Alex & Annie Vacation Rental Podcast
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Making Advocacy FUN Again! With Tiffany Edwards
Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions Advocacy & Legislative Issues

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Making Advocacy FUN Again! With Tiffany Edwards

June 1, 2023

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…

Scaling a Global Vacation Rental Brand with Casago Partner Ryan Dame
Guest Experience Property Management

Scaling a Global Vacation Rental Brand with Casago Partner Ryan Dame

May 31, 2023

In this compelling episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan Dame, a seasoned leader in the vacation rental and hospitality industry. As a Partner at Casago and Good Neighbor Tech, Ryan brings a wealth of knowl…

Guest: Ryan Dame
Breaking News: Amy Hinote is BACK! 2023 DARM & Women's Conference Coming in December
Conferences & Events Breaking News

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
Unveiling the Secrets of High-End Concierge Service for Vacation Rentals with Kristin Brown
Guest Experience

Unveiling the Secrets of High-End Concierge Service for Vacation Rentals with Kristin Brown

May 24, 2023

In our latest episode, we sit down with Kristin Brown CEO of Concishare, a prominent lifestyle concierge management company to explore high-end concierge service for vacation rentals. What does it take to provide a seamless…

Property Management for Long and Short Term Rentals: Challenges and Strategies With Craig Stevens
Marketing Spotlight On Exceptional Property Managers Property Management

Property Management for Long and Short Term Rentals: Challenges and Strategies With Craig Stevens

May 17, 2023

Craig is a financial expert, author, and speaker who founded Shore Term Rentals, a short-term rental and property management company in New Jersey. With over 25 years of experience, he started acquiring multifamily apartment…

Special Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Brand, Live from RR Summit 2023 with Stuart Butler and Pete DiMaio
Marketing Advocacy & Legislative Issues Branding

Special Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Brand, Live from RR Summit 2023 with Stuart Butler and Pete DiMaio

May 10, 2023

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…

Advocating for Short Term Rentals with Dana Lubner
Software Advocacy & Legislative Issues

Advocating for Short Term Rentals with Dana Lubner

May 3, 2023

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…

Guest: Dana Lubner
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mergers, Acquisitions & Consolidations…Oh My! With Simon Lehmann
Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions 1St Of The Month

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mergers, Acquisitions & Consolidations…Oh My! With Simon Lehmann

May 1, 2023

Simon Lehmann is back for our May 1st of the Month Bonus Episode! As one of the world’s foremost experts on short-term rentals and vacation rentals, Simon is always first to spot emerging trends in our industry. In this epis…

Implementing EOS to Enhance Efficiencies, with Matt Durrette
Leadership OTAs / Distribution Spotlight On Exceptional Property Managers Property Management

Implementing EOS to Enhance Efficiencies, with Matt Durrette

April 26, 2023

Here’s an episode you won’t want to miss: We talk to Matt Durrette, Founder and CEO of Cozi Vacation Rentals, about their journey to success. Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country in Fredericksburg, Cozi is a premier 2…

2023 Update: Markets, Revenue, Bookings & More with Melanie Brown of Key Data
Software Revenue Management

2023 Update: Markets, Revenue, Bookings & More with Melanie Brown of Key Data

April 19, 2023

For today’s episode, we talk to Melanie Brown. Melanie is the Director of Data and Analytics at Key Data, the leading analytics and benchmarking company for the vacation rental industry. Melanie has a strong background in da…

Breaking News: Key Data Dashboard and Rev & Research Form New Partnership
Software Revenue Management Breaking News

Breaking News: Key Data Dashboard and Rev & Research Form New Partnership

April 14, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie feature two special guests, Jason Sprenkle, CEO of Key Data Dashboard, and Ben Coleman, President of Rev & Research. They unveil a new partnership between their two organizations to better …

Making Vacation Rental Security Fun Again, with Guest Ranger’s Salar Tanzif
Software Advocacy & Legislative Issues

Making Vacation Rental Security Fun Again, with Guest Ranger’s Salar Tanzif

April 12, 2023

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 …

Guest: Salar Tanzif
Enhancing Guest Experiences Using In-Unit Technology, with Suneel Goud
Software Guest Experience

