Running an accommodation business doesn’t have to mean drowning in endless tasks and late-night guest messages. In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Heys and Dan White from Moxxi Property, Tasmania’s largest short-term rental management company, to uncover the systems and tech that allow you to scale without burning out.From automating with tools like n8n, to deploying AI agents, to building onboarding processes that actually save time, this episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to run a smoother, smarter operation. Whether you're managing 5 properties or 150+, you’ll walk away with real strategies and mindset shifts you can apply right now.👀 If you’re serious about building a sustainable STR or accommodation business — and tired of doing it all yourself — this one’s for you.SHOW LINKSMoxxi Property – https://www.moxxiproperty.com.au Resly PMS – https://resly.com.au PriceLabs – https://www.pricelabs.co Key Data Dashboard – https://keydatadashboard.com n8n Automation – https://n8n.io Gemini by Google – https://ai.google.dev/gemini Claude AI – https://www.anthropic.com/index/claude#SmartScaling#PracticalAI#OptimiseWithTech📋 In this episode, we discuss:00:00 Welcome to Building It: Meet Dan de Witte and Lauren Heys 01:05 The Early Days: Chaos, Growth and Lessons 04:18 Scaling STRs with Systems That Work 07:26 How Mindset Impacts Business Growth 10:49 Picking the Right Tech (and Ditching the Wrong Stuff) 14:12 Smart Systems vs. Tech Overload 17:08 Automating Without Losing the Human Touch 20:21 Hiring, Delegating & Building a Real Team 23:34 The Role of Coaching in the STR Journey 26:45 Lauren’s Lean Business Framework Explained 30:04 Future-Proofing: What Hosts Should Focus on Next 33:29 Final Thoughts: Tech, People & Playing the Long Game▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🥊 Hotel - BNB - STR Owners! 🥊 Need more direct bookings or a brand new website? The trusted tech partner you can count on. We deliver results. 🥊 https://www.ibooked.online 🥊 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! This also keeps us going and creating more useful content for free!ACCOMMODATION OWNERS AND MANAGERS FREE RESOURCES! 📧Join the mailing list for freebies and critical industry updates: https://news.theaccommodationshow.com/🌍The Accommodation Owners and Managers Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/AMoFacebookCommunity🗨 Connect with Bart Sobies for more industry insight: https://www.ibooked.online/bart/🎙 Subscribe to the podcast to listen later: https://www.theaccommodationshow.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Disclaimer: The content shared on this YouTube channel, Podcast, or associated posts reflects personal opinions and insights. This content is not intended as legal, financial, or investment advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making decisions. The hosts and guests disclaim liability for any consequences of using this content. Actions taken should be based on your personal due diligence.Affiliate Disclaimer: This blog, podcast & youtube channel; will occasionally contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on a purchase without additional cost to you, if you buy something through my links. This show aims to educate viewers and share everything I know about improving your accommodation, STR and AirBNB business. I believe in the products and services we link to and that you may benefit from them. If you do purchase through my affiliate links; I want to thank you for your support.