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Matt Golis

@MattGolis

Founder and CEO of StretchBill - the next big innovation in payments for proptech.

 Columbus, OH
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Joined December 2013
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Check out my latest article: A New Approach to Agentic Payments linkedin.com/pulse/new-appro… via @LinkedIn
A New Approach to Agentic Payments

A New Approach to Agentic Payments

One of the most significant opportunities for AI-driven fintech innovation is agentic payments. Picture this: a consumer's AI agent identifies a product, negotiates the best price, selects the...

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Check out my latest article: OTAs Offer Book Now, Pay Later, So Why Don’t Property Managers linkedin.com/pulse/otas-offe… via @LinkedIn
OTAs Offer "Book Now, Pay Later" So Why Don’t Property Managers

OTAs Offer "Book Now, Pay Later" So Why Don’t Property Managers

Online travel agencies (OTAs) have been quick to adopt flexible payment options. “Book now, pay later” is one of the biggest reasons they continue capturing travelers who might otherwise book direct.

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Check out my latest article: StretchBill in the Great Outdoors linkedin.com/pulse/stretchbi… via @LinkedIn
StretchBill in the Great Outdoors

StretchBill in the Great Outdoors

OpenCampground today announced an exclusive partnership with StretchBill, a layaway-style payment platform that transforms how the outdoor hospitality industry manages advance bookings and high-value...

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StretchBill is now StretchBill Payment Solutions: Installment Payments to ALL Electronic Payments linkedin.com/pulse/installme… via @LinkedIn
Installment Payments to ALL Electronic Payments

Installment Payments to ALL Electronic Payments

Although most of the past year my LinkedIn posts have been contrasting why PayByBank and installment payments are the future for fintech and proptech, the present is still very much dominated by card...

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Check out my latest article: Payments Independence linkedin.com/pulse/payments-… via @LinkedIn
Payments Independence

Payments Independence

With all the attention from Airbnb’s recent update to its payout policy (“Reserve Now, Pay Later But If They Don’t Pay 72 Hours Before Arrival No Payout”) it is coming at a cost to property managers...

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Check out my latest article: Make Layaway Great Again linkedin.com/pulse/make-laya… via @LinkedIn
Make Layaway Great Again

Make Layaway Great Again

Consumers are starting to show signs of cutting back spending on larger-ticket purchases (with the exception of cars where they are racing to the dealership before tariffs go into effect). Consumer...

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Check out my latest article: Tariff Impacts Influencing Pricing and Payments linkedin.com/pulse/tariff-im… via @LinkedIn
Tariff Impacts Influencing Pricing and Payments

Tariff Impacts Influencing Pricing and Payments

The recently announced tariffs by President Trump is an “evolving” development to say the least. Besides the reaction in financial markets around the world, the potential for increased pricing for...

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Check out my latest article: Embracing PropTech’s Payment Future Today linkedin.com/pulse/embracing… via @LinkedIn
Embracing PropTech’s Payment Future Today

Embracing PropTech’s Payment Future Today

So much is happening right now where proptech meets fintech, but the most profound innovation might be how PayByBank (PBB) is driving value beyond just the substantial savings over card payments. The...

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Check out my latest article: Direct Bookings Don’t Have to Require Credit Cards linkedin.com/pulse/direct-bo… via @LinkedIn
Direct Bookings Don’t Have to Require Credit Cards

Direct Bookings Don’t Have to Require Credit Cards

If we have learned anything from the devastation from the Palisades and other LA-area fires, it’s that fire doesn’t discriminate based on home value. In just the town of Pacific Palisades (where I...

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Check out my latest article: Throwing Out the Junk (Fees) linkedin.com/pulse/throwing-… via @LinkedIn
Throwing Out the Junk (Fees)

Throwing Out the Junk (Fees)

The FTC's announcement today re: banning "junk fees" in the short term rental industry will force many property managers to update their online booking technology by mid-2025 (if passed). Some...

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Check out my latest article: PayByBank > Electronic Check/ACH linkedin.com/pulse/paybybank… via @LinkedIn
PayByBank > Electronic Check/ACH

PayByBank > Electronic Check/ACH

One of the most common misconceptions we hear from property managers is that StretchBill’s PayByBank service is no different than a property manager taking an electronic check or ACH. While the ACH...

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Check out my latest article: Meeting Guests (and Their Wallets) Where They Are linkedin.com/pulse/meeting-g… via @LinkedIn
Meeting Guests (and Their Wallets) Where They Are

Meeting Guests (and Their Wallets) Where They Are

It is no secret that 2024 has been a challenging year for most vacation rental markets in the US. Recent industry conferences and podcasts have put a spotlight on this being the first down year...

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Check out my latest article: Stretch(bill)ing After Summer linkedin.com/pulse/stretchbi… via @LinkedIn
Stretch(bill)ing After Summer

Stretch(bill)ing After Summer

As Labor Day weekend passes, the collective sigh of relief comes from property managers in summertime destinations that have been a revolving door of guests for the past 3+ months. Coinciding with...

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Check out my latest article: StretchBill Now Supports Last-Minute Rentals linkedin.com/pulse/stretchbi… via @LinkedIn
StretchBill Now Supports Last-Minute Rentals

StretchBill Now Supports Last-Minute Rentals

There has been a lot of attention lately on how booking windows are getting shorter with savvy renters waiting for discounts. This time of the summer is one of the most popular times of the year for...

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Excited to announce that @stretchbillinc is now an integrated partner for @gotrackhs. DM me to learn how StretchBill cuts credit card fees in half, mitigates fraud/chargebacks and attracts more direct bookings!
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Check out my latest article: Those Rewards Points Won't Pay For Themselves linkedin.com/pulse/those-rew… via @LinkedIn
Those Rewards Points Won't Pay For Themselves

Those Rewards Points Won't Pay For Themselves

The Wall Street Journal ran a story over the weekend about why Bilt’s unit economic model and deal with Wells Fargo (WF) is a house of cards (read it here). Bilt is a fintech that offers a WF-issued...

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Check out my latest article: Pay By Bank is the Future for High-Ticket Categories (Like Vacation Rentals) linkedin.com/pulse/pay-bank-… via @LinkedIn
Pay By Bank is the Future for High-Ticket Categories (Like Vacation Rentals)

Pay By Bank is the Future for High-Ticket Categories (Like Vacation Rentals)

The misperception in the property management industry we hear the most at StretchBill is “everyone wants their frequent flier miles and points.” There are certainly those who always pay their credit...

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Check out my latest article: GroupPay: Changing the Game for Families, Friends, and People You Don’t Even Know linkedin.com/pulse/grouppay-… via @LinkedIn
GroupPay: Changing the Game for Families, Friends, and People You Don’t Even Know

GroupPay: Changing the Game for Families, Friends, and People You Don’t Even Know

For years, people traveling together have needed a better way to pay among a group. Until now, the person booking a rental property (the “booker”) accepted the financial liability for the entire...

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Check out my latest article: Layaway > Lending linkedin.com/pulse/layaway-l… via @LinkedIn
Layaway > Lending

Layaway > Lending

Not since the days of Kmart have most renters thought of the layaway model - when you could pay over time for something you wanted, but you didn’t receive it until after you had paid in full. In an...

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