Alex & Annie Vacation Rental Podcast
Aug. 9, 2023

The Importance of Diversification with the Founder & CEO of Newman Hospitality, Andy Newman

Today joining Alex & Annie is Andy Newman, Founder & CEO of Newman Hospitality - a company that connects Real Estate Investors with high income short-term rental opportunities. Newman Hospitality operates in South Florida, N…
Guest: Andy Newman
Aug. 2, 2023

Exploring New Air Sensor Technology with the CMO of WYND, Dora Du

In this episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Dora Du, CMO of WYND - venture-backed startup that has built proprietary sensor technology that helps homeowners take control of the air in their properties. Their first use case…
Guests: Dora DU , Dora Du
Aug. 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Simon Says - The Airbnb Bubble has BURST

On the August 1st of the Month Bonus Episode, Alex & Annie welcome the return of Simon Lehmann - CEO and Co-Founder of AJL Atelier, a boutique consultancy that specializes in the international private accommodation and vacat…
Guest: Simon Lehmann
July 26, 2023

The Journey is the Destination: How Mike Reinman Sold to Vacasa, then Opened 2 Casago Locations

In this episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Mike Reinman, Owner of Casago Kona & Owner/GM of Casago Redwood Coast. Mike sold Redwood Coast Vacation Rentals to Vacasa at the end of 2019. After speaking with Casago CEO Steve…
July 19, 2023

We've Got 99 Problems But Trash Pickup Ain't One, with CanMonkey CEO Alex Shapiro

In this episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Alex Shapiro, CEO and Co-Founder of CanMonkey - the very first Trash-To-Curb Service that handles the waste and recycling can duties of your vacation rental properties. CanMonkey…
Guest: Alex Shapiro
July 12, 2023

Regaining a Love of the Family Business, with Stacy Wesson of Casago Cascara Vacations

In this special edition of our “Spotlight on Exceptional Property Managers'' series, presented by Casago, we sit down with Stacy Wesson of Casago Cascara Vacations. Stacy shares her stories and experience in the industry run…
Guest: stacy wesson
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 expecte…
July 1, 2023

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

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 journe…
June 28, 2023

From 0 to 100 Real Quick: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Alex & Annie Podcast with The 100 Collection

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…
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 lon…
Guest: Bart Sobies
June 14, 2023

Harnessing HostGPO to Simplify Purchasing for Vacation Rentals, with CEO Jeff Iloulian

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 …
Guest: Jeff Iloulian
June 7, 2023

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

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 …
Guest: Adam Stoker
June 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Making Advocacy FUN Again! With Tiffany Edwards

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…
May 31, 2023

Scaling a Global Vacation Rental Brand with Casago Partner Ryan Dame

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…
Guest: Ryan Dame
May 26, 2023

Breaking News: Amy Hinote is BACK! 2023 DARM & Women's Conference Coming in December

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…
Guest: Amy Hinote
May 24, 2023

Unveiling the Secrets of High-End Concierge Service for Vacation Rentals with Kristin Brown

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…
Guest: Kristin Brown
May 17, 2023

Property Management for Long and Short Term Rentals: Challenges and Strategies With Craig Stevens

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…
Guest: Craig Stevens
May 10, 2023

Special Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Brand, Live from RR Summit 2023 with Stuart Butler and Pete DiMaio

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…
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 a…
Guest: Dana Lubner
May 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mergers, Acquisitions & Consolidations…Oh My! With Simon Lehmann

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…
Guest: Simon Lehmann
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 2…
Guest: Matt Durrette
April 19, 2023

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

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…
Guest: Melanie Brown
April 14, 2023

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

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 …
April 12, 2023

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

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 …
Guest: Salar Tanzif