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3 Points for Hospitality Marketing: Alex & Jonathan Ruggles of Flip.to
Feb. 28, 2024

3 Points for Hospitality Marketing: Alex & Jonathan Ruggles of Flip.to

In this episode, Alex had the opportunity to sit down with Jonathan Ruggles, the Director of Partnerships at Flip.to. They discuss three key points in hospitality marketing: building your digital presence on your own land, le...

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From Vision to Triumph: Unpacking Hostfully's Growth Story with CEO, Margot Schmorak
Feb. 21, 2024

From Vision to Triumph: Unpacking Hostfully's Growth Story with CEO, …

Join Alex, Annie, and special guest Margot Schmorak in this episode of "Alex & Annie, the real women of Vacation Rentals," as they explore the captivating journey of Hostfully over the past year and the crucial aspects of bui...

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Real Women Talk Real Growth: A Conversation with Vered Schwarz, COO of Guesty
Feb. 14, 2024

Real Women Talk Real Growth: A Conversation with Vered Schwarz, COO o…

In this episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we sit down with Vered Schwarz, the President and COO of Guesty, to not only delve into Guesty's new offerings but also shine a spotlight on the vital rol...

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Jen Ford’s Journey to Creating Work-Life Balance through Meaningful Career Choices
Feb. 7, 2024

Jen Ford’s Journey to Creating Work-Life Balance through Meaningful C…

In this episode of "Alex & Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex & Annie welcome back and dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Jen Ford, a trailblazer in the vacation rental industry. Join us as we un...

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1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Alex’s Next Big Leap, featuring David Meltzer LIVE from Blue Wire Studio
Feb. 1, 2024

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Alex’s Next Big Leap, featuring David…

In this engaging bonus episode of "Alex & Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex and Annie take you on a journey through their eventful month of January. From industry conferences to unexpected encounters, the...

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Executive Spotlight: MMGY Global CEO Katie Briscoe Shares Insights from her Inaugural Year at the Helm
Jan. 31, 2024

Executive Spotlight: MMGY Global CEO Katie Briscoe Shares Insights fr…

In this insightful episode of "Alex and Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we had the pleasure of sitting down with Katie Briscoe, the CEO of MMGY Global. Katie, a seasoned destination marketing expert with a wealth ...

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Building a Legacy of Hospitality: The Story of Mountain Laurel Chalets with CEO, Tom Goodwin
Jan. 24, 2024

Building a Legacy of Hospitality: The Story of Mountain Laurel Chalet…

In this captivating episode of “Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Tom Goodwin, a seasoned professional in the vacation rental industry, to explore his remarkable journey and the transformati...

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LIVE from Panama City Beach: In The Trenches with Michael James as He Launches New Business
Jan. 17, 2024

LIVE from Panama City Beach: In The Trenches with Michael James as He…

Join Alex and Annie in this insightful episode of "Alex and Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," recorded live from Panama City Beach, as they welcome Michael, a seasoned vacation rental expert, to discuss his journey ...

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Streamline Your Vacation Rental Turnover Process with Turno: An Interview with the Founder, Assaf Karmon
Jan. 10, 2024

Streamline Your Vacation Rental Turnover Process with Turno: An Inter…

Join Alex and Annie in this exciting episode of "Alex and Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," as they sit down with Assaf Karmon, the CEO and founder of Turno. Discover Assaf's journey from being an Airbnb host to cre...

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Spotlight on Exceptional Property Managers: LIVE with 30A Beach Girls
Jan. 3, 2024

Spotlight on Exceptional Property Managers: LIVE with 30A Beach Girls

In the latest episode of "Alex and Annie, the Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we’re in for a treat to an insightful conversation with the dynamic duo of 30A Beach Girls, Hollie and Lisa. Nestled in a stunning vacation home w...

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1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Celebrating a Year of Growth and Looking Ahead to 2024
Jan. 1, 2024

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Celebrating a Year of Growth and Look…

In this special first-of-the-month episode of 'Alex and Annie, the Real Women of Vacation Rentals,' hosts Alex and Annie take a nostalgic journey through 2023 and unveil exciting plans for the upcoming year. Book Announcement...

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Navigating Mentorship and Industry Transitions in Vacation Rentals with Sarah Bradford
Dec. 27, 2023

Navigating Mentorship and Industry Transitions in Vacation Rentals wi…

In this insightful episode, hosts Alex and Annie dive deep into the world of vacation rentals with a special guest, Sarah Bradford, co-host of Sarah and T Podcast, and former owner of two successful vacation rental companies ...

