Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast
Episodes
The Second Slick Talk Monthly Episode Highlight
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You have so many podcasts and episodes to choose from every week and so we want to make it easy for you to enjoy Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast. ...
How to Set Priorities As an Entrepreneur | Avery Carl
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Avery Carl. A name I think we're all familiar with as she's made a name for herself in the industry and is one of the top brokers for short-term renta...
From the Auto Industry to Short-Term Rental Empire | Dale Smith
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale Smith is a successful property entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in residential, commercial, and holiday home property investment, pr...
Before Everything Came Crashing Down | Travers Xanthos
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travers is a friend, Destinationaire Award winner, and a great operator who has overcome so much after traveling the world and coming back to the USA ...
Beyond The "Normal Path" | Jesse Vasquez
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special one as I have been watch Jesse's content and businesses grow over the years and finally getting to dive into his story was j...
"Techify" Your Short-Term Rental Operations | Jason Reece
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason has grown his STR business in a short period of time and his main force of growth is leveraging tech and AI in order to really continue to inves...
The First Slick Talk Monthly Episode Highlight
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You have so many podcasts and episodes to choose from every week and so we want to make it easy for you to enjoy Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast. ...
We All Play A Role in Hospitality | Jonathan Wicks
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Wicks is the founder of Well & Good Property Services. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Well & Good is the largest independent all inclu...
Leading Yourself Before You Lead Others | Caleb Hannon
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caleb Hannon could be considered a newcomer to the vacation rental industry but in the short 2.5 years he has jumped all in and dedicated his life to ...
Real Estate, Hospitality, & Being an Entrepreneur with Rena Pacheco-Theard
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all stumble into this business it seems like these days or from what we hear on this podcast. With Rena, yes she may have stumbled into building an...
Starting A Hospitality Business at 21 Years Old with Allison Bayley
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a business is no joke and a big venture for anyone at any age but Allison really took that to a new level by starting her hospitality busines...
Mike Sjogren Talks Company Culture
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building company culture (remotely or in-person) is crucial for any business. How can you align yourself as a business leader with your teams personal...
Building Wealth Through Short-Term Rentals with Bill Faeth
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Faeth truly needs no formal intro but for those who don't know Bill, he's a entrepreneur with an extensive background in starting, building, and ...
Rethinking the Approach of Direct Bookings & Loyalty
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach is the Co-Founder of Sponstayneous, a newsletter that brings subscribers the best last-minute deals and upcoming steals on Airbnb twice a week, a...
What Can AI Really Do For Vacation Rentals? Interview with Luca Zambello
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI ready to take over tasks for humans? Is it ready to take over tasks for vacation rental managers? In this interview, I am joined with Luca Za...
How We Are Building Our Hospitality Brand
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special one because it really takes us back to 2018 when I first met Adam Knight, my first industry podcast guest and now business p...
An Emotional Fireside Chat from Rent Responsibly Summit
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of work-life balance? We're sure you have and we're sure you're thinking the phrase is a bit... overused? In this special episode, we'r...
Brian Hatcher & How He Scaled Through Timeshares
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hatcher aka The Real Estate Hacker is a serial entrepreneur & investor with a background in accounting, finance, & data consulting. While servin...
BONUS: Discussing the Landscape of Vacation & Short-Term Rentals
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like passionate discussions about different opinions in our industry? Well, do we have an episode for you! In this BONUS episode, Wil Slickers ...
Jumping Into AI & ChatGPT with Jesse DePinto, CEO of Frontdesk
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've had Jesse DePinto on the podcast before but this episode is a special one for you as we take a deep dive into current (and future) applications ...
How To Focus on Keeping Your Short-Term Rental Business Simple!
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before starting Otium, Juan Miguel developed and oversaw Pricing and Revenue Management operations at real estate, travel, and tech startups such as D...
Hotels, Short-Term Rentals, and Everything in Between Can Grow Together
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josiah Mackenzie joined me in Denver to record this episode in person and I couldn't have walked away from a more refreshing conversation. This episod...
What is Your Short-Term Rental Super Power?
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me on the podcast this week is one of the industries rising stars, Rose Tipka, Co-Founder of Your Family's Place. Rose and her husband define...
Could You Be An Entrepreneur in the Short-Term Rental Industry?
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Shapiro, CEO/Co-Founder of CanMonkey, joins me to share his journey of buying into a business that he didn't initially start but was able to see ...
How To Properly Invest in Short-Term Rentals with Tyler Coon
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Coon is the founder of Savvy Realty where they only work with investors on purchasing a home to be a professional vacation rental that generates...
STR Wealth Conference Recap
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special one because I was able to attend and emcee the STR Wealth Conference out in Nashville. This conference was launched last yea...
