Hey, it’s YuXin, Lauren and Lavinia. 👋 Welcome back to the show where we talk about our experiences as designers and our day to day pursuits, wrapped into the most wholesome layer of unrelenting friendship.
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A series of in-depth conversations between video game makers on the business and craft of interactive entertainment, exploring the core tenants of D.I.C.E. (Design. Innovate. Communicate. Entertain.)
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Get actionable advice and the essential fundamentals of running a profitable 5-star Airbnb side-hustle or full on business. Annette’s extensive background in business operations and Sarah’s experience in high-end hospitality management and interior design make them a powerhouse duo that will deliver high impact content. With almost a decade of combined hosting experience they will not only share their own stories welcoming thousands of guests from around the world but also those of other Sup ...
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We all lead lives, work, people, or organizations. Even great leaders get stuck while others thrive. Bold Encounters is a series of interviews with great leaders that offers steps on a path forward, plus revenue and innovative problem-solving tools. Listen and get a free e-guide on how to solve problems with rapid innovation at MarkSpencerCook.com/Follow. Mark is President of Windfall Partners, a NYT bestselling author with turnaround, startup, and corporate CEO success. Mark's research incl ...
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A variety podcast that has questions…oh so many questions. Host Joaquin Lewis and his guests discuss productions, art, history, movies, late night television, the art of communication, family and more. Website: https://joaq3rd.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joaq3rd/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/joaq3rd/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/joaq3rd SUBSCRIBE TO MY YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCErpkVmrsBzC37SJW-lhH5g Have a question? You can text the Joaq3rd HotLine at 209-222-8320 S ...
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Feral Minds like to laugh at the past and smile at the future as we put an entertaining spin on life experience, growth, development, and change. We both played conforming roles for years until we experienced our own personal awakening. It wasn’t a magic moment for either of us but more of an accumulation of cultivated thought. We encourage everyone to evaluate your thoughts, your interests, and your activities. Are you spending this life doing what you want to do? Are you exploring your pas ...
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Boss gifts are one of the indispensable communication and behavior cultures of Vietnamese people in particular and Asia in particular. qua tang sep cao cap Not only a gratitude, the gift also shows respect to the boss who has been devoted to his work and helped him in the past time. If you are in need of buying high-class boss gifts, do not ignore this article, Phuc Tuong Gold will share with you special boss gifts that will surely impress your boss. Meaning of gifts for boss The gift is a r ...
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363. The History of Vacation Rentals: Back to School with Brumby McLeod, Ph.D.
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Today’s expert guest is the ultra-informed researcher and short-term rental historian, Brumby McLeod, Ph.D., an associate professor at the College of Charleston, School of Business in the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management. He is also a research fellow with the Office of Tourism Analysis and the Riley Center for Livable Communities. The…
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Video Game and Comics Writer Evan Narcisse
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Alexa Ray Corriea chats with writer Evan Narcisse. Together they discuss his work across video games and comic books; how starting as an outsourcer helped him get his start in the industry; how outsourcing let him observe game development practices across many different studios; how his game Dot's Home explores historical practices that made home o…
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362. Hosting Hotline: Quick Recap of Airbnb Summer Release 2024
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Taylor asks: Can you please break down the Airbnb summer release for us? What do we need to know? Thank you so much. Can't wait to hear your response. (00:01:13) What’s New with the Air…
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A Leader's Path to Purpose: Otis McGregor, CEO, Green Beret
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Prepare for an enlightening conversation about operationalizing the core of what you do for customers! Joining us is an exceptional leader, Otis McGregor, Green Beret and expert leader. Gain invaluable insights from his journey and expertise. Everyone faces leadership challenges. Otis McGregor navigates the perilous terrain of trust-building in hig…
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361. We Bought Land (Part 2): How to Use ChatGPT in Your Vacation Rental Competitive Analysis
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Welcome back to this dedicated series on the acquisition, set-up, and launch of our brand new Hocking Hills vacation rental project. In this episode, we update listeners on the actions we’ve taken since signing the deal, hard decisions we’ve already made, and what’s coming up next. Golden nuggets include how Sarah has leveraged artificial intellige…
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360. Hosting Hotline: Should Direct Bookings Earn More Revenue Than OTAs?
