Ep 83 - How to Optimize Your Operations with Breezeway’s Koryn Okey

GUEST'S BIO Koryn Okey is dedicated to creating long-lasting relationships with her clients and driving awareness to the vacation rental industry. Since 2017, she has held a number of roles within Breezeway and currently serves as the VP of Client Experience. Koryn got her start in vacation rentals in 2008 at FlipKey, as part of the team that brought Guest Reviews to the industry. While Koryn calls Boston home, if she’s not at a conference or visiting clients in-market, you can often find her on the beaches of St. John or enjoying a nice glass of wine in Napa Valley. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 03:22 Koryn's introduction and background 04:33 How Koryn started with FlipKey 06:09 When did Koryn start with Breezeway 07:19 What is Breezeway 07:58 Where Breezeway can be used 10:50 How compatible is Breezeway with new hosts 18:37 Systemizing and setting up your business for success 23:25 Mike talks about a sample system 24:16 What STRS can learn from big hotel chains 27:51 Koryn talks about Breezeway's new features and functionalities 31:42 Looking for the right partnership 36:42 Acknowledgments to Koryn 37:34 Where can people connect with Koryn and learn more about Breezeway 38:35 Koryn's #1 secret to success with STRs 41:04 Text "RESOURCES" to (978) 242-0001 to get the STR Secrets Starter Pack for free NOTABLE QUOTES "Make sure that you're set up for success." - Koryn Okey "Being able to learn and not having to recreate the wheel is super useful as you are just starting out." - Koryn Okey "At the beginning, you don't know what you don't know." - Mike Sjogren "You have to be okay with letting go of control." - Mike Sjogren CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Koryn Okey: Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin Breezeway: Website | Instagram | Email CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS  Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguy Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin FREE MASTERCLASS TRAINING - https://www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices