Marketing Shows

March 1, 2024

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Spring News, Updates & Insights from …

Join Alex & Annie with a cute participation of Chloe, newest furry member of the family, as they delve into the current vacation rental market trends. They share their insights on the fluctuating booking rates and the explosi...

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Feb. 28, 2024

3 Points for Hospitality Marketing: Alex & Jonathan Ruggles of Flip.to

In this episode, Alex had the opportunity to sit down with Jonathan Ruggles, the Director of Partnerships at Flip.to. They discuss three key points in hospitality marketing: building your digital presence on your own land, le...

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Jan. 31, 2024

Executive Spotlight: MMGY Global CEO Katie Briscoe Shares Insights fr…

In this insightful episode of "Alex and Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we had the pleasure of sitting down with Katie Briscoe, the CEO of MMGY Global. Katie, a seasoned destination marketing expert with a wealth ...

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Jan. 24, 2024

Building a Legacy of Hospitality: The Story of Mountain Laurel Chalet…

In this captivating episode of “Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Tom Goodwin, a seasoned professional in the vacation rental industry, to explore his remarkable journey and the transformati...

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Dec. 20, 2023

Holiday Bonus - Our Top Episode of 2023: How to Explain Changes in Re…

Join us for an exclusive throwback to our most viewed episode of the year with Ben Coleman - Founder of Rev & Research, Vanessa Humes - Director of Sales & Marketing at InterCoastal Net Designs and Lance Stitcher - Broker/Own...

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Dec. 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mark Simpson of Boostly Announces New…

In this captivating episode of "Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we are thrilled to have Mark Simpson, the visionary founder of Boostly. Boostly is a game-changer for vacation rental hosts and managers, pr...

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Nov. 15, 2023

Riding the Waves of Change with Valerie Gangas, CEO of Juniper Holida…

In this engaging episode of Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Valerie Gangas, a powerhouse in Transformational Life Coaching, an accomplished Author, and the visionary CEO behind Juniper Hol...

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Nov. 8, 2023

Keeping Wall Street Dollars on Main Street, with David Angotti

In this episode, Alex and Annie are joined by David Angotti, the Chief Evangelist at Guesty, an end-to-end property management software designed for short-term property managers who seek to save time, increase revenue, and gr...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Flashback: 5 Ways to Drive Direct Bookings Before the OTAs Put You Ou…

Join us today for a special FLASHBACK episode with Vanessa Humes as we explore the Top 5 Ways to Drive Direct Bookings! This episode originally aired in September 2022. Original shownotes from September of 2022: Vanessa Humes...

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Oct. 11, 2023

Embark On Your Marketing Journey with Marketing Guru, Veronica Romney

On this episode of Alex & Annie : The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, Alex is joined by Veronica Romney, Founder of Rainmaker Residency™ and VeronicaRomney.com. Veronica is a coach of all things marketing and leadership with ...

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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...

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June 28, 2023

From 0 to 100 Real Quick: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Alex & Annie Po…

In this very special anniversary episode, Alex & Annie are joined by Travis Wilburn and Rebecca Lombardo - Co-Founders of The 100 Collection. The 100 Collection is a prestigious evaluation program that recognizes exceptional ...

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May 17, 2023

Property Management for Long and Short Term Rentals: Challenges and S…

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 ...

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May 10, 2023

Special Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Brand, Live from RR Summi…

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 it...

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March 22, 2023

Lessons Learned from a Global Brand: How Sykes Cottages Scaled to 24,…

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Graham Donoghue, the CEO of Sykes Holidays Cottages Group. When Graham was brought on Sykes, the brand was lacking a narrative and a story. They were large and profitable but d...

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March 15, 2023

Increasing Last Minute Bookings through Flexible Availability, with W…

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie chat with David Weiss, the CEO of Whimstay. He shares his background in vacation rentals and the global payments space and his journey to becoming Whimstay's CEO. David discusses how last-mi...

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Feb. 22, 2023

How Mike Flaskey Sold Diamond Resorts for $1.4 BILLION Dollars to Hil…

Elevate a Vacation Guest’s Experience In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Mike Flaskey, Former CEO of Diamond Resorts International and Founder of Mike Flaskey Entertainment, as he gives his second public interview sin...

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Jan. 11, 2023

CAPTURE IT! The Value of Email Capture as a Vacation Rental Marketing…

SUCCESS IN THE VACATION RENTAL SPACE ISN’T ALWAYS INTENTIONAL and Arthur Colker is proof of that. Arthur is the CEO and founder of StayFi, and in this episode, discusses how he accidentally fell into the short-term rental and...

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Dec. 14, 2022

How a Young Entrepreneur is Re-imagining Guest Experience Technology,…

Francois Goello who is the founder of Enso Connect joins us today for an interesting tale of how a terrible guest experience led to him founding one of the slickest guest apps on the market. Francois tells us how Enso Connect...

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Dec. 7, 2022

Top 6 Tips to Recession Proof Your Marketing, with Pete Dimaio of Tra…

Pete Dimaio of TravelBoom Marketing is BACK for a three-Pete! This is Pete's 3rd appearance on the show, and today he joins us for a very timely and relevant topic. As we head into 2023 and an economic forecast that is anythi...

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Nov. 30, 2022

How Strategic Marketing and Technology Paved a Path to Success for Ca…

Dennis Goedheid has built a budding empire in Orlando, that has recently spawned into Miami and Aruba. His entrepreneurial journey began in Belgium, where he learned the fundamentals of marketing and branding which he has ap...

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Nov. 23, 2022

Behind the Success of Every Small Business is a Family, with Lauren M…

Lauren Madewell joins us today to share the story of her family's business, Auntie Belham's Cabin Rentals. The company is ran by Lauren and her sister Mallory, along with their Dad, John Madewell, who fell into vacation renta...

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Nov. 16, 2022

Fireside Chat with Airbnb Brand Ambassador, John Hildebrand

John Hildebrand of Hilde Homes joins us today for a discussion on all our favorite topics! John's company is based out of Scottsdale, AZ with properties in Arizona and California and has risen to fame as a Brand Ambassador fo...

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Oct. 12, 2022

The Vacation Rental Power Couple: Lance & Elaine Stitcher of Seaside …

Lance & Elaine Stitcher are owners and co-founders of Seaside Vacations & Sales, a premiere vacation rental management company that represents nearly 300 properties in Chincoteague Island, VA and Ocean City, MD. This power co...

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