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RevLabs by PriceLabsRisk to Reward: Secrets to Safer Vacation Rentals ft. Leo Walton, SuperhogIn this episode of the RevLabs podcast by PriceLabs, host Thibault Masson is joined by Leo Walton, Co-Founder and Chief of Staff at SuperHog. Together, they discuss how vacation rental managers can boost profits by tapping into ancillary revenue streams beyond nightly rates.
Leo shares insights into upselling damage waivers, trip cancellations, and other valuable services that enhance guest experiences while increasing revenue. With years of experience in the vacation rental industry, Leo provides actionable strategies to maximize profits with minimal operational strain.
What You'll Learn:
How to monetize guest experiences beyond nightly rates
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2024-10-1018 min
Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term RentalsDirect bookings, industry trends, and trustSend us a textDirect booking expert Jenn Boyles is the special guest on today’s show.Jenn shares her top five direct booking tips, discusses industry trends, and talks about how to achieve trust as a host and property manager.Jenn named Superhog as her favourite brand and gave Catherine Ratcliffe a special shout-out.She also previewed the online Direct Booking Success Summit, which will take place on 8-10 October. Sign up (for free) here: https://directbookingsuccesssummit.com/The episode includes sponsor mentions for HCH Financial Services, Your Ai...
2024-09-2038 min
Short Term Rental Riches252. Protect Your Airbnb from Damage and Fraud | Guest Screening with Leo Walton from SuperhogIn this episode of the Short-Term Rental Riches podcast, we sit down with Leo Walton, co-founder of Superhog, to talk about effective guest screening and risk management for short-term rental hosts. Leo brings a wealth of experience, from avoiding fraudulent bookings to preventing damage, Leo shares key strategies that every short-term rental host should have in place. Discover how to prevent unwanted guests, minimize damage, and protect your Airbnb or vacation rental property with the best practices in guest verification and fraud prevention. In this episode, you'll learn: Guest Screening Reduces...
2024-09-1037 min
Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term RentalsHow to secure short-term rental success in LondonSend us a textLearn how to scale a short-term rental property management business in London by listening to Stefan Hoffelner, CEO and Co-Founder of Your AirHost.Stefan shares advice for new property managers, explains how to navigate London’s 90-day rule, and outlines the top amenities for rentals in major cities.Stefan named Holiday Cottage Handbook, Superhog, Lavanda, and Guesty as his favourite brands, and gave Leo Walton a special shout-out.He also previewed Your Air Success – an event in London on 8 November which will be co-hosted by Holiday Cottage Hand...
2024-09-0634 min
Booked Solid Show - Short Term Rental PodcastEP25 - Navigating the Future of Short-Term Rentals: Trust, Personalization, and Direct Bookings with Leo Walton from SuperhogIn this episode we are joined by Leo Walton from Superhog, as we dive into the dynamic world of short-term rentals and uncover how it’s evolving. We discuss how hosts are transforming stays from basic lodging to personalized, unforgettable experiences, and how this shift mirrors a growing demand for tailored travel adventures where guests seek more than just a bed—rather immersion.
Also, we explore the anticipated rise in direct bookings over the next 5-10 years, and how hosts can leverage this trend through compelling brand and story for their properties.
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2024-08-2845 min
Thanks For VisitingSecrets From Managing a $150M Vacation Rental Portfolio in Cape Town, South AfricaToday’s expert guest is Nick Taylor, driver of strategic direction at Nox Cape Town Villas & Apartments in South Africa, and steward of its real estate portfolio worth more than $150M USD.With an educational background in hotel operations, he saw early career success for a top hotel brand in London. After learning how to manage a top-of-class operation, Nick was inspired to bring his talents back to Cape Town, dedicating himself to one specific niche while going all-in on guest satisfaction, tourism potential, and high-end hospitality.In a conversation that affirms many lessons we le...
2024-08-081h 06Thanks For VisitingAirbnb Guest Complaints: Why We Should Stop Bashing & Start ServingIn today’s episode, we’re getting (painfully) real. We felt the need, after seeing a flood of negativity in online STR spaces, to bring this all back to its foundation – why do we work in hospitality, anyway? What does it mean to truly serve the guest? And, how can we go above and beyond in that mission?As open and honest as ever, we recount some educational examples from our recent, and not so recent, past – including breakdowns in delivery of service, frustrating lapses in communication, a broken couch, missing knives, and so much more.
2024-08-0140 minThanks For VisitingNo Cleaners, No Problem? An STR Hosting Master Shares His SecretsToday’s expert guest is our new friend, Louis Andrews, President and Director of OVO Network, a company specializing in the short-term rental of high-end mountain chalets in authentic destinations, primarily in the French Alps. We met Louis on our castle STR retreat, and knew he’d provide great insight for our listeners.Under his leadership, OVO Network manages 218 properties, focusing on blending technological solutions with dedicated support to maximize rental revenue and enhance guest experiences. We learn all about his innovative lead-generation strategies, his focus on ongoing owner education, and how he – get this – runs his company...
2024-07-251h 08
The Accommodation Show - Hospitality Success Series!How to Prevent Property Damage with Effective Screening with Leo Walton - SuperhogUnderstanding and implementing effective risk management strategies is fundamental for any accommodation provider. Whether you operate a boutique hotel, a cozy bed and breakfast, or manage a portfolio of short-term rentals, the ability to effectively screen and verify guests can significantly reduce the likelihood of damage and enhance the overall guest experience. In this episode, Leo Walton of Superhog joins us to share his expert insights on how leveraging technology and personalised guest verification processes can transform the way we manage and mitigate risks in the accommodation sector.
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2024-07-2130 minThanks For VisitingTFV on the Road: Live Networking with STR Professionals in Austin, TXToday’s special episode comes to you live from the showroom floor of the 3rd Annual IMN Short-Term Rental Forum in Austin. We sit down with a few expert attendees; recap our findings from presenters, sessions, and roundtables; and start to apply new lessons to our own businesses.Denise Poteet, from Safari for the Soul Glamping in Marble Falls, gives us some juicy tips for creating an audience-specific energy at their couples focused glamping property. Michael Chang, from Trustbnb and STR Like The Best, reveals his strategy for arbitrage and the one hot market he’s going all...
