Videos

Jan. 24, 2026

What Luxury Really Means in Vacation Rentals

In this episode, Nir Maimon shared how years of conversations with property managers pushed his team to slow down and ask a harder question: what are we really calling luxury in this industry? Nir explained that true luxury is a pairing. You need a property manager who operates at a…

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Jan. 21, 2026

Stop Calling It Luxury: Setting the Standard in Vacation Rentals with Nir Maimon

Last week with Moriya Rockman, we explored luxury through the lens of growth, relationships, and what it takes to scale a high-end portfolio without losing the hospitality at the center. This week, Nir Maimon brings the conversation to the definition itself, what “luxury” should mean, how it should be verified,…

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Jan. 19, 2026

Hostfully | Epicurean Furnished Apartments

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Jan. 16, 2026

Annie's Word of The Yar: Magnetic

In our first of the year episode, Annie shares her Word of the Year for 2026: Magnetic. She's stepping into her power and standing firm in it. Choosing a path that attracts the right people, the right opportunities, and work that feels aligned with where she’s headed next. Magnetic also…

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Jan. 14, 2026

From One Swiss Chalet to a Global Luxury Portfolio with Moriya Rockman of Smiling House Luxury

In this episode, we are joined by Moriya Rockman, founder of smiling house luxury and villa tracker to share how one historic Swiss chalet became the foundation for a global luxury vacation rental portfolio. Moriya walks us through her journey from accidental host to global founder, why she chose to…

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Jan. 14, 2026

From One Swiss Chalet to a Global Luxury Portfolio with Moriya Rockman of Smiling House Luxury

In this episode, we sit down with Moriya Rockman, founder of Smiling House Luxury, to explore how a single personal vacation home in the Swiss Alps became the starting point for a global luxury vacation rental portfolio. Moriya shares her journey from accidental host to global founder, including why she…

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Jan. 13, 2026

How Hostfully Decides What to Build Next

In this episode, Frank Bosi shares how Hostfully is approaching product growth this year. Alongside new releases, a major focus of their roadmap is perfecting what they currently have. Fixing the things that affect daily operations, improving reliability, and making sure the product works the way their users need it…

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Jan. 9, 2026

Alex' Word Of The Year: Devotion

In our first of the year episode, Alex shares her Word of the Year for 2026: Devotion. After years of pouring so much energy into a career she loves, Alex is approaching 2026 with more intention. She’s choosing how her time and energy are spent, slowing down enough to focus…

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Jan. 7, 2026

Culture Over Features: Building a Human-First Tech Company with Frank Bosi of Hostfully

In this episode, we sit down with Frank Bosi, Senior Director of Partner Development at Hostfully, to unpack how a hospitality-first mindset shows up in real product decisions, partnerships, and company culture. Frank shares how Hostfully puts this into practice. From investing heavily in onboarding and education, to letting user…

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Jan. 7, 2026

Culture Over Features: Building a Human-First Tech Company with Frank Bosi of Hostfully

In this episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Frank Bosi, Senior Director of Partnerships at Hostfully, to unpack what it really takes to build a tech company that people trust. Frank’s journey began in luxury hotels long before short-term rentals became a professionalized industry. That hospitality foundation now shapes…

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Jan. 5, 2026

The Weight of Responsibility in Vacation Rentals

In this episode, Arlen shares his perspective on why running a vacation rental business feels like being at war. Not with competitors, but with the responsibility that comes with managing valuable assets, guest expectations, and team outcomes. Owners trust operators with high-value assets. Guests trust them with time they have…

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Jan. 1, 2026

Our First Episode of 2026 Is Here!

