Kim Lalande's guest appearances

Kim Lalande

The ONE Thing

Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast

VRMA Arrival

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In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to Kim Lalande, founder and CEO of KEY, about the biggest concierge/experience trends she is currently seeing in the industry, how KEY partners with vacation rental managers, and more. 

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to Kim Lalande, founder and CEO of KEY, about the biggest concierge/experience trends she is currently seeing in the industry, how KEY partners with vacation rental managers, and more.

Curated Experiences with Kim Lalande

Vacations are all about relaxing, right? No one wants to spend the first two hours of their trip at the grocery store to stock up their rental’s fridge.Kim Lalande is the founder and CEO of KEY.co, a platform combining the best of hospitality and technology to create unforgettable experiences. She took her experience in the hotel industry and from personally staying at short-term rentals and used it to bridge the gap between the amazing curated experiences you get at a high-end hotel with the ease and convenience of an Airbnb.We dive into her entrepreneurial journey, what it took to turn her business ideas into a reality, learning to step back from operations and take the lead as a visionary in your business, and battling the self-doubt that plagues so many entrepreneurs.To plan your next vacation, visit KEY.co to b​​ook curated vacation homes, in-home services, and local experiences all in one place. Or if you’re a property owner, level up your own services using KEY’s expertise.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:How KEY.co creates elevated experiences for clients and guestsKim’s career trajectory and embracing the label of “entrepreneur”Knowing when it’s time to step away from operations and step into being the visionaryOvercoming the limiting beliefs that hold you back as an entrepreneurAdvice for taking an idea to marketLinks &amp; Tools from This EpisodeLearn more at KEY.coFollow Kim on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimshrumFree ResourcesWant to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com--Do you want to learn from the people at the top of their game?Whether it’s entrepreneurship from Sara Blakely or drumming from Ringo Starr, with Masterclass you get an immersive learning experience taught by the best at what they do—anytime, anywhere. Lessons are short, so you can watch them at your own pace and go back whenever you want. With over 100 classes, that thing you’ve wanted to do is closer than you think.Get unlimited access to every class, and 15% off an annual membership, at masterclass.com/one.--It takes strong teams to make big things happen.Needless to say, hiring the right people for these roles is important. Whether you’re hiring for a podcast or for your growing business, there’s only one place that makes it easy: ZipRecruiter.You can try it for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/onething.

Vacations are all about relaxing, right? No one wants to spend the first two hours of their trip at the grocery store to stock up their rental’s fridge.Kim Lalande is the founder and CEO of <a href="http://KEY.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KEY.co</a>, a platform combining the best of hospitality and technology to create unforgettable experiences. She took her experience in the hotel industry and from personally staying at short-term rentals and used it to bridge the gap between the amazing curated experiences you get at a high-end hotel with the ease and convenience of an Airbnb.We dive into her entrepreneurial journey, what it took to turn her business ideas into a reality, learning to step back from operations and take the lead as a visionary in your business, and battling the self-doubt that plagues so many entrepreneurs.To plan your next vacation, visit <a href="https://www.key.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">KEY.co</a> to b​​ook curated vacation homes, in-home services, and local experiences all in one place. Or if you’re a property owner, level up your own services using KEY’s expertise.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: <a href="http://the1thing.com/pods" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">the1thing.com/pods</a>.We talk about:<ul><li>How <a href="http://KEY.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KEY.co</a> creates elevated experiences for clients and guests</li><li>Kim’s career trajectory and embracing the label of “entrepreneur”</li><li>Knowing when it’s time to step away from operations and step into being the visionary</li><li>Overcoming the limiting beliefs that hold you back as an entrepreneur</li><li>Advice for taking an idea to market</li></ul> Links &amp; Tools from This Episode<ul><li>Learn more at <a href="https://www.key.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">KEY.co</a></li><li>Follow Kim on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimshrum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/kimshrum</a></li><li><a href="https://the1thing.com/free-resources-v2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Free Resources</a></li><li>Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email <a href="mailto:podcast@the1thing.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@the1thing.com</a></li></ul> --Do you want to learn from the people at the top of their game?Whether it’s entrepreneurship from Sara Blakely or drumming from Ringo Starr, with Masterclass you get an immersive learning experience taught by the best at what they do—anytime, anywhere. Lessons are short, so you can watch them at your own pace and go back whenever you want. With over 100 classes, that thing you’ve wanted to do is closer than you think.Get unlimited access to every class, and 15% off an annual membership, at <a href="https://masterclass.com/one" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">masterclass.com/one</a>.--It takes strong teams to make big things happen.Needless to say, hiring the right people for these roles is important. Whether you’re hiring for a podcast or for your growing business, there’s only one place that makes it easy: ZipRecruiter.You can try it for FREE at <a href="https://ziprecruiter.com/onething" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ZipRecruiter.com/onething</a>.