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Holiday Bonus - Our Top Episode of 2023: How to Explain Changes in Revenue and Bookings to Your Homeowners
Dec. 20, 2023

Holiday Bonus - Our Top Episode of 2023: How to Explain Changes in Re…

Join us for an exclusive throwback to our most viewed episode of the year with Ben Coleman - Founder of Rev & Research, Vanessa Humes - Director of Sales & Marketing at InterCoastal Net Designs and Lance Stitcher - Broker/Own...

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Sell or Be Sold: Rebl Rentals Former CEO Reflects on Selling the Business, with Leslie Sonnier
Dec. 13, 2023

Sell or Be Sold: Rebl Rentals Former CEO Reflects on Selling the Busi…

In this episode of Alex & Friends, Leslie Sonnier joins Alex for an in-person conversation set against the backdrop of Myrtle Beach. From a chance meeting three years ago in matching dresses at a conference, to reflecting on ...

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Get Out of Your Own Way and Step into Your Power, with Amber Hurdle, CEO of Employer Brand Central
Dec. 6, 2023

Get Out of Your Own Way and Step into Your Power, with Amber Hurdle, …

In this empowering episode of "Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals", we're reunited with a dear friend and the very first podcast guest, Amber Hurdle, the CEO and founder of Employer Brand Central. Together, t...

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1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mark Simpson of Boostly Announces New Documentary
Dec. 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mark Simpson of Boostly Announces New…

In this captivating episode of "Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we are thrilled to have Mark Simpson, the visionary founder of Boostly. Boostly is a game-changer for vacation rental hosts and managers, pr...

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Bridging the Gap Between the STR World and Vacation Rentals with Stacey St. John
Nov. 29, 2023

Bridging the Gap Between the STR World and Vacation Rentals with Stac…

🎙️ Today we're in for a treat as we chat with the fantastic Stacey St. John, a powerhouse in short-term rentals and a great friend of Alex and Annie. From crunching real estate numbers to running a buzzing property management...

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Revving up for DARM with Rebecca Ballart & Ben Coleman
Nov. 24, 2023

Revving up for DARM with Rebecca Ballart & Ben Coleman

In this engaging episode of Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals we are joined once again by Ben Coleman, the visionary founder of Rev and Research, alongside the Chief Operating Officer, Rebecca Ballart. Rev a...

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Riding the Waves of Change with Valerie Gangas, CEO of Juniper Holiday & Home and Author of "In Deep Shift"
Nov. 15, 2023

Riding the Waves of Change with Valerie Gangas, CEO of Juniper Holida…

In this engaging episode of Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Valerie Gangas, a powerhouse in Transformational Life Coaching, an accomplished Author, and the visionary CEO behind Juniper Hol...

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Keeping Wall Street Dollars on Main Street, with David Angotti
Nov. 8, 2023

Keeping Wall Street Dollars on Main Street, with David Angotti

In this episode, Alex and Annie are joined by David Angotti, the Chief Evangelist at Guesty, an end-to-end property management software designed for short-term property managers who seek to save time, increase revenue, and gr...

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The A-Ha Moment: 2 Year Flashback to Where it All Began
Nov. 3, 2023

The A-Ha Moment: 2 Year Flashback to Where it All Began

Welcome to a special flashback episode of Alex & Annie! Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the podcast, and we couldn't be more grateful for the road so far, and excited for what's to come! To celebrate, we decided to back th...

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1st of the Month Bonus Episode: And the Major Award Goes to... Lance & Elaine Stitcher!
Nov. 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: And the Major Award Goes to... Lance …

For this November 1st of the Month Bonus Episode, Alex & Annie welcome Lance and Elaine Stitcher - Owners of Seaside Vacations & Sales - a full-service, boutique Vacation Rental company that operates in Chincoteague Island, V...

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Flashback: 5 Ways to Drive Direct Bookings Before the OTAs Put You Out of Business with Vanessa Humes
Oct. 25, 2023

Flashback: 5 Ways to Drive Direct Bookings Before the OTAs Put You Ou…

Join us today for a special FLASHBACK episode with Vanessa Humes as we explore the Top 5 Ways to Drive Direct Bookings! This episode originally aired in September 2022. Original shownotes from September of 2022: Vanessa Humes...

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Planting Seeds: Marcus Räder Reflects on a Year of Massive Growth for Hostaway
Oct. 18, 2023

Planting Seeds: Marcus Räder Reflects on a Year of Massive Growth for…

In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined by Marcus Räder - Founder & CEO of Hostaway. Hostaway is one of the fastest growing vacation rental management software companies, perfect for those with 5 to 1,000+ listings. They mak...

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