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May 27, 2024

From the Beach to the Mountains: Meaghan Moylan’s Journey to The Outpost Group

In the fast-paced vacation rental industry, those who embrace an adventurous spirit and say "yes" to new opportunities can unlock remarkable growth. This mindset proved transformative for Megan Moylan, as she navigated the unique challenges and seiz…

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May 18, 2024

Balancing Tech and Human Touch: The Future of Guest Communication in the Hospitality Industry with SendSquared CEO, Nicolas Wegener

In this week's episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, Alex & Annie deep dive into the significance of personalized communication in the hospitality industry. Our guest, Nicolas Wegener, CEO and founder of SendSquared, s…

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April 30, 2024

Building an STR Empire in Non-Traditional Markets with Homehop founders, Nate Klatt and Dan Mitchen

In the recent episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex and Annie delve into an insightful conversation with Nate Klatt and Dan Mitchen, the dynamic duo behind HomeHop. This episode offers a deep dive into the ent…

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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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Sept. 18, 2023

The Journey is the Destination: How Mike Reinman Sold to Vacasa, then Opened 2 Casago Locations

In this episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Mike Reinman, Owner of Casago Kona & Owner/GM of Casago Redwood Coast. Mike sold Redwood Coast Vacation Rentals to Vacasa at the end of 2019, and after speaking with Casago CEO Steve Schwab, Mike dec…

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Aug. 2, 2023

We've Got 99 Problems But Trash Pickup Ain't One, with CanMonkey CEO Alex Shapiro

In this episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Alex Shapiro, CEO and Co-Founder of CanMonkey - the very first Trash-To-Curb Service that handles the waste and recycling can duties of your vacation rental properties.CanMonkey started 4 years ago with …

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July 21, 2023

Regaining a Love of the Family Business, with Stacy Wesson of Casago Cascara Vacations

In this special edition of our “Spotlight on Exceptional Property Managers'' series, presented by Casago, we sit down with Stacy Wesson of Casago Cascara Vacations. Stacy shares her stories and experience in the industry running the family bus…

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July 5, 2023

How to Explain Changes in Revenue and Bookings to Your Homeowners

In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined by a panel of experts to help guide you on a pressing topic - How to Explain Changes in Revenue and Bookings to Your Homeowners.2023 is not turning out to be as profitable as expected for vacation rental …

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July 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Alex & Annie

Welcome to Episode 101 of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - the celebration of passing the 100-episode milestone. Today, we are joined by Ed the Ghost Host, who's interviewing us about this wonderful journey we've been on since…

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June 30, 2023

From 0 to 100 Real Quick: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Alex & Annie Podcast with The 100 Collection

WOOHOO!! Episode 100. Wow.Words cannot express how honored we are to have had you all with us on this journey to this epic milestone.We’re not ascending into the 100’s empty handed though - in just 3 days we’re launching a special …

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June 9, 2023

The Power of Destination Marketing for Vacation Rentals

When it comes to vacation rentals, destination marketing is a crucial aspect of success. From attracting guests to promoting your property on social media, the way you market your vacation rental has a major impact on your occupancy rates and overal…

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