Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
1st of the month Bonus Episode: Mastering Operational Excellence for Exceptional Guest Experiences - with Stay Lake Norman COO, Caleb Hannon
01 Jun 2024
Send us a message!Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners:Get 50% off your onboarding fee when you partner with Extenteam using this link: https://www.extenteam.com/alexandannie Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannieIn this First of the Month Special Episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex & Annie welcome special guest Caleb Hannon, COO of Stay Lake Norman - a professional luxury vacation rental company in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.From Unique Beginnings to Vacation Rental Success Caleb shares his unconventional path to the industry, working in marketing, teaching, and non-profit management before joining Stay Lake Norman as an Operations Coordinator during COVID. Despite having no prior hospitality experience, Caleb immersed himself in the industry through podcasts and immediately fell in love with the problem-solving nature of vacation rental operations. His dedication and passion propelled him to rise through the ranks, becoming COO and even purchasing a portion of the company.Crafting Exceptional Guest Experiences Stay Lake Norman takes a meticulous approach to curating unforgettable guest experiences. Caleb discusses their robust tech stack, including Streamline, Breezeway, Turno, SiliconTravel, and PointCentral, emphasizing the importance of best-in-class solutions.Standing Out with Targeted Marketing Strategies Caleb highlights Stay Lake Norman's impressive 73.5% direct booking ratio, crediting a strong focus on SEO, content creation, a dedicated podcast, and positioning themselves as the go-to resource for all things Lake Norman.Key Takeaways: 🏡 Operational Excellence: Discover the systems and processes Stay Lake Norman implements to ensure top-notch service and streamlined operations. 📈 Effective Marketing Tactics: Learn valuable strategies for driving direct bookings, leveraging content marketing, and establishing a strong local presence. 🛶 Curating Memorable Experiences: Gain insights into creating exceptional guest experiences by offering unique ancillary services and fostering community connections.Join Alex and Annie as they delve into Caleb's journey, gleaning valuable lessons on operations, marketing, and guest-centric approaches that have propelled Stay Lake Norman's success.
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