In this episode, we sit down with Gil, the founder and CEO of CraftedStays, as he shares his inspiring journey from a tech career to the short-term rental industry. Gil talks about his transition from a secure W2 job to building a thriving hospitality business with properties in The Great Smoky Mountains and Branson. He dives into the importance of diversifying beyond Airbnb, the creation of his direct booking platform, and how CraftedStays empowers hosts to succeed with direct bookings. ...
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In this episode, we sit down with Gil, the founder and CEO of CraftedStays, as he shares his inspiring journey from a tech career to the short-term rental industry. Gil talks about his transition from a secure W2 job to building a thriving hospitality business with properties in The Great Smoky Mountains and Branson. He dives into the importance of diversifying beyond Airbnb, the creation of his direct booking platform, and how CraftedStays empowers hosts to succeed with direct bookings. ...
Understanding Business Metrics & Evaluating Acquisitions
The Big Break Show
30 minutes
1 year ago
Understanding Business Metrics & Evaluating Acquisitions
In this episode, we talk about our journey from non-investors to buying businesses, and how finding the right mentors and communities made all the difference. We dive into the challenges of online courses and influencers, break down the importance of understanding business metrics, and share what we look for when evaluating potential acquisitions. We also touch on the power of networking, how ad backs factor into business valuations, and why having a long-term vision is key. We wrap up by enc...
The Big Break Show
In this episode, we sit down with Gil, the founder and CEO of CraftedStays, as he shares his inspiring journey from a tech career to the short-term rental industry. Gil talks about his transition from a secure W2 job to building a thriving hospitality business with properties in The Great Smoky Mountains and Branson. He dives into the importance of diversifying beyond Airbnb, the creation of his direct booking platform, and how CraftedStays empowers hosts to succeed with direct bookings. ...