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Angela asks: One of my properties has a 60% direct booking rate. I'm trying to figure out the best way to adjust my pricing so that my net earnings on a direct booking is slightly highe…
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Making a Sci-Fi First-Person Driving Survival Game with Alex Dracott & Seth Rosen
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Trent Kusters chats with Ironwood Studios' Alex Dracott and Seth Rosen about their hit sci-fi first-person driving survival game, Pacific Drive. Together they discuss their journey including their work on AAA games; what led to them creating their own studio and the hurdles they had to jump through to get started; the origin of Pacific Drive and wh…
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359. Why Dynamic Pricing Should Be Your #1 Priority as an Airbnb Host
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Welcome back to the officially unofficial Money Making May, where we have a full month’s worth of content all around pricing profitable properties with PriceLabs! Today’s expert guest is our very own Chief Operating Officer, Colleen Prochaska! Colleen brings over ten years of hospitality experience as a hotel General Manager for Marriott and Hilton…
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358. Hosting Hotline: Summer Grilling Safety Tips for Airbnb Hosts & Co-Hosts
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Samantha asks: What's your take on grills at a short-term rental? I always wanted to stay away because I'm terrified someone will burn down our brand new houses. But we recently had an …
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Penny's Big Breakaway with Hunter Bridges and Dave Padilla
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Trent Kusters chats with Hunter Bridges and Dave Padilla from Evening Star. Together they discuss their studio's debut title, Penny's Big Breakaway. Additionally they discuss their journeys into development and how the openness of developers helped get them started; how working with SEGA helped them prepare for future projects; the importance of do…
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357. My Airbnb Burnt Down! AirCover vs. STR Insurance Spotlight
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Today it’s time to get serious – as serious as a catastrophic house fire. With no exaggeration, it is essential that any short-term rental host, or aspiring host, listen into this entire episode. This week’s expert guest is Nicholas Libertin. He and his wife live in the Cleveland area and host a vacation rental in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His area…
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356. Hosting Hotline: Quick Tips for Using PriceLabs Dynamic Pricing Software
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. A listener asks: I already use dynamic pricing strategies in my business right now. I see that Airbnb is making some changes to their fees. The host fee for me is going up from 3% to 15…
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The Craft of Writing for Games with Insomniac Games Senior Narrative Director, Jon Paquette
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Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Senior Narrative Director at Insomniac Games, Jon Paquette. Together they discuss the craft of writing and working together on a writing team; how writers and designers collaborate to craft gameplay systems that fit within a game's narrative; and what it takes to create a dual protagonist story like that of Marvel's Spi…
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355. What Are Typical Seller Financing Terms? (And Is It Worth It?)
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Welcome to the officially unofficial Money Making May, where we have a full month’s worth of content all around pricing profitable properties with PriceLabs! Today’s expert guest is Michael Lacalle, a teacher, husband, and father of two who stumbled into house hacking as a means to afford living on the Central Coast of California. From there, he go…
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354. Hosting Hotline: Details on Airbnb’s New Indoor Camera Policy (Starting TODAY)
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Russell asks: Hosts are seeing so much out there right now about cameras and Airbnb. I have one on my front porch. Is this still okay? Can you guys cut through all the noise and tell us…
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Austin Wintory chats with Composer Lennie Moore. Together they discuss his work on the original Outcast and its sequel Outcast: A New Beginning which came recently, 25 years later; the ins and outs of the business of composing music for video games including tips for young composers entering the industry; and the profound effect Lennie had on Austi…
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353. Kristie Wolfe: How I Launched The Big Idaho Potato Hotel (and More!)
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This week’s expert guest is Kristie Wolfe, creative off-grid builder and short-term rental superstar. With her one-of-a-kind projects, her focus is on creating unforgettable guest experiences, not just accommodations. Kristie is not only the builder in her business, she is also the designer, and she crafts some of Airbnb's most sought-after wishlis…
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352. Hosting Hotline: Pros & Cons of Converting From STR to MTR Bookings
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Kendra asks: We purchased a property, my husband's pipe dream, in western Wisconsin on the trout streams where he grew up fishing. We launched it on Airbnb and VRBO in March. It's calle…
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Artist Niklas Åkerblad talks Ultros, Hotline Miami
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Trent Kusters chats with multidisciplinary artist Niklas Åkerblad. Together they discuss his career leading up to his newest title, Ultros, including his early love of games and illustration; the revolutionary game development scene in Sweden; the profound impact Hotline Miami had on his career; the complexity of games as expressive and technical c…
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351. Scaling a Hospitality Empire: Motel, Wedding Venue, Co-Hosted STRs & a Boutique Hotel
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Today’s expert guests are Austin and Karlee Phippen, operators of an expanding portfolio of hospitality brands and businesses in scenic Northern New Mexico. Starting in just 2019, they’ve already built an empire in Chama – from boutique hotel rooms, a 16-room motel, a dozen co-hosted properties, and a sprawling ranch wedding venue. With Austin’s ba…
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Trace and James discuss the impact of news programming. Who's thoughts are these anyways? We’d love to hear from you - give us a call at 866-340-3394. Leave us a thought, a riddle, a show idea or anything on your mind. You can also connect with us on Facebook through the link below https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095285905121 Or at thefe…
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350. Hosting Hotline: Managing Guest Expectations for Airbnbs in Revitalized Neighborhoods
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Bri asks: How do I prepare guests for nuisance neighbors? I have a neighbor who lives two houses down and he is senile. He does get really chatty and he has doomsday stories. The other …
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349. We Bought Land (Part 1): Laying a Foundation for Long-Term Partnership
