Like many in the vacation rental industry, Deborah welcomed the convenience of OTAs until she realized it wasn’t just the fees adding up. She was also losing ownership of the guest relationship. In our latest episode, Deborah shares how that experience led her to build Have You Got, a global…
💬 What happens next when you can’t accommodate a guest? For many independent property managers, that’s where the conversation ends. But for Deborah Labi, it was the beginning of a new solution. With 19 years in the vacation rental industry, Deborah turned the guests she couldn’t host into a new…
This week, we’re joined by Deborah Labi, a seasoned hospitality professional and the founder of Have You Got, a verified global guest referral network designed to help independent property managers expand their reach and maximize revenue without sacrificing the personal touch that sets them apart. With two decades of experience…
💡 Growing doesn’t have to mean giving up control. In our first-of-the-month episode, Stakeholders VR Supergroup co-founder Brady Stump shares why he, Lino Maldonado, and Brandon Ezra are bringing together some of the top operators to build something the industry hasn’t seen before. If you’ve been thinking about growth, succession,…
Getting listed is easy. Getting booked takes strategy. Many short-term rental operators think that getting listed on Airbnb or Vrbo is enough. But in today’s competitive landscape, basic distribution is no longer enough to stand out or to sustain growth. In this episode, we’re joined by Lennart Kok, VP of…
Many short-term rental operators think that getting listed on Airbnb or Vrbo is enough. But in today’s competitive landscape, basic distribution is no longer enough to stand out or to sustain growth. In this episode, we’re joined by Lennart Kok, VP of Distribution and Marketing at NextPax, to explore what…
You might’ve seen the early buzz about StakeholdersVR, but in this episode, we get the full story, and it’s even bigger than expected. In our first-of-the-month bonus episode, we sit down with Lino and Brady to talk about how StakeholdersVR came together, why it’s already drawing interest from top operators,…
In our first of the month bonus episode, we’re joined by two well-known names in the vacation rental industry: Lino Maldonado and Brady Stump, co-founders of the newly launched StakeholdersVR. You’ve probably heard early buzz about this exciting new venture, and today, Lino and Brady are here to tell us…
💭 Are you growing your STR business… or just getting by? In our latest episode, Patrick Stewart, CEO of Grand Welcome, challenges property managers to ask a tough but important question: What if the business you’ve built could be more profitable, more enjoyable, and less overwhelming without working any harder?…
Franchising isn’t the first growth strategy that comes to mind for most STR operators, but it might just deserve a closer look. In our latest episode, Patrick Stewart of Grand Welcome shares how property managers can use the franchise model to reduce operational strain, access better tools, and grow with…
Grand Welcome is a fast-growing franchise-based vacation rental management company that gives local operators the tools, training, and tech they need to scale with confidence. From pricing and marketing support to a strong franchisee network, they provide the operational backbone that lets entrepreneurs focus on growth. Matthew Pesler, franchise owner…
For many short-term rental operators, growth feels like a trade-off. More units, more complexity, and less time to actually enjoy the business. In this week's episode, Patrick Stewart, CEO of Grand Welcome, shares how the franchise model can change that by offering structure, support, and a clear path to scale.…
Is your short-term rental business growing, or just getting harder to manage? In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Stewart, CEO of Grand Welcome, to explore how franchising offers property managers a scalable and sustainable path to success in today’s competitive STR market. Grand Welcome is one of the…
HVMB is a leading distribution channel connecting professionally managed vacation rentals with Marriott Bonvoy’s global network of high-intent, loyalty-driven travelers. For property managers, it’s an opportunity to reach a new tier of guests who value consistency, service, and brand trust. Lindsey Eller, Senior Director of Location Support for SkyRun Vacation…
⭐ We’re are very proud to have Grand Welcome as one of our premier brand sponsors! Grand Welcome is a fast-growing franchise-based vacation rental management company that gives local operators the tools, training, and tech they need to scale with confidence. From pricing and marketing support to a strong franchisee…
In this week’s episode, we’re taking you back to Miami Beach for a special look at one of the most talked-about events in the industry this year, the 2025 VRMA Executive Summit. Ofcourse Alex & Annie brought the mics and the conversations didn’t disappoint! We had the chance to have…
In this week’s episode, we’re taking you back to Miami Beach for a special look at one of the most talked-about events in the industry this year, the 2025 VRMA Executive Summit. It’s been a few weeks since the event, but the insights we gathered still feel just as relevant.…
HVMB is a leading distribution channel connecting professionally managed vacation rentals with Marriott Bonvoy’s global network of high-intent, loyalty-driven travelers. For property managers, it’s an opportunity to reach a new tier of guests who value consistency, service, and brand trust. Lindsey Eller, Senior Director of Location Support for SkyRun Vacation…
When media veteran James Varley stepped away from a decade-long career working on the FIFA World Cup, he had no idea that a single Airbnb stay would spark his next chapter: empowering short-term rental hosts through education. In this episode, James joins us to share how that experience and the…
As Bonvoy members book vacation rentals in new destinations, they’re stepping into neighborhoods with their own personality and charm. In our latest episode, Keven Wishard and Jane Gavin of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy explains how the team is helping guests better understand what to expect in these homes,…
💡 Today’s guests expect more. Guests still want the unique charm of vacation homes, but now expect hotel-level quality, trust, and personalization. In our latest episode, Jane Gavin and Keven Wishard of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy share how the platform is responding to these expectations by focusing on…
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Jane Gavin and Keven Wishard from Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, a platform that is redefining what it means to deliver premium guest experiences in the vacation rental space. Jane and Keven share how Marriott is bringing its legacy of quality, structure,…
What happens when one of the world’s most trusted hotel brands steps into the vacation rental space? In this episode, we’re joined by Jane Gavin (Senior Director of Brand Marketing & Guest Experience) and Keven Wishard (Senior Director of Global & Continent Operations) from Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy.…
💡 80% of your revenue comes from 20% of your guests Many operators are focused on getting more bookings, but overlook the goldmine sitting in front of them: the guests they've already hosted. In our latest episode, Orlie Benjamin shares how building lasting relationships with past guests can lead to…