2024-07-181h 06Thanks For VisitingRichard Vaughton on Airbnb’s Biggest Issues, Growth Opportunities & Future OutlookAs owner and co-founder of a European rental management company overseeing 900+ properties, Richard Vaughton has significant experience in short-term rentals and property management. He’s also got some surprising takes on where our industry is headed in the near and long term future. Uniquely plugged into the industry, and endlessly experienced with real-life work in our world (hello, cleaning toilets on a Saturday) – Richard delivers one of the most deeply impactful conversations we’ve ever had on the show. After circling the globe hosting rentals of all shapes and sizes, he’s raw and honest about what it takes...
2024-07-111h 05Thanks For VisitingWe Bought Land (Part 3): Reality Check on Glamping Site Timelines, Financing & ConstructionWe’re making progress on our Hocking Hills glamping project with cabin demo, prefab purchases, and creative financing. Check in for an honest, relatable recollection of the development process from two eager investors knee deep in a long term legacy build.First, we take you behind the scenes on Day 1 of cabin demo, a delightfully quick process with some fun creative questions to answer (roll-away bed or no roll-away bed?). Along the way, we sing the praises of our investment team, highlighting the cost savings we’ve enjoyed thanks to their specific skills and areas of expertise.
2024-07-0440 minThanks For VisitingThey Banned Vacation Rentals in Our City — Now What?Today’s expert guest is Ellyn Vollmer. She’s got a wild pain-to-purpose story that many hosts will find eerily familiar. She and her husband Devin live in Pittsburgh, PA and recently launched their first STR property in Oceanside, CA after a long and winding road filled with false starts and regulatory red tape.We talk all about how their six-month plan turned into a two-year (and more!) ordeal that involved almost every possible hurdle, spending the first year creating a rental experience they could be proud of and another year dealing with city politics in order to g...
2024-06-2752 min
Direct Booking Success PodcastAvoid Bad Guests: Trust Marketing for Vacation Rentals with Leo WaltonDoes this sound familiar? You've been told to rely on Airbnb reviews to trust your short term rental guests, but still end up with stained sheets and broken furniture. The frustration of not knowing who's booking on your website is real. But what if there's a better way to know your guest and build trust from the start? Let's uncover the effective trust marketing strategies and guest verification secrets for property managers. Say goodbye to guest damage and hello to enhanced guest experience through local partnerships. Get ready to level up your direct bookings and gu...
2024-06-2424 minThanks For VisitingSecrets to Scaling: How I Managed 175 Listings on a Remote Mediterranean IslandToday’s expert guest is Lisa Roads, a seasoned short-term rental professional, whose journey began as a property investor in her early twenties. As Lisa continued to grow her property portfolio, she recognised the potential for early adoption in an emerging market in Cyprus. This investment move created the opportunity to start her second business venture, providing a fully managed service for hands-off investors like herself. Focusing on high-quality coastal properties and leveraging her partnership and marketing experience, with her team in Cyprus, the business scaled to 175 properties in five years. We learn all about ho...
2024-06-2057 min
Hospitable HostsProtecting Your Vacation Rental Property in Australia with Superhog by Hospitable HostsDiscover the secrets to safeguarding your Australian vacation rental property in this episode of Hospitable Hosts. We welcome vacation rental expert Nic Symons, Account Manager at Know Your Guest by Superhog, as he shares invaluable insights on protecting your property from troublesome guests. Nic delves into the common damage claims Superhog encounters and offers practical tips and strategies to ensure your rental remains secure. Don’t miss out on this essential advice for all vacation rental owners!Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking cha...
2024-06-1326 minThanks For VisitingWe Stayed in a Castle! European Short-Term Rental Industry ReviewIn today’s solo (duo?) episode, we unpack an expansive recent experience we shared in England, learning about this amazing industry. From an STR business retreat hosted in a towering castle, complete with moat, to the Short Stay Summit 2024 in London – we’ve come home with a wider and more full picture of what hosts are doing and seeing around the world.Our journey begins at Middleton Castle, where our new friend, Humphrey Bowles of Superhog, expertly curated a thought leadership retreat for 17 of the space’s foremost voices and innovators. We talk about what exactly led us to ge...
2024-06-1340 minThanks For VisitingHosting Mastery Spotlight: How I Built a 60-Door Rental Company on 100% ReferralsToday’s expert guest is Colleen Chrien, a hyper-engaged member of our Hosting Business Mastery Method, mom of four young kids, and owner of Picket Fence Properties and Fully Furnished Charleston where she manages a portfolio of 38 long-term rentals and 21 furnished rentals – a mix between short, mid, and long term listings.We learn all about how she launched her business and landed in Charleston as a long term hub of operations, detail a few pain points on her initial projects, and unpack mindset shifts inspired by challenging life events – how she’s shifted her business goals to align wi...
2024-06-0645 minThanks For VisitingThe History of Vacation Rentals: Back to School with Brumby McLeod, Ph.D.Today’s expert guest is the ultra-informed researcher and short-term rental historian, Brumby McLeod, Ph.D., an associate professor at the College of Charleston, School of Business in the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management. He is also a research fellow with the Office of Tourism Analysis and the Riley Center for Livable Communities. The focus of his research is in overnight accommodation with a primary focus on housing, short-term rentals, and tourism.Dr. McLeod walks us through the length of his career spent studying the many complex nuances of the vacation rental industry – from the offl...
2024-05-3053 min
BUILDERSHumphrey Bowles, CEO & Founder of Superhog: $7 Million Raised to Power the Future of the Vacation Rental IndustryWelcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Humphrey Bowles, CEO & Founder of Superhog, a digital trust platform for the vacation rental industry that's raised over $7 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Journey into Startups: Humphrey was introduced to the world of startups in 2009 after meeting founders of One Fine Stay. This experience opened his eyes to a world of opportunities beyond his corporate career, marking the beginning of his venture into st...
2024-04-1723 minBUILDERSHumphrey Bowles, CEO & Founder of Superhog: $7 Million Raised to Power the Future of the Vacation Rental IndustryWelcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Humphrey Bowles, CEO & Founder of Superhog, a digital trust platform for the vacation rental industry that's raised over $7 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Journey into Startups: Humphrey was introduced to the world of startups in 2009 after meeting founders of One Fine Stay. This experience opened his eyes to a world of opportunities beyond his corporate career, marking the beginning of his venture into st...
