We had the good fortune of connecting with Suzanne Hacker and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Suzanne, can you tell us more about your background and the role it’s played in shaping who you are today?
Originally from Wisconsin and started a career in banking at the age of 18, not really thinking it would be a career. It ended up being a fabulous career for me spanning 25+ years. At the peak of my banking career, I was overseeing 17 locations in 2 different states, plus managing marketing, small business lending, consumer lending, retail operations and more! I loved ALMOST every minute, but my favorite part was coaching my managers and regional managers to greater success!

That background had a huge impact on the array of knowledge that I am able to use as a foundation in my own business today.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I am a coach specializing in helping people launch and grow their vacation rental business. My banking background sets me apart because of my lending background and knowledge of the home buying/home loan process. The other thing that sets me apart is that I personally own properties and co-host additional properties so I put into practice what I preach. It was definitely not easy to start and grow my businesses. It takes perseverance, patience and some capital.

I am most proud of the fact that I am still in business and have grown to owning/co-hosting a total of 10 listings. I also love to see other owners succeed and launch their businesses and go on to gain bookings and pay their mortgages and more! I want people to know that there is a playbook to follow when starting a vacation rental business, but if they follow it, they will be successful!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Depends on where they are going! My coaching business is mostly virtual and then I have vacation rental listings in 3 different states.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The person who deserves the most credit in what I am doing today is my partner/fiance – Jeff. Never have I felt more support and encouragement than from him.

Website: www.welcomingwow.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcomingwow

Youtube: @welcomingwow

Image Credits
BlueVerve Studio

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