Welcome to Entrepreneurs Visiting Victor with Victor Dedaj, where you will hear stories and strategies to help increase your sales and grow your business.
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Pull up a chair to The Visiting Table with Pastor Ken and Julie Norton and enjoy a deep spiritual conversation based on God’s Word.
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Visiting the Presidents takes listeners through the birthplaces, homes, gravesites, libraries, and other historical sites associated with the Presidents of the United States. Join Dr. Joe Faykosh as we explore the childhoods, lives, loves, careers, and deaths of these presidents through the sites that were touched by them.
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Get actionable advice and the essential fundamentals of running a profitable 5-star Airbnb side-hustle or full on business. Annette’s extensive background in business operations and Sarah’s experience in high-end hospitality management and interior design make them a powerhouse duo that will deliver high impact content. With almost a decade of combined hosting experience they will not only share their own stories welcoming thousands of guests from around the world but also those of other Sup ...
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The Home Visiting Conversations podcast will address the questions and concerns of home visitors and family members in New Mexico. Join us as we engage with experts in the field who offer their insights on a range of early childhood topics. These podcasts are made possible with the support of the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department, ECECD.
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In this video series, rangers provide advice for planning your visit to Yellowstone.
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Waterloo Uncovered, the groundbreaking charity that combines world-class archaeology with veteran care and recovery, has been uncovering the secrets of the battlefield of Waterloo since 2015. Our brand new Visiting Historians podcast aims to shed new light on the battle and add valuable context to our archaeological discoveries by combining the archaeology with the history. In each episode, we'll bring you an exclusive interview with some of the world’s leading Napoleonic Historians and expe ...
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If you haven't noticed, I'm all about Disney. Yoru first experience with Disney is my passion. While everyone at the parks is watching the fireworks and parades, I'm watching my wife, my boys, and the guests in the parks experience Disney magic...and I'm getting all emotional. So, of course, I'm a Disney Travel Agent with Pixie Mouse Travel. But, I'm also a Digital Marketing Engineer. I teach small business owners to succeed online at http://www.LiwnrightDesign.com. And, I offer veterinarian ...
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The Smile Spa - Making the dentist's office a place you should enjoy visiting
Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger
Welcome to The Smile Spa, the podcast that brings you everything you need to know about achieving healthy and beautiful smiles! Prepare to be pleasantly surprised, as this is not your grandparents' or even your parents' dental experience. At The Smile Spa, we strive to create something truly special that you were not expecting. Join your host Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger, DDS as she unveils the reasons why the dentist's office should be a place you actually enjoy visiting. We offer a wide range o ...
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This is a unique episode all about unique stays! We’re excited to welcome Whitney Hansen, a financial coach, host of The Money Nerds Podcast, and a unique property builder. She operates the Cascade Dome, a geo-dome in the mountains, and The Flower Pot, a giant flower pot you can actually sleep in. The Flower Pot was one of 100 global winners of the…
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Interview with Freddie Rappina, who a Financial Advisor and a Chartered Financial Consultant as well as an Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ who founded Opta Financial. Freddie helps clients examine their current financial situation, financial goals, completes a financial analysis, provides recommendations, implements and reviews plans for clients. …
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What does it mean when the Bible says that the word of God is living and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword? How do we, in a practical way, access the life and power that is in God's word? In this sermon preached on Nov. 9, 2024, Ken shares his personal testimony of witnessing how God's word is hated by demons, loved by the brokenhearted, and…
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BONUS episode featuring my summer of presidential travels as I fit in as many birthplaces, gravesites, homes, and other sites into one history professor's summer break. The first of three trips, join me as I visit Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio! Links to Previous Episodes Mentioned: Birthplaces "Rutherford Hayes and Delawar…
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In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams and Laura Shattuck, Home Visiting Consultants at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, and Luz Esparza, a home visitor, join forces to discuss the vital topic of family engagement. Drawing on their extensive experience and dedication to early childhood, they strive to provide …
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Madison asks: I've just completed my first direct booking at a property that I own and manage, and I'm going through the process of remitting taxes to my county and state. How do you ha…
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We’re unpacking the biggest announcement of Airbnb’s 2024 Winter Release — their new co-host network. The network opens up fresh opportunities for you to grow your co-hosting business and earn extra money or find the right co-host for your property. Either way, you’ll optimize your business with this free tool. We break down how the network works, …
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Shaina asks: I have a quick question related to bedding. In the summertime, I have some light, colorful quilts. Going into winter, I was thinking about switching to duvets with white du…
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Fall is in full swing and the holiday season is upon us. In this episode, we’re sharing six simple and seasonal strategies for your short-term rental. These tips will help you optimize your business, enhance your guest experience, and maximize your STR revenue. Apply these timely strategies now, and you’ll see the payoff for months — and years — to…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Jenny asks: My first STR is undergoing some major construction, and we're hoping to launch it by this winter. I'm really lucky to say that I already have a social media presence as a tr…