2024-04-1723 min
The STR SisterhoodProtect Your Short-Term Rental Empire: Avoid Costly Credit Card Fraud
In this episode, I reveal a costly challenge in my short-term rental property management business—fraudulent guests using stolen credit cards, resulting in a whopping $10,000 setback. I'm sharing this hard-earned lesson to empower YOU to avoid falling into the same trap. Discover the real-world tactics of credit card scammers, the pitfalls of credit card charge disputes, and the game-changing strategies to fortify your short-term rental business. You’ll also learn how you can shield against financial losses like this.Don't miss out on the actionable insights, savvy tactics, and tech...
2024-02-0635 minThe STR SisterhoodMaximizing Your Airbnb’s Potential Through Technology with Margot Schmorak
Are you ready to supercharge your Airbnb and short-term rental business? Dive deep into the world of "tech stacks" and discover why they are THE game-changer for short-term rental entrepreneurs like you!Join me as I sit down with Margot Schmorak, the empowering CEO and co-founder of Hostfully. With her extensive knowledge, Margot sheds light on the essentials of a tech stack tailored to the short-term rental market, helping you navigate and conquer challenges.We unveil the power of tech stacks – what are they and why are they your Airbnb's ultimate success toolkit. We also ch...
2023-09-2644 min
Short Term Rental SolutionsVet or Regret: How To Implement Guest Screening & Weed Out Troublesome GuestsOne bad guest can wreak havoc on your property and ratings. What if you could deter them from booking and filter out bad guests with professional guest vetting and screening? On this week’s show, we dig deep into just such a solution by speaking with Superhog Co-Founder Leo Walton. Shift from bracing for impact to confidently welcoming your next guest. Free 30 Day Superhog TrialWatch this episode on YouTube Connect with SuperhogLinkedIn: Know Your Guest by SuperhogFacebook: Know Your Guest by SuperhogInstag...
2023-09-2132 min
Hell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsSerial Killer in the Park - Yosmite MurdersHello Guests and Welcome to Episode 18Today’s episode is about 4 women that were murdered at Yosmite National Park in Califonia, USA. An initial missing persons investigation took a turn for the worst when 2 charred bodies were found in a burnt-out car and Yosmite, known for its picturesque natural wonder, became the dumping ground for victims of a serial killer but this story, has a dark twist. Listen in to find out more and let me know your theories and thoughts over on instagram @hellhostsandnightmareguestsWARNING: This episode contains references to rape, child abuse an...
2023-07-2419 minHell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsThe Vanishing of Lars MittankHello Guests and Welcome to Episode 17Today’s episode is about the mysterious disappearance of Lars Mittank whose fate has remained shrouded in uncertainty since his disappearance in 2014 following leaving a Hotel Resort with his friends. Lars' story is filled with twists and turns that have baffled investigators and sparked intense speculation among those seeking to unravel the truth. Listen in to find out more and let me know your theories and thoughts over on instagram @hellhostsandnightmareguestsAlso, did someone say 65% off Gousto??? Copy the link below and enter into your browser or use the cod...
2023-07-1714 minHell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsHOST:- Attack of the Super Squirrel ft Kate CarmichaelHello Guests and welcome to Episode 16.This weeks episode I interviewed Kate Carmichael of Blue Puffin Stays in Hampshire and the Cotswolds, UK.Kate tells us how she left her job and gave herself 6 months to launch her Holiday Let/Serviced Accommodation business. Being in the industry almost 2 years, Kate shares with us some of her top Nightmare Guest stories...one includes an uninvited guest and another guest who wasn't very happy with Kates furniture so decided to make a few changes...I hope you enjoy your stay.Thanks for all your support...
2023-07-1035 min
The Short Term ShowRisk Management Strategies with Leo Walton (Superhog)This week Avery is joined by Leo Walton from Superhog! Avery and Leo chat about what Superhog is and what they do to mitigate the risk of letting strangers rent your home. They discuss Superhogs guest screening technology, damage deposits, rental agreements, the $5 million Superhog guarantee and more!
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2023-07-0536 minHell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsSuspicious Death of Buffalo Jim at a Motel in Las VegasHello Guests and Welcome to Episode 15This weeks episode is about the suspicious death of James Barrier AKA Buffalo Jim, who was found dead in a Motel in Las Vegas. Police ruled it an accidental overdose but the evidence and the history pointed to a calculated murder by someone who kept mafia, as friends. Listen in to find out more and let me know your theories and thoughts over on instagram @hellhostsandnightmareguestsAlso, did someone say 65% off Gousto??? Copy the link below and enter into your browser or use the code GEMMA42259175 for yo...
2023-07-0324 minHell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsSuicide of Murder on the Hotel RooftopHello Guests and welcome to Episode 14This weeks episode is about the unexplained disappearance and death of Rey Rivera who was found in the conference roof at The Belvedere Hotel. Police believed it to be suicide but the circumstances led others to believe something different happened. Listen in to find out more and let me know your theories and thoughts over on instagram @hellhostsandnightmareguestsAlso, did someone say 65% off Gousto??? Copy the link below and enter into your browser or use the code GEMMA42259175 for your discounthttps://www.gou...
2023-06-2627 min
Hospitable HostsYour Best Direct Booking Vacation Rental Insurance Tips with Superhog by Hospitable HostsThis podcast invites short-term rental (STR) expert Leo Walton, Co-Founder of Superhog, to share his insights with the Hospitable hosts on what are the best ways to insure and protect STR property and stabilize their booking vacation rental business.
2023-06-1926 minHell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsMafia Hotel Murder Mystery - Artemus OgletreeHello Guests and welcome to Episode 13.This weeks episode is about the mysterious death of Artemus Ogletree who checked in to The Hotel President and although he didn't die at the Hotel, the events leading up to his death and after his death were very creepy and unexplained. Listen in to find out more and let me know your theories and thoughts over on instagram @hellhostsandnightmareguestsAlso, did someone say 65% off Gousto??? Copy the link below and enter into your browser or use the code GEMMA42259175 for your discounth...
2023-06-1928 minHell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsHOST:- Neighbour Tried to Get Lucky with Guests ft Dario NigroHello Guests and welcome to Episode 12.This weeks episode I interviewed Dario Nigro of Letto Accommodation in Peterborough, UK.Dario tells us how he successfully launched his Airbnb business during Covid and he tells us about a few Nightmare Guest stories; ladies of the night guests who had an unexpected guest, a neighbour who let herself into a property whilst the guests were there and an answer to why he replaced so many toilet seats. I hope you enjoy your stay.Also, did someone say 65% off Gousto??? Copy the link below and enter i...