Why Making Memories Is Key In Short-Term Rentals
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julia & Frankie are the creators behind Happy Camper Chalet, a vintage chalet nestled in the forested mountains of Quebec, Canada. The Happy Camper Ch...
How Do I Apply AI To My Short-Term Rentals? Part Two
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As promised, we have both Evan and Braeden from Aidaptive on the show to take things a little deeper for the VRMs who want to start "walking" with AI....
How Do I Apply AI To My Short-Term Rentals?
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Dolgow is no stranger to the podcast and I am excited to welcome him back as we dive into this two part series about the application of AI into t...
The Journey of Financing a Short-Term Rental
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Slick Talk, Wil Slickers sits down with Adam and Daniel, co-founders of HostFinancial. Adam and David share common financial strugg...
Deploying Funds to Purchase and Operate Short-Term Rentals with Tony Cappaert
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Cappaert is the Co-Founder of Blue Maple and as a serial entrepreneur, Tony realized that they could successfully raise capital to purchase cabin...
Execute & Do The Right Things with Your Short-Term Rentals with Catherine Ratcliffe
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes operating a successful short-term rental business, no matter how big or how small, it always come back to executing on the basics and le...
What's Changing In The Short-Term Rental Market with Andrew Bate
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Bate - CEO & Founder of Safely joins me once again on the podcast to dive into the things that have happened in their company since our last ep...
HFM Presents: Influencer Roundtable Part Two
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitality.FM Presents its first Influencer Round Table Part Two where every quarter, we will select a handful of different podcasters and influence...
HFM Presents: Influencer Roundtable - Our Hospitality Predictions for 2023
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitality.FM Presents its first Influencer Round Table where every quarter, we will select a handful of different podcasters and influencers from o...
A Mission to Impact Over 20 Million Vacations with David Angotti
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Angotti is a serial entrepreneur who founded and exited an EdTech startup, built a boutique marketing agency from the ground up, consulted with ...
Have You Heard Of The Pitch?
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a fan of Shark Tank? Did you know there is something better and it’s all on audio? The Pitch is probably my favorite podcast of all time and...
What's Next For Moving Mountains? Special Interview with Robin Craigen
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As many of you know, Robin Craigen is no stranger to the podcast. This time, I was able to join him in Steamboat Springs, CO to record this episode an...
Hospitality Inspired by Love with Tori Bolt, Bolt Farm Treehouse
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tori Bolt and her husband own Bolt Farm Treehouse. And together, they are on a mission to help people reconnect with nature, their spirit, and the peo...
Eric Broughton, CEO of OK2Charge
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EV is not only popular in the mainstream but it's becoming more and more popular for vacation rental guests and Eric is the man to sit down with me an...
The Vacation Rental Micro School Podcast
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am very excited to announce our first Hospitality.FM Original - The Vacation Rental Micro School Podcast or VRMS for short. This podcast is a daily ...
Whatever It Takes with Tatianna Taylor-Tait
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tatianna Taylor-Tait is an Award-winning designer, Published Co-Author and Short Term Rental Coach based in Vancouver, BC. But, it wasn't the perfect ...
Hostfully's Annual Hospitality Report 2022 BONUS EPISODE
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! This is the third year I have had David Jacoby and Fred Bassili join me to cover the Hostfully Annual Hospitality Report! Without giving...
Specialized Tech? Or All In One Solutions? VRMA Panel Recap
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I grabbed my friends, Andrew Kitchell, Brandy Canaley, Luca Zambello, and Ela Mezhiborsky to record our panel discussion from VRMA in...
Opening A Can Of Worms with Simon Lehmann
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many cans of worms can Simon Lehmann and I open up during one podcast episode? You'll have to listen to find out! All jokes aside, it was great t...
Great Power Comes With Great Responsibility with Steve Milo
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Milo is the founder and CEO of VTrips. Known for his ability to draw a crowd and stir up some engaging conversation, I wanted to sit with him an...
Breezeway Elevate Webinar: Learnings From This Year’s Major Industry Events
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This past year has been full of unforgettable events for the vacation rental industry. With keynotes full of hot topics, sessions packed with industry...
The 100 Collection with Travis Wilburn & Rebecca Lombardo
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Collection of the Best Properties from Trusted Vacation Rental Brands Setting the Gold Standard for Hospitality. The statement above couldn't be mo...
How To Boost The Hospitality Community with Mark Simpson
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Simpson joins me on Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast to uncover his journey within the Hospitality industry and how he came about to creating ...
More Than Just A Sensor with Nils Mattisson, Co-Founder of Minut
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nils Mattisson has a degree in electrical engineering from Lund University, and spent seven years working in the Exploratory Design group at Apple in ...
Yes, Another Conference Recap from Book Direct Show to VRMA in Vegas!
