While everyone’s been playing around with AI tools like ChatGPT, few in the short-term rental industry have taken the next step - turning experimentation into strategy.

In this episode, Heather shares a clear, step-by-step framework to help you move from random tinkering to thoughtful implementation, drawn straight from her AI Ambassador Program.

Whether you’re a property manager overwhelmed by AI options, or a team leader unsure how to get your staff onboard, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you start small, think big, and bring AI into your business in a human-centered, hospitality-first way.

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🧠 What You'll Learn:

• Why "tinkering" with AI isn't enough - and how to break out of that trap
  
  
• How to choose the right AI platform and go deep with it
  
  
• A simple, non-technical AI audit framework to evaluate your business’s readiness
  
  
• The power of running a pilot project to build trust and see real results
  
  
• How to engage your team and turn AI into a shared journey, not a solo mission
  
  

‍🛠️ Resources Mentioned:

• Free Worksheet: AI Pilot Project Brainstorming Tool
  [Download it from the show notes page or via the Vacation Rental Formula website]
  
  
• AI Ambassador Program: Want to go deeper with structured guidance? Learn more here → AI Ambassador Program
  
  

📣 Call to Action:

Have you tried an AI pilot in your business? We’d love to hear about it! DM us on Instagram @vacationrentalformula or drop a comment on the episode post.

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📡 Listen & Subscribe:

• Apple Podcasts → Vacation Rental Success on iTunes
  
  
• Spotify → Listen on Spotify