Here’s what’s happening this week

Hey team,

In just a few days, operators, leaders, and partners from across the corporate housing ecosystem will be gathering in Austin for CHPA Connect 26.

These moments matter, not for swag-only conference interactions or vague “let’s connect sometime” energy, but because they create space for honest conversations about growth, capacity, and what it actually takes to scale without burning out.

Our founder, Anthony Gonzalez, and the Handoff team will be on the ground all week, meeting operators where they are and talking through a familiar tension we keep hearing:

Growth isn’t the problem. Carrying everything yourself is.

Austin feels like a natural moment to name what we’re done carrying, and what we’re intentionally building instead.

That idea runs through this entire newsletter: from how teams delegate, to how leaders protect their time, to the kinds of roles that create real leverage instead of more noise.

Here’s what you can look forward to in this edition:

• From Tony: What we’re bringing to CHPA Connect 26

• Tony’s Tool: A focus system built for deep work

• Post of the Week: Austin, With Intention

• Talent Spotlight: Meet Felipe Restom, AR & Operations specialist

What We’re Bringing to CHPA Connect 26

By Anthony Gonzalez

If you’re coming to CHPA Connect 26, I want to share something we’re doing that’s intentionally practical.

We’re running a raffle at the conference, and for once (no shade) the prize isn’t swag.

It’s $10,000 in Talent Tokens.

Talent Tokens are credits you can apply directly to Handoff service fees. In real terms, that means the winner can have up to six months of their next hire covered through Handoff.

This is about experiencing what happens when the right person takes real work off your plate.

The kind of work that’s been living in your head.

The work you keep meaning to delegate but haven’t had time to define yet.

What this gives you:

• Time back

• Faster execution

• Space to focus on the decisions that actually need you

How to enter:

• Book a chat with us at CHPA Connect 26

• Visit us at our booth

• You’re entered

That’s it.

If you’ll be in Austin, swing by Booth #308 and lock in a time. We’ll be hosting Remote Recharge conversations all week.

Tony’s Tool: Think Out Loud

One of the biggest challenges founders and operators face isn’t a lack of motivation; it’s fragmented attention.

A tool I’ve been using recently is Wispr Flow, which helps create distraction-free focus blocks without over-engineering your day.

It’s designed to support deep work, not micromanage it. Clean, lightweight, and easy to actually stick with.

A good reminder that the best tools don’t add noise.. they remove it.

It’s a small example of the kind of friction we should actively be leaving behind this year.

Post of the Week: Austin, With Intention

Instead of hyping the conference, this week’s post of the week focuses on why we’re showing up in Austin at all: real conversations about people, process, and what sustainable growth actually looks like in 2026.

Tony also gives a preview of what we’ll be hosting at Booth #308, a Remote Recharge Zone designed for mobility and corporate housing leaders who want a break from surface-level networking.

Coffee, conversation, and space to talk honestly about hiring and operations.

And yes, there’s a chance to win $10K in Talent Tokens if you book time with the team while you’re there.

Talent Spotlight: Meet Felipe Restom, AR & Operations Specialist

Meet Felipe Restom, an AR and Operations specialist available through Handoff, built for real estate and corporate housing environments where accuracy, follow-through, and strong client relationships matter.

Over the past two years, Felipe has managed the full AR and AP cycle at a property management company: owning collections, reducing delinquency, and maintaining positive relationships with tenants and corporate clients. His work is hands-on and results-driven, balancing financial rigor with a service mindset that protects long-term revenue.

What Felipe brings:

• Deep AR expertise in real estate and corporate housing

• Operational flexibility in fast-moving environments

• Strong client-facing communication and follow-through

• Comfortable owning outcomes without constant oversight

If you need someone who can stabilize receivables, improve cash flow, and serve as a reliable point of contact for corporate clients, Felipe is a dependable, full-cycle operator who can step in and add value immediately.

Scale Smarter with Handoff

Whether you’re filling a key role or building an entire team, Handoff connects you with vetted, global-first talent, fast.

Cheers,
The Handoff Team

P.S.

CHPA Connect 26 is almost here. If you’ll be in Austin, come find us at Booth #308, and don’t forget to book a chat to enter the Talent Token raffle.