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Meet Frontdesk: Senior Partner Success Manager

For this edition of Meet Frontdesk, we sat down with Claudia Chevalier, Senior Partner Success Manager. Claudia began at Frontdesk 2 years ago and during that time, she has demonstrated all of Frontdesk’s core values. Prior to Frontdesk, Claudia worked in Property Management. She was introduced to the company by her now fellow Senior Partner Success Manager, Bella. After experiencing and falling in love with the work culture, Bella thought Claudia would be a perfect fit for the company and referred her. In her free time, Claudia enjoys playing tennis, spending time with her friends and family, and traveling whenever possible.

Tell me about your role and what you do here at Frontdesk?

I’m a Senior Partner Success Manager at Frontdesk, and I manage partnerships in a variety of markets- Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Des Moines, Ames, St. Louis, Minneapolis, and New Orleans. One of my main priorities is partner retention and ensuring our partners have the tools they need for our relationship to succeed. I also analyze our monthly revenue reports and close deals with the Director of Real Estates.

What do you enjoy most about your role?

I enjoy forming connections and relationships with our Partners! Traveling to meet our partners in person is also a huge plus!

What is your favorite Frontdesk city?

So far, I’ve been to ten of our markets and have thoroughly enjoyed them all! If I had to pick one, it would most likely be Cincinnati. If you’re ever in the area, go to “A Taste of Belgium” and try the chicken and waffles!

What has been your biggest learning experience since starting at Frontdesk?

This was my first remote position, so I had to learn a new balance and get used to not being in a traditional office environment every day. The Partnership team is very close-knit, and we write Good Morning to everyone in the team on our channel every day! I truly feel connected to them and am grateful for the opportunity to work with them!

What advice would you give to others in your role?

Always be adaptable and eager to learn new things!

Bucket list place to visit?

I’d love to go to Tahiti! The over-the-water bungalows are gorgeous, and I love the beach!

Travel’s Fastest Growing U.S. Small Businesses Offer a Glimpse Into These Emerging Trends

Frontdesk is leading the way as travelers seek alternative accommodations!

“The pandemic catapulted a few niche innovations into widespread use, benefiting a few fast-moving travel businesses. Lists come and go, but pay attention to the underlying trends that will last after the crisis passes.” Says Sean O’Neill at Skift.

Milwaukee’s Frontdesk among fastest-growing U.S. firms: See local businesses on Inc. 5000

Vacation rental startup Frontdesk Inc. is among America’s fastest-growing private companies, according to the annual Inc. 5000 list published Tuesday.

Milwaukee-based Frontdesk ranked 136 on the list, representing 3,012% revenue growth between 2017 and 2020. The company was founded in 2017 and has raised $18 million to date, including a recent $7 million raise.

Get Away in August

Whether you’re going on a road trip or flying across the country, you’ll need good quality luggage. Here at Frontdesk, we are big fans of the Away suitcase. The Large is the biggest suitcase offered by Away and is perfect for a long getaway. 

Why We Love Away

The Away suitcase has a stylish, sleek hard outer shell to not only look great, but also protect your belongings! The Large is currently offered in 6 different colors.  

Features

  • 360° spinner wheels to ensure a smooth ride
  • TSA-approved lock for extra security
  • The interior features 2 compartments- one for clothes and one for harder items such as shoes or toiletries
  • Hidden laundry bag to separate dirty clothes

Don't want to take our word for it?

Frontdesk Raises $7 Million in Venture Round Funding

Frontdesk is excited to announce our most recent $7 million venture funding round, led by Stormbreaker Ventures!

“Not only has Frontdesk succeeded in achieving rapid scale, but they have done so in a way that is five to ten times more capital-efficient than their peers, showing vastly superior underlying unit economics,” says Said Mia, Stormbreaker Ventures’ managing partner.

Press Release

Frontdesk Guide to Fall Music Festivals

Late summer into early fall is peak music festival season for 2021. With all of the fun events happening across the country, we’ve rounded up the top music festivals across all genres in Frontdesk cities. Whether you are planning a visit to one of the festivals for one day or one week, Frontdesk has suites for your stay!

