# Inside a 300-Listing Portfolio: How Revenue Managers Stay Ahead ft. Preston Smelt

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Podcast: [RevLabs by PriceLabs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/revlabs-by-pricelabs-7022136)
Published: 2025-12-25T11:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs , host Aviva Llorens sits down with Preston Smelt , Director of Revenue Management at Your Pad, overseeing nearly 300 listings in Charleston, to unpack what revenue management really looks like at scale. With a 20+ year background spanning Hilton, IHG, and now large short-term rental portfolios, Preston shares how hotel-grade revenue fundamentals translate into STRs — and where they break down. From competing with your own inventory to structuring a weekly revenue workflow that balances firefighting with long-term strategy, this conversation offers practical insights for revenue teams managing complex portfolios. Key Takeaways: Why revenue management fundamentals stay the same — but execution changes at scale How to structure a weekly revenue cadence for 250+ listings The hidden challenge of competing with your own inventory in dense portfolios Where STR revenue managers gain efficiency compared to hotels — and where they don’t 🎯 Built for revenue leaders managing 100+ listings who need structure, clarity, and scale-ready systems. 👉 Subscribe to #RevLabsByPriceLabs for more expert insights, data breakdowns, and strategies built for large-scale operators. To learn more, visit https://www.pricelabs.co Thinking of giving it a try?Sign up for a free 30-day trial period at https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up

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