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you're reading and maybe seeing on socials, we had a big conference stretch! From Miami to Las Vegas, we attended the Book Direct Show and the VRMA...
How To Make Customer Success a Success!
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have Brise Carpenter, VP of Customer Success at Hostfully, joining the show to showcase what happens behind the scenes with their custome...
The Heart of Airbnb Hosting with Natalie Palmer
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Palmer runs a boutique vacation rental management company, is actively growing her real estate portfolio, and hosts No Vacancy The Podcast, wh...
Always Be Curious & Always Be Learning with Victor Feria
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You ever meet someone and just get this feeling that they're so genuine and real within the first 5 seconds of meeting them? Yeah, me too because that...
My Interview with Senator Kelli Stragel
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does a podcaster, NFL Quarterback, and a Senator have in common? Not a lot if I am being honest but I can officially say I have had both an NFL Q...
Justin Ford - Safety Expert for Vacation Rentals at FAVR Xtravaganza
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here at FAVR Xtravaganza in Orlando, FL I was able to sit down with Justin Ford, from Breezeway, and cover the newest topics around Vacation Rental Sa...
What Was & Now Is
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Weird title to title a podcast episode but hopefully it makes sense. After a long couple of weeks and moving into a new place, I wanted to just brain ...
The Top 5 Lessons I've Learned From My Podcast Guests
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With more positive responses from all of you about this new episode structure, I thought I would work on showcasing the top 5 lessons I've learned fro...
Are We Setting The Highest Standards For Guest Experience?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last weeks episode got a lot of positive feedback on the format and structure. Now, we're doing it again. I hope you listened to the whole show for th...
Slick Talk Episode Highlights
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode of Slick Talk will be different. For the first time, I am doing a "solo" episode since the early days of the show to highlight some...
I have something to tell you...
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have something we've been working on and I personally wanted to share it with you directly. Right here. So, press play! Press Release - Linked He...
Kyle Stanley, The Fearless Investor
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to real estate and flipping houses, I am no expert. I actually have no desire to really learn all of that if I am being honest. Today's ...
John Hildebrand: Airbnb Ambassador
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From being told he's "stupid" by his teachers in high school, conquering his mindset to overcome, and now being a voice for short-term rental hosts an...
HITEC Interview with Crystal Pernici, Ideas Revenue Solutions
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy another episode of HITEC! Brian Hamaoui joins me this time as a co-host as we dive in with Crystal Pernici and discuss what she sees happening w...
Paul McCarthy, Founder of Snapfix - HITECH Interview
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick episode, I interview Paul McCarthy who is the Founder of Snapfix and is based in Dublin, Ireland! We had a great interview and became go...
Brittany & Derrick, Co-Founders of Nectar
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two Harvard grads & Techstar entrepreneurs who are no strangers to the founder lifestyle. I was honored and excited to hear Brittany and Derricks sto...
"We're Getting Catfished by Retail" with Marc Hostovsky
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marc is a self-proclaimed boutique geek and is passionate about the future of retail. After spending nearly 6 years working at Jet.com and then Walmar...
Corey Walters, Founder of Here
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Ashton Walters is the Founder & CEO of Here, a revolutionary online marketplace that enables anyone anywhere to invest in vacation rentals onlin...
Erik Tengen, Co-Founder of Oaky
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does making decisions in the morning/evening, lunch breaks, and the potential of getting parole have to do with upselling your hotel? Well, Erik ...
(De)Bunking The Thinking Behind Co-Living & Co-Travel
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Cody has now accumulated over 30 years of experience in building companies that have employed thousands and generated over $750 million in lifet...
Tech Should Remove Friction with Josh Liebman
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes beating the same drum is what's needed to get the message to turn into action with property managers and hoteliers. Josh Liebman, ICAE is a ...
The Vacation Rental Industry Is Not What We Think It Is...
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Vacation Rental Industry is not what we think or portray it to be… This episode with Evan Dolgow is one of the most refreshing conversations I...
Bonus Episode: Live Q&A with Andrew Kitchell
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently we did an in depth episode with Andrew Kitchell, Founder of Wheelhouse, and unfolded the story of what they've overcome these past two years....
Spotify Live Recap with Chris Adams
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Adams joins me on the show again but on Spotify Live in our series of "The Industry From Our Perspective" and I couldn't have been more excited ...
Andrew Kitchell & The Rise From Lyric As He and The Team Spin Off with Wheelhouse
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Kitchell sat down with me to unfold the story of how he and his team were able to "rise from the ashes" of Lyric by going all-in with Wheelhou...
Trailer: The Rise From Lyric with Andrew Kitchell of Wheelhouse
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Kitchell sat down with me to unfold the story of how he and his team were able to "rise from the ashes" of Lyric by going all-in with Wheelhou...
