Recent content by DAngotti

In my mind, the value of the conference is not typically the sessions - it is the relationships and people. Without conferences, so many of my strong business relationships and friendships in the industry wouldn't exist today. While it is difficult to quantify the value of a conference in the...

I am grateful for relationships. The friendships I have developed from within this industry are deep. I have had the chance to share vacations, beers, tears, and laughter with people from this community and the short-term rental industry. I am immensely thankful to be a small part of this...

Most owners and managers respond to the same inquiries and questions frequently. And the more advanced folks use automation such as canned messages and auto-responders. But very rarely do we realize that not all guests are equal, and that responding in the same way to everyone is actually...

I think what @Matthew and @Toby said above is spot on: Keep your head down and continue to move forward. Pay attention to the changes but don’t let them get you distracted from your goals. Don’t let the fear of the constant pace of change distract from the things you can control. Ultimately, in...