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3/18/24
Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Damian Sheridan's Journey in Short-Term Rental Events
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Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Damian Sheridan's Journey in Short-Term Rental Events
If you hate your job and have an inkling of a business idea nudging you lately, this story might resonate with you.
Damian Sheridan worked in Sales in the corporate travel industry for years. His commute was about 3 hours a day and finally, one day, it hit him. It was on one of his long train rides that he realized he just didn’t like his work enough to keep making this trip every day and he quit.
With nothing lined up but a tiny SEO side hustle.
Damian began to nurture his side hustle, learning about SEO and applying it to his own holiday rental property. It took a while but he found a need in the market and this led him to work with property managers and eventually organize conferences focused on direct booking strategies.
Now, Damian is the founder and owner of Scale, where he hosts conferences in the Short Term Rental space all around the world.
Whether you’re in Property Management or just are just looking for inspiration to leave that job you hate and take a chance on yourself, this episode is for you.
In This Episode:
- Transition to entrepreneurship (I certainly did work in the corporate)
- Making a low side income a full business (Well it became a side income but..)
- Scaling your business through improved networking (I’m excited to learn)
- Putting together a successful conference (now what would you..secret sauce)
- Backend operations for a successful event (let’s take a peak)
- Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs thinking of quitting their job (what would you tell)
- Attending a Scale Rentals Events
- Looking for Female Speakers for Short Term Rental Event
Connect with Damian Leap:
- Website - https://scalerentals.show/
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiansheridan/
Connect with Steve Class:
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/steveyclass/
- Property Management - https://www.newenglandpropertymanagementllc.com/
- Realty Service - https://www.newenglandrs.com/
- Website - http://succeedwithclass.com/
- Buy Steve’s New Book! - https://www.amazon.com/Service-Business-Mastery-Blueprint-Scaling/dp/B0CKQ33MB2
3/11/24
Innovative Strategies in Property Management with Peter Lohmann
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Innovative Strategies in Property Management with Peter Lohmann
We’ve seen AI penetrate almost every industry by now. But is this true for Property Management?
Peter Lohmann, known for his success in property management (with over 100 units!), says YES. He joins the show to explore AI and share his strategies to grow and scale a Property Management business.
Key takeaways include the importance of focusing on speed of decision-making rather than the quality of every decision, letting go of being perfect, and more.
Peter has employed AI and other tech tools in his business strategy and speaks about the rising influence of AI in the property management industry, so tune in to make sure you stay with the times.
In This Episode:
- Challenges and Realities of Property Management
- Starting a Property Management Business
- Growth and Challenges in Property Management
- Building a Successful Property Management Team
- The Future of Property Management
- The Role of a Good Manager
- Effective Meeting Structures
- The Power of Decision-Making
- Introducing Crane: A Community for Property Managers
- The Impact of AI in Property Management
- Future Plans and Growth Strategies
- Effective Marketing for Growth
Connect with Peter:
Website - http://rlpartnersllc.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rlpartnersllc
Connect with Steve Class:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/steveyclass/ Property Management - https://www.newenglandpropertymanagementllc.com/ Realty Service - https://www.newenglandrs.com/ Website - http://succeedwithclass.com/
Buy Steve’s New Book! - https://www.amazon.com/Service-Business-Mastery-Blueprint-Scaling/dp/B0CKQ33MB2
3/4/24
From Modest Beginnings to Airbnb Mogul: Patryk Swietek's Journey
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read descriptionFrom Modest Beginnings to Airbnb Mogul: Patryk Swietek's Journey
What's it like to be young, hungry for success, and already achieving amazing things in the short-term rental space? Welcome to the inspiring story of 27-year-old Patryk Swietek who is an Airbnb investor, educator, and entrepreneur extraordinaire.
Buy Steve’s New Book!
https://www.amazon.com/Service-Business-Mastery-Blueprint-Scaling/dp/B0CKQ33MB2
Our host Steve Class found out about Patryk via Instagram, and his hunch that this kid (respectfully) is onto something bears out in an engaging conversation about how Patryk bought his first cabin in Joshua Tree and then went on to buy up other property management companies – all very, very quickly.
There are lessons aplenty about what it means to give back, who to hire as you scale, and what criteria to consider when valuing a business that you intend to buy.
And while Patryk is giving these owners an easy exit by committing to preserve the legacies of the businesses they have grown, he is quietly creating his own legacy with a savvy, 'natural born entrepreneur' approach. Please join us.
"These days, I don't let opportunities slip. I take 'em on headfirst." ~ Patryk Swietek
In This Episode:
- Knowing when not to conform to social norms
- How did Patryk make his first cabin cash flow?
- Partnering up to do 4 deals in under 9 months
- How to use LinkedIn to find business owners
- The value of keeping someone else's legacy going
- What are the criteria to consider when valuing a business to buy?
- Why property management companies are easy to lend to
- Transitioning to longer-term contracts with management companies
- The value of 'top to bottom' hiring
- Final advice: "Buy the deal, and the money will come"
Connect with Patryk Swietek:
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patryk_swietek/
- LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/Pswietek
Connect with Steve Class:
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/steveyclass/
- Property Management - https://www.newenglandpropertymanagementllc.com/
- Realty Service - https://www.newenglandrs.com/
- Website - http://succeedwithclass.com/
- Buy Steve’s New Book! -
2/26/24
From Adversity to Service: My Journey to the TEDx Stage
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From Adversity to Service: My Journey to the TEDx Stage
What does it look like when you create a system whereby people are 'of service' to each other? Fresh from a sabbatical and bursting with insights, Steve Class is back to his brilliant best as he shares some of the tools he's learned to develop a culture of curiosity for his co-workers and clients.
