Building It: From 0 to 2,200 Properties - The Hometime Story🔨

This week marks the launch of a brand new segment we are calling ‘Building It’, where we dive into how founders in the accommodation space built their businesses from the ground up. It’s about the work, the grit, the strategies, and the pivots that helped them scale and grow into the most successful companies nationally and accross the world.In these episodes, you’ll get insights that are rarely shared, but incredibly valuable for your own journey.To kick things off, I spoke with someone who’s built one of the largest short-term rental brands in Australia. What started with two mates and a few cleans has grown into a company managing over 2,200 properties, operating across every state and territory, and overseeing $140 million in gross bookings annually. That business is Hometime, and its story is nothing short of remarkable.SHOW LINKS Hometime → https://www.hometime.io The Accommodation Show – https://www.theaccommodationshow.com#ScalingWithGrit #ShortTermRentalGrowth #HometimePlaybook📋 In this episode, we discuss:00:00 Starting the Building It Series & Meet Billy Crock 01:10 From Cleaning Toilets to 2,200+ Properties 05:10 Scaling Challenges & Service Quality Trade-Offs 09:00 The Pivot: From Cleaning to Property Management 13:25 Old School Sales Tactics That Built the Business 17:45 COVID Reset: Going Local to Survive and Scale 22:30 Hosting Partner Model: Built for Growth 26:45 Raising Capital, Letting Go of Margin & Scaling Up 31:00 Final Lessons: Grit, Trust, and Long-Term Thinking ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🥊 Hotel - BNB - STR Owners! 🥊 Need more direct bookings or a brand new website? The trusted tech partner you can count on. We deliver results. 🥊 https://www.ibooked.online ​​​​​​​​​​​🥊 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! This also keeps us going and creating more useful content for free!ACCOMMODATION OWNERS AND MANAGERS FREE RESOURCES! 📧Join the mailing list for freebies and critical industry updates: https://news.theaccommodationshow.com/🌍The Accommodation Owners and Managers Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/AMoFacebookCommunity🗨 Connect with Bart Sobies for more industry insight: https://www.ibooked.online/bart/🎙 Subscribe to the podcast to listen later: https://www.theaccommodationshow.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Disclaimer: The content shared on this YouTube channel, Podcast, or associated posts reflects personal opinions and insights. This content is not intended as legal, financial, or investment advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making decisions. The hosts and guests disclaim liability for any consequences of using this content. Actions taken should be based on your personal due diligence.Affiliate Disclaimer: This blog, podcast & youtube channel; will occasionally contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on a purchase without additional cost to you, if you buy something through my links. This show aims to educate viewers and share everything I know about improving your accommodation, STR and AirBNB business. I believe in the products and services we link to and that you may benefit from them. If you do purchase through my affiliate links; I want to thank you for your support.