2023-06-1230 minHell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsMissing WITH a TraceHello Guests and welcome to Episode 11.This weeks episode is about the UNSOLVED case of Claudia Kirschhoch who was away with work staying at a Sandals Beach Resort when she suddenly disappeared...WITH A TRACE.... This one is one of my favourites to have done.Also, did someone say 65% off Gousto??? Copy the link below and enter into your browser or use the code GEMMA42259175 for your discounthttps://www.gousto.co.uk/raf?promo_code=GEMMA42259175&utm_source=iosappThanks for all your support once again and to...
2023-06-0513 minHell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsBody Found in Hotel FreezerHello Guests and welcome to Episode 10.This weeks episode is about the tragic case of Kenneka Jenkins who was found out dead in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois. Was it foul play or just an accident? PS...What do you think to the music??? Let me know.Thanks for all your support once again and to my amazing listeners, you are the best. If you wish to support the show, click right at the bottom.Big Loves xSuperhog - Know Your Guest:- https://info.superhog.com/b...
2023-05-2911 minHell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsMoth Infestation and a Murder Scene...but was it?Hello Guests,Thanks for tuning in to Episode 9 ft. Sohail AhmadIn this weeks episode, I interviewed Sohail Ahmad of UrHomeStay situated in Northamptonshire, UK. If you didn't think this could get any worse, Sohail tells us what he found when he checked on his property after not hearing from the guest in the final weeks of their stay and as a BONUS, his experience of walking into what he can only describe as 'a murder scene' but where was the body? Listen in to find out more in this crazy episodeThanks f...
2023-05-2244 min
W2 Amigos PodcastEp - Stay Ready with Tony AmigleoOn today's episode your amigos talk to Tony, a full time w2 worker and entrepreneur. Tony walks us through his journey starting off in the athletic retail space working for Quiksilver and helping them grow their UFC brand. He later purchased the company he helped built from Quicksilver. After doing that for a few years he transitioned to the mortgage industry and got to learn the ins and outs of the lending process. Tony currently lives in Austin, TX and is getting ready to launch his tiny home in Austin! He is also the co-host of The Investment Property...
2023-05-1544 minHell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsEP8: Why Did The Irish Guy Poo in The Cutlery Drawer?Hello Guests,Thanks for tuning in to another episode.In this weeks episode I interviewed my FIRST guest Joanne Simcock of Air Host and Clean, and wow we had some fun and a lot of laughs. She has got some WILD stories for us. Smashed windows, fallen down walls and a tin of beans, also a little joke for you...why did the Irish guy Sh*t in the cutlery drawer? Because he's a NIGHTMARE GUEST....yes, this actually happened and Jo has divulged ALL.Thanks for all your support once again and to...
2023-05-1544 minHell Hosts & Nightmare GuestsEP7: White powder everywhereHello Guests,Thanks for tuning in to another episode.In this weeks episode I talk about another of my OWN experiences where we couldn't gain access to the property, I had to climb roofs and the I discovered the place was covered in WHITE POWDER. Also, meet Dave hahah. I'll put some photos of the place on social media so you can see for yourself.Thanks for all your support once again and to my amazing listeners, you are the best. If you wish to support the show, click right at the bottom and...
2023-05-0821 min
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAHow property managers can take control of their short-term rental success in 2023John Hildebrand and Mariah Kamei sat down to talk about the joys and challenges of operating short-term rentals. John is a seasoned owner and property manager who first started by renting out a room in his Malibu apartment to help pay his rent. As a kid, John moved frequently which fostered a love for real estate. His life experiences and that first shared-room listing launched a small management empire in Arizona. John is a self-professed real estate and STR addict who loves converting a new property into a special experience for his guests. He is the founder of Hildehomes.
2023-04-2051 min
Short Term Rental Secrets PodcastEp 145 - How Guest Screening Can Increase Direct Bookings with Superhog's Leo Walton
Leo Walton became a part of the founding team at SUPERHOG in 2019 after having spent seven years running the supply function at onefinestay. These experiences have given him a deep understanding of and passion for the STR industry. In his role, he works closely with operators and hosts, helping them unlock growth and streamline operations using SUPERHOG, combining guest screening with damage waivers and embedded insurance. Part-time runner, a full-time dad, and a Man Utd fan.https://www.instagram.com/superhog_leohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-walton-aa59bb25
2023-04-1043 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Jason AnastasinisIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder and VP of Growth at Know Your Guest by SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of talking to Jason Anastasinis, Managing Director at TravelStaytion.
Jason explains how thanks to the beauty of his very own country of origin (Greece) and the opportunity that was born due to the real estate market crisis, it's what sparked the TravelStaytion.com idea.
A platform whose mission is to simply offer travellers quality holiday homes, in perfect conditions and in beautiful destinations, with the local support of verified highly professional and reliable hosts...
2023-03-2221 min
Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Avoid Hosting Problem Guests in Your AirbnbsThese days safety, security, and ID protection are paramount to everyone. That becomes even more important when booking the properties you've worked so hard to create or when you're in charge of someone else's investment.Risk management has become vitally important in the short-term rental industry.Leo Walton is the Co-Founder of Superhog, a company that enables a growing ecosystem of hosts, operators, and guests a safer booking experience. By providing a tech-based AI-supported toolkit, Superhog increases booking confidence by quickly confirming the identity of guests, protecting against fraud, damage, and crime, and...
2022-11-2832 minVacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Matt LandauMatt Landau, Founder of the VRMB, discusses his career in the short-term rental industry with Leo Walton from Know Your Guest by SUPERHOG . From professionally managing vacation rentals for ten years to starting the VRMB community. Find out why he thinks community and knowledge sharing is vital in the short-term rental industry. As well as some insider tips and tricks on how property managers and hosts can strengthen the core of hospitality gestures that big companies cannot compete against.
2022-10-2525 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: John HildebrandIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of talking to John Hildebrand, an Airbnb Ambassador and the founder of Hilde Homes.
Hilde Homes (HH) was built by John Hildebrand from the ground up for the sole purpose of delivering stylish, comfortable vacation homes with guests in mind. John personally seeks out perfect locations, fully remodeling each home with all the latest smart technology and providing a team of concierge services. Hilde Homes has a reputation for giving guests a flawless 5-star vacation experience behind the RED door.
