What It Really Means to Be Elite
EP12 - What It Really Means to Be Elite
Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals Podcast
In Episode Twelve, Paul and Chris are joined by Dan Waldschmidt, an international business strategist, speaker, author, and extreme athlete. They talk about what it really means to be elite, and why it is not just about talent, luck, or having the best idea. They unpack the mindset behind OwnerRez’s long-standing “Elite” messaging and explore how ordinary people and companies can build toward extraordinary results through discipline, adaptability, and a constant drive to improve.
You’ll hear about:
- What “Elite” actually means beyond marketing language
- Why discipline and consistency matter more than big moments
- How adaptability helps people and companies keep moving forward
- Why being “never satisfied” can be freeing when balanced the right way
- How running, business, and product development all connect through tenacity
It’s an honest conversation about pushing past average, staying consistent, adapting when things go wrong, and finding the small improvements that lead to elite results over time.
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About the Podcast
Hosted by Paul and Chris, co-founders of OwnerRez, the show is inspired by their long-standing ritual: taking weekly walks together to think through problems, debate ideas, and talk candidly about the business. These walking conversations have shaped countless product decisions, strategy shifts, and breakthrough moments. Now, you get to listen in.
Each episode dives into the lessons learned from more than a decade of bootstrapping, product building, customer challenges, industry changes, and the day-to-day realities of running a tech company that serves thousands of property managers.
Whether you’re a host, manager, entrepreneur, or just curious how vacation rental software gets built, this podcast gives you real conversations, real experience, and real insight, one walk at a time.