Our First Episode of 2026 Is Here! ✨ In this special episode, Alex & Annie look back at the moments that shaped 2025, the conversations that stayed with them, and the lessons guiding the year ahead. They share how the podcast evolved over the past year, reveal their Words of…

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Jan. 1, 2026

1st of the Year Special Episode: Charging into 2026 — The Year of the Horse

Welcome to the 1st of the year special episode. Alex and Annie are kicking off 2026 by looking back at the moments that shaped 2025, the lessons they’re carrying forward, and the intentions guiding the year ahead. They share how the podcast evolved over the past year, including more on…

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Dec. 30, 2025

From Rocks to Remarkable: The Making of Destin Dreamers, with Arlen Busenitz

Before he was running a luxury vacation rental company on Florida's Emerald Coast, Arlen Busenitz was hauling 500-pound rocks in a 1976 Jeep pickup to pay for college. It's an unlikely origin story but one that laid the foundation for everything he's built since. In this episode, Alex & Annie…

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Dec. 29, 2025

Sarah's #1 Financial Rule in Property Management

“Future reservations are not your personal piggy bank.” Sarah Bradford shares one mistake she made early on and one of the most common financial mistakes she still sees operators making today. Bookings sitting months in advance are not cash flow. Without trust accounting and a clear budget, it becomes easy…

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Dec. 24, 2025

Sarah Bradford Unfiltered: Fix These Vacation Rental Mistakes Before 2026

After two decades of building, running, and successfully exiting two vacation rental companies, Sarah Bradford breaks down the mistakes she made, corrected, and still sees operators repeating today. From financial blind spots and weak owner communication to outdated technology and saying yes to the wrong homeowners, Sarah shares what she…

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Dec. 24, 2025

Sarah Bradford Unfiltered: Fix These Vacation Rental Mistakes Before 2026

In this unfiltered conversation, Sarah Bradford joins Alex Husner and Annie Holcombe to break down the most common and costly mistakes she sees vacation rental operators still making today. Drawing from more than two decades in the industry and her experience building, scaling, and ultimately selling two successful vacation rental…

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Dec. 22, 2025

Why AI isn’t just a trend anymore

AI isn’t a trend anymore. It’s becoming infrastructure. And the real value shows up when automation takes pressure off day-to-day operations. Data becomes easier to work with, patterns become clearer, and decisions happen with more confidence instead of more noise. As Alex Cisneros shares in this episode, leaders who understand…

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Dec. 21, 2025

We’re past the stage where AI feels cold or robotic.

Today, it’s helping teams respond faster, with more context, and with more care. It fills in the details guests need, removes friction before it shows up, and makes the experience feel smoother from start to finish. That matters, because when the “boring” work is handled well, teams get their time…

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Dec. 17, 2025

DARM Fireside chats with Alex Cisneros & Dennis Goedheid

If DARM 2025 left you thinking, this episode helps put words to it. This episode was recorded live at DARM 2025, right in the middle of the event, while the conversations were still unfolding and the energy was still fresh. Alex & Annie sit down for two fireside chats with…

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Dec. 17, 2025

DARM 2025 Fireside Chats: What the Industry Is Finally Saying Out Loud

This episode was recorded live at DARM 2025, right in the middle of the event, while the conversations were still unfolding and the energy was still fresh. Alex & Annie sit down for two fireside chats with Alex Cisneros (StayTerra) and Dennis Goedheid (Casiola) to talk through what’s showing up…

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Dec. 10, 2025

New Episode with Jim DeVos

Some operators adapt to the systems available. Jim decided to build the one he knew was missing. 💡 In this episode, Jim DeVos, industry veteran and former co-owner of Best Beach Getaways, joins us for the first public reveal of VR Works, the backend platform he created after years of…

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Dec. 10, 2025

Reinventing the Backend: Jim Devos Debuts VRWorks

In this episode, we are joined by Jim DeVos, industry veteran, former co-owner of Best Beach Getaways, for the first public reveal of VR Works — the backend system he spent years building to fix the operational pain points he couldn’t ignore. Jim breaks down how VR Works evolved from…

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Dec. 8, 2025

Nocturne Luxury Villas

⭐ We’re proud to have Nocturne Luxury Villas as one of our premier brand sponsors! For vacation rental founders thinking about their next chapter, Nocturne offers a way to grow without giving up what makes your brand special. Their model supports founders by protecting their legacy, including their team and…

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