2022-08-2525 min
The Boostly PodcastPros and Cons of accepting a damage depositWelcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 476. In this podcast we're going to be hearing from Superhog, a guest screening and damage protection business, about the pros and cons of the traditional damage deposit, and what solutions they are offering to both hosts and guests.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Pros of taking a traditional damage deposit
02:05 - Cons of a traditional damage deposit
03:33 - How Superhog are solving the issue of deposit cost
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2022-08-0306 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Antonio BortolottiIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of talking to Antonio Bortolotti, the Host of the Vacation Rental World Summit.
First held in 2014, the Vacation Rental World Summit is a highly productive, engaging, and truly unique, memorable live event and online platform that allows viewers to learn quickly, adopt highly effective practices and improve their Vacation Rental Business overall performance. The live event adds an unforgettable layer of personal interaction with the most forward-thinking and inspiring peers in the industry.
Antonio tells us about this...
2022-07-2824 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Scott WeirIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of talking to Scott Weir, the Founder and CEO of Pillow Partners.
Founded in 2016, Pillow Partners matches holiday home owners with quality guests from around the world, offering management and marketing services throughout the UK.
Leo and Scott dive into the important topic of how property management companies can help give back and support their local communities. Scott is extremely passionate about the impact of Pillow on the local community, with social impact being at the core of...
2022-06-1532 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation RentalsGet the Full Story Behind Every Booking, with Leo Walton of SuperhogSend us a message!Today we’re diving into a topic that continues to grow in importance for vacation and short-term rental managers: guest screening and property protection. Leo Walton is co-founder of Superhog, a company that has streamlined the process for managers to easily confirm the identity of their guests and protect against fraud, damage and crime. The key to providing a good guest experience when it comes to processes like screening and other security measures is to set expectations early and bring them to the guest’s attention as soon as possible.By...
2022-06-1547 min
Techsplained with The Guest InnspectorTechsplained with... SuperhogSuperhog is a guest-screening and automation toolkit for rapidly-expanding vacation rental businesses. A great solution for guest verifications, security deposits and earn revenue from offering your guest an insurance policy instead of paying a security deposit. It' a win-win.Listen to learn more, or head to https://hubs.ly/Q012s6Bs0.Need help perfecting your guest experience, from landing on your website, to leaving your property and beyond? Then head to https://www.theguestinnspector.com
2022-05-2119 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Paul ZukauskasIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Humphrey Bowles (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of talking to Paul Zukauskas, the Global Vice President of Customer Success at Guesty.
Founded in 2013, Guesty is a property management software that provides an end-to-end solution that simplifies the complex operational needs that property managers face on a daily basis.
Humphrey finds out from Paul the current trends that Guesty is seeing from their data, and what that means for property managers in terms of the general direction of bookings for the upcoming summer season. Paul also...
2022-04-1224 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Steve LassmanIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Humphrey Bowles (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Steve Lassman, the Vice President and General Manager of Villas of Distinction.
For more than 25 years, Villas of Distinction has been the premier villa rental company. Offering luxury properties ranging from lavish one-bedroom penthouses to sprawling 42-bedroom estates in over 50 destinations around the world, they pride themselves on offering a world-class portfolio of incredible properties.
Steve talks to Humphrey about his passion for the sector, offering up some extremely valuable advice for budding entrepreneurs looking...
2022-02-1822 min
Elevate Your BookingsHow to protect your property beyond insurance [feat: SuperHog]⭐️ Links & Show NotesSuperHogGuest HookMike Harrington TweetMichael at SuperHog🔗 Connect With Guest HookWebsiteFacebook PageFacebook GroupInstagramTwitter✏️ About Guest HookGuest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.
2022-02-0931 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Robin CraigenIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Robin Craigen, the Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Moving Mountains.
Founded in 1998, Moving Mountains creates memorable vacations in exceptional mountain homes. A specialist in luxury, their portfolio represents the finest properties in Steamboat Springs, Beaver Creek, Vail, and Breckenridge - World-class ski resorts and summer mountain destinations in Colorado.
Kicking off series 2 of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Robin tells us the story behind the creation of Moving Mountains, and how his experience working on a...
2022-01-1230 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Emmanuel LavoieIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Emmanuel Lavoie, the CEO of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions.
Founded in 2017, Jetstream is an innovative, all-in-one distribution and channel marketing solution uniquely designed for multi-unit properties of any size. Jetstream empowers owners, managers, and aggregators of multi-unit, short-term rental properties to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively by offering best-in-class technology and services solutions that increase guest delight, streamline operations and reduce financial risk.
A true advocate for the implementation of new and innovative technologies in the...
2021-12-0226 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Nick KljaicIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Nick Kljaic, the CEO and Co-Founder of Handle.
Founded in 2021, Handle is a chatbot as a service (CaaS) that makes best-in-class AI chatbots accessible and affordable for every company, regardless of their size or budget.
Nick explains to Leo that like all great ideas, Handle was born from first-hand experience with businesses offering rentals, which left Nick wondering why Guests had to jump through various hoops and submit various contact forms in order to get t...
2021-11-1027 min
The Boostly PodcastGuardhog vs Superhog [What is the difference?]Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 392. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the Guardhog vs Superhog.
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2021-10-3004 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Bob GarnerIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Bob Garner, the Owner of Casal dei Fichi and a volunteer at Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency.
Founded in 2020, Tourism Declares' goal is to support a global collective of industry leaders, who are united in their public declaration of the climate emergency, provide an opportunity to learn, share and support resources with one another, and amplify individual signatories’ calls for action, positioning ourselves as an advocate for the urgent changes needed to accelerate the transition towards carbon-free to...
2021-10-2730 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Steve DavisIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Humphrey Bowles (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Steve Davis, the CEO of Operto.
Founded in 2016, Operto is one of the world’s leading property automation systems for vacation rentals, hotels, and serviced apartments and is revolutionizing guest stays and hospitality management. Through technology, Operto addresses common friction points to provide fully seamless and personalized stays - creating greater efficiency, guest satisfaction, and more revenue.
As a former professional hockey player for Canada, Steve sheds some light on the impact that professional sports ha...
2021-10-2015 min
Local Legends: The Summer SpecialLocal Legends: Tyann Marcink HammondJoin Hannah Audin as she discovers more about the very best that Missouri has to offer travellers this summer, from local legend Tyann Marcink Hammond from Branson Family Retreats and Missouri Haus.
Branson Family Retreats and Missouri Haus' mission is for their vacation homes to provide a place of rest and peace for families and friends to gather. They believe those relationships, memories, and bonds are a part of the core foundation of a family unit, no matter the make up of your family unit. Branson and Missouri Haus celebrate diversity in families and friends by creating...
