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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 20 MIN

How a Hybrid Franchise Model Helped a Property Manager Focus on Hospitality

from Vacation Rental Scale-Up · host Thibault Masson for Rental Scale-Up

In this episode, Uvika Wahi from RSU by PriceLabs sits down with Michael LeClerc, Founder of SkyRun Vacation Rentals, Park City, Utah, to explore how the hybrid franchise model helped him scale his short-term rental business while staying true to what matters most: great guest experiences. Michael shares how his background as a professional chef shaped his approach to guest service, how he turned historic homes into successful vacation rentals, and why being part of SkyRun’s franchise system allowed him to focus less on backend operations and more on people, guests, homeowners, and his team.🔍 In this episode:How SkyRun’s hybrid franchise model supports growth while preserving hospitalityWhy bundling convenience and quick response time is key to guest satisfactionMichael’s “recipe for success” for property managers balancing scale with service💼 Explore PriceLabs tools:👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs, our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=video🔔 Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to stay updated with new episodes in our Property Manager & Founder Interview Series, featuring real stories and insights from short-term rental leaders worldwide.#shorttermrentals #hotelmanagment #propertymanagers #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #franchisemodel #skyrunvacationrentals #propertymanagementcompany #utah #trending #videoviral #video #youtube #interview #founder #uvikawahi #podcast

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