean & Landon Wilkinson 27:59

2M ago27:59

27:59

In this unique episode of Slick Talk, host Wil Slickers takes to the skies to interview Sean and Landon Wilkinson, Co-Founders of Hostshare. Recorded on a plane, this episode delves into the founders' personal journeys, the birth of Hostshare, and its vision to revolutionize the short-term rental industry by enabling hosts to share unbooked nights …

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Ep 185 - From Wealth Management to Financial Abundance with Austin Palacios 43:50

2M ago43:50

43:50

In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets podcast, Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani, sit down with Austin Palacios who shares his transition from wealth management to successful real estate investing, highlighting his strategies in hiring, team building, and scaling his portfolio in short-term rentals across various locations. Focused on the n…

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We're Bringing Back Workflows & Espressos | Meaghan Moylan 39:45

2M ago39:45

39:45

In this episode of Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast, Wil Slickers welcomes Meaghan Moylan to discuss the journey and future of her podcast, Workflows & Espressos under the Hospitality.FM Podcast Network. They engage in a jovial conversation about the podcast's creation, its unique approach to not featuring interviews, and the intimate connection…

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How This AI Entrepreneur Is Changing Hospitality | Sam Dundas 1:02:11

2M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

In this episode of Slick Talk, Wil Slickers sits down with Sam Dundas, the Co-Founder of Besty AI, to explore the evolving role of AI in the hospitality industry. Delving into personal stories, Sam shares his journey from his initial interest in hospitality to the founding of Besty AI. He discusses the impact of AI on operations, guest messaging, a…

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Bridging Borders: A Deep Dive into Canadian Short-Term Rentals and Advocacy 46:23

2M ago46:23

46:23

This podcast episode features a returning guest, Catherine Ratcliffe, who has significantly grown since her last appearance, transitioning from a 9-to-5 job to managing four properties and now organizing her own event, CanStays. The discussion highlights the differences in short-term rental regulations and operations between Canada and the United S…

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Ep 184 - Making Your Business Work For You 33:05

3M ago33:05

33:05

Webinar link: hotels.strsecrets.com In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets podcast, hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani discuss strategies for achieving financial and time freedom through short term rentals and transitioning into owning boutique hotels. They stress the importance of scaling business, building repeatable processes and sys…

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The Hotel Product Landscape with Mews & Sensible Weather CTOs 55:38

3M ago55:38

55:38

Join us for an insightful roundtable discussion on "The Hotel Product Landscape" featuring CTOs from Mews, Josef Starýchfojtů, and Sensible Weather's Alice Fuller. In this podcast, we delve into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in hotel technology. Our esteemed guests will share their expertise, providing deep insights into the evolvi…

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Ep 183 - Starting an STR Meetup with STRategic Investors Kyle and Allie Fugatt and Brian Hatcher 45:31

3M ago45:31

45:31

In this episode, hosts Emanuele Pani and Mike Riley sit down with Brian Hatcher, and Kyle and Allie Fugatt, delve into the lucrative niche of short term rentals (STRs) and their journey in real estate investing without relying on traditional methods. They discuss the unique approach of rental arbitrage through short term rentals, highlighting the p…

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Weather and FinTech: Sensible Weather's Innovative Guarantee in Hospitality 56:33

3M ago56:33

56:33

In this episode, the founder of Sensible Weather, Nick Cavanaugh, discusses the inception and development of the company, a climate data and FinTech entity offering a unique product called Weather Guarantee. Designed to compensate travelers financially and outdoor event attendees affected by adverse weather conditions automatically and instantly, t…

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Ep 182 - Managing Renovation Budgets and Contractors with Blake Dailey 43:42

3M ago43:42

43:42

In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets podcast features hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani interviewing Blake Dailey, a former Air Force construction project manager turned real estate investor specializing in short-term rentals and boutique hotels. Blake shares his journey from starting with a VA house hack to owning a portfolio of bou…

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Outdoor Hospitality: Unique Stays and Experiences Roundtable 1:04:44

3M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

In this round table discussion, industry leaders discuss the future of unique stays and outdoor experiences. The participants include Ben Wolff from Onera, Jeremy Wells from the Ozarker, Michael Goldin from Nook Experiences, and Sangeetha, a hotelier with experience at IHG. The discussion covers various topics like brand design, the importance of a…

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Ep 181 - Text and Email Marketing Done For You with Samuel Mistretta 38:20

3M ago38:20

38:20

In this episode, hosts Mike Reilly and Emanuele Pani sit down with, Samuel Mistretta. Samuel discusses the challenges of balancing work with family time and maintaining good health. He dives into the world of short term rentals from his experience, emphasizing on the need to surround oneself with good people and taking action to achieve success. Sa…

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A Dive into Outdoor Hospitality with Jake Pontius of Nook Experiences 54:18

3M ago54:18

54:18

In this podcast episode, Jake Pontius, Co-Founder of Nook Experiences, shares his journey from beer brewing to hospitality entrepreneurship. He talks about the difference between a hard brand and a soft brand, the communal aspect of hospitality, and the importance of unique stays in glamping or outdoor resorts. Jake gives an insight into the proces…

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Ep 180 - Mid-term Rental Secrets with Ruben Kanya 48:30

3M ago48:30

48:30

Mike Reilly and Emanuele Pani sit down with Ruben Kanya to discuss the untapped potential of midterm rentals (MTR) and their advantage in the market. Ruben details his experience in the short-term rental sector, explains his transition to MTRs and why it can be an important strategy for real estate investors. Ruben delves into unique concepts such …

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Navigating the Intersection of Hardware and Software 43:15

4M ago43:15

43:15

In this podcast, Nils Mattisson, co-founder of Minut, returns to talk about the importance of product hardware and software harmonizing with each other and how excellent software is crucial when building hardware. He also discusses the importance of feature design and roadmaps and sheds light on the changes and trends in the industry, including inc…

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Ep 179 - Boutique Hotel Branding with Kevin Reardon 45:27

4M ago45:27

45:27

On today's episode we are joined by Kevin Reardon, a successful hotelier and business owner, to discuss the journey from short-term rentals to hotel ownership. Kevin shares his story of starting in real estate and progressing to the hospitality industry. His wealth of experience allowed him to develop effective strategies for branding, marketing, a…

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CEO Roundtable with Industry Leading CEOs 1:09:22

4M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

This roundtable conversation engages CEOs of the hospitality tech industry: Demi Horvat from AirDNA, Steve Davis from Operto, Matthew Loney from Xplorie, and David Weiss from Whimstay. They delve into the intricacies of the industry, discussing topics such as the pros and cons of round table podcast formats, the concept of a hired gun in the indust…

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