Summits

Join globally recognized safety expert Justin Ford from Breezeway for a powerful, in-person Safety Summit designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to prioritize safety at every property.

This dynamic, 6-hour workshop dives into the essentials of short-term rental safety, from signage and self-inspections to overlooked hazards like decks, grills, lighting, fireplaces, and more. Through real-life examples, photos, and videos, Justin brings these lessons to life with vivid detail and actionable insight.

You’ll get hands-on training from the VRMA-endorsed Breezeway Safety Course, covering key elements that can’t be taught online. Perfect for operators new to home safety or those looking to up-level their standards, the session includes:

• Practical tools and checklists to assess and improve property safety
• Expert-led guidance on setting up or scaling a safety program
• A take-home Safety Checklist to implement immediately
• Eligibility to complete your official certification as a Short-Term Rental Safety Inspector

Whether you're managing hundreds of homes or just getting started, this session is your chance to learn from the industry’s leading safety voice and make guest protection a core part of your operations.

Pricing

Members: $350

Non-Members: $395

Track:Summits

Speaker: 

Justin Ford  Director of Safety Programs, Breezeway

Experiencing stress over employee issues? Struggling with turnover or team dysfunction? Feeling buried in people’s problems, like your workplace belongs on a reality show? You’re not alone.

Supervisors and managers, this one is for you. Join this interactive summit featuring roundtable and fishbowl discussions, real-world scenarios, and hands-on coaching practice to elevate your leadership skills. We’ll dive into emotional intelligence (EQ) and why it’s essential for leading people, especially in high-pressure environments where reactivity can derail results. Bring your most challenging employee situations. Learn how to flip the script, respond with intention, and turn conflict into commitment, accountability, and team performance. 

Key Takeaways:

• Strengthen EQ, communication, and coaching skills
• Build confidence to de-escalate conflict and rebuild trust
• Motivate and retain team members with purpose
• Apply emotional cues and triggers to navigate workplace dynamics
• Gain a practical framework for building productive, engaged teams

You’ll leave with actionable tools, resources, and a complimentary DiSC EQ Profile to understand your leadership style and ready to implement these takeaways to manage more effectively.

Speakers:

Deborah Allen, MEd, SHRM-CP Managing Partner, HR4VR	Susan Blizzard Strategic Advisor, Blizzard Consulting, LLC

 

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 Sunday, October 12 | 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Session Description and speakers coming soon!

Speakers: 

TBA