Get the Full Story Behind Every Booking, with Leo Walton of Superhog
June 15, 2022
Today we’re diving into a topic that continues to grow in importance for vacation and short-term rental managers: guest screening and property protection. Leo Walton is co-founder of Superhog , a company that has streamlined…
An Authentic Approach to Raising VC Funding, with Hostfully CEO Margot Schmorak
June 8, 2022
Fresh off a major announcement that Hostfully successfully raised $4M in funding, Margot is part of only 2% of venture funded companies led by female founders. Margot credits her success to her ability to lead with transpare…
It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - June 2022
June 1, 2022
It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in for our short and SUITE bonus episode series where we discuss news, upcoming events. trends, and anything of interest in the world of vacation and short term rentals. We're at the VRMA Exec…
How Planting Seeds Turns into ROL (Return on Luck), with Hostaway CEO Marcus Räder
May 25, 2022
In this insightful and candid interview with Hostaway CEO, Marcus Räder takes us on an eye-opening journey of what companies really learn as they attempt to grow with investment capital. Marcus joins us today as another memb…
Finding Her Identity Under the Arches, with McDonald's Tracy Johnstone
May 18, 2022
Tracy Johnstone is one of those leaders who if you are lucky enough to encounter on your career journey, will aspire you to become so much more than you ever thought possible. As a female who rose to the top of the ranks of …
99 STR Problems, But Airbnb Ain’t One: The Direct Booking Playbook with Boostly CEO Mark Simpson
May 11, 2022
Tune in for today's episode with Boostly CEO Mark Simpson, joining us from across the pond to chat about the importance of building a book direct strategy. The Pandemic showed the short term rental industry how dangerous it …
Creating a Sustainable Competitive Edge, with Ed St. Onge, President of Flip.to
May 4, 2022
Tune in for Part 2 of our episode with Ed St. Onge, President of Flip.to and Founder of the first ever channel management software for hotels, EZ Yield. On last week's episode, Ed took us through the early days of channel an…
It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - May 2022
May 1, 2022
It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in for our short and SUITE bonus episode series where look at booking pace and discussing upcoming events. trends, and anything of interest in the world of vacation and short term rentals! CON…
The Early Days of Travel Disruption with The OG of Channel Management, Ed St.Onge
April 27, 2022
This is Part 1 of a special 2 part series with Ed St. Onge, President of Flip.to (and the OG of Channel Management). Why are there 2 episodes? Because 1 just wasn't enough! Ed takes us on a journey that is nothing short of a…
VRMA Spring Forum Recap: All In On Advocacy, with President Miller Hawkins
April 20, 2022
Tune in for this special episode where we speak with VRMA President, Miller Hawkins, about the recent Spring Forum in Chicago. Advocacy was top of mind at this event, as vacation rental managers came together to find a way t…
How Rent Responsibly is Aligning Forces to Protect the STR Industry, with David Krauss
April 13, 2022
Tune in for today's episode with David Krauss, CEO and Co-Founder of Rent Responsibly , the organization that has helped thousands of managers from coast to coast as they deal with the influx of short term rental laws that a…
Leadership is a Mindset, with Ali Cammelletti
April 6, 2022
Ali Cammelletti joins us today to discuss all things related to leadership and resilience in the workplace. Ali has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including several years with Navis where she w…
It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - April 2022
April 1, 2022
Tune in on the 1st of the month for this short and SUITE bonus episode series! In this month's episode we discuss: Changes to booking pace - what happened in March? Annie's trip to Myrtle Beach and HSMAI Event Is Annie reall…
Fishing for Growth: Entrepreneurship, Networking & NFTs with Greg Fisher
March 31, 2022
As one of Greg Fisher’s partners recently said, “There’s a difference between an Owner and a Founder; and Greg is a Founder.” Greg joins us today to share his entrepreneurial journey and how he grew TripShock into one of the…
Applying a Growth Mindset to Career Opportunities with Jen Ford, former Chief Commercial Officer & CFO of TurnKey
March 23, 2022
Tune in to this inspiring episode as Jen Ford shares highlights of an impressive career and the pivotal decisions that helped her build confidence, discover her passions and ultimately, lay a solid runway for future growth o…
Top 5 Things Vacation Rentals Can Learn from Hotels, with Pete DiMaio
March 16, 2022
Today we are joined by Pete DiMaio for a very special episode! Pete is Vice President of Travel Boom Marketing, the hotel industry's leading marketing agency and on this episode he joins us to share the Top 5 Things Vacation…
Re-Imagining The Leaning Tower of Tech, with Lino Maldonado, President of BeHome247
March 9, 2022
Lino Maldonado is recognized as one of the industry's most innovative players, known for his collaborative spirit and uncanny ability to see opportunity where most see road blocks. Lino's career includes 23 years with Wyndha…
How Vacation Rentals are Influencing Destination Marketing with Jennifer Barbee
March 2, 2022
On today's episode we are joined by Jennifer Barbee, CEO of Destination Innovate and a dynamic leader who has worked with over 400 hospitality and destination brands. She has been credited with many innovative firsts in the …
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: March 1, 2022
March 1, 2022
Tune in on the 1st day of the month for these short and SUITE bonus episodes with Alex & Annie! In this month's episode we discuss: Booking pace and changes to traveler sentiment Alex shares her experience participating at G…
Meet Whimstay, the Hotel Tonight of Vacation Rentals with CEO Ben Jamshahi
Feb. 23, 2022
As CEO Ben Jamshahi tells us, Whimstay is the Hotel Tonight of vacation rentals, on a mission to help professionally managed vacation rental companies fill last minute or unused inventory. Ben entered Stanford University at …
Raising the Bar for Women in Tech, with Guesty President/COO Vered Raviv Schwarz
Feb. 16, 2022
In today’s episode we are joined with Vered Raviv Schwarz, President/COO of the property management platform Guesty. We had the pleasure of meeting Vered at the Women’s Conference at the end of 2021, and got to listen to her…
Sustainable Growth Strategies with Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways
Feb. 9, 2022
Jim DeVos is the type of business leader and entrepreneur that any employee who takes pride in their job would love to work for. Jim's career started in the airline industry with Piedmont Airlines, where he honed the skill …
Finding National Success through Local Operations, with iTrip CEO Steve Caron
Feb. 2, 2022
In this episode we are joined by iTrip CEO Steve Caron, an industry veteran whose tour of duty began in the Air Force as a special operations night instructor. When Steve departed the service, he went on to use his computer …
It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - February 2022
Feb. 1, 2022
Wake up, wake up, wake up... it's the 1st of the Month! On this new bonus series, we'll look back on the previous month and look ahead to the next, examining booking trends, pacing and anything timely and newsworthy within t…