March 6, 2024
The OG’s of the Panhandle: Lino Maldonado, Jim Olin, Paul Wohlford, and Steve Caron
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, in…
Sept. 6, 2023
Taking the Leap: How To Start Your STR Entrepreneurship Journey, with Tony Stancato
Today joining Alex & Annie is Tony Stancato, Owner-Operator of Book ‘n Gather - a vacation rental management company that helps you get the most out of your vacation rental by helping with optimization and maintenance. He’s …
Aug. 30, 2023
Making Vacation Rental Safety Sexy! With Justin Ford of Breezeway
Today, joining Alex & Annie is Justin Ford, the Director of Short-Term Rental Safety & Certification Programs at Breezeway, the leading property operations and services platform for short-term rentals. In October of last yea…
Aug. 16, 2023
The Inside Scoop Behind the VRMA, with Executive Director Kimberly Miles
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 …
Aug. 9, 2023
The Importance of Diversification with the Founder & CEO of Newman Hospitality, Andy Newman
Today joining Alex & Annie is Andy Newman, Founder & CEO of Newman Hospitality - a company that connects Real Estate Investors with high income short-term rental opportunities. Newman Hospitality operates in South Florida, N…
Aug. 1, 2023
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: 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 vacat…
June 7, 2023
Paid, Earned & Owned Media Strategies with Adam Stoker, CEO of Relic Agency
Join us for an insightful conversation with Adam Stoker, president and CEO of Relic Agency and guru in the world of tourism and destination marketing (DMO/CVBs/Chamber of Commerce). Discover how he stumbled into the tourism …
June 1, 2023
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Making Advocacy FUN Again! With Tiffany Edwards
Welcome to another first of the month bonus episode where it’s all about advocacy and legislative issues with Tiffany Edwards, a strategic consultant specializing in short-term vacation rental organizations. Tiffany's expert…
May 10, 2023
Special Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Brand, Live from RR Summit 2023 with Stuart Butler and Pete DiMaio
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 i…
May 3, 2023
Advocating for Short Term Rentals with Dana Lubner
This is a must-see episode: Today, we are joined by Dana Lubner, Director of Community Development at Rent Responsibly and host of the podcast "How to Save Your Vacation Rental Business." With a background in marketing and a…
April 12, 2023
Making Vacation Rental Security Fun Again, with Guest Ranger’s Salar Tanzif
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie feature Salar Tanzif, the VP of Sales at Guest Ranger. Security has become a primary concern for both property managers and homeowners. As a result, screening guests is essential to ensure …
March 1, 2023
1st of the Month Bonus Episode, with Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey of Vtrips
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey, the Founder/CEO and Regional Business Development Director of Vtrips respectively. They discuss the latest trends observed from the IMN Conference, the…
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 f…
Oct. 26, 2022
The Queen of Guest Experience: Tyann Marcink Hammond, Touch Stay
Tune in for a fun look behind the curtain of this amazing gal that is changing the game for small and large vacation rental operators that want to provide an enhanced experience for their guests! Tyann wears two hats - she o…
Sept. 14, 2022
The Billion Dollar Question: Can Limited Edition Be Scaled? With Matt Landau
Matt Landau is one of the most respected thought leaders in vacation rentals. Founder of VRMB, Matt has built an information-sharing media empire, driven by one simple yet effective concept. As he tells us, "If you have a ti…