Why Remote Hotel Sales Still Wins: Inside Jacaruso Enterprises
What motivated the founding of Virtual Doorman? How did the idea evolve from inception to launch?
Virtual Doorman was born from a simple observation: most residential buildings lacked the staffing and resources for a traditional 24/7 doorman, yet residents still needed secure access control, package handling, and the peace of mind that comes with a human presence. The founders saw an opportunity to merge technology with real-time service—creating a hybrid model that offered the reliability of trained operators supported by smart hardware and software. Over time, the idea matured from a basic remote-access solution into a full-service platform that uses live operators as the “eyes and ears” of a property. The earliest pilot sites proved that buildings could elevate security and resident experience without the cost of full-time on-site staff, which paved the way for a scalable launch.
Hotel demand today can rise and fall quickly. How does Jacaruso help properties stay steady when the market becomes unpredictable?
Hotels can’t control demand, but they can control how consistently they sell. The biggest risk during market shifts isn’t the dip itself, it’s becoming reactive or going quiet.
Our services focus on keeping sales activity consistent regardless of market conditions. Proactive outreach continues during high-demand periods, and it doesn’t stop when things slow down. We focus on maintaining a healthy pipeline, staying active across segments, and staying on top of follow up.
Because our team works across multiple brands, properties, and markets, we see changes early. That visibility allows us to make adjustments before performance declines rather than reacting after the fact. We focus on creating stability over time.
Your remote sales model has been part of the company since the beginning. Why has that approach worked so well for hotels?
Remote work has always been part of how Jacaruso operates long before it became as common as it is today. Jacaruso was built around the idea that sales doesn’t require physical presence. It requires focus, consistency, and follow-through.
Operating remotely removes a lot of operational burden for hotels. There’s no need to add another on-site role or create additional management layers, which is especially important when teams are already stretched thin.
When remote work became a necessity during the pandemic, we didn’t skip a beat. It reinforced what we already knew from years of experience: remote sales works, it’s stable and scalable.
Staffing shortages and turnover remain ongoing challenges. How does Jacaruso support hotels during those transitions?
When staffing gaps occur, sales activity is often one of the first things to slow down. Leads still come in, accounts still need attention, and follow-up can’t pause, but it often does.
Jacaruso steps in to maintain continuity during those moments. Whether covering a staff transition or supporting a short-staffed team, the focus is on keeping outreach, follow-up, and account management moving so revenue doesn’t stall.
Our objective isn’t to replace internal teams. It’s to protect momentum and give hotels time to stabilize internally without sacrificing sales performance.
After working with so many properties, what patterns tend to stand out that hotel teams may overlook?
One of the most common patterns is how often revenue is lost quietly. It’s rarely due to lack of effort. More often, it’s because daily operational demands pull attention away from sales activity.
Missed follow-ups, delayed responses, and existing accounts that slowly fade are common issues. Leads sit in inboxes longer than they should. Past clients don’t get re-engaged. Small delays add up, especially in competitive markets.
Because Jacaruso stays focused on revenue-driving activity and isn’t pulled into daily operations, those gaps become easier to spot and address. Sales doesn’t wait when attention is pulled elsewhere.
Jacaruso relies on both technology and hands-on experience. How does that combination uncover new revenue opportunities?
Technology has always been necessary for us, particularly as a remote organization. But it was never meant to replace experience. It’s meant to support it.
Lead Shark, our AI-powered sales intelligence tool, saves time by providing faster access to verified decision-makers and market insights. That reduces manual searching and guesswork, allowing sales efforts to start sooner.
What happens after that still relies on experience. Knowing how to prioritize segments, approach accounts, and adjust strategy based on what’s happening at the property level comes from years of hands-on hotel sales work. Together, technology and experience lead to opportunities that are practical and actionable.
Looking ahead, what changes should hotel leaders be preparing for, and where does Jacaruso see its role evolving?
AI is going to continue influencing how hotels operate across departments. It affects how information is accessed, how teams prioritize work, and how decisions are made. Not every application will be useful, and there will be noise around it.
Jacaruso’s focus is on applying technology in ways that remove friction and improve execution. In some cases, that means building tools internally when the right solution doesn’t exist. Lead Shark came directly from day-to-day sales work and a clear understanding of where time and revenue were being lost.
As technology evolves, execution and people will still matter. Jacaruso’s role is to help hotels use new tools in ways that actually move the business forward, rather than adding complexity.
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Janel Allen | Sr. Vice President of Marketing
