Safety First: Insights from  Justin Ford on CasaCast

In this episode of CasaCast, host Steve Schwab welcomes Justin Ford from Breezeway, an expert in short-term rental safety. They discuss Justin's journey from running a large vacation rental company to becoming a safety guru driven by personal experiences and incidents. The conversation includes essential safety measures for property managers, focusing on smoke alarms, egress, trip hazards, pool safety, and fire extinguishers. Justin shares practical advice and solutions to enhance guest safety and minimize liability, ultimately contributing to better guest experiences and increased bookings.

00:00 Introduction to CasaCast
00:15 Meet Justin Ford, The Safety Guru
00:50 Justin's Journey in Property Management
01:52 The Importance of Safety in Rentals
04:19 Five Key Safety Tips for Property Managers
05:18 Tip 1: Smoke Alarms
08:44 Tip 2: Egress
11:18 Tip 3: Trip Hazards
13:51 Tip 4: Pool Safety
16:11 Tip 5: Fire Extinguishers
18:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts