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Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast

Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast

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Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Skift. It has 398 episodes, with the latest published January 2026.

This is the podcast for anyone and everyone in the Hospitality industry who loves what they do and wants to grow, learn, and experience all the cool things the world of hotels, restaurants, vacation rentals, and travel offers! On the show, Wil Slickers interviews some of the biggest Founders and Professionals within all hospitality segments. Slick Talk is a part of Skift!

business ·en ·398 episodes

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New from Skift: Executive Conversations Shaping the Travel Industry

2

Big Announcement! We've Been Acquired!

3

Inside the F1 Arcade Experience with Jon Gardner

4

Susan Barry on the Evolving World of Hospitality

5

Lingering Towards Success: Tom Goodwin on Innovation & Legacy in Hospitality

6

Behind the Mic: Steve Carran on Podcasting and Hospitality Insights

7

Beyond the Brand: Insights from Curator Hotel Collection's Jennifer Barnwell

8

A Focus on Independent Hospitality with Boris Pavlov

9

Unlocking Loyalty & Tackling OTA Dominance with Jeff Low of Stash Hotel Rewards

10

"Hospitality Tech Isn't Broken, Our Data is Broken" with Benjamin Gross

11

"Hospitality Can Start in the DMs" with Nathan Woods

12

Real-Time Data, Culture, and Profitability with Josiah Mackenzie

13

From Host to Brand: How HomeRunner Empowers Hospitality Entrepreneurs

14

The Guest Experience You’re Overlooking (and It’s Costing You) with James Lemon, Stripe

15

Mint House CEO, Christian Lee, on Locale Acquisition & The Future of Hospitality

16

Your Superhost Badge Means Nothing... Or Does it?

17

Trash Talk: Fido's Innovations with CEO Justin Pera

18

Breaking Cycles and Rewriting the Story—for Myself and Hospitality.FM

19

Beyond Money: Redefining Financial Success with Shane Bauman

20

Beyond Accommodations with Victor Feria

21

Lee Curtis on Redefining Extended Stays with Reside and Wyndham

22

Cracking the Code: Looking Back to Move Forward with Hostfully

23

Innovating Guest Experience with Matt Orley

24

From Boats to Lake Houses: Jeremy Werden’s Journey to Real Estate

25

Mastering Guest Experience: Insights from Scenic Stays' Chris Wheeler

26

Economic Trends, Market Insights, & Tech Innovations in Hospitality with Jamie Lane

27

Dynamic Pricing & Distribution with Bart-Jan of Otamiser

28

Unlocking Hospitality Tech with Jasmine Seliga

29

Arthur Colker on AI and Direct Bookings

30

Personal Passion to Hospitality Innovation

31

BONUS: Professionalism, Technology, and Future Trends with Simon Lehmann

32

BONUS: Exclusive Luxury Insights with Nir Miamon at VRMA

33

Crafting Tranquil, Sensory, and Art-Driven Hospitality

34

BONUS: Insights from Sean Breuner of AvantStay at VRMA

35

Unveiling the Impact of DMOs on Community and Tourism Development

36

Inside Slick Talk: Conferencing, Coffee, and Inking Memories

37

Luxury Hotels to Short-Term Rentals: An In-depth Discussion with Katie Cline

38

Scaling the Future: Christian Lee on Mint House's Unique Approach to Hospitality

39

Onera's Latest Landscape Hotel with Ben Wolff in Wimberley, Texas

40

Airbnb Expectations, NYC Rental Crackdown, & Expedia’s B2B Strategy

41

From Sales Masters to Hostel Pioneers | Michael Russel and Nathan St Cyr

42

Got Toilet Paper? | Fox Fold, Ludo Siouffi

43

Navigating Short-Term Rental Regulations | Matt Curtis

44

The French Cowboys' Unique Approach to Boutique Hospitality | Franklin Dusserre

45

Overcoming Adversity & Building The HubSpot for Hospitality | Nicolas Wegener

46

Slick Talk & Other Updates with Producer, Kelsey Tran

47

Unveiling the Art of Luxury Hospitality | Rachel Alday

48

BONUS: Insights from the Tech Landscape with Wes Smithe

49

Standardizing Vacation Rentals | Ashley Ching, Founder of Inhaven

50

Annex Hotel's Expansion into the US with Ryan Killeen & Ben Hoffman

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