Feb. 16, 2024

Real Women Talk Real Growth: A Conversation with Vered Schwarz, COO of Guesty

Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," where hosts Alex & Annie sit down with Vered Schwarz, the President and COO of Guesty, to discuss the vacation rental industry, the growth of Guesty, and the future o…

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Feb. 8, 2024

Jen Ford's Journey to Work-Life Balance and Meaningful Work

This week, we're delighted to welcome back Jen Ford, a seasoned expert in the industry, for a candid conversation about her transformative journey over the past two years. Join us as we explore the lessons learned, the challenges overcome, and the m…

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Feb. 1, 2024

Embracing Change and Seizing Opportunities: The Journey of Alex & Annie

Welcome to our LinkedIn newsletter, where we delve into the latest episode of "Alex & Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals." In this special February 1st bonus episode, we explore the transformative decisions and insightful experiences that…

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Jan. 31, 2024

MMGY Global’s First Female CEO Shares Reflections on her Inaugural Year

This week, we sat down with Katie Briscoe, the CEO of MMGY Global, to discuss her background, the evolution of MMGY Global, and the challenges and joys of being a female leader in the travel industry.  The Importance of Vacation Rentals in the…

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Jan. 24, 2024

Distinguishing Your Vacation Rental Brand: Insights from Mountain Laurel Chalets

In this episode “Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals”, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tom Goodwin, CEO of Mountain Laurel Chalets, a well-known vacation rental company in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Tom shared his journey…

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Jan. 18, 2024

Elevating Travel: Michael's Journey to Creating Accessible Vacation Homes

Join Alex and Annie in this insightful episode of "Alex and Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," recorded live from Panama City Beach, as they dive into the inspiring journey of Michael, a seasoned vacation rental entrepreneur. In this episod…

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Jan. 10, 2024

Streamline Your Vacation Rental Turnover Process with Turno

  The vacation rental industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, with platforms like Airbnb making it easier for homeowners to rent out their properties to travelers. However, one of the biggest challenges for hosts is managi…

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Jan. 7, 2024

Unleashing the Power of Personalized Vacation Rentals with 30A Beach Girls

This week, we’re in for a treat to an insightful conversation with the dynamic duo of 30A Beach Girls, Hollie and Lisa to discuss about the power of Personalized Vacation Rentals. Nestled in a stunning vacation home with the aroma of a chef's …

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Sept. 27, 2023

Exploring New Air Sensor Technology with the CMO of WYND, Dora Du

In this episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Dora Du, CMO of WYND - venture-backed startup that has built proprietary sensor technology that helps homeowners know what’s going on in their properties. Their first use case is a product line tha…

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Sept. 20, 2023

Simon Says: The Airbnb Bubble has BURST

On the August 1st of the Month Bonus Episode, Alex & Annie welcome the return of Simon Lehmann - CEO and Co-Founder of AJL Atelier, a boutique consultancy that specializes in the international private accommodation and vacation rental industry. …

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