BUILDING IT: From 400 Units to a $3M Tech Raise

In this episode, I’m chatting with Simon Sechusi, co-founder of SuiteOp. Simon’s journey from a 400-unit property management business to raising $3M for his new platform is filled with insights and real talk about what it takes to scale in the accommodation space.🏠 We dive into:How he grew SoSuite from a single listing in Philly to 400+ units.Why master leases worked — and didn’t — in his market.The decision to build their own tech in-house (and how that pivoted their business).The realities of raising $3M (not just the headlines — the real story).Key lessons on risk, scaling, and how to know when it’s time to rethink your ops.💡 If you’re running a hotel, short-term rental business, or thinking about expanding, this one’s for you.👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on how to build, scale, and stay ahead in the accommodation industry.🔗 Show Links:SuiteOp: https://www.suiteop.com/Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-sechusi/#TheAccommodationShow #BuildingIt #SuiteOp📋 In this episode, we discuss:00:00 Introduction to Simon Seroussi and SweetOp00:00 Kicking It Off02:00 From France to Philly05:00 Hitting 400 Listings (and a Wall!)07:00 Flipping the Model10:00 COVID Shakeup & Building In-House14:00 The Secret Sauce: SweetOp18:00 Raising $3 Million26:00 Investors, Partners & The Big Lessons31:00 Dreaming Big & What’s Next33:00 Final Wrap-Up▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🥊 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.