Becoming a better, more empathetic leader is what Steve Class has been learning about during his time off and it forms the content for his upcoming TEDx talk on his journey from adversity to service.
Fans of the show will know about Steve's dad being incarcerated when Steve was still at school. This abridged episode helps to fill in the blanks of some of what Steve has been searching for as he measures the true value of life and what it means to give back. Please join us.
"It's about getting 1% better every day and committing it to memory." ~ Steve Class
In This Episode:
- Where have you been Steve?
- News of Steve’s upcoming TEDx talk
- What does it mean to be ‘of service’?
- How to connect authentically with your co-workers
- Simple questions you can introduce into conversation
- Getting 1% better every day for the long-term WIN
Connect with Steve Class:
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/steveyclass/
- Property Management - https://www.newenglandpropertymanagementllc.com/
- Realty Service - https://www.newenglandrs.com/
- Website - http://succeedwithclass.com/
11/20/23
Operations Mastery with Greg Devore
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Operations Mastery with Greg Devore
How do you identify what knowledge you need in your business for your employees to work independently? How do you capture, maintain, and optimize that knowledge? And how do you know what's working and how to change what's not?
To answer these burning business owner questions we have Greg Devore, Owner and Co-Founder of Screen Steps, a company specializing in operational functionality for business owners.
Greg's talent lies in helping business owners articulate the difference between what they know versus what they (and their employees) actually do. Becoming a ‘Knowledge Investor’ holds the key to putting better systems in place and streamlining your operations.
In the modern remote working environment, it's not so easy to lean over into the next cubicle and ask a co-worker how to do something. Long Loom videos might be good to teach employees, but that's now going to work if they need to repeat a process and learn to take on a task independent of instruction.
How to create checklists, develop a decision tree, and turn your team meetings into problem-solving opportunities rather than a place to transmit information is the stuff of gold that Greg is advising on in this week's episode with our host Steve Class.
For businesses business dealing with complexity and change, scaling by increasing your work productivity is a surefire way to manage your success. Join us as we take Tribal Knowledge into the future!
"We've seen productivity more than double in employees when they start using these guides." ~ Greg DeVore
In This Episode:
- Unpacking tribal versus guided knowledge
- The 'Find and Follow' framework for increased productivity
- Learning to separate factual from foundational knowledge
- How Greg's process leads to increased work productivity
- The power of checklists (and how to use them correctly)
- Understanding your own company's 'Knowledge Information Platform'
- How many busy meetings are optimal?
Resources:
- The Checklist Manifesto - The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right
Connect with Greg DeVore:
- Website - https://www.screensteps.com/
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregdevore
Connect with Steve Class:
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/steveyclass/
- Property Management - https://www.newenglandpropertymanagementllc.com/
- Realty Service - https://www.newenglandrs.com/
- Website - http://succeedwithclass.com/
11/13/23
How To Stand Out with Your Property Rental with Mark McDaniel
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How To Stand Out with Your Property Rental with Mark McDaniel
What do you get when you combine a heart for hospitality with the true spirit of entrepreneurship? You get Mark McDaniel, owner of StaySimpli – a short-term rental company offering luxury cabin rentals in the Smoky Mountains.
Those are the starting ingredients for Mark at least. Along the way, he's acquired a good few more skills (and businesses!) as he's looked to solve one business challenge after the next.
He now also owns five car wash companies, and he's using the model of owner financing some of his properties to get cash off the table and create opportunity in this economic downturn.
There's a lot that Mark and Steve have in common as they prioritize great service and a unique customer experience to stay afloat in the blue ocean rather than fight it out in the red.
Please enjoy a ton of great entrepreneurial insights from a businessman who has learned to stay relevant by re-inventing his offering and not being afraid to try something new.
No matter your business, there are some awesome life lessons to be gleaned from Mark's generous approach to life that fans of Steve Class will surely appreciate!
"I just had this God-given idea of risk inside of me that I always knew I would be okay." ~ Mark McDaniel
In This Episode:
- Unpacking Mark's ideas around servant leadership
- What is the secret sauce for making a property great?
- Being the 'tip of the spear' to stay relevant
- What do Mark's behind-the-scenes operations look like?
- How to manage your time (with multiple businesses)
Resources:
- Delivering Happiness - Delivering Happiness: Hsieh, Tony: 9780446576222: Amazon.com: Books
- Good to Great - Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't: 9780066620992: Jim Collins: Books
- Blue Ocean Strategy - What is Blue Ocean Strategy
Connect with Mark McDaniel:
- Website - https://staysimpli.com/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mmcdaniel629/
- Podcast - The Good Endeavor Short Term Rental Show on Apple Podcasts
Connect with Steve Class:
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/steveyclass/
- Property Management - https://www.newenglandpropertymanagementllc.com/
- Realty Service - https://www.newenglandrs.com/
- Website - http://succeedwithclass.com/
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