Graduation season is once again upon us. A few years ago I had the honor of being the keynote speaker at a high school commencement ceremony. In tribute to the graduates who have “made it” in this post-pandemic age, I’m reposting both the audio and transcript of the speech. Enjoy and be inspired! I’d like […]
Pat Fenner
How to effectively elevate your listing
These days, it’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to create both a functional and attractive short-term rental unit, never mind improving or enhancing your space! There are so many suggestions out there for furniture to buy, amenities to offer, and all the other little details that go into a short-term rental. It’s no wonder so […]
Build in time for the boring stuff
Once you start managing multiple properties (or even before that point), it will become critically important to have a dependable schedule set up that you and all of your teammates can refer to and work off of. And most importantly, you’ll need to make sure you have “the boring stuff” scheduled! A few weeks ago, […]
Tuesday Tip: Get a Backup Host
We all need a “backup” in our lives. I mean, even a host needs to get away sometimes. Sometimes…especially a host! We need the opportunity to take a wonderful, magical vacation. Eat great food, meet amazing people, see fantastic views, and more. Or, at least, catch a little r and r, and grab the chance […]
What Your Top Priority Should Be
They say all good things must come to an end. I’ve certainly been feeling that recently. I’ve been working with the same cleaner on all of my properties for over a year now. She was dependable, honest, hard-working, and a fantastic cleaner. She was, admittedly, not fantastic in the communication department, but she always got […]