329. How to Identify Warning Signs of Human Trafficking in the STR Industry

Today’s expert guest is Catherine Ratcliffe. A vacation rental owner and host since 2018, she’s pivoted from a successful HR career to run a consulting business where she takes on tough subjects for employers and hosts – including today’s heavy topic, the global human trafficking crisis.Catherine shares subtle details to look out for and security protocols to implement in your business to combat this horrific invisible threat. You will leave this episode with a list of new methods to root this evil out from where it lurks, to identify issues in your organization or that of your partners and vendors, and to act on what you see.In the United States, we are the largest consumer of our own people. Host, guest, interested in our industry or not – if you are a member of society, this conversation applies to you. This is going to take everybody, globally, elevating our awareness and being on board with the mission of ending human trafficking.(00:01:25) #STRShareSunday: @yyhminnesota(00:06:20) Catherine Ratcliffe’s Mission & Inspirations(00:13:59) Recommended Step-by-Step Training Protocol (00:22:08) What Can STR Hosts Do to Combat Human Trafficking?(00:31:45) How to Address Trafficking Issues That You NoticeResources:Linkedin: Catherine RatcliffePolaris ProjectThe NO MORE ProjectAlliance to End Human TraffickingFlorida Alliance To End Human Trafficking Training CourseVisit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.com#STRShareSunday: @yyhminnesotaThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Join us for our live Get More Bookings Bootcamp.MinoanMinoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.Relay | Go to https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=ThanksForVisiting for your FREE business banking account.Hostfully | Go to https://www.hostfully.com/tfv and use TFV100 to get $500 off your subscription.