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Company
Host Tools
San Diego, California, United States
Contact
Tom Krones
Founder
Project
Academic experience
40 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Market research Advertising Customer segmentation Digital marketing Lead generation
Skills
customer acquisition management buyer persona lead generation go-to-market strategy research software as a service (saas)
Details

This project aims to help a growing SaaS company refine its lead generation approach by focusing on two foundational elements: identifying the ideal customer profile (ICP) and researching the most effective acquisition channels. Students will analyze the company’s market positioning, examine similar tools in the vacation rental tech space, and recommend actionable strategies to improve awareness and engagement with qualified prospects.

Deliverables

Research and define an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) with key firmographic and behavioral traits.

Analyze 2–3 potential marketing channels (e.g., organic search, paid social, partnerships).

Provide a rationale for each recommended channel based on competitor analysis and audience fit.

Develop example messaging tailored to the ICP for one priority channel.

Final deliverable: A concise strategy report (4–6 pages) outlining ICP, channel insights, and messaging samples.

Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized knowledge in the project subject area, with industry context.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

About the company

Company
San Diego, California, United States
2 - 10 employees
Hospitality

Host Tools is property management software for vacation rental hosts. We help hosts increase revenue and save countless hours every week by automating tasks they would do manually. Some of our automations include automated messaging, calendar syncing, pricing customization, smart locks syncing, AI auto response, direct booking website, clean management, and much more.