You & I Collective
We’ll never make everything ‘about us’
This is the part of a website where agencies are expected to boast about their numerous awards, accolades, and blah, blah, blah.
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But we’re not your average agency. We don’t self-indulge and we don’t make everything about us: This is the opposite of hospitality.
What we can tell you, is that your story branding, marketing and lead generation is in the most capable hands with You & I. Our founding team has only ever worked (and thrived) in hospitality businesses like yours - be it hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, bars, or leisure parks. We know what your guests need to connect with your brand, so they can spend more money with you - and then keep returning, to spend even more money.
Because, let’s cut to the chase - it’s greater revenue and more brand stickiness you’re looking for, right?
It’s hard to find a hospitality agency who gets the balance of being conversion-focused and creative just right (trust us, we’ve tried looking). But with us, this is what you get. And we won’t stop working until your marketing actually works.
Oh, and as a side note: We’re genuinely nice to work with. We understand that hospitality is essentially the happy relationship between a host and their guest (‘you’ and ‘I’). Your experience of partnering with us will be just as hospitable as your experience of walking into your favorite coffee shop. We know what a difference great service makes. And we got you.
The I's behind You & I
Neely Khan
Co-founder | Writer, story person, and roller-coaster fanatic
Neely first got into stories when she realized she was failing Math. At 7 years-old, she wrote a story to help her remember an equation - and ever since, she’s been obsessed with the stickiness of stories. How they help us remember, how they evoke feelings - and how those feelings trigger action.
Over the last 10 years, Neely has written story-led and high-converting content for hospitality brands exclusively, as well as managed numerous creative projects. Including short film productions, book publications, and creative training programs for hospitality employees.
Although Neely’s London-born, she definitely dislikes the cold and spends a lot of time traveling to hotter places around the world, and tending to our international partners. She’s a Cambridge grad (English Literature and Language), a published author, she loves to write and perform spoken word, and is also part of the World Rollercoaster Club (yes, it’s an actual thing).
Mateo Bradford-Vazquez
Co-Founder| Chief Ideation Officer, Small Dog Dad
Meet Mateo, a story-led creative and Short Term Accommodations and Hospitality Evangelist with a passion for transforming ideas into compelling narratives. Mateo has dedicated himself to the professionalization of the Short Term Rental industry, guiding hosts and professional managers in leveraging the right technology and strategic development practices to optimize their businesses.
A proud graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, where his passion for service was nurtured the same passion to service that called and keeps him actively engaged in the hospitality industry.
His ventures in hospitality include Vanportland Management LLC, a boutique hotel management company specializing in unique hotels and short-term rental properties, as well as co-founding and co-hosting The NO BS Short Term Rental Podcast and the Derailed Murder Mystery Podcast.
Mateo is a champion for equity, inclusion, and STR hospitality advocacy and is a founding board member of the Atlanta Metro Short Term Rental Alliance.
With a knack for ideation and creating authentic brand journeys, Mateo builds strategic partnerships that not only boost revenue but also cultivate lifelong customer loyalty. He believes that every brand has its own unique adventure, meticulously designed to capture hearts and drive sustainable growth. From concept to execution, he ensures that every touchpoint reflects the brand's true essence, fostering lasting connections.