Brave New Real Estate

Designing To Disconnect with Jon Staff

Episode Summary

This episode features an interview with Jon Staff, founder and CEO of Getaway, which places cabin rentals nestled in nature, offering escapes from almost all major US metropolitan cities today. Getaway has grown to include more than 15 outposts across the country since its inception in 2015. We discuss the evolution of the tiny home lifestyle, designing physical space for wellness, and how Covid propelled his vision into the spotlight, and what the future holds for the firm.

Episode Notes

00:01:12 Getaway Origins & Ethos

00:02:54 Growth in the Pandemic

00:06:47 The Intersection of Mindfulness and Technology

00:08:52 Incorporating Wellness Into the Hospitality Industry

00:20:04 Startup Culture as Inspiration

00:22:41 The Future of Work: Remote vs. Hybrid vs. In Office 

00:32:09 Designing to Disconnect