Ep 177 - The Hospitable Host Movement with Jodie Stirling
In an insightful conversation between hosts Mike Sjogren and Emmanuel Pani with guest Jody Sterling, listeners get to delve into a unique exploration of short-term rentals within the modern real estate industry. Jody, a specialized real estate investor and founder of hospitable hosts, shares her journey of utilizing her hospitality standards and experiences within the investment sector. The talk also featured some stories about how authors of the hospitable hosts books have transformed their lives through their short-term rentals. The hosts emphasize the importance of constantly educating oneself in the industry and the impact of building a business based on passion, quality service, and niche-targeting. Towards the end, Jody discusses the upcoming launch of the Hospitable Host Training Academy for raising hospitality standards in the short-term rental industry. Guest Bio: Jodie Stirling, founder of Hospitable Hosts, Stirling Stays, and Omnipotent Publishing House, is a serial entrepreneur and proud mother of three amazing humans. What began as a book project evolved into Hospitable Hosts, a global movement of short-term rental hosts. Jodie's visionary leadership propelled her book, initially intended to share industry stories, to Amazon's number 1 bestseller list. With three volumes showcasing 124 inspiring host stories, Jodie recognized the need for elevating hospitality standards in the industry. This realization birthed the Hospitable Host Training Academy, a testament to Jodie's commitment to excellence in short-term rental management. Jodie Stirling is shaping the future of hospitality in the short-term rental industry with her Hospitality Management education and collaboration with the Hospitable Hosts community. Connect with Jodie www.instagram.com/hospitablehostsbook 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:49 The Power of Virtual Assistants in Real Estate 01:46 New Year Reflections and Growth Mindset 03:07 The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with Positive Influences 03:50 The Journey of Change and Progress 05:47 Introducing Jody Sterling: The Founder of Hospitable Hosts 08:28 The Role of Family in Building a Successful Business 16:05 The Importance of Hospitality Standards in the Short Term Rental Industry 18:03 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in the Real Estate Industry 19:01 Inspiring Stories from the Hospitable Hosts Community 20:30 Turning a Granny Flat into a Successful Business 21:59 The Importance of Hospitality in Hosting 23:19 Targeting Your Ideal Guests 23:48 The Disney Experience 26:36 The Art of Communication in Hosting 28:42 Launching the New Academy 31:05 The Power of Connection and Collaboration 37:28 The Secret to Success in Short Term Rentals Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin Watch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices