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July 5, 2023

How to Explain Changes in Revenue and Bookings to Your Homeowners

In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined by a panel of experts to help guide you on a pressing topic - How to Explain Changes in Revenue and Bookings to Your Homeowners. 2023 is not turning out to be as profitable as expected...

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July 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Alex & An…

Welcome to Episode 101 of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - the celebration of passing the 100-episode milestone. Today, we are joined by Ed the Ghost Host, who's interviewing us about this wonderful journey we've been on since January 2021, and passing us the microphone so we can…

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June 28, 2023

From 0 to 100 Real Quick: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Alex & Annie Po…

In this very special anniversary episode, Alex & Annie are joined by Travis Wilburn and Rebecca Lombardo - Co-Founders of The 100 Collection. The 100 Collection is a prestigious evaluation program that recognizes exceptional ...

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June 21, 2023

Book Direct Strategies + Mastering ChatGPT with Bart Sobies

Welcome back to another exciting episode! Today, we have a special guest, Bart Sobies, who is an expert in vacation rentals and technology. Bart is the visionary behind The Accommodation Show and iBooked.Online. He has a long...

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June 14, 2023

Harnessing HostGPO to Simplify Purchasing for Vacation Rentals, with …

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jeff Iloulian, the CEO of HostGPO, a game-changing buying group for short-term rentals. Discover Jeff's remarkable journey from lawyer to successful vacation rental operator. He f...

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June 7, 2023

Paid, Earned & Owned Media Strategies with Adam Stoker, CEO of Relic …

Join us for an insightful conversation with Adam Stoker, president and CEO of Relic Agency and guru in the world of tourism and destination marketing (DMO/CVBs/Chamber of Commerce). Discover how he stumbled into the tourism i...

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June 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Making Advocacy FUN Again! With Tiffa…

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 experti...

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May 26, 2023

Breaking News: Amy Hinote is BACK! 2023 DARM & Women's Conference Com…

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 those...

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May 24, 2023

Unveiling the Secrets of High-End Concierge Service for Vacation Rent…

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 ...

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May 17, 2023

Property Management for Long and Short Term Rentals: Challenges and S…

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 ...

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May 10, 2023

Special Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Brand, Live from RR Summi…

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 it...

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May 3, 2023

Advocating for Short Term Rentals with Dana Lubner

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 ad...

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May 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mergers, Acquisitions & Consolidation…

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 episo...

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April 26, 2023

Implementing EOS to Enhance Efficiencies, with Matt Durrette

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 24...

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April 19, 2023

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

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 dat...

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April 14, 2023

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

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 s...

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April 12, 2023

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

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 t...

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April 5, 2023

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

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 ...

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April 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus: The Real Women of Distribution, with Michelle…

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 wh...

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March 29, 2023

Hello from the Other Side: Christina Thoreson Reflects on Selling Her…

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 th...

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March 22, 2023

Lessons Learned from a Global Brand: How Sykes Cottages Scaled to 24,…

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 d...

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March 15, 2023

Increasing Last Minute Bookings through Flexible Availability, with W…

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-mi...

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March 8, 2023

Human Capital is the Most Important Capital, with Steve Trover, CEO o…

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 brough...

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March 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode, with Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey of …

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 ...

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