Alex & Annie Vacation Rental Podcast

With more than 35 years of combined experience in vacation rentals, Alex Husner and Annie Holcombe have teamed up to connect the dots between inspiration and opportunity, seeking to find the one story, idea, strategy or decision that led to their guests big A-HA moment. 

Join them, as they highlight the REAL stories behind the people and brands that have built vacation rentals into the 100 BILLION dollar industry it is today.

Recent Shows

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Making Advocacy FUN Again! With Tiffany Edwards
Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions Advocacy & Legislative Issues

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Making Advocacy FUN Again! With Tiffany Edwards

June 1, 2023

Welcome to another first of the month bonus episode where it’s all about advocacy and legislative issues with Tiffany Edwards, a strategic consultant specializing in short-term vacation rental organizations. Tiffany's expert…

Scaling a Global Vacation Rental Brand with Casago Partner Ryan Dame
Guest Experience Property Management

Scaling a Global Vacation Rental Brand with Casago Partner Ryan Dame

May 31, 2023

In this compelling episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan Dame, a seasoned leader in the vacation rental and hospitality industry. As a Partner at Casago and Good Neighbor Tech, Ryan brings a wealth of knowl…

Guest: Ryan Dame
Breaking News: Amy Hinote is BACK! 2023 DARM & Women's Conference Coming in December
Conferences & Events Breaking News

Breaking News: Amy Hinote is BACK! 2023 DARM & Women's Conference Coming in December

May 26, 2023

Welcome to a special episode where we have the privilege of sitting down with Amy Hinote, the founder and editor-in-chief of VRM Intel Magazine, an industry leading trusted source of news, information, and resources for thos…

Guest: Amy Hinote
Unveiling the Secrets of High-End Concierge Service for Vacation Rentals with Kristin Brown
Guest Experience

Unveiling the Secrets of High-End Concierge Service for Vacation Rentals with Kristin Brown

May 24, 2023

In our latest episode, we sit down with Kristin Brown CEO of Concishare, a prominent lifestyle concierge management company to explore high-end concierge service for vacation rentals. What does it take to provide a seamless…

Property Management for Long and Short Term Rentals: Challenges and Strategies With Craig Stevens
Marketing Spotlight On Exceptional Property Managers Property Management

Property Management for Long and Short Term Rentals: Challenges and Strategies With Craig Stevens

May 17, 2023

Craig is a financial expert, author, and speaker who founded Shore Term Rentals, a short-term rental and property management company in New Jersey. With over 25 years of experience, he started acquiring multifamily apartment…

Special Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Brand, Live from RR Summit 2023 with Stuart Butler and Pete DiMaio
Marketing Advocacy & Legislative Issues Branding

Special Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Brand, Live from RR Summit 2023 with Stuart Butler and Pete DiMaio

May 10, 2023

Today's episode is a very special one, as we bring you a recent panel discussion we hosted at Rent Responsibly's 2023 Sustainability Summit. What does sustainability have to do with branding and company culture, and why is i…

Advocating for Short Term Rentals with Dana Lubner
Software Advocacy & Legislative Issues

Advocating for Short Term Rentals with Dana Lubner

May 3, 2023

This is a must-see episode: Today, we are joined by Dana Lubner, Director of Community Development at Rent Responsibly and host of the podcast "How to Save Your Vacation Rental Business." With a background in marketing and a…

Guest: Dana Lubner
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mergers, Acquisitions & Consolidations…Oh My! With Simon Lehmann
Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions 1St Of The Month

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mergers, Acquisitions & Consolidations…Oh My! With Simon Lehmann

May 1, 2023

Simon Lehmann is back for our May 1st of the Month Bonus Episode! As one of the world’s foremost experts on short-term rentals and vacation rentals, Simon is always first to spot emerging trends in our industry. In this epis…

Implementing EOS to Enhance Efficiencies, with Matt Durrette
Leadership OTAs / Distribution Spotlight On Exceptional Property Managers Property Management

Implementing EOS to Enhance Efficiencies, with Matt Durrette

April 26, 2023

Here’s an episode you won’t want to miss: We talk to Matt Durrette, Founder and CEO of Cozi Vacation Rentals, about their journey to success. Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country in Fredericksburg, Cozi is a premier 2…

2023 Update: Markets, Revenue, Bookings & More with Melanie Brown of Key Data
Software Revenue Management

2023 Update: Markets, Revenue, Bookings & More with Melanie Brown of Key Data

April 19, 2023

For today’s episode, we talk to Melanie Brown. Melanie is the Director of Data and Analytics at Key Data, the leading analytics and benchmarking company for the vacation rental industry. Melanie has a strong background in da…

Breaking News: Key Data Dashboard and Rev & Research Form New Partnership
Software Revenue Management Breaking News

Breaking News: Key Data Dashboard and Rev & Research Form New Partnership

April 14, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie feature two special guests, Jason Sprenkle, CEO of Key Data Dashboard, and Ben Coleman, President of Rev & Research. They unveil a new partnership between their two organizations to better …

Making Vacation Rental Security Fun Again, with Guest Ranger’s Salar Tanzif
Software Advocacy & Legislative Issues

Making Vacation Rental Security Fun Again, with Guest Ranger’s Salar Tanzif

April 12, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie feature Salar Tanzif, the VP of Sales at Guest Ranger. Security has become a primary concern for both property managers and homeowners. As a result, screening guests is essential to ensure …

Guest: Salar Tanzif

About the Hosts

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Alex O. Husner

CMO, Casago

Alex Husner is CMO for Casago, one of the largest professionally managed vacation rental companies in the US and Mexico. Casago’s vacation rental franchise model provides operators with the tools to grow their business with the support, software, systems and purchasing power of a national organization. Alex previously served as CMO for Condo-World for 13 years, a vacation rental business based in North Myrtle Beach, SC that managed over 500 properties and led sales and marketing efforts for an additional 5,000 partner properties in the Southeast. She has a passion for developing strategies that drive sales overnight and brand over time, connecting all aspects of digital, social and traditional marketing. Alex serves on the Board of Directors for the VRMA (Vacation Rental Managers Association) and is Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB.

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Annie Holcombe

Director Business Development- US & Canada

Annie has 30 years experience in hospitality and tourism holding positions from Front Desk, Sales & Marketing, owner relations and worked for leading OTA, Expedia. At Expedia she oversaw one of the largest Vacation Rental markets, Florida Panhandle leading to a position as Senior Key Account manager specializing in vacation and non traditional lodging accounts and on the channel management side with Lexicon Travel helping managers optimize and grow reach and revenues. She is currently Director of Business Development -US & Canada for Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy . This diverse background makes Annie one of the industries most empathetic and thoughtful new leaders. She is currently a member of the STR Professionals Thought Leaders on Clubhouse, hosting monthly chat rooms and served
as a strategic advisor for up Travel OTA- Whimstay in 2021-2022.