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June 11, 2025

From FIFA to Host Planet: James Varley’s Journey to Empowering STR Ho…

Send us a message! When media veteran James Varley stepped away from a decade-long career working on the FIFA World Cup, he had no idea that a single Airbnb stay would spark his next chapter: empowering short-term rental host...

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June 1, 2025

Rewriting the Rules: Orlie Benjamin on Building Lasoh for a Better Gu…

Send us a message! In our first-of-the-month bonus episode, we are joined by Orlie Benjamin, founder and CEO of Lasoh, a marketing technology platform designed to help vacation rental operators own their guest relationships a...

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March 19, 2025

Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: How Jason Gann of Beyond Pricing Used …

Send us a message! In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Jason Gann, a well-established figure in vacation rentals who has carved out a unique path as both a sales executive and an emerging comedic talent. Jason takes u...

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Feb. 19, 2025

Building a Podcast Empire: How Wil Slickers Scaled Hospitality.FM int…

In this episode, we sit down with Wil Slickers - an industry legend who transformed a single podcast into Hospitality.FM, a full-fledged media company. Wil shares how he scaled his brand from a passion project into a thriving...

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Dec. 18, 2024

For the Love of Gatlinburg: How Tom Goodwin Uses Storytelling to Pres…

In this week’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Tom Goodwin, CEO of Mountain Laurel Chalets and host of " For the Love of Gatlinburg" Podcast. Tom shares insights into his family-run vacation rental business in Gatlinb...

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Nov. 13, 2024

Building a Boutique Brand: How Steve Turk Brings Hotel Standards to V…

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Turk, founder of Tangy Management, a vacation rental management company known for its unique hotel-inspired approach to hospitality. With over 24 years of experience in luxury hotels, S...

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Nov. 6, 2024

Scaling Up in Italy: Behind the Scenes at Scale Italia 2024 with Alex…

This week, we’re coming to you live from the heart of Florence, Italy, where Alex & Annie attended Scale Italia 2024! In this special on-the-ground episode, we bring you a dynamic mash-up of conversations with some of the mos...

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Oct. 23, 2024

Throwback to Our Most Listened Episode of 2024 – Building a Hospitali…

In this special re-air of one of our most popular episodes, Alex & Annie revisit our insightful conversation with Tom Goodwin, CEO of Mountain Laurel Chalets. Tom’s remarkable journey in the vacation rental industry, from une...

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Oct. 16, 2024

Building a Global Vacation Rental Brand Through Franchising with Casi…

In this week’s episode, we welcome back Dennis Goedheid, founder and CEO of Casiola Vacation Homes. Dennis returns to share exciting updates on his company's growth, including the launch of a new franchise model. Since its in...

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Sept. 18, 2024

Mastering Owner Acquisition and Growth Strategies with Rentalz’ Larry…

In this exciting episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Larry Hoffer , CEO of Rentalz , a company specializing in breakthrough growth solutions for vacation rental managers. Larry takes us on a journey through his two-decade c...

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Aug. 28, 2024

High-Altitude Culture: Nurturing Teams in Luxury Vacation Rentals wit…

Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Ren...

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Aug. 21, 2024

Turning LinkedIn Connections into Career Opportunities with Alexis Sc…

In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals , we sit down with Alexis Rivera Scott, the dynamic founder of Fairy Job Mom. Alexis shares her journey from a career in hospitality sales to becoming a powe...

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Aug. 14, 2024

The Role of PR in Building Your Vacation Rental Brand with Jessica Gi…

Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie In this episode, we dive deep into the world of public relation...

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Aug. 7, 2024

Spontaneous Stays: How Staywatch is Revolutionizing Last-Minute Booki…

Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: ⁠http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie In this episode, we sit down with Zach Busekrus, Founder/CEO o...

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July 31, 2024

Understanding How The Enneagram and Personality Assessments Can Help …

Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined by Linny and Kyle Jone...

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July 24, 2024

The Amenities Arms Race: Maximizing ROI through Data Driven Design wi…

Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: ⁠http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie In this insightful episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of ...

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July 10, 2024

We’re Going to Italy! Meet the Team from Scale Italia

Get your Scale Italia 2024 tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/scalerentalsitalia/1074426 Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this li...

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July 3, 2024

Nocturne Villas: Raising the Bar in the Multi-Market Luxury Segment, …

In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we're joined by Scott Wiseman, CEO of Nocturne Luxury Villas. Scott brings a wealth of experience from his journey through the hospitality industry, from ho...

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June 19, 2024

Is it Time to Sell Your Vacation Rental Business? With Jacobie Olin a…

Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie In this week’s episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacat...

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June 1, 2024

1st of the month Bonus Episode: Mastering Operational Excellence for …

Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get 50% off your onboarding fee when you partner with Extenteam using this link: https://www.extenteam.com/alexandannie Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaw...

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May 29, 2024

Vacation Rentals vs Hotels: Coexisting in the Evolving Hospitality La…

In this episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex and Annie are joined by Susan Barry, the president + “queen bee” of Hive Marketing and the podcast host of the “Top Floor” Podcast. Susan share...

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May 15, 2024

Balancing Tech and Human Touch: The Future of Guest Communication in …

In this episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex & Annie explore the delicate balance between leveraging technology and preserving the irreplaceable human touch in guest communication for the ...

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May 1, 2024

Winning Hospitality Strategies: Aligning Guest Values, Loyalty Progra…

In this episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals” podcast, hosts Alex and Annie are joined by Pete DiMaio, CEO of Travel Boom Marketing. Together, they dive into the latest trends and strategies shaping th...

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April 24, 2024

Building an STR Empire in Non-Traditional Markets with Homehop founde…

In this episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex & Annie dive into the world of short-term rentals (STRs) with Nate Klatt and Dan Mitchen, the innovative minds behind HomeHop. Together, they e...

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