2021-10-1435 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Cindy DahlenIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Cindy Dahlen, the Vice President of Client Relations at Find Rentals.
Founded in 2002, Find Rentals operates as the vacation property manager's direct booking channel by delivering a high volume of qualified travelers to their website to increase the occupancy rate. Leads are generated through advertising the unique property manager's brand, properties, and services with an exceptional ROI.
Cindy explains to Leo how she got involved and fell in love with the vacation rental community, providing...
2021-10-0623 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Carlos Villaro LassenIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Carlos Villaro Lassen, the outgoing President of the European Holiday Home Association (EHHA).
Founded in 2013, the European Holiday Home Association was created to give a voice to the short-term rental industry. The EHHA ranges from national private house owner associations to managers’ associations to platforms.
For International Podcast Day, Leo had the incredible opportunity to record a special Titans episode with a true industry Titan. Carlos has contributed so much to the vacation and short-term re...
2021-09-2923 min
Local Legends: The Summer SpecialLocal Legends: Steve TaggertJoin Hannah Audin as she discovers more about the very best that Sussex has to offer travellers, from local legend Steve Taggert from My Getaways.
Founded in 2015, the My Getaways team are Sussex enthusiasts with a long history of providing amazing accommodation in Sussex. Their passion is ensuring their customers have perfect properties to choose from and allow them to create memories that last a lifetime.
Staying in Sussex? Make sure you stay with Steve and My Getways.
2021-09-2823 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Lola CasamitjanaIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Lola Casamitjana, the Co-Founder of flOasis.
Founded in 2021, flOasis is a booking platform dedicated to providing unique and authentic places for remote workers to work, live and connect. Their core values are mindfulness, connection, authenticity, and drive.
Lola explains to Leo the story behind the creation of flOasis, (and how like other great entrepreneurs), Lola and her co-founder were able to identify a new and upcoming trend in the form of workations and remote work...
2021-09-2322 min
Local Legends: The Summer SpecialLocal Legends: The Summer Special - Barbara BeutlerJoin Hannah Audin as she discovers more about the very best that Canterbury has to offer travellers this summer, from local legend Barbara Beutler from Blue Fox Rentals.
Founded in 2016 by Barbara Beutler, Blue Fox offers hassle-free Airbnb management services for homeowners in East Kent including property marketing, listings, property management, guest management, linen and professional cleaning and laundry. Their services give homeowners everything they need to become a great host and to provide their guests with an unforgettable holiday experience.
Staying in Canterbury? Make sure you stay with Barbara and Blue Fox Rentals.
2021-09-1521 min
Short Term RentalzSTRz podcast 17: Humphrey Bowles, SUPERHOG and GUARDHOGUK: Humphrey Bowles, co-founder of SUPERHOG, and CEO and co-founder of GUARDHOG, joins the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss addressing issues with scammers and fraudsters, the 'party house' phenomenon, and the need to "embrace" the Gen Z demographic for the future of the short-term rental industry.
2021-09-1416 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Cliff JohnsonIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Cliff Johnson, the Vice President of New Homes at Realtor.com.
Founded in 1996, Realtor.com is the trusted resource for home buyers, sellers, and dreamers, offering the most comprehensive source of for-sale properties, among competing national sites, and the information, tools and professional expertise to help people move confidently through every step of their home journey.
A true industry Titan, Leo explores where it all began for Cliff in the short-term rental industry. Cliff shares...
2021-09-0841 min
Local Legends: The Summer SpecialLocal Legends: The Summer Special - Susan DoullJoin Hannah Audin as she discovers more about the very best that France has to offer travellers this summer, from local legend Susan Doull from Commendable Rentals.
Commendable Rentals offers holiday seekers a carefully selected and well-maintained selection of prime vacation rental properties in Italy, France, Austria, Spain, South Africa, Germany, the United States, and more.
Commendable Rentals also offers to owners professional consulting services and the opportunity to have their property presented and effectively marketed to a high-quality International clientele.
Staying in any of the countries listed above? Make sure you stay...
2021-09-0130 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Keith CowarnIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Keith Cowarn, the Co-Founder of Aabode.com.
Founded in 2017, Aabode's vision is simple. They want to be the best millennial vacation rental brand, with affordable luxury at its heart. Aabode's purpose is to deliver a better stay experience through accommodations people love. They aim to innovate and consistently deliver a better experience for both owners and guests, while bringing people together to share in their love for a great stay experience from Aabode.
Keith explains t...
2021-08-2525 min
Local Legends: The Summer SpecialLocal Legends: The Summer Special - Simon TolsonJoin Hannah Audin as she discovers more about the very best that Sandbanks has to offer travellers this summer, from local legend Simon Tolson from Rumsey of Sandbanks.
Simon provides guests with their dream holiday getaway.
Rumsey of Sandbanks operates over 120 holiday homes either on, or close to the Sandbanks peninsula. For over a century, they have built an unrivalled depth of trust and connection with their guests. In 2017 the company underwent a change of ownership when it was acquired by Simon, and since has functioned as Rumsey of Sandbanks. They have...
2021-08-1920 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Annie HolcombeIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Annie Holcombe, the Director of Revenue and Client Acquisition at Lexicon Travel Technologies.
Founded in 2016, Lexicon connects Vacation Rental Property Managers with the millions of guests who book via online travel agencies. Lexicon translates the complexities of vacation rental inventory into high-performing listings that drive bookings.
Leo dives into the story behind how Annie got started in the industry, as she has a very interesting background having been involved in all the different parts that...
2021-08-1931 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Ela MezhiborskyIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Ela Mezhiborsky, the Co-Founder and CPO of Autohost.
Founded in 2016, Autohost is a guest-screening and automation platform for fast-growing hospitality companies. Using machine learning and behavioral checks, Autohost creates a scalable process to review all of your guests and keep your properties safe.
Ela and Leo discuss the crucial role that trust has in helping to increase the popularity of vacation and short-term rentals, what Ela and Autohost learnt from the pandemic and how the...
2021-08-0325 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Jonathan LancasterIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Jonathan Lancaster, the Senior Vice President at Natural Retreats.
Founded in 2006, Natural Retreats is a luxury vacation rental management company operating in some of America’s most iconic destinations. From well-appointed vacation homes with guest services and access to unforgettable activities, Natural Retreats elevates the travel experience to make their guests feel at home and their homeowners feel like guests.
