Founder Insights: Building the Biggest PMS company in the world

Four years in the making—this episode is a milestone for me. In this special episode of The Accommodation Show, I sit down with Amiad Soto, co-founder of Guesty, the world’s leading property management software. But this isn’t just about Guesty’s success. I wanted to get personal: What drives Amiad? How does he make decisions as a leader? And what lessons has he learned that can help you grow your business? Whether you’re running a B&B or scaling a global operation, this episode is packed with actionable insights on solving customer pain points, leveraging AI, and becoming a better leader. Take a listen—it’s more than an interview, it’s a toolkit for success in accommodation. SHOW LINKS: Guesty: https://www.guesty.com Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com Guesty Price Optimiser: https://www.guesty.com/price-optimizer #HospitalityInnovation #ScalingWithTech #GuestExperience 📋 In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 Introduction to Guesty and Amir Soto's Journey 03:06 – How Guesty Was Born: Identifying a Need 05:47 – Guesty’s Growth: Overcoming Early Challenges 09:07 – Adapting to the Market: Pivoting & Scaling Successfully 12:07 – Future Vision: Guesty’s IPO and Global Expansion 15:05 – The Power of Product Focus: Why It Matters 18:04 – Leadership and Success in Tech 21:46 – Mastering Product Development: Prioritising What Counts 24:06 – Building a Strong Business: Personal Growth & Leadership 27:03 – Why Collaboration is Key in the Property Management Industry 31:58 – AI in Property Management: A Game Changer 38:01 – Preparing for IPO: Strategies for Long-Term Growth ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🥊 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.