Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP6 - Delegation, Company Culture, and What’s Ahead in 2026

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Episode six of Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals is now available!

Hosted by OwnerRez co-founders Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes, the podcast features honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about growth and what it really looks like to build and scale a software company. Inspired by years of candid discussions, each episode offers a raw look at how Paul and Chris think through challenges, opportunities, and where the business is headed next.

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EP6 – Delegation, Company Culture, and What’s Ahead in 2026

In Episode Six, Paul and Chris talk about personal endurance challenges and how quickly Q1 ramps up once the year gets underway. They discuss the excitement and frustrations of early-year planning, how their approach to delegation is evolving, and why giving teams more ownership is becoming increasingly important as the company grows. They also explore how AI is changing what they build, what company culture means to them, and share a look ahead at what’s coming in 2026, all through the lens of working "on" the business versus working "in" the business.

You’ll hear about:

  • Personal challenges
  • The excitement and frustration of Q1
  • How delegation must evolve with growth
  • How AI is changing how we build and what we build
  • How to sustain and build culture
  • Working on the business versus working in the business
  • A look ahead to what’s coming in 2026

It’s a peek behind the scenes at how Paul and Chris are approaching growth and delegation without losing the unique culture that’s defined the product.

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New episodes are already in the works, and we can’t wait for you to join us on the walk.