STR Investing, The Podcast
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STR Investing, The Podcast
First 100 Days as a New CEO
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Mark Lumpkin sits down with Shaun Shirazian, the new CEO of Lodgify — one of the biggest tech names in the vacation rental industry. Shaun shares his journey from hosting in San Diego to leading a global company from Barcelona, and breaks down the major shift happening in tech: from Software as a Service (SaaS 1.0) to Service as Software (SaaS 2.0).
You'll hear about:
- How Lodgify plans to make hosting easier through automation
- Why customer obsession is at the heart of Lodgify 2.0
- What’s changing and what’s not in the STR industry
- How Sean’s first 100 days shaped the future of the company
- Insights on global markets, regulations, and what's next for hosts
Whether you're a new host or scaling your portfolio, this episode is packed with real talk, future-focused insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at a major player in STR tech. Don’t miss it!
Contact Shaun: shaun.shirazian@lodgify.com
Follow him on LinkedIn: Shaun Shirazian
Learn more about Lodgify: lodgify.com
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Episode Sponsored By:
STR Search
STR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 215 profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com