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Today’s expert guest (and one of our new business partners!) is Mike Navarro of Columbus, Ohio. Mike and his wife Ingrid entered the residential market as first-time homebuyers and have since expanded into multi-family housing, constructing single-family homes ranging from 400 sqft to 4500 sq ft. Their diverse portfolio comprises over 20 units, inc…
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348. Hosting Hotline: Bedding & Laundry Tips for Your Short-Term Rental Business
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. A listener asks: We are about ready to launch our first short-term rental on the beach. I've been vetting cleaning companies and have been a little surprised to learn of common standard…
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Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Neil Newbon. Together they discuss his journey as an actor and the challenges he encountered that almost caused him to abandon his craft; finding an avenue for creative expression in video games including acting and directing; how social media warps expectations; and why he decided to start teachin…
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347. How to Optimize Your Supply Inventory as an Airbnb Co-Host in 2024
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Today’s expert guest is Wendy Doris. Experienced house flipper, host, co-host, and Hosting Business Mastery Method (HBMM) coach, Wendy loves the details, especially when it comes to the operations of her business. We lean into that expertise in this episode, jumping into the deep end on supplies as they relate to short-term rental listings. Managin…
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Can I Discipline Without Fear? - Thoughtline Hotline
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James and Trace discuss a requested topic from the Thoughtline. How do you discipline a child without transferring your own fear into the child? theferalminds.comBy Feral Minds
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346. Hosting Hotline: Short-Term Rental Dreams vs. Mid-Term Rental Demand
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Katelyn asks: My husband and I own Stay Old Town Road in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It's four small, super charming historic houses on one property in the best tourist location in town. W…
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Katsuhiro Harada Discusses the Tekken Series, Live Events, and More
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The audio version of this interview is entirely in Japanese. To watch the subtitled version, please visit our YouTube channel. Shuhei Yoshida chats with longtime producer of the TEKKEN series, Katsuhiro Harada. Together they discuss Harada-san's journey from working at a Namco arcade to joining the development team for TEKKEN; how the series has ev…
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345. STR Safety in 2024: The Latest on Regulations, Technology & Trends with Justin Ford
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Today’s expert guest is Justin Ford, an international safety superstar when it comes to short-term rentals. Returning for his record thirteenth appearance on the show, the wisdom just never stops with Justin, as he’s become a close friend of the show – and hopefully, a trusted advisor to all of our listeners. Justin updates us on his latest travels…
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Trace takes us into the classroom to learn about Human Design! Stay tuned to the end of the show to hear about a special offer available to those interested in learning Human Design. theferalminds.com #humandesign #podcastBy Feral Minds
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344. Hosting Hotline: Tips & Tricks for Avoiding Pet Smells in Your Short-Term Rental
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Samantha asks: We recently started our short-term rental business and we currently have two rentals down at the beach. We are allowing pets at both of them because we're dog lovers ours…
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A Decade as Miles Morales with Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Nadji Jeter
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Alexa Ray Corriea chats with actor Nadji Jeter. Together they discuss his journey throughout games and traditional film and television; what it's like being Miles Morales for the past decade; what it takes to bring the characters inside Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to life; and the gravity of being a part of the Marvel universe. Watch this episode on our …
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Beat Challenges: Difficult Decisions + Conversations, Pres. Roger Knecht, Universal Accounting
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Dive into an exciting journey of transformation with Roger Knecht, also an expert accounting leader. Drawing from over two decades of experience in marketing, sales, HR, and operations, Roger brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. From pioneering solution-driven sales approaches to spearheading growth strategies, Roger's leadership has propelle…
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343. What’s a Public Adjuster? Why Knowing One Might Save Your Vacation Rental
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Today’s expert guest is Gwynne Beatty, a specialist in property damage claims, water restoration, mold remediation, maximizing your claim, and managing the repair process for residential and commercial properties. She's here to pull back the curtain on the claims process and give you the knowledge and tools you need if (and when) you find yourself …
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Manifestation Constipation - How to Get Your Flow Going
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Trace and James discuss their experience with manifestation. What has worked and what has gone unanswered.By Feral Minds
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342. Hosting Hotline: Creative Ideas for Concierge Services to Differentiate Your STR
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Francesca asks: I am looking for ways to enhance the guest experience through concierge services. As an example, I saw someone post that they'll put away Instacart groceries for guests …
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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Director Gabe Amatangelo
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Adam Orth chats with the Director of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Gabe Amatangelo. Together they discuss Gabe's journey to game development and how he found himself at CD PROJEKT RED; how the initial release of Cyberpunk 2077 affected the team and what steps they took to course-correct; the game design and story elements they emphasized to add …
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341. Problem Solving Hacks for Beginner Short-Term Rental Hosts & Co-Hosts
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Today’s expert guest is Lynn Smith, a short-term rental host and co-host for properties in Oklahoma City and the surrounding area. Informed by a mixed background in public health, event planning, and sales, Lynn started her hosting journey in 2020. She’s a star member of our Hosting Business Mastery Method and has actually taught us so much over th…
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Dusty Roads joins us on the podcast to discuss fighting and Japanese culture. Dusty takes us inside his experience as a fighter and a night club bouncer inside of Tokyo's Roppongi district. We’d love to hear from you - give us a call at 866-340-3394. Leave us a thought, a riddle, a show idea or anything on your mind. You can also connect with us on…
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