{"podcast":{"title":"RevLabs by PriceLabs","slug":"revlabs-by-pricelabs-7022136","podcast_index_feed_id":7022136,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f914545c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://hello.pricelabs.co/revlabs-monthly-masterclasses-for-large-property-managers/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41688591/41688591-1750036762817-674672b80bcef.jpg","author":"PriceLabs","episode_count":99,"summary":"A must-listen for revenue managers in the short-term rental space. Each episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs is packed with concrete advice and true stories aimed at helping you, the leaders of large short-term rental portfolios, navigate the complexities of pricing and market trends confidently. We understand your unique challenges - from adjusting strategies on the fly to staying ahead in a competitive market. That's why we host real conversations with seasoned revenue managers mixed in with expert insights from PriceLabs. Subscribe to the RevLabs Podcast today.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-13T00:17:22.091305+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/revlabs-by-pricelabs-7022136"},"episode":{"title":"Inside a 300-Listing Portfolio: How Revenue Managers Stay Ahead ft. Preston Smelt","slug":"inside-a-300-listing-portfolio-how-revenue-managers-stay-ahead-ft-preston-smelt","published_at":"2025-12-25T11:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/revlabs-by-pricelabs-7022136/inside-a-300-listing-portfolio-how-revenue-managers-stay-ahead-ft-preston-smelt","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/revlabs-by-pricelabs-7022136","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revlabs-by-pricelabs/episodes/Inside-a-300-Listing-Portfolio-How-Revenue-Managers-Stay-Ahead-ft--Preston-Smelt-e3cpe8g","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f914545c/podcast/play/113080016/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-24%2F414956534-44100-2-5f9627c82f4da.mp3","summary":"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","meta_description":"In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs , host Aviva Llorens sits down with Preston Smelt , Director of Revenue Management at Your Pad, overseeing nearly…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1842,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/revlabs-by-pricelabs-7022136/episodes/inside-a-300-listing-portfolio-how-revenue-managers-stay-ahead-ft-preston-smelt/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/revlabs-by-pricelabs-7022136/inside-a-300-listing-portfolio-how-revenue-managers-stay-ahead-ft-preston-smelt.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}