Scotty Milas' All Things Considered Franchising Podcast w/ Jonathan Maher

All Things Considered Franchising Podcast

On today’s episode, Scotty Milas is joined by Jonathan Maher. Jonathan is the Director of
Franchise Development for Grand Welcome, a unique brand in the short-term vacation rental
management industry. With a background in vacation rental management, Jonathan stumbled
into franchising and has been with Grand Welcome for over two years.

With a low barrier to entry and a focus on scalability, Grand Welcome provides
franchisees with the technology and support needed to succeed in the booming vacation rental
market. Jonathan explains the importance of technology in managing multiple property listings
across various platforms and highlights the characteristics of successful franchisees, including
sales aptitude, attention to detail, and a solid work ethic. Jonathan tells Scotty, “Attention to
detail is huge. All the little things. There's no rocket science involved in this business, but there
are a lot of moving parts and variables."

Scotty asks Jonathan about why someone should consider semi-absentee ownership. Jonathan
answers, "Two to three years out, you're ideally three to four employees, delegating 90% of the tasks. You're on that beach kind of mindset and can take that step back."

He also addresses the regulations surrounding the industry and how Grand Welcome helps
franchisees navigate them. As Jonathan explains, “Regulations are coming into play. The more
popular vacation rentals are, the more popular regulations are becoming."

Overall, Grand Welcome offers a unique and profitable business model for those interested in the short-term
vacation rental market.

Key Takeaways:

Grand Welcome offers a turnkey service for homeowners, allowing franchisees to build
a lucrative portfolio without owning any property themselves.
Technology plays a crucial role in managing multiple property listings across various
platforms and ensuring availability is accurately reflected.
Franchisees can expect to have a semi-absentee role within two to three years, with a
team of employees handling day-to-day operations.
Regulations vary by state, but Grand Welcome helps franchisees navigate them by
partnering with real estate brokers or agents.

Scotty Milas can be reached at scott@scottmilasfranchisecoach.com and (860)751-9126.
Jonathan Maher can be reached at jonathan.maher@grandwelcome.com and (323)657-
0256.

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