Sean McGregor, Co-Founder of SWAP (Stay, Work, and Play)
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McGregor literally found hosting through love. When he first started dating Lindsey in 2015, she was renting out the 2nd bedroom in her Austin, ...
Jessica Gillingham, Founder of Abode PR
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is long overdue! Welcome Jessica Gillingham, Founder of Abode PR, to the podcast as we dive into her entrepreneurial journey in o...
Spotify Live Recap with Steve Turk
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You read the title correctly! We have been playing with the Spotify Live app and I did my first one with a good friend, Steve Turk! We even had our fr...
Andrew McConnell, Founder of Rented, Inc
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is no stranger to the podcast or the vacation rental industry. Late 2020, Andrew joined me on the show to introduce Rented to the Slick Talk co...
Max Farley, Founder of sojo
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Max Farley is the Founder of sojo, a guest amenity platform and service that's dedicated to making turnover days suck a little less for property manag...
Scott Parker, Hospitality Founder & Entrepreneur
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with Scott Parker who has multiple brands within different segments of hospitality & retail. From bars and restaurants, to barbershops and ...
Chris Deferio, Founder & Host of Keys to the Shop Podcast & Consulting
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Deferio is an award winning coffee professional and coffee consultant with 22 years in the retail specialty coffee industry. He has seen great s...
Brooke Pfautz, Founder of Vintory - Part Two
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Pfautz is a serial founder within short-term rentals and a second-time guest here on Slick Talk! In this week's episode, we wanted to cover a f...
How To Win & Influence Owners - Breezeway Elevate Panel
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you so much for tuning in to this special episode. It is a bonus episode because, during my time here in Cancun, Mexico where I've been for the ...
Slow, Steady, and Building From The Ground Up with Vincent Breslin
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Building a short-term rental management software from the ground up to me is an art! Vincent, Co-Founder of Uplisting, joins me to talk about the jour...
Creating New Spaces Within Hotels with Matthijs Welle, CEO of Mews
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After graduating from hotel school, Matt Welle knew he wanted to make a bigger impact in the hotel industry. Now, he is the CEO of Mews, a new-age and...
Not Every Vacation Rental Business Is The Same with Assaf Karmon
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Building a software business had always enticed Assaf. In their final semester of business school, he and Tim developed a business plan that wou...
You Don't Need A Fancy Title To Lead with Dr. Jeffrey O
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a founder-focused podcast, I realize we can get too focused on titles, accomplishments, and attention that it distracts us from seeing people in a ...
MaidThis: The Franchise For Millennials with Neel Parekh
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neel Parekh is the CEO and Founder of MaidThis, one of the top-rated national cleaning franchises. MaidThis has been called "the franchise for millen...
The Power of Voice-First & Voice Automated Solutions in Hospitality with David Berger
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This was an episode that I probably enjoyed recording more than most due to the fact I am in the Voice and Audio world all day, every day! David Berg...
Book Direct Day & Book Direct Show Conference Announcement!
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Damian Sheridan and I sit down and talk about our trip to Miami as we planned for the Book Direct Show in October to be based in Miami! What better da...
Rental Scale Up & The Journey Behind It All with Thibault Masson
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me, Wil Slickers, this week as I sit down with Thibault Masson, Founder of Rental Scale Up, and dive into his story as he got started with vacati...
Crafting Unique-To-You Hospitality Solutions with Steve Turk
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Turk is (in my mind) Mr. Miami! With a very successful career in hotels, food, and beverage, and creating amazing experiences, Steve sits down w...
Adam Harris, Co-Founder of Cloudbeds
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"If these last two years have taught us anything is hoteliers are eternal optimists, and I love that about them." - Adam Harris, Co-Founder of Cloudbe...
Hostfully Annual Industry Report: Data Deep Dive!
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, I look forward to the Industry Report that Hostfully publishes for all in the vacation rental industry! In the last two years, I have been...
The Story Behind A Future Focused Hospitality Brand with Andreas King-Geovanis
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas and I were supposed to record an episode together back in early 2020 but never got the chance due to the pandemic. Now, we finally got the tim...
What It Takes To Develop a Westin Hotel From The Ground Up with Glenn Malone
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wellengood President & CEO Glenn Malone co-founded the hotel management and development firm in 2002. As Executive, Malone plays an integral role in ...
Connecting The Short-Term Rental Industry In More Ways with Jeff Iloulian
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The final bonus episode from the VRMA International Conference and this one is much needed for hosts and professional property managers! We all know t...
Personal Journey That Powers Your Professional Career with Eric Moeller
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Moeller is the CEO and Co-Founder of Overnight Success with Jasper Ribbers and they focus on putting together Mastermind events and have other ed...