Festivals by Date

August 6-7, 2021

What? Music Festival

📍 Columbus, OH
🎶 EDM

This unique art and music festival is for inspiring attendees by providing an inclusive and supportive space for self-expression. Music lineup includes Charlesthefirst, Black Carl, Mersiv, Yheti, and more.
August 6-7, 2021
August 6-8, 2021

Hinterland Music Festival

📍 Des Moines, IA
🎶 Indie/Bluegrass/Country

The annual 3-day festival features a blend of music, camping, art, craft vendors, family events, and more. This year's music lineup includes Tyler Childers, Leon Bridges, Yola, The Avett Brothers, and more!
August 6-8, 2021
August 7, 2021

HoagieNation

📍 Philadelphia, PA
🎶 Rock

A celebration of Philly food, music, and culture with live music on two stages including Daryl Hall & John Oates, Squeeze, Kool & The Gang, The Wailers, and more!
August 7, 2021
August 13-15, 2021

Interstellar Festival

📍 Cincinnati, OH
🎶 EDM

Become a part of Cincinnati history by attending Cincy's first electronic festival! Artists include Adventure Club, Herobust, Boombox Cartel, and more.
August 13-15, 2021
August 27-28, 2021

Deep Tropics

📍 Nashville, TN
🎶 EDM

A boutique festival produced by forward-thinking, dance music enthusiasts. The festival is a music, art, & style experience at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville's beloved Germantown neighborhood.
August 27-28, 2021
August 27-28, 2021

Kosmic Kingdom

📍 Des Moines, IA
🎶 EDM

Growing out of Kosmos Music Festival, Kosmic Kingdom maintains that festival's dedication to bass music, dubstep, and beyond. This 2-day festival uses castles and over 35 functioning Renaissance builds as its backdrop.
August 27-28, 2021
August 28-29, 2021

Wonderbus Festival

📍 Columbus, OH
🎶 Multi-Genre

Wonderbus Festival presents some of music’s top hitmakers including Kesha; AJR; The Band CAMINO and more! This is an all-ages festival featuring great music, a wide variety of culinary options, a robust artisan village and so much more.
August 28-29, 2021
September 2-18, 2021

Summerfest

📍 Milwaukee, WI
🎶 Multi-Genre

The world's largest music festival! Summerfest hosts over 800 bands and 900k fans over 3-weekends on 11 different stages. Bands and performers span across all genres so there is something for everyone!
September 2-18, 2021
September 4-5, 2021

Made in America Festival

📍 Philadelphia, PA
🎶 Hip Hop

The Made in America music festival is a massive musical celebration curated by Jay-Z that takes over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia each Labor Day weekend. The headliners for 2021 include Justin Bieber and Lil Baby.
September 4-5, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Dancefestopia

Dancefestopia

📍 Kansas City, KS
🎶 EDM
🗓 September 9-12, 2021

Dancefestopia features party-starting DJs in a scenic, rural setting. The festival features four musical areas, each with their own sound.
Photo Courtesy of Dancefestopia
September 10-11, 2021

Candler Park Music Festival

📍 Atlanta, GA
🎶 Multi-Genre

Galactic, The Infamous Stringdusters, Spafford and more are among the 2021 lineup over the 2-day festival.
September 10-11, 2021
September 10-11, 2021

Basilica Block Party

📍 Minneapolis, MN
🎶 Rock

Basilica Block Party began in 1995 as a fundraiser to help pay for the structural restoration of The Basilica of Saint Mary. Today, proceeds from the 2-day rock festival benefit the Basilica Landmark, which preserves, restores, and advances the historic Basilica of Saint Mary.
September 10-11, 2021
September 10-11, 2021

Blended Festival

📍 Austin, TX (coming soon!)
🎶 Multi-Genre

Blended festival is the experience like no other - combining some of the world's most recognized artists, culinary stages, wine beer and liquor. Festival goers can expect live shows by some of the biggest names in Country, Pop, and EDM music.
September 10-11, 2021
September 17, 2021

Illfest

📍 Austin, TX (coming soon!)
🎶 EDM

ILLfest brings some of the world's best electronic musicians to the Travis County Expo Center in Austin. Art installations and trippy sights are around every corner at this two-day festival.
September 17, 2021
September 17-19, 2021

Imagine Music Festival

📍 Atlanta, GA
🎶 EDM

Starting as a smaller two-day downtown event, Imagine Festival has become Atlanta's largest EDM camping festival. The festival takes displays electronic royalty across six stages at the Atlanta Motor Speedway each fall.
September 17-19, 2021
September 18-19, 2021

