How to find a great partner to run your STR business (Ep587)
Summary
This article discusses the importance of successful partnerships in the STR business, highlighting the benefits of complementary strengths and effective communication. Hosts can learn from the experiences shared by James Lucas and Ben Bledsoe who went from being busy hosts to hotelier-like efficiency by using Legends X program and other systems. Consider focusing on communication and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of any potential partners.
Key Insights
- •Open communication and proactive approach to resolving disagreements are crucial for a healthy and effective partnership.
- •Successful partnerships involve complementary strengths and weaknesses, allowing partners to excel in different areas of the business.
Action Items
- ✓Consider the strengths and weaknesses of potential partners to build a cohesive team.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Prioritize open and honest communication to address disagreements promptly.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Arrive and Thrive: Find James Lucas and Ben Bledsoe at Arrive and Thrive.(https://www.arriveandthrive.co/)
- →Legends X: Legends X program helped James Lucas and Ben Bledsoe to elevate their STR businesses.(https://www.overnightsuccess.io/x)
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