Freewyld Updates: Why We Partnered with a Management Company on Freewyld
Summary
This article discusses the challenges of managing a short-term rental cleaning team and the benefits of partnering with a management company. Hosts should evaluate their current teams and consider outsourcing management if they're experiencing issues with bookings, reviews, or team culture.
Key Insights
- •The article highlights the impact of a poorly performing cleaning team, specifically mentioning it negatively impacted bookings and reviews.
- •The article suggests that surrounding yourself with negativity from team members can negatively impact the overall business.
Action Items
- ✓Consider partnering with a management company or outsourcing cleaning services if you're experiencing challenges with your current team.Effort: mediumImpact: high
- ✓Evaluate your current cleaning team's performance and culture fit within your business.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Get Paid for Your Pad: The article mentions Get Paid for Your Pad and its associated resources.
- →Freewyld Foundry: The article references Freewyld Foundry and its report.
Watch Out For
- ⚠Failing to address issues with a problematic team member can negatively affect bookings and overall business performance.
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