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London Calling: A Preview of the Short Stay Summit with Leo Walton & …
Send us a message! In this episode, we’re joined by Leo Walton , Co-founder of Truvi, and Sarah Nan DuPre , Strategic Partnerships Director at AirDNA. Leo and Sarah are also the co-hosts of The Check-In Podcast, and they join...
The Future of Vacation Rental Distribution with Blake Warner of Booki…
Send us a message! Distribution in the vacation rental industry has never been more complex. Property managers today are balancing major OTAs, niche platforms, emerging luxury channels, and an increasingly layered tech stack,...
1st of the Month Bonus: Intentional Growth in a Rapidly Evolving STR …
Send us a message! Growth in short-term rentals often gets framed as a numbers game. More properties, more markets, more tech, and more scale. But what if growth isn’t about doing more but choosing better? In this 1st of the ...
The Virtual Property Management Model Explained with Tim Hubbard of C…
Send us a message! In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Tim Hubbard, CEO of Corzly, to break down how a virtual property management model actually works and what it takes to make it successful. Tim started in long-term...
Boss Lady Energy: How Krista Goodrich and Kymberlee Nguyen Built Salt…
Send us a message! In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Krista Goodrich and Kymberlee Nguyen, the duo behind Salty Dog Vacations, to talk about what it really takes to build a vacation rental company that guests rememb...
Jeff Hurst on Why Midterm Rentals Are Gaining Ground in a Mature STR …
Send us a message! Midterm rentals are moving from a side option to a real strategy. In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder and former HomeAway and Expedia Group leader, to explain why...
Are DMOs and Vacation Rentals Finally Ready to Work Together? with St…
Send us a message! Destination marketing is in a pressure test. Short-term rentals have become a major part of how people travel, yet many DMOs still struggle with how (or whether) to include them. At the same time, AI is spe...
1st of the Month Bonus: Bridging the Gap Between Resorts and Vacatio…
Send us a message! Condo-hotels and resort-style properties sit in a tricky middle ground. They are not traditional hotels, but they are not quite vacation rentals either. Many still run on hotel tech stacks, charge hotel-sty...
Behind the Sheets: Operational Considerations Behind Linen Choices in…
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...
Stop Calling It Luxury: Setting the Standard in Vacation Rentals with…
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...
From One Swiss Chalet to a Global Luxury Portfolio with Moriya Rockma…
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...
Culture Over Features: Building a Human-First Tech Company with Frank…
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...
1st of the Year Special Episode: Charging into 2026 — The Year of the…
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...
From Rocks to Remarkable: The Making of Destin Dreamers, with Arlen B…
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...
Sarah Bradford Unfiltered: Fix These Vacation Rental Mistakes Before …
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...
DARM 2025 Fireside Chats: What the Industry Is Finally Saying Out Loud
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 ...
Reinventing the Backend: Jim Devos Debuts VRWorks
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...
The Guest-First Strategy: How Brandon Hall Built a Scalable Vacation …
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...
It’s About DARM Time: Amy Hinote Sets the Stage for This Year’s DARM …
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...
After the Applause: Real Takeaways from VRMA 2025 with Tim Rosolio, E…
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...
Chillin' with Dylan: How to Build a People-First Culture in a Competi…
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...
Finding Strength in the Ashes: Angie Leone’s Story of Resilience afte…
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...
1st of the Month Bonus: Boom Founders Announce $12.7M Funding Raise, …
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...
Turning Connection into Conversions: How Chalets Hygge Achieved 70% D…
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. ...