1st of the Month Bonus Episode: We Are Not Airbnb… So What ARE We?
Feb. 1, 2023
On today’s episode, we’re featuring our recent panel at DESTICON, a virtual conference that brought together tourism and hospitality professionals from the DMO (Destination marketing organization) space. In our session, we d…
Leading through Authenticity and Vulnerability, with Alex Zemianek CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals
Jan. 25, 2023
THE KEY TO A GREAT TEAM IS AUTHENTICITY In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Alex Zemianek, the Founder and CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals. He shares how trial after trial left him broke and almost broken. However, whe…
DACK’s Customer Experience Enhancing Solution, with Thomas Schaper
Jan. 18, 2023
IMPROVE YOUR GUEST EXPERIENCE WITH SEAMLESS TECHNOLOGY In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Thomas Schaper, the Head of Product at DACK Inc. Thomas shares his experience in creating DACK as an app that improves the gue…
CAPTURE IT! The Value of Email Capture as a Vacation Rental Marketing Solution, with Arthur Colker
Jan. 11, 2023
SUCCESS IN THE VACATION RENTAL SPACE ISN’T ALWAYS INTENTIONAL and Arthur Colker is proof of that. Arthur is the CEO and founder of StayFi, and in this episode, discusses how he accidentally fell into the short-term rental an…
The Journey is the Destination, with Luca Zambello, CEO of Jurny
Jan. 4, 2023
Luca Zambello joins us for today's episode to share the journey of creating Jurny, the industry's first MOS (management operating system). With roots in property management, Luca shares how he changed software 5 times - then…
Looking Ahead: 2023, We're Coming for You!
Jan. 1, 2023
It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we look back on this incredible year and share our top 5 most downloaded episodes. We also share our predictions for 2023, and our Words of the Year :) Alex just returned from attending …
Holiday Bonus, Part 2: Our Favorite Episodes of 2022
Dec. 28, 2022
Tune in for Part 2 of our Holiday Bonus - our two favorite episodes of this past year! Unlocking $4.9 BILLION Dollars in Military Travel to the Vacation Rental Industry, with Anthony Gantt Anthony Gantt, entrepreneur and rec…
Holiday Bonus, Part 1: Our Favorite Episodes of 2022
Dec. 21, 2022
As we wind down this incredible year, we wanted to share our two favorite episodes from 2022. Narrowing down this list was no easy task! Over the past 12 months, we've had the privilege to interview many of the top leaders i…
How a Young Entrepreneur is Re-imagining Guest Experience Technology, with Francois Goello
Dec. 14, 2022
Francois Goello who is the founder of Enso Connect joins us today for an interesting tale of how a terrible guest experience led to him founding one of the slickest guest apps on the market. Francois tells us how Enso Connec…
Top 6 Tips to Recession Proof Your Marketing, with Pete Dimaio of TravelBoom
Dec. 7, 2022
Pete Dimaio of TravelBoom Marketing is BACK for a three-Pete! This is Pete's 3rd appearance on the show, and today he joins us for a very timely and relevant topic. As we head into 2023 and an economic forecast that is anyth…
Simon Says: The Vacation Rental Industry Needs More Accessible Properties, Plus End of Year Wrap-up
Dec. 1, 2022
It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Consulting joins us each month for "Simon Says", where …
How Strategic Marketing and Technology Paved a Path to Success for Casiola, with Dennis Goedheid
Nov. 30, 2022
Dennis Goedheid has built a budding empire in Orlando, that has recently spawned into Miami and Aruba. His entrepreneurial journey began in Belgium, where he learned the fundamentals of marketing and branding which he has a…
Behind the Success of Every Small Business is a Family, with Lauren Madewell
Nov. 23, 2022
Lauren Madewell joins us today to share the story of her family's business, Auntie Belham's Cabin Rentals. The company is ran by Lauren and her sister Mallory, along with their Dad, John Madewell, who fell into vacation rent…
Fireside Chat with Airbnb Brand Ambassador, John Hildebrand
Nov. 16, 2022
John Hildebrand of Hilde Homes joins us today for a discussion on all our favorite topics! John's company is based out of Scottsdale, AZ with properties in Arizona and California and has risen to fame as a Brand Ambassador f…
Growing through Acquisitions & Smart Business Principles, with Scott Bunce, Cabins for You COO
Nov. 9, 2022
Scott Bunce, COO of Cabins for You joins us today for a look behind the curtain of their innovative enterprise that manages properties in the Smoky Mountains and Georgia mountains, with plans to expand into the Florida Panha…
Celebrating One Year Anniversary of Alex & Annie Podcast: Episode 1, The A-HA Moment
Nov. 2, 2022
Flash back! On November 2, 2021, we launched the Alex & Annie Podcast with our 1st episode, The A-HA Moment. As we reflect on the past year and so many incredible memories, we thought it was fitting to revisit this episode. …
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: Alex & Annie's Careers are a Changin'
Nov. 1, 2022
It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Consulting joins us each month for "Simon Says", where …
The Queen of Guest Experience: Tyann Marcink Hammond, Touch Stay
Oct. 26, 2022
Tune in for a fun look behind the curtain of this amazing gal that is changing the game for small and large vacation rental operators that want to provide an enhanced experience for their guests! Tyann wears two hats - she o…
Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom, with Andrew McConnell
Oct. 19, 2022
Andrew McConnell joins us today for look behind his new book, Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom. Known in the vacation rental world for his role as CEO of Rented, Inc., Andrew shares the most expe…
The Vacation Rental Power Couple: Lance & Elaine Stitcher of Seaside Vacations & Sales
Oct. 12, 2022
Lance & Elaine Stitcher are owners and co-founders of Seaside Vacations & Sales, a premiere vacation rental management company that represents nearly 300 properties in Chincoteague Island, VA and Ocean City, MD. This power c…
Building a Start-up in a Grown-up Organization, with Marriott Homes & Villas VP Jennifer Hsieh
Oct. 5, 2022
It was beyond a pleasure to sit down with Jennifer Hsieh, VP of Marriott Homes & Villas , to learn about both the challenges and opportunities Marriott has uncovered by bringing one of the world's largest hospitality brands …
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: It's Conference Season!
Oct. 1, 2022
Simon Says: It's Conference Season! Tune in to hear Simon's takeaways on the Vacation Rental World Summit and Avantio 2022, and preview thoughts of the upcoming VRMA International Conference being held in Vegas October 23 - …
Spotlight on Exceptional Property Managers: Robin Craigen, CEO of Moving Mountains
Sept. 28, 2022
Robin Craigen and his wife Heather had a unique beginning in their hospitality journey that started on the high seas with their luxury yacht charter business. During this time, they developed a formula for creating exception…
5 Ways to Drive Direct Bookings Before the OTAs Put You Out of Business, with Vanessa Humes
Sept. 21, 2022
Vanessa Humes of ICND joins us today to share the top 5 strategies for building a book-direct vacation rental brand. As we often talk about on the podcast, building your house on someone else's land puts your business in a d…