Jonathan explains to Leo how he got involved in the vacation rental sector, and how hi...
2021-07-2931 min
the no BS podcastFlood Gates Open in UK with featured guest Leo Walton
Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger converse with Leo Walton, SUPERHOG Co-Founder & STAA board member."Freedom Day" has emerged in England this week with their pandemic restrictions being lifted across the board in one big wave.Everyone in the hospitality industry is of course looking for things to get back to "normal"... but at what expense?Leo gives us his view on the current situation in the UK, Western Europe, and the US and we dive into how one must adapt in this ever-changing world. Challenges have allowed Superhog to pivot in ways t...
2021-07-2246 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Jack CheshireIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Humphrey Bowles (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Jack Cheshire, the Managing Director at Team España.Included in Team España are Amartio and Teamstar Holiday rentals, with both being tech-focused and customer experience-based holiday rental and property management businesses located on the Costa del Sol.Jack explains to Humphrey the challenges that he faced when he took over the family business and what inspired him to explore the multitude of tech options that are on offer in the STR industry and ho...
2021-07-2219 min
Local Legends: The Summer SpecialLocal Legends: The Summer Special - Alicia KarpetskyJoin Hannah Audin as she discovers more about the very best that Paris has to offer travellers this summer, from local legend Alicia Karpetsky from Welcome2France.
Welcome2France is a privately owned and operated company that specializes in luxury property rentals in Paris, as well as Cannes on the French Riviera. Welcome2France's role is to run and maintain an online platform, which offers an easily accessible, stable, and secure way to connect owners of fabulous residences with discerning travellers looking for wonderful short-term or long-term accommodations.
Staying in Paris? Make sure you...
2021-07-2016 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Omer KucukdereIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Omer Kucukdere, the founder and CEO of Nestpick.
Founded in 2016, Nestpick is the largest platform globally for On-Demand Housing. Nestpick aggregates more than 3M+ accommodation options from 200+ web platforms in 3000+ cities of the world and helps everyone including Expatriates, International Students & Nomads. Nestpick focuses on 1 month and above stays.
Omer explains to Leo his background in the short-term rental industry and where his passion for it stemmed from. As the largest platform globally for on-demand...
2021-07-1520 min
Local Legends: The Summer SpecialLocal Legends: The Summer Special - Michael FriedmanJoin Leo Walton as he discovers more about the very best that North America has to offer travellers this summer, from local legend Michael Friedman from SkyRun Vacation Rentals.
SkyRun is a rapidly growing multi-location organization with properties in over 35 locations. They have created the sweet spot in vacation rental management by combining the advantages of local ownership and management with the efficiencies, power, and support of a national brand.
Staying in North America? Make sure you stay with Michael at SkyRun Vacation Rentals.
2021-07-1320 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Daniel RouquetteIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Daniel Rouquette, the Co-founder and Managing Director of Villa Finder.
Founded in 2012, Villa Finder is the market leader for villa rentals in over 28 destinations in the Asia Pacific region. Villa Finder leverages its expertise in the villa rental market to deliver property owners high returns on their investment with a full-service villa distribution solution.
Daniel shares with Leo his insights into the differences between the vacation rentals space in Asia Pacific and Europe and how...
2021-07-0924 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Mickey KropfIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Mickey Kropf, the founder and CEO of Vector Travel.
Founded in 2018, Vector Travel is a short-term rental management company that partners directly with multifamily owners and property management companies seeking to monetize vacant units in stabilized or lease-up multifamily buildings, utilizing proprietary revenue management strategies to generate maximum returns across all major travel platforms.
Mickey tells Leo about his background in the short-term rental industry and where his passion for it stemmed from. As a...
2021-07-0223 min
Local Legends: The Summer SpecialLocal Legends: The Summer Special - Tara ScottJoin Leo as he discovers more about the very best that Scotland has to offer travellers this summer, from local legend Tara Scott of Click Book Stay.
Click Book Stay is an independent business with a fantastically passionate team, who just love travelling in the UK. Having personally owned self-catering properties and with over 20 years of experience, the team at Click Book Stay don't just offer "theoretical" strategies, but real advice that has worked to make their own properties more successful than they could have imagined.
Staying in Scotland? Make sure you stay with Tara...
2021-07-0123 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Luca De GiglioIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Humphrey Bowles (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Luca De Giglio, the founder of TripsCommunity.
Founded in 2017, TripsCommunity is building a new and fairer way to book homes online. By using blockchain, this drastically reduces fees, seeks no profit and puts people at the center.
Luca has a wealth of experience and is a true titan when it comes to vacation rentals, having started in the sector 20 years ago. He is the number 1 pioneer when it comes to blockchain and cryptocurrency in the...
2021-06-2526 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: John FlanaganIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Andrew Boldt (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with John Flanagan, the Head of US Sales and Client Success at Kigo.
Founded in 2008 and acquired by RealPage in 2014, Kigo is designed to maximize revenue and streamline operations. It allows vacation rental managers and owners to spend less time managing more properties.
Andrew explores what motivates John, how he got started in the vacation rental industry, and with both being keen sportsman, the effect that sports had on teaching John how to be an effective...
2021-06-1020 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Susannah CeryIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Susannah Cery, the Founder of Our Tribe Travels and Family Home Swaps.
Founded in 2016, Our Tribe Travels was created as a resource that Susannah wishes she had when she was backpacking around South East Asia. Our Tribe Travels has evolved into a community of families who love independent travel and seek to inspire and assist each other in their explorations.
Leo explores Susannah's background in the travel industry and how Our Tribe Travels has grown...
2021-06-0227 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Jesse DePintoIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Jesse DePinto, the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Frontdesk.
Founded in 2017, Frontdesk prioritizes comfortable stays for their guests and secure policies for their apartment communities. Frontdesk uses revolutionary technology and a value-driven culture to create unforgettable travel experiences in the best U.S. cities.
Leo explores the story behind Jesse's passion for the STR industry and how Frontdesk was born. Jesse explains how Frontdesk survived the pandemic and the promising figures they are seeing...
2021-05-2528 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Mark SimpsonIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Mark Simpson, the Founder of Boostly.
Founded in 2016, Boostly gives hosts the tools, tactics and training to increase their direct bookings for their hospitality business.
Leo explores the story behind Mark's love for the STR sector, diving into the topics that allowed Mark to create such a successful business. Mark discusses his love for audio(his podcast and Clubhouse) and what helping hosts maximise their revenue means to him personally, with only a small bit...
