Hosting Remote Workers in Paradise

Remote work became a reality during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of us learned that you really can do business from just about anywhere. And now that companies like Twitter and Square are giving their teams the option to work from home even after we return to normalcy, remote employees are looking for a cool places travel and do their work. So, what can STR hosts do to capitalize on this opportunity?Robert Nunez is the vacation rental expert behind Work in Paradise, a STR villa on the island of Aruba that caters to remote workers. The Work in Paradise suites are minutes away from the beach, affording guests the opportunity to snorkel or enjoy a SeaBob adventure when their work day is done. Robert has been hosting on Airbnb since 2013, and in addition to his Aruban villa, he manages a portfolio of 76 units in Philadelphia, Miami, New York and New Jersey.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Robert joins me to explain how he came up with the idea for Work in Paradise, describing what Aruba has to offer remote workers and why he chose to open a new business during the pandemic. He offers insight on attracting remote workers on social media and providing both private and community workspaces (with reliable Wi-Fi) throughout the villa. Listen in for Robert’s advice to STR hosts on seeing the opportunity in a crisis, learning from other operators and challenging yourself to grow every day.Topics CoveredHow Robert ended up in ArubaVisited friend on island last JulyStruck by beauty and peaceHow Robert came up with the idea for Work in ParadiseRemote work became reality during shutdownPeople will want cool place to do businessWhat Aruba has to offer remote workersParadise (blue water and consistent weather)Friendly for tourists, lots of things to doHow Robert attracts remote workers to his STRActive on social mediaTap into online remote work communityHow Robert caters to remote workers in his unitsPrivate suite with workstationWork areas throughout villa with reliable Wi-FiEngage with guests to create communityHow Robert profited from staying the course in COVIDAdded inventory when others ran awayHosted first responders, contractors, etc.Robert’s advice for aspiring STR entrepreneursTalk to people already doing itDon’t let people talk you out of opportunityRobert’s advice for current STR hosts‘Push the envelope’Do one thing each day to growConnect with RobertWork in ParadiseResources“Twitter Announces Employees Will Be Allowed to Work from Home ‘Forever’” in The GuardianEmail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.