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The Hospitality Effect: Redefining Student Living with Unreasonable Experiences - SHI1012
Manage episode 504497103 series 2929462
🎧Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast SHI Ambassador and CORE Spaces’ Sr. Mgr of Sales & Stabilization, Sarah Maxson sits down with CORE Spaces’ President, Dan Goldberg, for a discussion exploring the integration of hospitality principles into student housing. Emphasizing user experience (UX), resident engagement, and innovative branding, Sarah and Dan share insights on creating memorable moments, empowering teams, and differentiating properties through thoughtful design and service. The episode also covers Sarah's background in the industry, the SHI Ambassador program, and upcoming industry events.
💡 Sponsor Spotlight: This episode is brought to you by Social Pro from Opinion, the #1 social media management platform in property management. With Social Pro, you can: Create once, publish everywhere—across all major networks Stay on brand with Canva integration, premium stock photos, and custom watermarks. Manage all DMs, comments, and mentions from one inbox Gain insights into audience growth, engagement, and top-performing posts.
👉 Learn more at http://www.opiniion.com/shi
👉 Learn more at https://opiniion.com/blog/opiniion-debuts-socialpro-and-listingspro/
🕒 Timestamps & Topics:
00:02:12 - Wesley Deese's introduction to the Student Housing Insight podcast and platform overview
00:04:05 - Introduction to Sarah Maxson and her upcoming interview with Dan Goldberg
00:05:01 - Sarah's background in student housing and her role at Core Spaces
00:08:09 - Overview of the SHI Ambassador program and its benefits
00:15:23 - Start of Sarah's interview with Dan Goldberg: Defining user experience 00:18:14 - Inspiration from hospitality leaders like Will Guidara of 11 Madison Park 00:20:36 - Personal "aha" moments in hospitality at Core Spaces (UCF van story) 00:23:14 - Behind-the-scenes story from the Peyton Manning event at University of Tennessee 00:26:52 - Intentionality in leadership and user-first mindset at Core
00:36:53 - Brand recognition surveys and the success of the Hub brand
00:37:44 - Role of social media and viral content in building the Hub brand
00:43:52 - Example of handwritten notes to parents at Penn State property
00:50:47 - Repurposing competitor spaces for better activation (e.g., wellness areas) 00:56:19 - Vulnerability in leadership and embracing diverse perspectives
00:59:58 - Anecdote of staff going above and beyond for a resident
01:06:00 - Closing thanks and praise for Sarah's contributions
01:06:06 - Outro: Wes Deese's wrap-up and thanks to Sarah
01:08:24 - Small, low-cost resident engagement ideas (e.g., chilled water, lobby ambiance)
01:13:12 - Integrating hospitality into move-in day processes
01:20:50 - Wes Deese's overview of SHI website, events, and community
🔗 Resources & Mentions:
Student Housing Insight: https://studenthousinginsight.com Upcoming industry events: https://www.studenthousinginsight.com/events
Shoptalk webinars: https://shoptalk.info
Core Spaces: https://corespaces.com
2026 SHI Ambassador Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckqjgiEhFuo0bz3UCudEdQ9O1b8JB3Y-1gyGKgZKQPZPFZHw/viewform
Hi, How Are You Project (mental health advocacy): https://www.hihowareyou.org/
NMHC Student Housing Conference: https://www.nmhc.org/meetings/calendar/shc/2025-nmhc-student-housing-conference/
LeaseCon+TurnCon Scholarship Opportunity: https://www.studenthousinginsight.com/shi2025scholarship
100 episodes
Manage episode 504497103 series 2929462
🎧Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast SHI Ambassador and CORE Spaces’ Sr. Mgr of Sales & Stabilization, Sarah Maxson sits down with CORE Spaces’ President, Dan Goldberg, for a discussion exploring the integration of hospitality principles into student housing. Emphasizing user experience (UX), resident engagement, and innovative branding, Sarah and Dan share insights on creating memorable moments, empowering teams, and differentiating properties through thoughtful design and service. The episode also covers Sarah's background in the industry, the SHI Ambassador program, and upcoming industry events.
💡 Sponsor Spotlight: This episode is brought to you by Social Pro from Opinion, the #1 social media management platform in property management. With Social Pro, you can: Create once, publish everywhere—across all major networks Stay on brand with Canva integration, premium stock photos, and custom watermarks. Manage all DMs, comments, and mentions from one inbox Gain insights into audience growth, engagement, and top-performing posts.
👉 Learn more at http://www.opiniion.com/shi
👉 Learn more at https://opiniion.com/blog/opiniion-debuts-socialpro-and-listingspro/
🕒 Timestamps & Topics:
00:02:12 - Wesley Deese's introduction to the Student Housing Insight podcast and platform overview
00:04:05 - Introduction to Sarah Maxson and her upcoming interview with Dan Goldberg
00:05:01 - Sarah's background in student housing and her role at Core Spaces
00:08:09 - Overview of the SHI Ambassador program and its benefits
00:15:23 - Start of Sarah's interview with Dan Goldberg: Defining user experience 00:18:14 - Inspiration from hospitality leaders like Will Guidara of 11 Madison Park 00:20:36 - Personal "aha" moments in hospitality at Core Spaces (UCF van story) 00:23:14 - Behind-the-scenes story from the Peyton Manning event at University of Tennessee 00:26:52 - Intentionality in leadership and user-first mindset at Core
00:36:53 - Brand recognition surveys and the success of the Hub brand
00:37:44 - Role of social media and viral content in building the Hub brand
00:43:52 - Example of handwritten notes to parents at Penn State property
00:50:47 - Repurposing competitor spaces for better activation (e.g., wellness areas) 00:56:19 - Vulnerability in leadership and embracing diverse perspectives
00:59:58 - Anecdote of staff going above and beyond for a resident
01:06:00 - Closing thanks and praise for Sarah's contributions
01:06:06 - Outro: Wes Deese's wrap-up and thanks to Sarah
01:08:24 - Small, low-cost resident engagement ideas (e.g., chilled water, lobby ambiance)
01:13:12 - Integrating hospitality into move-in day processes
01:20:50 - Wes Deese's overview of SHI website, events, and community
🔗 Resources & Mentions:
Student Housing Insight: https://studenthousinginsight.com Upcoming industry events: https://www.studenthousinginsight.com/events
Shoptalk webinars: https://shoptalk.info
Core Spaces: https://corespaces.com
2026 SHI Ambassador Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckqjgiEhFuo0bz3UCudEdQ9O1b8JB3Y-1gyGKgZKQPZPFZHw/viewform
Hi, How Are You Project (mental health advocacy): https://www.hihowareyou.org/
NMHC Student Housing Conference: https://www.nmhc.org/meetings/calendar/shc/2025-nmhc-student-housing-conference/
LeaseCon+TurnCon Scholarship Opportunity: https://www.studenthousinginsight.com/shi2025scholarship
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