the no BS podcast

Oct 12 2024 134 ep. 45 mins 11
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An unfiltered look into the global hospitality and short-term rental industry with a focus on founder stories, current events, and culture. Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger discuss current news and affairs surrounding the vacation rental, lodging, and accommodation industry. the no BS podcast brings the right people to the table at the right time giving their audience an inside view and real take like no other. https://thenoBSpodcast.co

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The Psychology Behind Happy Guests with Kanan Whited and Alex Husner

Oct 12 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, Mateo and John chat it up with Happy Guest co-founders Alex Husner and Kanan Whited. There's something refreshing about this guest portal and the story and psychology behind the app is entertaining and fulfilling. You're gonna want to download this one.Episode Highlights:Guest Introductions: Exciting projects ahead: Alex, a returning guest, shares he

Introducing Villa Tracker: Bridging the Gap Between Travel Professionals and Vacation Rentals with Moriya Rockman

Aug 16 2024 30 mins  
We're excited to announce the launch of Villa Tracker OTA, a pioneering platform connecting the vacation rental industry with traditional travel agencies.Our good friend Moriya Rockman, founder of Smiling House and Villa Tracker, joins us to discuss the platform's vision, its impact on the industry, and its partnership with Guesty.Moriaya shares her journey, the challenges faced in

Navigating the Challenges of Stringent STR Regulations with Jaume Barberena

Aug 13 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, we delve into the current challenges facing the short-term rental industry in Barcelona with friend and colleague Jaume Barberena. Jaume, a Catalan and industry expert Director at Bizflats, provides an in-depth look at the new regulations set to take effect in Barcelona and the current and potential impact on the industry. This episode goes DEEP and one you do not

Daily Dose - Unveiling the Future of AI in the Short-term Rental Industry

Jun 27 2024 16 mins  
Mateo welcomes AI expert Nick Mote to discuss the transformative potential of multimodal AI in the hospitality industry. From understanding how AI can now interpret and process multiple types of inputs to its practical applications in vacation rentals, Nick sheds light on the current and future landscape of AI technologyEpisode Highlights:Introduction to Multimodal AI: Nick explain

Daily Dose - Are Tech Acquisitions for the Betterment of the STR Industry?

May 03 2024 5 mins  
Original articles or posts Skift: Guesty, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Acquires Rentals United https://shorturl.at/fINQWPhocusWire: Guesty Acquires Rentals United https://shorturl.at/dSTW3Hotel Technology News: Guesty Acquires Rentals United to Expand Its Property Management Platform Capabilities in the Short Term Rental Market https://shorturl.at/chR25Short Term Rentalz: G

Is it Past Time to Overhaul Our Industry Standard Conferences?

May 01 2024 20 mins  
John and Mateo dive into a candid conversation about the current landscape of short-term rental (STR) conferences, focusing on the recent VRMA Spring Forum. They discuss the challenges faced by both vendors and property managers, analyze the ROI (Return on Investment) metrics, and explore potential solutions to enhance the value of industry conferences. With insights from their own

Daily Dose - Sponsored Listings Coming to VRBO?

Apr 11 2024 4 mins  
Original article or post - Skift - Expedia Is Considering Ways to Introduce Sponsored Listings on Vrbohttps://skift.com/2024/04/09/expedia-is-considering-ways-to-introduce-sponsored-listings-on-vrbo/By Dennis SchaalTagging: Dennis Schaal, Rob Torres, Amiad Soto, Guesty VRBOIs there an article or social post you'd like us to respond to on the no BS Daily Dose?? If so, please fill ou

Methodically Running a STR Business While Helping to Raise the Bar in Quebec with John Papaconstantinou

Mar 29 2024 47 mins  
Mateo and John continue to delve into the world of short-term rentals in Canada. Joined by guest John Papaconstantinou of Papa's Getaways, they discuss the unique opportunities and challenges of the Canadian vacation rental market and John's journey into the industry.This episode features engaging discussions on industry dynamics, personal experiences, and strategic approaches to b

Time Is Running Out But It‘s Not Too Late with Deana Steele

Mar 13 2024 49 mins  
Today we're diving into the regulatory challenges faced by short-term rental hosts, particularly in British Columbia, Canada. Our guest, Deana Steele founder of Keys To Kelowna, a limited edition luxury vacation homes & rental management company joins us in conversation. Deana sheds light and shares her insights into navigating BC's business and regulatory landscapes and enligh

Daily Dose - What Should I be Asking When Evaluating Short-term Rental Property Management Software?

Mar 08 2024 5 mins  
Original article or post - Short Term Rentalz - AJL Atelier unveils 2024 short-term rental industry landscape https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/ajl-atelier-2024-str-industry-landscape/ by Paul StevensTagging: Simon LehmannDirect Software - https://directsoftware.com/Book a PMS demo with John - https://meetings.hubspot.com/jstokinger/discovery - mention this no BS Daily Dose for $50