- Web Design - Seth Epstein, Chief Catalyst & CEO at SocialStay

TL;DR

Seth Epstein, founder of Social Stay, discusses the future of hotel stays and the impact of mobile technology.

Transcript

this week i'm joined by seth epstein the founder and chief catalyst of social stay we'll talk about the future of your hotel state and how mobile will change that and about his career as a creative entrepreneur stick around welcome to episode numero terese i am your host jose caballer co-founder and chief creative officer of digital agency the grou... Read More

Key Insights

• 💦 Exceptional work and commitment to creating beautiful interfaces is essential for success in the creative industry.
• 😤 Building a successful team often requires finding a producer or someone with a producer-type energy to complement the creative work.
• 🈺 Being open to advice and having advisors can greatly contribute to business growth and success.
• 🥺 Taking the time to do exceptional work and share it with others can lead to more opportunities and visibility.
• 🪛 It is essential to focus on solving a clear problem to drive innovation and growth.
• 🈺 Transitioning from a creative entrepreneur to a business-focused individual requires self-exploration, learning, and being open to new ideas.
• 😤 Using platforms like LinkedIn, Craigslist, and personal networks can help find collaborators and team members.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did Seth Epstein start building fuel, a successful broadcast design firm?

Epstein started fuel after freelancing for a company and feeling that he could do better. He saw an opportunity with the emerging Macintosh technology and made a commitment to starting his own company.

Q: What led to the acquisition of fuel by racerfish?

Epstein had informal conversations with content at racerfish and, after sharing his revenue and client list, they expressed interest in acquiring the company. A lunch discussion with Jeff Duchess, CEO of racerfish, led to the decision to buy fuel.

Q: How did Epstein transition from being a highly creative entrepreneur to a business-focused individual?

Epstein states that it required a lot of self-exploration, reading, and learning from others. He emphasizes the importance of being open to advice, using intuition, and being willing to quiet the mind when necessary.

Q: How does Social Stay solve the problem of mobile applications for hotels?

Social Stay provides a customizable platform for hotels to create their own mobile apps. This allows hotels to have control over their platform, update content, send push notifications, and provide a more intuitive and personalized experience for guests.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Seth Epstein founded fuel, a broadcast design firm, in the 90s and later sold it to racerfish. He has since started multiple companies, including Social Stay, a platform for creating social apps for hotels.

• Social Stay aims to solve the problem of mobile applications for hotels by providing a customizable platform where hotels can create their own apps and engage with guests.

• Epstein emphasizes the importance of exceptional work and putting in the time to create beautiful interfaces, even if it means slowing down the company's growth.