🎙️🎙️ PODCAST DROP ALERT!!! 🎙️🎙️ In the latest episode of The Art of Hospitality Podcast, our CEO, Wes Smithe, sat down with Adam, Conrad, and Scott for a no-holds-barred discussion surrounding the lack of innovation, underperforming incumbents, and vast untapped potential in the vacation rental PMS world. This 💣 ep delves into: 🐾 The unseen, consistent efforts positioning underdogs for future industry leadership 🎯 The importance of precision and simplicity in truly solving VRMs' core problems 🥵 The perennial cycle of PMS switching, sacrificing key functions, and 𝖍𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖎𝖘𝖍 onboarding 🧩 The complex nature of VR management → why scalability & configurability are critical 🪞 The realities of channel distribution → why strong direct booking strategies are vital 🪫 The shelf life of bloated, PE-backed legacy systems & the inertia they've caused over time 🚨 The rushed PMS consolidation and how it is severely neglecting product quality & market needs 🏆 The long-term success of VR continuing to hinge on standardization & professionalism...and SCALE 🛤️ The exciting present time in PMS development & the bright future for VRMs who choose to go ℕ𝔼𝕏𝕋-𝔾𝔼ℕ ➤➤ Ready to see the PMS world how it really is? 💊😎 🔊 Strap in and listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5I8… SPIT FIRE in the comments! 🗣️🔥 -- #Podcasts #VacationRentals #ShortTermRentals #PropertyManagementSoftware #PMS #Stagnation #Innovation #TheMatrix #RedPill #FreeYourself #DirectSoftware

🎙️🎙️ PODCAST DROP ALERT!!! 🎙️🎙️ In the latest episode of Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast, our CEO, @wsmithe, sat down with @Slicktalkprod to discuss the evolving landscape of vacation and short-term rental management technology. Topics discussed: 💡 Challenges & innovations in PMS 👂 Improving the user experience 📋 Optimizing operational workflows 🪫 Intricacies of onboarding & integration ❗ Importance of data management 🤖 Significance of AI & machine learning Curious to learn more? 🧐 🔊 Listen here: hospitality.fm/show/episode/… 📺 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=x4uzLlzY… Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 🗣️ -- #VacationRentals #ShortTermRentals #RVRentals #Innovation #UserExperience #Workflows #AI #DirectSoftware #SlickTalk

🚀 Exciting News Alert! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce the launch of our latest innovation at Direct! 🎉 Introducing Build, a complete direct booking solution that meets the unique needs of professional vacation and RV rental managers and sets new industry standards for ease of use, quality, and performance. In the rapidly evolving STR market, having a robust direct presence is no longer optional—it's essential. With our revolutionary new CMS and direct booking engine, you can build and launch an outstanding booking website on your own in hours–not days, weeks, or months. Highlights: 💯 100% Direct - Our easy-to-use CMS and booking engines are fully native, ensuring seamless integration with all of your business operations on the Direct platform. 🤖 Designed for efficiency - Intuitive Visual Page Builder allows for effortless management and creation of custom home & landing pages, with instant publishing so you can release page updates fast. 🎨 Fully customizable - Advanced settings for site customization, including logos, color palette, footer, navigation menus, and more. 📱 User & Google-friendly - Sleek, SEO-optimized websites with a mobile-first booking experience, ensuring a seamless UX across all devices. 🤹‍♀️ Multi-brand compatible - Easily build and oversee multiple branded booking websites from a single dashboard. 🤑 Easy on the wallet - Cut costs with our unified system, replacing pricey PMS solutions & web design services. 🖍️ More highlights here >> lnkd.in/eVw8Wnw7 Ready to elevate your online presence? Schedule a demo of Build and see how it can simplify your operations and boost your bottom line! #DirectSoftware #BuildCMS #DirectBookings #VacationRentals #RVRentals #STR #Innovation #DemoTime 📈✨