2021-05-1947 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Alex AliotoIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of talking to Alex Alioto Co-founder and VP of Sales at Whimstay.
Founded in 2018, Whimstay's mission is to provide travellers with great last-minute deals on vacation rentals. They believe that many of the best memories happen when you least expect it.
Discover the story behind the creation of Whimstay, and how Alex got involved and developed his passion for the vacation rental sector. Leo also dives into Alex's passion for innovation and his predictions for the road ahead.
2021-05-1327 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Sébastien GrosjeanIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of talking to industry legend Sébastien Grosjean, the CEO and Founder of BookingSync and Smily.
Founded in 2010, BookingSync is a cloud-based vacation rental system that serves as a friend to owners, managers, and agencies during each step of the vacation rental management process.
Smily was created to give the power back to property managers – power they could use to leverage the reach and features of the biggest booking channels while growing their customer base and the number of...
2021-05-0631 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Thibault MassonIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of chatting with Thibault Masson, the Founder of Rental-Scale Up.
Thibault has a wealth of experience, having first got involved in the STR industry 25 years ago. Leo explores the story behind Rental Scale-up and Thibault's thoughts on how STR's will perform this year.
SUPERHOG - The leading digital trust platform for short-term rentals
Rental Scale-up - Online resources for property managers and direct hosts.
2021-04-3030 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short- Term Rental Titans: Vanessa de Souza LageIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Andrew Boldt (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of speaking with Vanessa de Souza Lage, the CMO of Rentals United and the Founder of VRTechEvents.
Founded in 2015, Rentals United is a rapidly growing distribution platform for vacation rentals, that connects property providers with 60+ niche and global sales channels including Booking.com, Vrbo, and Airbnb.
Also founded in 2015, VRTech is a community that brings together the vacation rental industry to share ideas and visions.
Rentals United (advanced distribution platform for professional short-term...
2021-04-0926 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short- Term Rental Titans: Carlos Villa LassenIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Humphrey Bowles (co-founder of GUARDHOG Technologies) has the pleasure of speaking to Carlos Villa Lassen, the CEO of the Danish Holiday Home Association and the Secretary General of the European Holiday Home Association.
Founded in 2013, the European Holiday Home Association was created to give a voice to the short-term rental industry. The EHHA ranges from national private house owner associations to managers’ associations to platforms.
Representing more than 36,000 holiday homes and creating thousands of jobs, the Danish Holiday Home Association provides political representation, member network and pr...
2021-04-0230 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short-Term Rental Titans: Karolina SaviovaIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Andrew Bolt (co-founder of GUARDHOG Technologies) has the privilege of speaking to Karolina Saviova, the COO and co-founder of Altovita.
AltoVita is an end-to-end solution for modern travellers. AltoVita was created by Karolina and her co-founder as they saw complacency and a lack of incentives for innovation in the corporate housing sector.
AltoVita combines data-driven scalable technology and a human-centric approach.
Altovita (corporate rental provider)
SUPERHOG (trust tech and risk management platform)
GUARDHOG (insurance for vacation and...
2021-03-2617 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short- Term Rental Titans: Richard VaughtonIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Humphrey Bowles (co-founder of GUARDHOG Technologies) has the pleasure of hearing the wisdom and insight of Richard Vaughton, the director and co-founder of Rentivo.
Rentivo is an enterprise solution for vacation rental companies of any size, providing advanced solutions to improve property distribution, data handling, payment solutions and web front marketing platforms.
Rentivo (advanced solutions to improve property distribution, data handling, payment solutions and web front marketing platforms)
SUPERHOG (Trust tech and risk management platform)
GUARDHOG (insurance for short-term...
2021-03-1930 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short- Term Rental Titans: Damian SheridanIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (Growth Director at SUPERHOG) had the pleasure of speaking to Damian Sheridan from The Book Direct Network.
Damian is the founder and director of The Book Direct Network and The Book Direct Show.
The Book Direct Show is the only conference dedicated to short-term rental property managers and direct bookings, and The Book Direct Network is an online community for property managers to learn direct booking strategies.
Damian also has a deep understanding of vacation rental SEO.
...
2021-03-1223 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short- Term Rental Titans: Victoria O'ConnellIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Humphrey Bowles (co-founder of GUARDHOG Technologies) has the pleasure of talking to Victoria O'Connell, CEO and co-founder of Golightly.
Golightly is the first invite-only vacation rental and home-sharing marketplace for women, with a mission to form a network of connected, like-minded women and provide them with a safe and trusted place to book accommodations.
Golightly welcomes all travellers to its properties however the trip is always booked through a woman within the network. With safe, secure and comfortable accommodations and all the luxuries of home, Golightly...
2021-02-2624 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short- Term Rental Titans: Dale SmithIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Leo Walton (co-founder of SUPERHOG) has the pleasure of talking to Dale Smith, founder and director of Host & Stay.
Founded in 2018, Host & Stay are revolutionising the holiday home experience for owners and for guests across North Yorkshire, The Yorkshire Dales, The Lake District, Durham, Newcastle and Northumberland.
With a focus on the use of technology, Host & Stay are providing better guest experiences and creating more revenue for their holiday homeowners, with less hassle due to their completely hands-free service.
Host & Stay...
2021-02-1934 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short- Term Rental Titans: Na'im Anis PaymánIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Andrew Boldt (co-founder of GUARDHOG Technologies) has the pleasure of talking to Na'im Anis Paymán, chief revolutionary at Zeevou.
Founded in 2019, Zeevou’s founder, Na’ím decided to expand his interests through business, growing a short-term rental company to hundreds of units within a few years.
It was while he was dealing with the consequences of that rapid expansion that the idea for Zeevou was born.
Designed as a lean startup with a focus on technology and innovation, Zeevou keeps ahead of the curve b...
2021-02-1225 min
Vacation and Short-Term Rental TitansVacation and Short- Term Rental Titans: Nikola GrubelićIn this episode of Vacation and Short-Term Rental Titans, Humphrey Bowles (co-founder of GUARDHOG Technologies) has the pleasure of talking to Nikola Grubelić, CEO and founder of Direct booker.
Founded in 2010, they are a channel manager that looks after 7,827 properties and are one of, if not, the leading vacation rental agency in Croatia.
Locations include Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Italy.
Direct Booker prides themselves on their personalized service and providing accommodation that matches your demands.
They also offer regional tours and activities for guests.
Direct b...
2021-02-1228 min