Behind the Stays

A podcast by StayWatch

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Business

253 Episodes

  1. From Air Force Officer to Hospitality Entrepreneur: Why Blake Dailey Thinks More Airbnb Hosts Should Become Boutique Hoteliers

    Published: 7/30/2024

  2. Hot Takes on Rental Arbitrage, Men's Luxury Footwear, Building an International Hospitality Brand, and More with Ben Earley

    Published: 7/26/2024

  3. The Rise of the Professional Airbnb Creator: Ideas, Advice, and Musings with Jon Kreye

    Published: 7/23/2024

  4. How to Make Loyalty Programs Work in Vacation Rentals: An Inside Look at Red Cottage's Membership Program

    Published: 7/16/2024

  5. How a South African Game Ranger Became Glamping's Most Interesting CEO

    Published: 7/12/2024

  6. How to Build a Nationally Recognized Vacation Rental Management Company (That Actually Works)

    Published: 7/9/2024

  7. We've Got a HUGE Announcement — Sponstayneous is Now "StayWatch"

    Published: 7/8/2024

  8. How He's Building a No-Fee Booking Platform for Vacation Rentals: Stories, Ideas, and Hot Takes with Eric Goldreyer

    Published: 7/2/2024

  9. Exploring the Huge Potential of Hostels: How They're Bridging Affordability and Experiential Hospitality in Hawaii (And Beyond)

    Published: 6/28/2024

  10. Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Hospitality Websites: The Secrets That Separate the Best Direct Booking Websites from The Rest

    Published: 6/26/2024

  11. Where to Build (or Buy) Your Next Unique Stay: Trends, Insights, and Data with Jamie Lane from AirDNA

    Published: 6/25/2024

  12. Crafting Consistent Luxury: Omar Boubess on Boutique Hotels and Unique STR Branding

    Published: 6/21/2024

  13. Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Hospitality Websites: The Blueprint to Building a Brand That Compels Direct Bookings

    Published: 6/19/2024

  14. From Family Gap Year to Glamping Pioneers: How a 14,000-Mile Bus Trip Changed Their Lives

    Published: 6/18/2024

  15. From Video Game Designer to Travel Tech Entrepreneur: Philip Kennard on The "Rentalpreneur" Revolution

    Published: 6/14/2024

  16. The Future of Vacation Rentals: Annie Holcombe on OTAs, Loyalty Programs, and Industry Challenges

    Published: 6/11/2024

  17. How they Built a Luxury A-Frame in the Highest Incorporated Town in North America

    Published: 6/7/2024

  18. Building Magical Stays: The Surprising Success of Thematic Vacation Rentals

    Published: 6/4/2024

  19. The Dark Side of Airbnb: How One Host Lost Everything in a Day

    Published: 5/30/2024

  20. How He's Building the Kayak.com for Outdoor Travel

    Published: 5/28/2024

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Welcome to Behind the Stays — a podcast that shares the stories behind your favorite Airbnbs, boutique hotels, and hospitality brands and the hosts, operators, and entrepreneurs who’ve brought them to life. Every Tuesday and Friday you’ll meet the military veterans, retired flight attendants, tech entrepreneurs, school teachers, single moms, and real estate investors who are all, in their unique ways, shaping the future of travel and hospitality. Discover how these visionaries — from all over the world — have built chic cabins in the mountains, designed bohemian bungalows on the beach, erected eclectic off-grid and nature-immersed escapes, and so much more. Behind the Stays is brought to you by StayWatch — the internet’s best destination for deals on incredible stays across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com and beyond. You can subscribe for free at staywatch.ai Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, Co-Founder and CEO of StayWatch.