Enhancing Guest Experiences Using In-Unit Technology, with Suneel Goud

April 5, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie feature Suneel Goud, the CEO and Co-Founder of GuestView Guide, a SHARP NEC company. Suneel discusses their in-unit digital concierge designed for property managers and operators to enhance…

Guest: Suneel Goud
1st of the Month Bonus: The Real Women of Distribution, with Michelle Marquis and Vanessa Moore

1st of the Month Bonus: The Real Women of Distribution, with Michelle Marquis and Vanessa Moore

April 1, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Michelle Marquis and Vanessa Moore, the Chief Innovation Officer and Director of Distribution respectively at TravelNet Solutions. Michelle talks about their Hospitality Hub w…

Hello from the Other Side: Christina Thoreson Reflects on Selling Her Vacation Rental Business

Hello from the Other Side: Christina Thoreson Reflects on Selling Her Vacation Rental Business

March 29, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Christina Thoreson, who with her husband Thor, built Chattanooga Vacation Rentals into a sizable and well-run outfit in Tennessee prior to selling in 2022. Christina recalls t…

Hello from the Other Side: Christina Thoreson Reflects on Selling Her Vacation Rental Business
Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions

Hello from the Other Side: Christina Thoreson Reflects on Selling Her Vacation Rental Business

March 29, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Christina Thoreson, who with her husband Thor, built Chattanooga Vacation Rentals into a sizable and well-run outfit in Tennessee prior to selling in 2022. Christina recal…

Lessons Learned from a Global Brand: How Sykes Cottages Scaled to 24,000 Rentals, with CEO Graham Donoghue

Lessons Learned from a Global Brand: How Sykes Cottages Scaled to 24,000 Rentals, with CEO Graham Donoghue

March 22, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Graham Donoghue, the CEO of Sykes Holidays Cottages Group. When Graham was brought on Sykes, the brand was lacking a narrative and a story. They were large and profitable but …

Lessons Learned from a Global Brand: How Sykes Cottages Scaled to 24,000 Rentals, with CEO Graham Donoghue
Marketing Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions Software

Lessons Learned from a Global Brand: How Sykes Cottages Scaled to 24,000 Rentals, with CEO Graham Donoghue

March 22, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Graham Donoghue, the CEO of Sykes Holidays Cottages Group. When Graham was brought on Sykes, the brand was lacking a narrative and a story. They were large and profitable but …

Increasing Last Minute Bookings through Flexible Availability, with Whimstay CEO David Weiss

Increasing Last Minute Bookings through Flexible Availability, with Whimstay CEO David Weiss

March 15, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie chat with David Weiss, the CEO of Whimstay. He shares his background in vacation rentals and the global payments space and his journey to becoming Whimstay's CEO. David discusses how last-m…

Increasing Last Minute Bookings through Flexible Availability, with Whimstay CEO David Weiss
OTAs / Distribution Revenue Management

Increasing Last Minute Bookings through Flexible Availability, with Whimstay CEO David Weiss

March 15, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie chat with David Weiss, the CEO of Whimstay. He shares his background in vacation rentals and the global payments space and his journey to becoming Whimstay's CEO. David discusses how las…

Guest: David Weiss
Human Capital is the Most Important Capital, with Steve Trover, CEO of Better Talent

Human Capital is the Most Important Capital, with Steve Trover, CEO of Better Talent

March 8, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Steve Trover, the Founder, and CEO of Better Talent. Knowing a person makes connecting their talents with the right jobs easier. Interestingly, Steve is also the one who broug…

Human Capital is the Most Important Capital, with Steve Trover, CEO of Better Talent
Leadership Employees & Hiring

Human Capital is the Most Important Capital, with Steve Trover, CEO of Better Talent

March 8, 2023

In today’s episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Steve Trover, the Founder, and CEO of Better Talent. Knowing a person makes connecting their talents with the right jobs easier. Interestingly, Steve is also the one who broug…

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

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, with Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey of Vtrips
Conferences & Events 1St Of The Month

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…