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VRS118 – Successful Owner Series – Dean Curtis

 
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successful_owner_series_with_dean_curtisI love to talk to owners who have been so successful with their vacation rental business, that it grows beyond one property, and sets them on a path they hadn’t envisaged at the start.

That is the case with my guest on this episode.

Dean Curtis and his wife (who is a realtor) wanted to invest in a cottage property, and the rental of it became an integral part of that investment plan. When that became hugely successful – and booked – they bought some nearby land and built a second property, and achieved the same level of success. At that point, scaling the business became a reality and Dean then partnered with other investors to bring two new properties on board.

Serenity Vacation Rentals was born.

Dean has a powerful hospitality ethic that underlies the success of Serenity VR and this has contributed to the growth of his brand, and the development of a strong repeat market.

He talks about the challenges of managing multiple properties from a distance; how his manual reservation systems are in need of some automation, and he shares some situations that required some on-the-spot solutions and quick thinking.

Dean’s properties are located in my part of the world so I am familiar with the challenges involved in managing and operating a cottage rental business around here.

In this episode Dean shares:

  • How he got into the business and saw the opportunities for growth
  • Some of the challenges of managing the cottages from a distance
  • How he reaches his target market and the secrets of his success
  • His strategies for keeping the properties booked
  • The philosophy behind the Serenity VR brand
  • Why it’s important to have a great website
  • How his competitors’ traditional mindset boosts his business
  • 3 important tips for owners considering renting out in their market

Serenity Vacation Rentals

Where you can find Dean:

http://www.serenity-vacationrentals.com/

Website

@SerenityVRS

Twitter

https://www.facebook.com/svrserenityvacationrentals

Facebook

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyuoz2u_NlnrmBsYRUbDQQ

YouTube

https://www.pinterest.com/SerenityVR/

Pinterest

https://instagram.com/serenityvacationrentals/

Instagram

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Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)

When? This feed was archived on August 25, 2016 08:03 (8y ago). Last successful fetch was on May 11, 2016 13:40 (8+ y ago)

Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.

What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.

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Content provided by Heather Bayer: Vacation Rental Expert and Business Strategist. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Heather Bayer: Vacation Rental Expert and Business Strategist or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

successful_owner_series_with_dean_curtisI love to talk to owners who have been so successful with their vacation rental business, that it grows beyond one property, and sets them on a path they hadn’t envisaged at the start.

That is the case with my guest on this episode.

Dean Curtis and his wife (who is a realtor) wanted to invest in a cottage property, and the rental of it became an integral part of that investment plan. When that became hugely successful – and booked – they bought some nearby land and built a second property, and achieved the same level of success. At that point, scaling the business became a reality and Dean then partnered with other investors to bring two new properties on board.

Serenity Vacation Rentals was born.

Dean has a powerful hospitality ethic that underlies the success of Serenity VR and this has contributed to the growth of his brand, and the development of a strong repeat market.

He talks about the challenges of managing multiple properties from a distance; how his manual reservation systems are in need of some automation, and he shares some situations that required some on-the-spot solutions and quick thinking.

Dean’s properties are located in my part of the world so I am familiar with the challenges involved in managing and operating a cottage rental business around here.

In this episode Dean shares:

  • How he got into the business and saw the opportunities for growth
  • Some of the challenges of managing the cottages from a distance
  • How he reaches his target market and the secrets of his success
  • His strategies for keeping the properties booked
  • The philosophy behind the Serenity VR brand
  • Why it’s important to have a great website
  • How his competitors’ traditional mindset boosts his business
  • 3 important tips for owners considering renting out in their market

Serenity Vacation Rentals

Where you can find Dean:

http://www.serenity-vacationrentals.com/

Website

@SerenityVRS

Twitter

https://www.facebook.com/svrserenityvacationrentals

Facebook

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyuoz2u_NlnrmBsYRUbDQQ

YouTube

https://www.pinterest.com/SerenityVR/

Pinterest

https://instagram.com/serenityvacationrentals/

Instagram

  continue reading

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