Direct will be in Nashville March 20-22 for the #STRWealthConference...look for a guy wrapped in LEDs!!! 😜 🎸 Join us for THE after-party hosted by the #MillionDollarHost 🇦🇺, which we're co-sponsoring! 🔗 milliondollarhost.com.au/hos… #directsoftware #vacationrentals #musiccity

Direct is exhibiting at booth 814 at the #VRMASpringForum, March 6-7 in Kansas City. We hope to see you there! 🤠 bit.ly/3AHKnnV #directsoftware #vacationrentals

🚀 Growth does not need to be difficult! You deserve a software partner ready to handle your ambitions. 🤝 #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #propertymanagementsoftware #directsoftware

We hope everyone has a safe and exciting time celebrating with family and friends today! ☀ 🇺🇸 #independenceday #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #directsoftware

OMG it’s Friday 🙌 and ICYMI 📢 Airbnb is seeking more crazy cool creative lodging options to join their OMG! Collection 😱 Browse Direct’s very own client OMG worthy accommodations 🏠 👉beacons.ai/directsoftware #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #airbnb #directsoftware

We enjoy consuming a lot of great content over here. ICYMI 👀 we recommend tabbing this one. What an exciting industry to be in! 🚀 ⁠ 📚 "The Definitive Oral History of Short-Term Rentals" - @skiftnews skift.com/oral-history-of-sh… #vacationrentals #airbnb #vrbo #directsoftware

We’re building an amazing enterprise software platform with the tools & support to help you reach your full potential. ✨ Learn more about our career opportunities here 👉 directsoftware.com/jobs #shorttermrentals #softwarejobs #hiring #directsoftware

Specializing in luxury vacation rentals in the greater Austin, TX area, @GuestSpaces saves time with our advanced accounting features so they can focus on growth & exceptional service! 🚀 #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #propertymanagementsoftware #directsoftware

So thankful for our tremendous channel partner @vrbo / @ExpediaGroup - very much appreciate the recognition and awesome show in Vegas! 🤘 🏆😊🎉🎉🎉 #vacationrentals #vrbo #directsoftware #preferredpartner #explore22

Old, clunky & choppy workflows are out. Stop letting long onboarding timelines hold you back! Are you ready to scale? #vacationrentals #boutiquehotels #enterprisesoftware #channelmanager #expedia #airbnb #bookingdotcom #vrbo #directsoftware

We’re hiring! 💻 Direct has several key positions we’re hiring for & searching for passion hustle in our next team members. Learn more about our opportunities here 👉 directsoftware.com/jobs #shorttermrentals #softwarejobs #hiring #directsoftware

We take pride in one of the fastest implementation & onboarding services in the industry. In fact, Direct was purpose-built for faster support. #fastersupport #shorttermrentals #propertymanagementsoftware #directsoftware #getdirect

“Direct has gone above and beyond.” 🙌 We love to make our customers happy and don’t rest until we do! Does your software provider go above and beyond? #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #propertymanagementsoftware #directsoftware #getdirect

We earned 2022 Preferred status with @vrbo! 🥳 Learn more about our excellent connection with Vrbo and how we can power your business growth. 🚀 🔗 > directsoftware.com/partners/… #vacationrentals #vrbo #preferredpartner #directsoftware

From all of us at @directpms, we'd like to wish EVERYONE a safe, happy, and PROSPEROUS new year! 🎉🥳 Our hard-working team is looking forward to sharing BIG things in 2022!✨✨✨ CHEERS! 🥂🍾 #shorttermrentals #enterprisesoftware #newyears2022 #directsoftware

Looking to streamline your short-term rental payables and receivables? 👀 Stay on top of owner, vendor & guest invoicing and billing with Direct's fully-integrated payment collection tools! 👌 #vacationrentals #billing #invoicing #directsoftware directsoftware.com/products/…

Looking to save time managing login access and account profiles for team members, property owners, contractors & vendors? @DirectPMS's native user management system's gotcha covered!😎 #vacationrentals #enterprisesoftware #userportals #directsoftware directsoftware.com/products/…