You don’t get to 250+ properties by chance. You build it. Brick by brick. System by system. Mistake by mistake.That’s exactly what Lisa Peterson did.Last week in Part 1, we talked about profitability, the stuff that actually matters. We explored how Lisa built L’Abode Accommodation from scratch, kept her business lean, and stayed focused on profit.That episode struck a chord. So we kept the mics on.In Part 2, we go deeper. We step inside the engine room of Li...
You don’t get to 250+ properties by chance.
You build it.
Brick by brick.
System by system.
Mistake by mistake.
That’s exactly what Lisa Peterson did.
Last week in Part 1, we talked about profitability, the stuff that actually matters. We explored how Lisa built L’Abode Accommodation from scratch, kept her business lean, and stayed focused on profit.
That episode struck a chord.
So we kept the mics on.
In Part 2, we go deeper. We step inside the engine room of Lisa’s operation and unpack how it all works.
We cover:
✔️ How she scaled from 90 to 250+ properties without breaking herself
✔️ The systems that allow her to deliver a consistent guest experience at scale
✔️ The extras she charges for — and why guests actually love them
✔️ The KPIs that matter (and the ones she completely ignores)
This episode is for anyone in the accommodation space who wants to scale without the chaos, grow without losing quality, and build a business that doesn’t burn you out.
👉 Whether you run a motel, a short-term rental, or a growing hospitality brand, you’ll find real, usable insights here.
Hit play. Take notes. Then go build something that works.
👇 Drop a comment if this one hit home.
SHOW LINKS:
L’Abode Accommodation → https://labodeaccommodation.com.au
The Accommodation Show → https://www.theaccommodationshow.com
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📋 In this episode, we discuss:
00:00 – Scaling Fast: From 90 to 250 Properties
01:31 – Early Challenges: Onboarding, Owners, and Guest Issues
04:23 – Streamlining with Tech: From Gantt Charts to monday.com
06:15 – No Marketing, Just Referrals: The Growth Secret
07:34 – Cleaning Dilemma: In-House Teams vs. Contractors
09:59 – Partnering with Contractors: Advanced Clean & Regional Teams
13:19 – Profitability Insights: Margins on Cleaning & Linen
15:48 – Service Fees and Maintenance: Where the Real Profit Is
18:44 – Why Management Fees Alone Don’t Work
21:52 – Choosing the Right Owners: Cutting Bad Fits Early
24:24 – Competing in a Crowded Market: Branding & Extras
26:36 – Final Tips: KPIs, Accountability, and Profitability
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