Alex & Annie Vacation Rental Podcast
Breaking News: Amy Hinote is BACK! 2023 DARM & Women's Conference Coming in December
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Breaking News: Amy Hinote is BACK! 2023 DARM & Women's Conference Coming in December

May 26, 2023

Welcome to a special episode where we have the privilege of sitting down with Amy Hinote, the founder and editor-in-chief of VRM Intel Magazine, an industry leading trusted source of news, information, and resources for thos…

Guest: Amy Hinote
1st of the Month Bonus Episode, with Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey of Vtrips
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1st of the Month Bonus Episode, with Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey of Vtrips

March 1, 2023

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…

1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: Alex & Annie's Careers are a Changin'
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1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: Alex & Annie's Careers are a Changin'

Nov. 1, 2022

It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Consulting joins us each month for "Simon Says", where …

1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: It's Conference Season!
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1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: It's Conference Season!

Oct. 1, 2022

Simon Says: It's Conference Season! Tune in to hear Simon's takeaways on the Vacation Rental World Summit and Avantio 2022, and preview thoughts of the upcoming VRMA International Conference being held in Vegas October 23 - …

The Billion Dollar Question: Can Limited Edition Be Scaled? With Matt Landau
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The Billion Dollar Question: Can Limited Edition Be Scaled? With Matt Landau

Sept. 14, 2022

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…

Guest: Matt Landau
Bee Boppin' with Ben Coleman: Revenue Management vs. Revenue Performance
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Bee Boppin' with Ben Coleman: Revenue Management vs. Revenue Performance

Sept. 7, 2022

Ben Coleman, President of Rev & Research, joins us today for this 1st edition of "Bee Boppin' with Ben" - a NEW series where we'll dive into the most relevant tips and strategies for optimizing your revenue management strate…

Guest: Ben Coleman
Predicting a Wave of Tech Consolidations, with Matt Loney, CEO of Xplorie
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Predicting a Wave of Tech Consolidations, with Matt Loney, CEO of Xplorie

Aug. 10, 2022

Today we're joined by Matt Loney, CEO of Xplorie, for a conversation about the current state of guest experience and tech in the vacation rental industry and what the future holds for consolidation between overlapping produc…

Revenue Managing from the Driver's Seat, with Wheelhouse CEO/Founder Andrew Kitchell
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Revenue Managing from the Driver's Seat, with Wheelhouse CEO/Founder Andrew Kitchell

Aug. 3, 2022

We are beyond excited to have Andrew Kitchell, CEO/Founder of Wheelhouse, join us just a week before the 4th Annual Data & Revenue Management Conference. In 2021, Wheelhouse WON the prestigious Innovator of the Year Tech Ba…

We are NOT an Airbnb Business, with Sarah & Annette from Thanks for Visiting
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We are NOT an Airbnb Business, with Sarah & Annette from Thanks for Visiting

July 20, 2022

Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant from Thanks for Visiting are here today for a lively discussion about the differences between vacation rentals and short term rentals, and the opportunities that exist to work together to st…

VRMA Spring Forum Recap: All In On Advocacy, with President Miller Hawkins
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VRMA Spring Forum Recap: All In On Advocacy, with President Miller Hawkins

April 20, 2022

Tune in for this special episode where we speak with VRMA President, Miller Hawkins, about the recent Spring Forum in Chicago. Advocacy was top of mind at this event, as vacation rental managers came together to find a way t…

It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - April 2022
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It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - April 2022

April 1, 2022

Tune in on the 1st of the month for this short and SUITE bonus episode series! In this month's episode we discuss: Changes to booking pace - what happened in March? Annie's trip to Myrtle Beach and HSMAI Event Is Annie reall…

Starting 2022 on a High Note with Amy Hinote, Founder/CEO of VRM Intel
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Starting 2022 on a High Note with Amy Hinote, Founder/CEO of VRM Intel

Jan. 12, 2022

On this first episode of 2022 we dive into the most pressing issues facing the vacation rental industry with Amy Hinote, Founder/CEO of VRM Intel and one of the most recognized and respected thought leaders of the past deca…

Guest: Amy Hinote
Puttin' On The Ritz: Vacation Rental Women's Summit Review
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Puttin' On The Ritz: Vacation Rental Women's Summit Review

Dec. 15, 2021

On today's episode we share highlights of an amazing week at the Vacation Rental Women's Summit (VRWS) at The Ritz Carlton in New Orleans. This event was top-notch on every level, and the collaborative atmosphere among atten…