Free Stuff for Your Rentals? Yes, Really.
Summary
Jesse Vasquez interviews Rachel Vigil, founder of UpClose Marketing, about getting free products for short-term and mid-term rentals. UpClose Marketing works with brands who want to get their product into the hands of consumers. STR/MTR operators can get access to products for free and give them to guests to elevate their experience, because the brands are paying for it out of their marketing budget.
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