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Interview with Alex Montas, who's driven over $200 million in revenue growth for major US brands over the last decade. As a fractional CMO/head of growth, he brings 20 years of hard-won insights to the table. His first client Hedge Fund Alpha, is up 50% YoY since the time he joined him in April. Connect with Alex here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a…
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We want to help you make more money. That’s why we’re sharing a simple tip that can add about $1,500 a month to your STR revenue. You can be making an extra 5 figures a year without doing anything extra. In this episode, we break down what a gap night strategy is and how to optimize it. We share the 4 pillars of a gap night strategy. Plus, we expla…
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"Oh, Lord God Almighty, as thou wilt!" The final words of James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States, and today regarded as one of the worst. Learn about the end to Buchanan's Presidency, his lonely years after, his death, burial, and other commemorations! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past epis…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Jonathan asks: We began hosting a few months ago. We are getting in the swing of things, and I feel like we have our basic operation figured out, but I'm starting to look at tech. There…
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Julie shares her insights into the connection between the last words of Jesus on the cross and Psalm 22 and 31.Ken and Julie Norton
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403. From Airbnb Cleaning To Running a $4M STR Business
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We can’t wait for you to hear this conversation with Stephanie West, the COO of HostWise. After beginning her journey as a cleaner, Stephanie co-founded and grew HostWise into a business with over $4M in sales. HostWise manages more than 100 units in Pittsburgh and has an overall rating of 4.93. In this episode, Stephanie shares her wise secrets fo…
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Interview with Brian Fleming. Lots of entrepreneurs & podcasters don’t know how to say what they do in a clear, compelling way that gets them noticed by the right people and they're losing business. Brian Fleming is the host of the PodGasm Marketing podcast where he shows podcasters & entrepreneurs how to clarify their brand messaging so they can s…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Heather asks: I have a studio apartment that's attached to our house. We've had it on Airbnb since May of this year. I’m realizing I probably need an email address, domain name, and ban…
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Ken and Julie explore Psalm 32 and the powerful connection between forgiveness and joy.Ken and Julie Norton
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This episode gives a short introduction into the development and launch of The Visiting Table podcast. Ken and Julie Norton give some background into their lives and ministry.Ken
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401. The Revenue Generating Showroom That’s Changing The Game For STR Hosts with Minoan Founder Marc Hostovsky
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We’re thrilled to welcome Marc Hostovsky, the founder of Minoan — a brand that makes your property shoppable and helps you save up to 60% on furnishings. Minoan is a podcast sponsor and a longtime supporter of Thanks For Visiting. We use Minoan all the time to furnish and replenish our short-term rentals. They help us create beautiful, memorable ex…
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Enigmatic to the end, our 14th President, Franklin Pierce, passed away without family present and no last words recorded. Learn about the end of Pierce's Presidency, his tragic post-Presidency, his death, burial, commemorations, and more! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, …
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Danielle asks: I'm a new host. I would love for you guys to share some of those ‘aha moments’ of becoming first time hosts and falling into certain pitfalls. Can you share some examples…
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We’re excited to welcome Jon Styer, a real estate broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals and Styer Hospitality Co., a short- and mid-term rental management company in Columbus, OH. Led by Jon and his wife, Sara, Styer Hospitality has grown to more than 50 doors under management in just over a year. But Jon has been in the real estate s…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Leslie asks: I want to ask y'all about backup plans. I've heard you talk about what to do if internet goes down. I do not have a backup plan for this, so I wanted to hear about that. I …
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We’re thrilled to welcome Alexa Nota and Dave Krauss, co-founders of Rent Responsibly. Rent Responsibly is a community building and education platform on a mission to support short-term rental operators. They bring people in the STR community together, promote fair and reasonable regulation, and give hosts the tools they need to advocate for themse…
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"The nourishment is palatable," the last words of our oft-forgotten 13th President, Millard Fillmore. Learn about the end of Fillmore's Presidency, his active post-Presidency, including his run at the office again, his death, burial, commemorations, and more! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, …
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Diana asks: I am trying to furnish my first Airbnb, and I'm in the throes of figuring out which mattress to choose. You mentioned a hybrid, and I can't find links to the one you recomme…
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395. How To Build Community Around Your Short-Term Rental Business
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Today, we’re excited to pass the mic to one of our longtime Hosting Business Mastermind members, Tanya Rooney. Tanya interviewed us for her podcast, Tribe Builders, and we’re sharing the full conversation here. Through our Hosting Business Mastermind, Tanya found her tribe in the short-term rental space. The women she met in the mastermind helped i…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Vanessa asks: I have a pet-friendly apartment on 5 acres in rural Florida and added 7 wildlife warnings to my welcome book. Is this too much information, or is it better to warn guests …
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Interview with Charlie Riley, who is the first Head of Marketing at OneScreen, a measurable outdoor adverting platform, and has been the first marketing hire at 6 organizations, leading marketing and sales at seed stage startups up to $200 million organizations. A father of 3 and former CMO, thisTop 50 B2B Marketing Influencer to Follow by TopRank …
