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Get STR revenue management off your plate. Get a free Revenue Report to see if you're leaving money on the table: https://freewyldfoundry.com/get-started [https://freewyldfoundry.com/get-started] In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers sits down with Alex De Camp, founder of Great Stays in Detroit, Michigan. A former banker turned short-term rental operator, Alex shares his path from redeveloping properties in Detroit to managing a growing STR portfolio, with over 150 turns a month. They dive into how Alex automated his operations, leveraged Freewyld Foundry's RPM service, and how early involvement in the LegendsX community shaped his journey. You’ll hear how Alex’s experience inspired his next big move: opening a laundromat to vertically integrate laundry into his STR business, cutting costs, improving quality, and creating a more efficient turnover process. The episode is packed with practical insights on SOPs, AI, team building, and scaling smart (not just fast). ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

🎯 Want to scale your short-term rental business without chaos? Apply for a free Revenue Review at FreewyldFoundry.com/get-started [FreewyldFoundry.com/get-started] and discover where you can unlock serious growth. In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller unpack the often-overlooked engine behind every thriving STR brand: operational excellence. They explore how the best short-term rental operators use systems, processes, documentation, and technology to deliver consistent guest experiences, reduce stress, and scale with confidence. From tools like Breezeway to lessons learned from high-stakes industries like aviation and healthcare, this is a tactical conversation grounded in real-world experience. Whether you're managing five properties or fifty, operational excellence is how you create reliability, elevate hospitality, and free yourself from day-to-day firefighting. Keywords: operational excellence, short-term rentals, hospitality, systems, processes, guest experience, technology, tools, documentation, growth 🕐 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Operational Excellence 02:47 – Understanding Operational Excellence 05:30 – Tools and Technology for Operations 08:19 – Learning from High-Stakes Industries 11:16 – Building Systems for Success 14:07 – Documenting Processes Effectively 16:37 – The Impact of Operational Excellence 19:29 – Resources for Improvement 22:19 – Community and Mastermind Benefits 25:03 – Looking Ahead: Unreasonable Hospitality 🎧 Listen now and start building the systems that will support your next stage of growth. FreewyldFoundry.com/get-started [FreewyldFoundry.com/get-started] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Want to turn your STR portfolio into a revenue machine? Apply for a free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-started In this episode, Kaye Putnam joins Freewyld co-founder Eric Moeller for a candid conversation on what really drives long-term success in short-term rentals. Spoiler: it’s not just your pricing tool. They break down the four non-negotiables every elite STR operator needs to master: * Brand and Product * Unreasonable Hospitality * Revenue Mastery * Operational Excellence Using the Freewyld brand as a case study, they explore how these pillars work together to create a differentiated guest experience, improve profitability, and scale with confidence. Whether you're managing 15+ units or just thinking bigger, this episode delivers clarity, strategy, and inspiration for growing a hospitality-first, brand-driven STR business. KEYWORDS: short-term rental, STR success, hospitality, brand strategy, unreasonable hospitality, revenue mastery, operational excellence, FreeWild, guest experience, property management ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Why the STR game has changed 02:37 – The Four Non-Negotiables of STR 05:29 – Brand & Product: Where it all starts 08:35 – Unreasonable Hospitality: The FreeWild secret 11:17 – Revenue Mastery: Smarter pricing, better profit 14:12 – Operational Excellence: Your brand depends on it 16:53 – Building a STR Brand: Lessons from FreeWild 19:52 – Creating Emotional Guest Connections 22:51 – Wrap-Up: Applying the 4 non-negotiables ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

🎧 Ready to grow faster with fewer missteps? Join the Foundry Mastermind → freewyldfoundry.com/foundry-mastermind [https://freewyldfoundry.com/foundry-mastermind/] If you’re scaling a short-term rental business, this is your room. In this episode, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller unpack the real power behind mastermind groups for entrepreneurs - why they work, what makes them fail, and how to get the most out of them. They break down the mindset and structure that drive true transformation inside the right group. You'll learn: * Why perspective and community are non-negotiable for growth * What to look for (and avoid) when joining or building a mastermind * How the Foundry Mastermind is helping STR hosts solve real business challenges in real time Whether you’re new to masterminds or ready to level up into an industry-specific group, this conversation will help you find the support, strategy, and collaboration you need to thrive. Mentioned: Foundry Mastermind →freewyldfoundry.com/foundry-mastermind [https://freewyldfoundry.com/foundry-mastermind/] Keywords: masterminds, entrepreneurship, community, collaboration, networking, personal growth, business challenges, peer support, Foundry Mastermind, short-term rentals Chapters 00:00 The Power of Masterminds 02:58 Defining Masterminds 06:02 Creating and Joining Masterminds 08:48 Maximizing Value in Masterminds 12:05 Finding the Right Mastermind 15:06 Introducing the Foundry Mastermind 18:05 The Evolution of Masterminds 21:05 Continuous Growth Through Masterminds ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Take your revenue seriously—or risk falling behind. Get a free Revenue Report analysis of your current pricing strategy (for $1M+ STR hosts): https://freewyldfoundry.com/get-started [https://freewyldfoundry.com/get-started] In this episode, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller dive deep into one of the most overlooked growth levers in short-term rental businesses: revenue management. Whether you're operating a few units or managing a large portfolio, understanding how to optimize your pricing strategy can make or break your profitability. They break down the most common mistakes hosts make—like set-it-and-forget-it pricing—and explore the benefits of dynamic pricing tools, in-house experts, and third-party revenue optimization services. This is a must-listen if you're serious about growing your STR business with a CEO mindset. 🎯 Key Takeaways: * Revenue management is critical for profitability in the STR industry. * Most hosts unknowingly leave money on the table. * Tools alone aren't enough—strategy is key. * Hosts must assess their current capabilities and options: Learn and lead revenue strategy themselves, Hire internally, or Partner with experts * A daily focus on pricing decisions drives business growth. * The most successful operators treat revenue management as a core business function. ⏱ Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Revenue Management 05:07 – Identifying Revenue Management Gaps 11:42 – Strategies for Maximizing Revenue 21:10 – Choosing the Right Revenue Management Approach 27:39 – Conclusion and Future Insights Keywords: revenue management, short-term rentals, pricing strategy, dynamic pricing, hospitality, business growth, Freewyld, property management, revenue optimization, CEO mindset ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.