Music Midtown

📍 Atlanta, GA
🎶 Pop

Music Midtown is a large music festival dating back to 1994. The festival features a diverse lineup of over 30 artists across 4 stages.
September 18-19, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Americana Music Association

Americanafest

📍 Nashville, TN
🎶 Country
🗓 September 22-25, 2021

Each year, Americanafest brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars, fans, and industry professionals for multiple days of music.
Photo Courtesy of Americana Music Association
September 23-26, 2021

Louder Than Life

📍 Louisville, KY
🎶 Rock

Louder Than Life is America's largest rock music festival and this year they've added a Thursday night celebration event to kick-off the weekend! Headliners include Metalica, Nine Inch Nails, and Korn.
September 23-26, 2021
September 25-26, 2021

Metal and Beer Fest

📍 Philadelphia, PA
🎶 Metal

The loudest, heaviest, 2-Day craft beer and metal festival in the world! The line-up includes Converge, Napalm Death, Midnight, Municipal Waste, and many more!
September 25-26, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Breakaway Music Festival

Breakaway Festival

📍 Charlotte, NC
🎶 Multi-Genre
🗓 October 1-2, 2021

Breakaway is the fastest growing multi-city music festival with events in the mid west including Ohio, Michigan, The Carolinas and Tennessee. If you are ready to breakaway from reality and enjoy a rad weekend filled with great music, this is the festival for you!
Photo Courtesy of Breakaway Music Festival
October 1-10, 2021

Austin City Limits

📍 Austin, TX (coming soon!)
🎶 Multi-Genre

The Austin City Limits Music Festival is an annual music festival held in Zilker Park in Austin, Texas on two consecutive three-day weekends. ACL Festival features a diverse lineup of acts every year with 8 stages, 100+ performances, and the most delicious food, drinks, and sweets!
October 1-10, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Gasparilla Music Festival

Gasparilla Music Festival

📍 Tampa, FL
🎶 Indie/Folk/Bluegrass
🗓 October 1-3, 2021

Gasparilla Music Festival offers feel good music and great food along Tampa's waterfront! Over 40 bands perform across 5 stages over the 2-day festival.
Photo Courtesy of Gasparilla Music Festival
October 2, 2021

98Rockfest

📍 Tampa Bay, FL
🎶 Rock

98ROCKFEST is Tampa Bay's biggest rock show! Headliners include Shinedown, Seether, Candlebox, Fozzy, Dirty Honey, Ayron Jones, and more!
October 2, 2021
October 8-17, 2021

New Orleans Jazz Festival

📍 New Orleans, LA
🎶 Jazz

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is an annual celebration of local music, art, and culture of New Orleans held at the Fair Grounds Race Course.
October 8-17, 2021
October 9-10, 2021

One Musicfest

📍 Atlanta, GA
🎶 Hip Hop

ONE Musicfest is the Southeast's largest 2 day, urban progressive music festival. The festival features multiple stages of non-stop music, the best Food Trucks from around the globe, arts and craft Merch Village, and an interactive Visual Artist Village.
October 9-10, 2021
October 21-24, 2021

Reggae Rise Up

📍 St. Petersburg, FL
🎶 Reggae

Reggae Rise Up Florida is undeniably one of the largest and most-recognized reggae festivals in the country. Featuring multiple stages, world-class production, interactive activities and large art installations, over one-hundred craft, beverage, and food vendors, space to layout and relax, and, of course, the biggest names in reggae music, Reggae Rise Up continues to set the standard year after year.
October 21-24, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Shaky Knees Music Festival

Shaky Knees Festival

📍 Atlanta, GA
🎶 Rock
🗓 October 22-24, 2021

With over 60 bands each year Shaky Knees is a rock-lover’s dream. Since its inception in 2013, Shaky Knees has featured a diverse lineup ranging from world-renowned acts to up-and-coming artists.
Photo Courtesy of Shaky Knees Music Festival
October 22-24, 2021

A3C Hip Hop Festival

📍 Atlanta, GA
🎶 Hip Hop

A3C Festival has become one of the most important hip-hop events of the year since it started in 2005. During the day, industry professionals participate at the A3C conference with panels, live interviews, and special speakers, while at night the three stages at the festival grounds are lit up with talent.
October 22-24, 2021

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