I sit down with Rachel Alday from Abode Luxury Rentals a top-tier property management company. Rachel shares how she and her husband started the business 18 years ago and the journey they’ve been on to build it into what it is today, all while keeping personalized, high-end service at the core of everything they do.

We talk about the real challenges of running a luxury operation like maintaining top quality as the business grows, building a passionate and reliable team, and using tools like Breezeway to streamline operations. Rachel also explains why the “human touch” is still so important in guest experiences, and how Abode sets itself apart by creating unique, local adventures that guests will never forget.

She also opens up about their impressive growth, the strategies that have kept their customers happy, and what’s next, including possibly expanding into boutique hotels and even writing a book on hospitality.

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We’ve got Frank Bosi on the show, he’s the Senior Director of Partner Development over at Hostfully. We dive into his super interesting background in hospitality and property management, talk about what really makes a great host, and get into how Hostfully helps with that through their property management software. We also chat about automation, how to level up your guest experience, and what’s changing in the world of property management tech. Lots of great tips in here, whether you’re just starting out or have been doing this for a while, definitely worth a listen!

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We sit down with Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA. Jamie shares his journey into the world of data analytics for the real estate and hospitality industries, discusses the current trends in short-term rentals, and provides valuable insights into the future of property management. Other key topics include the impact of macro and micro data on investment decisions, the rise of boutique hotels, and the dynamics between short-term rentals and hotels.

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