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Send us a message! In this episode, we are joined by Deepak Mehrotra, founder and CEO of California Design Den, for a practical discussion on how linen decisions affect short-term rental operations over time. Drawing from mor...

Send us a message! Last week with Moriya Rockman, we explored luxury through the lens of growth, relationships, and what it takes to scale a high-end portfolio without losing the hospitality at the center. This week, Nir Maim...

Send us a message! In this episode, we sit down with Moriya Rockman, founder of Smiling House Luxury, to explore how a single personal vacation home in the Swiss Alps became the starting point for a global luxury vacation ren...

Send us a message! In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Frank Bosi , Senior Director of Partnerships at Hostfully , to unpack what it really takes to build a tech company that people trust. Frank’s journey began in lux...

Send us a message! Welcome to the 1st of the year special episode. Alex and Annie are kicking off 2026 by looking back at the moments that shaped 2025, the lessons they’re carrying forward, and the intentions guiding the year...

Send us a message! In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Arlen Busenitz to talk about his unconventional path from a Kansas farm to pastoring a small-town church, volunteering as an EMT, working with NASA through a defe...

Send us a message! In this unfiltered conversation, Sarah Bradford joins us once again to break down the most common and costly mistakes she sees vacation rental operators still making today. Drawing from more than two decade...

Send us a message! This episode was recorded live at DARM 2025, right in the middle of the event, while the conversations were still unfolding and the energy was still fresh. Alex & Annie sit down for two fireside chats with ...

Send us a message! In this episode, we are joined by Jim DeVos , industry veteran, former co-owner of Best Beach Getaways , for the first public reveal of VR Works — the backend system he spent years building to fix the opera...

Send us a message! In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Hall , Founder and CEO of Hallson Hospitality , to explore how a guest-first philosophy can become a true engine for growth in the vacation rental industry. Brandon...

Send us a message! DARM week is almost here, and we’re kicking things off with the person behind it all — Amy Hinote , Founder of VRM Intel and creator of the industry’s most conversation-packed event. In this episode, Amy gi...

Send us a message! VRMA International 2025 is in the books and if you were there, you probably felt it too: this year hit differently. More people, deeper conversations, and a sense that the vacation rental industry is enteri...

Send us a message! In this episode, Alex & Annie head to Florida’s scenic 30A to sit down with Dylan Bozarth , General Manager of 30A Escapes, for a real conversation about leadership, culture, and what it takes to build a te...

Send us a message! When everything you’ve built disappears overnight, how do you begin again? In this episode, we sit down with Angela “Angie” Leone, founder of Coconut Condos in Maui, to share a story of loss, faith, and reb...

Send us a message! Big news to kick off the month! 🚀 In this first-of-the-month bonus episode, Alex & Annie sit down with the Boom founders, Moran, Shahar, and Alon Goldboim , to talk about Boom’s recent $12.7 million fundin...

Send us a message! In this episode, we’re joined by Kerri Gibson , CEO and Co-Founder of Chalets Hygge , a hospitality brand inspired by the Scandinavian idea of hygge — finding joy and contentment in life’s quieter moments. ...

Send us a message! As hospitality companies race to scale, many face a difficult trade-off: grow fast or stay personal. But Zzzing, a leading hospitality brand based in Malta, is proving you can do both. In this episode, we’r...

Send us a message! In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined by Marissa Galle , founder of Click Media , to explore the real impact of photography, video, and social content on brand perception and booking behavior. Marissa sh...

Send us a message! As the vacation rental industry matures, growth has become the holy grail for many property management companies. But what happens when scaling too fast starts doing more harm than good? In this episode, As...

Send us a message! This year marks 40 years of the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA), a milestone that comes at a pivotal time for the industry. In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Anne Gardner, Executive ...

Send us a message! When Airbnb changes its policies, the ripple effect can shake operators everywhere. For many, the problem is deeper than one policy update. Relying too heavily on a single platform leaves businesses vulnera...

Send us a message! What does it take to scale luxury vacation rentals while protecting the legacy of the brands that built them? In this episode, Alex & Annie welcome back Scott Wiseman, CEO of Nocturne Luxury Villas, for an ...

Send us a message! Flexible cancellation policies are no longer optional in today’s vacation rental market. Guests expect them, OTAs prioritize them, and competitors are already adapting. But for property managers, relaxed po...

Send us a message! In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Adrienne Clark (President & COO) and Caleb Yaryan (Chief Product Officer) of Xplorie , a trusted partner for vacation rental operators looking to enhance guest satisf...