Member Application | ShortCuts 4 STR

Section 1: Applicant Information

First name

Last name

Business Name

Phone

Email

Website

LinkedIn Profile

Location: City, State, Country

Section 2: Industry Experience & Background

Years of hands-on experience in the vacation rental, short-term rental, or hospitality industry

Please describe your professional background and roles in the STR/hospitality industry

Have you worked in consulting, leadership, or specialist roles with professional operators?

Yes

No

If yes, please provide examples (PMCs, boutique hotel groups, STR tech vendors, etc.)

Section 3: Areas of Expertise / Services Provided

Please check all areas where you currently provide consulting, training, or advisory services. At least one selection is required.

Other

Section 4: Specialization & Client Type

Describe your primary area(s) of specialization and the types of problems you solve for clients

Do you work with individual Airbnb hosts or focus primarily on influencer content for personal portfolios?

Yes

No

Section 5: Consultant Status

Current professional status

Independent consultant/solo advisor

Employed full-time by tech vendor (operating in separate advisory capacity)

Employed full-time by PMC (operating in separate advisory capacity)

Other

Other (please specify)

If employed full-time, please explain how you maintain neutrality in your advisory capacity

Section 6: Client References

Client Name / Company

Contact Person

Email

Phone

Services Provided

Duration of Engagement

Client Name / Company

Contact Person

Email

Phone

Services Provided

Duration of Engagement

Section 7: Professional Materials

Please provide a professional bio (150–250 words) for the ShortCuts Consultant Directory

Professional headshot emailed to marketing@shortcuts4str.com

Yes

No

Scheduling/contact link for directory listing

Section 8: Contribution & Engagement Commitment

Are you willing to participate in educational sessions such as webinars, panels, or content creation?

Yes

No

Can you commit to offering insights via community channels (Slack, LinkedIn, email roundtables)?

Yes

No

Are you able to attend live events or virtual roundtables as specified in membership requirements?

Yes

No

Would you be willing to contribute ShortCuts resources (checklists, articles, recorded sessions) annually?

Yes

No

Describe how you would contribute to peer growth and the collaborative spirit of ShortCuts

Section 9: Ethics & Brand Alignment

Please describe your approach to ethical business practices and transparency with clients

Do you commit to adhering to ShortCuts brand guidelines and avoiding misrepresentation?

Yes

No

Have you ever been subject to professional disciplinary action or ethical violations?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain

Section 10: Additional Information

How did you learn about ShortCuts?

What do you hope to gain from ShortCuts membership?

Is there anything else you'd like the membership committee to know about your qualifications or background?

Section 11: Declarations & Signature

I understand that annual membership dues are $250 per year

I understand that this application will be reviewed and may require an interview

I agree to abide by the ShortCuts Membership Code of Conduct

Print Name

Section 1: Applicant Information

Section 2: Industry Experience & Background

Section 3: Areas of Expertise / Services Provided

Section 4: Specialization & Client Type

Section 5: Consultant Status

Section 6: Client References

Section 7: Professional Materials

Section 8: Contribution & Engagement Commitment

Section 9: Ethics & Brand Alignment

Section 10: Additional Information

Section 11: Declarations & Signature

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