Pivoting Your Short Term Rental Business to Survive the Coronavirus w/ Ray and Vanessa Vargas
Summary
Ray and Vanessa Vargas discuss how they are pivoting their short-term rental business due to COVID-19. They talk about the importance of communicating with clients, remaining flexible, and finding ways to add value during uncertain times. They also discuss what's been working for them during a difficult market.
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