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Curious about what's going on behind our latest investment in the 134 acres of Hocking Hills? We’re diving into why we told our construction team to stop, how we're preparing to approach private money lenders, and the fun (and challenges) we’re facing with this glamping project. We also discuss how we approached working with someone to create finan…
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"I have tried to discharge my duties faithfully. I regret nothing, but I am sorry that I am about to leave my friends.” The 12th President of the United States, Zachary Taylor was also our second to die in office; like his predecessor, his body will be moved three different times, and even exhumed! Learn about his brief Presidency; his illness and …
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Delilah asks: How do I address concerns with property owners who constantly monitor security cameras and update me on guests' activities, without offending them or jeopardizing our work…
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Interview with Jim Jacobs, who is an entrepreneur, starting a multimillion-dollar business from zero, self-funded to a multiple-time Inc 5000 winner. He is also an expert in recruiting people for all sorts of studies for consumer products and B2B services. Jim also loves America, the opportunities it affords us, and the opportunities it gives. His …
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391. Revenue Management 101: How to Track Growth & Optimize Your Strategy
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Today, we're excited to welcome back a familiar face, Colleen Prochaska, a key player in our property management team, managing everything from guest services to revenue management. In this episode you’ll get a peek inside our in-depth quarterly meetings where we review how things are going and where we're headed in our short term rental business. …
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390. Hosting Hotline: How Do I Transition from Short Term to Midterm Rentals During the Winter Season?
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Matthew asks: Should I switch to a midterm rental strategy to address our slow winter season and if so, what’s the best website for leads? How can I protect my property against potentia…
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389. What is a Short-Term Rental Chargeback? And How To Avoid Them with Keith Brady
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Today’s expert guest is Keith Brady. Owner of Florida Vacation Rental Law, he’s Florida's leading authority on vacation rentals. Keith has dedicated his career to the vacation rental industry and offers counsel to governments, businesses, and individuals. Keith’s here to give us the cold hard facts about vacation rental chargebacks. The truth is, y…
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"I love you, Sarah, for all eternity, I love you.” So died James Polk, 11th President of the United States, our shortest post-Presidency, and the youngest to die, at the time! Learn about his brief post-Presidency; his illness and death; his funeral, burial, and commemorations, plus his multiple moves! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents…
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Interview with Matthew Stafford, who is the mad scientist behind the data and the development of the BGS “Revenue Optimization” system as well as the Revenue Optimization BGS team of over 40 full-time experts. Although he won’t tell you himself, he’s also become known as the top Shopify optimization expert in the game and spends a ton of time turni…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. John asks: I'm in a ton of Facebook groups, and the most common question I'm seeing is… Should I charge for this or that? It could be a stained towel, a broken plate, a mark on a chair,…
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Interview with Luis Hernandez, who despite being born into an immigrant family with little resources in under-privileged, inner-city communities, was the first in his family to graduate go to college and get out of "the hood" and become a successful businessman and family man. He broke the cycle of poverty for his future generations and gave back b…
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Today’s expert guests are the owner/operators of Howzit Hostels, a growing brand of hostels based in the Hawaiian Islands. Michael and Nathan discuss their journey beginning with investing in short-term rentals to scaling up to commercial and hospitality properties. They currently own two hostels, one in Maui and the other on the Big Island of Hawa…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Suzie asks: I am new to co-hosting and I want my contract to be thorough, but not too nitpicky. What are some items you would add to your co-hosting contract today that you didn't think…
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Interview with Rob Giardinelli, who is an introvert who has spent the past 15 years attending over 2,000 business, social, and networking events. Before this, Rob spent 16 years in the technology industry in various national and global client-facing roles. Along the way, he has learned that the key to any successful event is having a mix of introve…
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385. Finding Big Success With A Micro Resort: The Secrets To Experiential Hospitality with Isaac French
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Today’s expert guest is Isaac French, the visionary creator behind Live Oak Lake, a stunning 7-cabin landscape hotel nestled in the heart of Texas. Having recently sold the venture, Isaac is now channeling his passion and expertise into Experiential Hospitality, a vibrant community and masterclass program for elite hospitality entrepreneurs. In thi…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Marie asks: We are wondering if we should get a PMS. We have four properties. They're all on Airbnb, and they're doing well. We're about to bring on a fifth and we're wondering if now i…
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383. Secrets From Managing a $150M Vacation Rental Portfolio in Cape Town, South Africa
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Today’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 oper…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Katie asks: We're about to start our first short-term rental. My question right now is… How important is it to have drawers in the bedrooms? I currently don't have drawers. I don't real…
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Interview with Roger Martin, who has built a 30-year career in sales, marketing, and C-level leadership. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of two national franchise brands, RockBox Fitness and beem® Light Sauna, as well as various other businesses. Roger has led teams as large as 500 people, and knows the importance of clear and high impact communicatio…
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