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
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…
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…
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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 …
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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…
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
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…