Property Management Shows

July 9, 2025

From Turnaways to Takeaways: Monetizing Referrals through "Have You G…

Send us a message! This week, we’re joined by Deborah Labi, a seasoned hospitality professional and the founder of Have You Got, a verified global guest referral network designed to help independent property managers expand t...

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July 2, 2025

Listing Isn’t Enough: How NextPax Powers Smarter Vacation Rental Dist…

Send us a message! Many short-term rental operators think that getting listed on Airbnb or Vrbo is enough. But in today’s competitive landscape, basic distribution is no longer enough to stand out or to sustain growth. In thi...

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July 1, 2025

Introducing StakeholdersVR: Built by Operators and Backed by Vision, …

Send us a message! In our first of the month bonus episode, we’re joined by two well-known names in the vacation rental industry: Lino Maldonado and Brady Stump, co-founders of the newly launched StakeholdersVR. You’ve probab...

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June 25, 2025

How Franchising Offers a Scalable Path to STR Success - with Patrick …

Send us a message! Is your short-term rental business growing, or just getting harder to manage? In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Stewart, CEO of Grand Welcome, to explore how franchising offers property managers a s...

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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 4, 2025

Behind the Brand: How Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy is Driving Pa…

Send us a message! What happens when one of the world’s most trusted hotel brands steps into the vacation rental space? In this episode, we’re joined by Jane Gavin (Senior Director of Brand Marketing & Guest Experience) and K...

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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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May 28, 2025

Show Me the Money! Matt Gurley Shares Lynnbrook's Approach to Payment…

Send us a message! In this week’s episode, we're joined by Matt Gurley, Director of Sales and Partner Integrations at the Lynnbrook Group, for a deep dive into the payment side of vacation rentals that most property managers ...

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May 14, 2025

Are We in a Travel Recession? AirDNA’s Jamie Lane Decodes the 2025 Ma…

Send us a message! Is the short-term rental industry on the edge of a travel recession, or just entering a new phase of normalization? In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, AirDNA’s Chief Econom...

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May 5, 2025

Live from VRNation: Unpacking The Real Story

Send us a message! Alex & Annie bring you behind the scenes at VRNation 2025 to explore direct booking strategies, industry growth, tech innovation, and the evolving role of associations in vacation rentals. Recorded live in ...

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April 30, 2025

Inside Booking.com’s Strategy to Become the Best Partner for Property…

Send us a message! In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we’re joined by Ian Ackland, Managing Director of the Americas at Booking.com, for a candid look at how one of the world's largest travel...

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April 16, 2025

Behind the PMS: Meet TravelNet Solutions New CEO Boogie Wittenburg

Send us a message! In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Boogie Wittenburg, the new CEO of TravelNet Solutions, makers of Track PMS. With a background in mission-critical techno...

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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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March 12, 2025

The New Standard: Why Smart Guest Screening is Essential for Short-Te…

Send us a message! As the hospitality industry evolves, guest screening and verification have become essential components of a safe and seamless guest experience. In this episode, we sit down with Ela Mezhiborsky, President a...

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Feb. 26, 2025

VRBO’s Strategy for 2025 & Beyond: Exclusive Interview with Tim Rosol…

Send us a message! In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Tim Rosolio, Vice President of Vacation Rental Partnerships at Expedia Group, to discuss VRBO’s vision for 2025 and beyo...

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Feb. 5, 2025

How Rent Responsibly is Closing the Information Gap in STR Regulation…

In this week’s episode, we sit down with two of the most influential voices in the short-term rental (STR) advocacy space - David Krauss, CEO & Founder of Rent Responsibly, and Alexa Nota, COO & Co-Founder. With regulations a...

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Jan. 29, 2025

Breaking the Mold: How Fred Boothby’s Bold Business Model is Shaking …

In this week’s episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Fred Boothby, CEO of Enjoy Unique Stays, to explore how he’s breaking the mold in the vacation rental industry. What started as a small side business has grown into a thrivi...

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Jan. 22, 2025

Making Trash Fun (Again!) with CanMonkey CEO, Alex Shapiro

In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we’re thrilled to welcome back Alex Shapiro, CEO and co-founder of CanMonkey. Alex joins us to share exciting updates on how his company has continued to re...

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Jan. 15, 2025

Podcasting the Podcasters: Celebrating Our 200th Episode

It's a milestone moment for Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals as we celebrate our 200th episode together with some of the most brilliant and influential podcasters in the vacation rental industry. To make this ...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Vacation Rental Tech: What You Need to Know to Stay Ahead in 2025

In this week’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Terry Whyte, owner of Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals and a renowned expert in vacation rental technology and operations. As one of the leading voices in the vacation re...

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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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Dec. 4, 2024

Driving Change Through Advocacy in the Vacation Rental Industry with …

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back John Hildebrand, founder of Hilde Homes and a leading advocate in the short-term rental industry. From his early days as a property manager to becoming a leading voice in vacation ren...

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Nov. 27, 2024

From 2 to 70: Declan McGonigal’s Blueprint for Vacation Rental Success

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Declan McGonigal, the dynamic owner-operator of My Beach Vacation Rentals, based in North Myrtle Beach. Declan’s story is one of grit, growth, and ingenuity, as he shares how he went f...

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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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