Hello listeners! We're thrilled to have Ray Vargas join us today. Ray left his corporate job in NYC to start a vacation rental business in New York's gorgeous Hudson Valley. With local roots and a background in hospitality, Ray has built an award-winning company managing over 50 luxury properties.He shares how Home Sweet Hudson was born out of necessity when he couldn't find help managing his vacation home, how he leveraged his local connections and hospitality skills to provide 5-star experiences for his guests, how he pressure tests homes before renting them, and his tips for hiring and retaining a top-notch team.Other topics covered include the importance of professional photography, developing company culture and core values, and transitioning to an entrepreneurial lifestyle. Ray's story proves that, with grit and passion, you can build a thriving business – even in rural areas!Resources:• #STRShareSunday: @retroretreatscincy• Website: homesweethudson.com• Instagram: @homesweethudsonco• Entrepreneur Operating System: eosworldwide.com• Read: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino WickmanThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!Sign up at hostmasterclass.com.Breezeway | Breezeway is our favorite all-in-one property operations and messaging app. We use Breezeway to standardize our cleaning, maintenance, and inspection processes and automate guest messaging to deliver a quality experience. Their photo checklists make it easy to verify detailed work in real-time and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Best yet, TFV listeners get free implementation!Sign up today at Breezeway.io/TFVHostfully | Sign up today and use coupon code THANKSFORVISITING to get 2 Free Guidebooks!Sign up at Hostfully.comBe on the money, all the time, with Relay, a no-fee, online business banking and money management platform helps small businesses take control of their cash flow and get crystal clear on what they’re earning, spending and saving.TFVCON | Join us September 24-26 in Columbus, Ohio for TFV CON 2023!Grab your spot now at tfvcon.com.