What happens when an ice cream shop owner decides to reinvent hospitality in the heart of bourbon country? 🍨🥃In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Llewellyn, the creative force behind some of Louisville’s most exciting group-focused short-term rentals. From transforming forgotten commercial buildings into stylish hangout destinations to curating unforgettable experiences for bachelor parties, corporate retreats, and bourbon-loving travelers, Andrew has mastered the art of blending comfort, design, and storytelling.Tune in as Jason and Andrew dive into how a bold vision — and a little Kentucky grit — can turn overlooked spaces into thriving hospitality hubs. You’ll hear about the power of niche marketing, the importance of creating experiences (not just accommodations), and what it really takes to stand out in today’s competitive short-term rental world.Whether you’re an aspiring host, an entrepreneur, or just love a great reinvention story, this conversation will leave you inspired to think bigger about what’s possible in hospitality.Things we discussed in this episode:Andrew Llewellyn’s journey from ice cream shops to short-term rentals.Repurposing commercial buildings for large-group lodging.Hosting bachelor parties and corporate retreats under one roof.Integrating unique local experiences, especially bourbon-centric activities.Overcoming challenges with permits, city officials, and securing bank financing.Booking trends, windows, and group sales strategies.Handling guest communications for large groups and ensuring personalized hospitality.Innovative cleaning processes, staff management, and keeping costs down.Marketing approaches using SEO, OTAs, and targeting conventions.Advice for aspiring hosts: mentorship, vision, and niching for business success.Get in touch with Andrew:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewllewellyn/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Superstayslouisville/Website - https://andrewllewellyn.com/https://superstaysstr.com/#SmartStayShow #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #ShortTermRentals #GroupTravel #Hospitality #LouisvilleKY #BourbonTrail #VacationRental #TravelPodcast #Entrepreneurship #SmartStaysFollow Us!Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for the first episode of SmartStay Show!Following and subscribing to SmartStay Show not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide.SmartStay Show Website and on Instagram and YouTubePrideaway Stays Website and on Facebook and LinkedInStraightforward Short-Term Rentals Website and on InstagramAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedInJason Muth on LinkedIn
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