--- title: "Lessons Learned Scaling to 350+ Units Under Management" description: "And how it led to an acquisition with an industry record multiple." canonical: "https://topkey.io/webinar/lessons-learned-scaling-to-350-units-under-management" language: "en" --- [Webinars](https://topkey.io/webinars) # Lessons Learned Scaling to 350+ Units Under Management And how it led to an acquisition with an industry record multiple. ### The Financial & Operational Playbook M&A Firms Look For Most operators think growth is all about adding properties. But the truth? Scaling without dialed-in systems just magnifies chaos. Even elite operators struggle with financial accuracy, task visibility, and reporting that owners (and investors) can actually trust. Top operators do it differently. They’ve built airtight systems that tie tasks to expenses, lock in financials, and deliver hotel-quality hospitality at scale. The result? Owners stay confident, margins expand, and valuations skyrocket. And the game-changer isn’t guesswork — it’s a repeatable framework that connects product, experience, empowerment, reputation, and scale — the same model that powered StayDuvet into one of Charleston’s most respected operators. In this workshop, Taylor Gates, CEO of StayDuvet, will break down exactly how he built a platform investors praise as “the best-run financials they’ve ever seen.” **What you’ll learn:** - How to tie tasks, expenses, and reporting together to stop revenue leakage before it happens. - The framework for scaling hospitality without burning out your team. - The 3 key items M&A firms demand before cutting big checks. - Why streamlined payouts and locked-in financials are the difference between chaos and confidence. This isn’t theory — it’s the same system that took StayDuvet from local startup to market leader. You’ll walk away with practical steps to tighten financials, impress owners, and scale with confidence. **Sign up now to join live and ask questions, or sign up to get the recording.** ## About the speakers Quinn Foster CEO & Co-Founder **Speaker** Quinn Foster is a lifelong entrepreneur and operator who has spent the past decade building and scaling businesses in the short-term rental and property management technology space. He first made his mark at StayDuvet, where he led sales, operations, and reservations strategy, helping the team grow into Charleston’s largest STR operator with more than $30M in annual rental revenue. Today, as Co-Founder and CEO of FeatherPMS, he brings that same operator-first mindset to building software that solves real problems for managers. Outside of work, Quinn’s happiest role is being a dad, and he finds balance in travel, golf, and an active Charleston lifestyle surrounded by family and friends. ‍ Mac Hill Head of Growth & Client Success **Speaker** Mac Hill is a SaaS professional specializing in client success, marketing, and growth strategy for start-ups. Currently leading Growth & Client Success at Feather, Mac plays a key role in onboarding, customer support, and go-to-market execution. His primary focus is on creating high-touch client experiences, refining GTM strategy, and ensuring the product reflects the real needs of professional property managers—always with hospitality at the core. Outside of work, Mac cherishes time with his family- a way-smarter-and-better-looking-than-him wife plus two little girls aged 3 & 5. He enjoys socializing with his friends, watching football and soccer, and fitness through playing soccer and the gym. ‍ Darren Carter Head of Demand Generation **Moderator** Darren Carter is the Head of Demand Generation at Topkey, the leading platform for helping property managers automate their finances. Before joining Topkey, he spent over 13 years at various technology companies, specializing in fintech and startups, including founding and selling his own company in 2020. He lives in Boulder, CO, with his wife, puppy, and soon-to-be-born baby daughter. ## Disclosures \*Topkey is a financial technology company and is not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC Insurance available for funds on deposit through Thread Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply. 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