{"id":3211,"date":"2026-01-22T09:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T09:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mygetaways.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3211"},"modified":"2026-01-22T09:53:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T09:53:25","slug":"meet-steve-taggert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mygetaways.co.uk\/blog\/meet-steve-taggert\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Steve Taggert: The Visionary Behind the Award Winning My Getaways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Behind every successful business lies a story of passion, dedication, and a keen understanding of the industry it serves. For My Getaways, that story begins with its founder, Steve Taggert in 2015. A veteran of the hospitality and property management world, Steve\u2019s vision, leadership, and hands-on approach have shaped My Getaways into an award-winning, owner-focused short-term rental management company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"a-foundation-built-on-experience-and-insight\">A Foundation Built on Experience and Insight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before founding My Getaways, Steve Taggert immersed himself in various facets of hospitality and property management &#8211; experience that would one day form the backbone of his own company. From managing multiple properties to understanding the delicate balance between guest satisfaction and owner profits, Steve spent years learning what works and what doesn\u2019t. 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