Why Solving Problems is Your Best Business Strategy

Welcome back to The Accommodation Show! There’s nothing better than being able to travel the globe, meet some of the most fascinating people, with incredible stories and bring their insights and learnings to your eyes and ears. This week, you will enjoy my conversation Eric Goldreyer, who embodies the idea of a ture entrepreneur. Meeting someone like Eric is a rare treat. He’s one of those few who not only dreamt up a business idea but also saw it through from start to finish, achieving a successful exit (he has done it multiple times). In our conversation, we dive into how he used caught a need in the market and made it into a company. Eric's story is not just about big wins; it’s about overcoming real challenges and making strategic decisions that any of us could face. Our discussion spans the critical phases of his ventures, from the initial challenges of digitising bed and breakfast listings to mastering the art of scaling and eventually selling his tech-driven business. SHOW LINKS bnbfinder: http://www.bnbfinder.com Bedandbreakfast.com (Archived information): http://www.bedandbreakfast.com 0:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome 0:17 - Welcoming Eric Goldreyer 0:28 - Meeting at VRMA and Story Teaser 1:30 - The Business Journey and Industry Impact 2:04 - Challenges of Finding B&Bs Pre-Internet 3:02 - Transitioning to a Digital Database 3:36 - The Sale of BedandBreakfast.com 4:10 - Navigating Changes and Acquisitions 5:21 - Serving an Underserved Market 6:05 - Eric’s Non-Tech Background 7:41 - Choosing B&Bs Over Vacation Rentals 9:05 - Building Businesses with Exit Strategies 10:14 - International Expansion and Family Decisions 11:02 - Planning for Business Liquidity 13:06 - The Early Days of the Internet 14:05 - Fundraising and Initial Business Growth 15:24 - Building the Business Infrastructure 16:16 - Growth Strategy and Market Response 17:33 - The Entrepreneurial Mindset 18:47 - Balancing Vision and Practical Business Decisions 20:03 - Understanding Market Needs 21:55 - Business Planning and Personal Passion 23:38 - Developing Passion Through Engagement 25:10 - Impact of Providing Value Through Services 26:41 - Acquisition Offers and Valuation ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🥊 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.