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Insights from Ian Carter, former CEO of Hilton International: How to Balance High-Tech with High-Touch
Oct. 9, 2024

Insights from Ian Carter, former CEO of Hilton International: How to …

In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we are joined by Ian Carter, the former CEO of Hilton International and current Chair of the Board for Watches of Switzerland, Eataly, The Boston University...

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Closing Out Strong: Revenue Management and Market Insights for Q4 2024 with Rebecca Ballart of Rev & Research
Oct. 2, 2024

Closing Out Strong: Revenue Management and Market Insights for Q4 202…

Exclusive offers for Alex & Annie Listeners: - Get a FREE OwnerPoint Analyst with a demo ($1200 value). Enjoy 10% off OwnerPoint Pro or OwnerPoint Connect services, plus over 50% off additional markets and zip codes. Alex & A...

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Mastering Owner Acquisition and Growth Strategies with Rentalz’ Larry Hoffer
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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Boom Launches the World’s 1st AiPMS, with CEO Shahar Goldboim
Sept. 11, 2024

Boom Launches the World’s 1st AiPMS, with CEO Shahar Goldboim

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Shahar Goldboim, CEO of Boom, to discuss the world’s first AI-driven Property Management System (AiPMS). Shahar shares the story behind Boom’s inception and how his passion for innovat...

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Spontaneous Stays: How Staywatch is Revolutionizing Last-Minute Bookings with CEO, Zach Busekrus
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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1st of the Month Bonus Episode: The Costs and Benefits of Multi-Channel Distribution in Vacation Rentals with Simon Lehmann
Aug. 1, 2024

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: The Costs and Benefits of Multi-Chann…

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 Welcome to our August 1st of the month bonus episode! Today, we...

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Breaking the Mold: How BnBFinder's Fee-Free Model is Redefining the OTA Landscape - with CEO, Eric Goldreyer
June 26, 2024

Breaking the Mold: How BnBFinder's Fee-Free Model is Redefining the O…

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 and Annie are joined by Eric Goldreyer, t...

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Navigating Regulations, Sustainable Scaling, and Tech: Hostaway's Insights for Vacation Rental Operators - with CEO, Marcus Rader
June 12, 2024

Navigating Regulations, Sustainable Scaling, and Tech: Hostaway's Ins…

In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined, for the third time, by Marcus Rader, CEO and co-founder of Hostaway - the largest all-in-one solution for vacation rental property managers. Regulatory Challenges & Unique Perspective...

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Disrupting the Deals Landscape: Matt Renner's Entrepreneurial Leap from Corporate to Startup with PassPass
June 5, 2024

Disrupting the Deals Landscape: Matt Renner's Entrepreneurial Leap fr…

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 R...

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1st of the month Bonus Episode: Mastering Operational Excellence for Exceptional Guest Experiences - with Stay Lake Norman COO, Caleb Hannon
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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Vacation Rentals vs Hotels: Coexisting in the Evolving Hospitality Landscape - with Susan Barry of Hive Marketing
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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Balancing Tech and Human Touch: The Future of Guest Communication in the Hospitality Industry with SendSquared CEO, Nicolas Wegener
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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Building an STR Empire in Non-Traditional Markets with Homehop founders, Nate Klatt and Dan Mitchen
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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Tech Innovations in Vacation Rentals with Direct Software CEO, Wes Smithe
April 10, 2024

Tech Innovations in Vacation Rentals with Direct Software CEO, Wes Sm…

In this episode of "Alex & Annie: the Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex and Annie dive into the world of vacation and RV rental software with special guest Wes Smithe, the co-founder, CEO, and chairman of Direct Sof...

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The OG’s of the Panhandle: Lino Maldonado, Jim Olin, Paul Wohlford, and Steve Caron
March 6, 2024

The OG’s of the Panhandle: Lino Maldonado, Jim Olin, Paul Wohlford, a…

In this episode of "Alex and Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we embark on a fascinating journey into the vacation rental industry with a panel of seasoned experts known as the OGs of the Panhandle. Our guests, inc...

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1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Spring News, Updates & Insights from the Desks of Alex & Annie
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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3 Points for Hospitality Marketing: Alex & Jonathan Ruggles of Flip.to
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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From Vision to Triumph: Unpacking Hostfully's Growth Story with CEO, Margot Schmorak
Feb. 21, 2024

From Vision to Triumph: Unpacking Hostfully's Growth Story with CEO, …

Join Alex, Annie, and special guest Margot Schmorak in this episode of "Alex & Annie, the real women of Vacation Rentals," as they explore the captivating journey of Hostfully over the past year and the crucial aspects of bui...

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Real Women Talk Real Growth: A Conversation with Vered Schwarz, COO of Guesty
Feb. 14, 2024

Real Women Talk Real Growth: A Conversation with Vered Schwarz, COO o…

In this episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we sit down with Vered Schwarz, the President and COO of Guesty, to not only delve into Guesty's new offerings but also shine a spotlight on the vital rol...

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Streamline Your Vacation Rental Turnover Process with Turno: An Interview with the Founder, Assaf Karmon
Jan. 10, 2024

Streamline Your Vacation Rental Turnover Process with Turno: An Inter…

Join Alex and Annie in this exciting episode of "Alex and Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," as they sit down with Assaf Karmon, the CEO and founder of Turno. Discover Assaf's journey from being an Airbnb host to cre...

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Planting Seeds: Marcus Räder Reflects on a Year of Massive Growth for Hostaway
Oct. 18, 2023

Planting Seeds: Marcus Räder Reflects on a Year of Massive Growth for…

In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined by Marcus Räder - Founder & CEO of Hostaway. Hostaway is one of the fastest growing vacation rental management software companies, perfect for those with 5 to 1,000+ listings. They mak...

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Vacation Rental Secrets with Best Selling Author, Brooke Pfautz
Sept. 20, 2023

Vacation Rental Secrets with Best Selling Author, Brooke Pfautz

On this episode of Alex & Annie : The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, Alex is joined by D. Brooke Pfautz, Founder of Vintory - a company that is laser-focused on helping vacation rental managers grow their inventory. Brooke s...

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The Inside Scoop Behind the VRMA, with Executive Director Kimberly Miles
Aug. 16, 2023

The Inside Scoop Behind the VRMA, with Executive Director Kimberly Mi…

Today joining Alex & Annie is Kimberly Miles, Executive Director of the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) - an international, professional trade association of the vacation and holiday rental property management a...

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Exploring New Air Sensor Technology with the CMO of WYND, Dora Du
Aug. 2, 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 take control of the air in their properties. Their first use case ...

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