Welcoming Wow: Transforming the Short-Term Rental Industry with Suzanne Hacker

In the fast-paced world of short-term rentals, vacation rental hosts know that keeping up with the industry’s demands takes more than just listing a property. It requires innovative strategies, a strong brand presence, and a clear understanding of the guest experience. That’s where Welcoming Wow, founded by business coach and former banking executive Suzanne Hacker, comes in. Suzanne's company is dedicated to empowering vacation rental owners to create unforgettable guest experiences and stand out in a competitive market.

What is Welcoming Wow?

Welcoming Wow was born out of Suzanne’s unique blend of expertise in real estate, business coaching, and her personal experience in the vacation rental industry. Suzanne explains, “I was initially inspired to start Welcoming Wow as an interior design service for vacation rental owners. When I design homes, I focus on first impressions and the feeling the home evokes. The name comes from wanting your guests to be WELCOMED with a WOW when they enter.”

She offers comprehensive support for vacation rental hosts, from 1:1 coaching and design services to tailored workshops on topics like maximizing bookings, leveraging social media, and building a distinct brand. 

She also founded Spectrum Friendly Design, a service helping vacation rentals become accessible and welcoming for families with children on the autism spectrum.

Whether you’re launching a new rental or looking to optimize an existing property, Suzanne’s mission with Welcoming Wow is to make every host feel empowered, knowledgeable, and fully equipped to enhance guest experiences. With coaching that covers goal-setting, pricing, social media strategy, and more, Welcoming Wow ensures that hosts are equipped to tackle the demands of the industry.

Suzanne’s VIP Day Experience

For hosts wanting a deep dive into their business, Welcoming Wow offers VIP Day experiences. These customizable half or full-day sessions give hosts hands-on guidance in the areas that matter most to their rental's success. Topics can range from listing optimization to social media strategy, direct booking processes and occupancy rate improvements. 

Suzanne emphasizes that creating memorable guest experiences is about more than just the first impression: “We help hosts by focusing on so much more than the initial impression, because in order to be successful, you must stand out from the crowd, have competitive pricing, have exceptional guest service, handle the vacation rental as a business (not a hobby), and have a clean space!”

As a special offer for QR Clue readers, Suzanne is extending an extra discounted rate for her VIP Half and Full Day sessions on top of her already amazing Black Friday deal. If you’re ready to supercharge your rental business, don’t miss this opportunity! Head over to: https://www.welcomingwow.com/qrclue-vip-day

Why Welcoming Wow Stands Out

Suzanne’s journey from banking to real estate has given her an edge in the short-term rental industry. Her experience managing 100+ team members and overseeing business operations means that her coaching sessions are rooted in practical, results-driven insights. Suzanne’s work doesn’t just focus on theory; it emphasizes actionable steps hosts can take to improve their operations, attract the right guests, and grow their rental business strategically.

Tools like QR Clue fit seamlessly into Suzanne’s vision of creating standout guest experiences. She shares, “Tools like QR Clue help to make your rental stand out from the crowd! In that ‘sea of sameness,’ as guests are scrolling through all the listings looking for just the right place, what is going to make YOUR place grab their attention?”

At QR Clue, we’re thrilled to partner with Suzanne and Welcoming Wow, knowing that our shared focus on delivering unique guest experiences aligns perfectly. Just as QR Clue offers hosts an immersive, escape-room-style adventure for guests, Welcoming Wow provides hosts with the tools and insights they need to excel. 

Through our collaboration, hosts can benefit from Suzanne’s expertise and incorporate QR Clue’s interactive experience, making properties more memorable and competitive.

Happy Hosting!

Rachel & Jason