Jan. 11, 2023

#shorts 2: Episode 70 - Arthur Colker

#shorts SUCCESS IN THE VACATION RENTAL SPACE ISN’T ALWAYS INTENTIONAL and Arthur Colker is proof of that. Arthur is the CEO and founder of StayFi, and in this episode, discusses how he accidentally fell into the short-term rental and vacation rental space. He talks about how he helped a friend…

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Jan. 11, 2023

#shorts 1: Episode 70 - Arthur Colker

#shorts SUCCESS IN THE VACATION RENTAL SPACE ISN’T ALWAYS INTENTIONAL and Arthur Colker is proof of that. Arthur is the CEO and founder of StayFi, and in this episode, discusses how he accidentally fell into the short-term rental and vacation rental space. He talks about how he helped a friend…

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Jan. 3, 2023

The Journey is the Destination, with Luca Zambello, Jurny CEO

Luca Zambello joins us for today's episode to share the journey of creating Jurny, the industry's first MOS (management operating system). With roots in property management, Luca shares how he changed software 5 times - then finally realized, he wanted to create a solution to empower property managers to more…

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Dec. 31, 2022

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Happy New Year!

It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we look back on this incredible year and share our top 5 most downloaded episodes. We also share our predictions for 2023, and our Words of the Year :) Alex just returned from attending Casago University for 2 weeks in Puerto…

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Dec. 13, 2022

How a Young Entrepreneur is Re-imagining Guest Experience Technology, with Francois Goello

Francois Goello who is the founder of Enso Connect joins us today for an interesting tale of how a terrible guest experience led to him founding one of the slickest guest apps on the market. Francois tells us how Enso Connect was built from the guest perspective first - rather…

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Dec. 6, 2022

Recession Proof Your Vacation Rental Marketing, with Pete Dimaio of TravelBoom

Pete Dimaio of TravelBoom Marketing is BACK for a three-Pete! This is Pete's 3rd appearance on the show, and today he joins us for a very timely and relevant topic. As we head into 2023 and an economic forecast that is anything but certain, it's more important than ever that…

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Nov. 30, 2022

Simon Says: The Vacation Rental Industry Needs More Accessible Properties, Plus End of Year Wrap-up

It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Consulting joins us each month for "Simon Says", where we discuss the latest hot-button issue facing the vacation rental…

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Nov. 29, 2022

How Strategic Marketing and Technology Paved a Path to Success for Casiola, with Dennis Goedheid

Dennis Goedheid has built a small empire in Orlando, that has recently spawned into Miami and Aruba. His entrepreneurial journey began in Belgium, where he learned the fundamentals of marketing and branding which he has applied to his Orlando based vacation rental business. Dennis is as humble as he is…

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Nov. 22, 2022

Behind the Success of Every Small Business is a Family, with Lauren Madewell

Lauren Madewell joins us today to share the story of her family's business, Auntie Belham's Cabin Rentals. The company is ran by Lauren and her sister Mallory, along with their Dad, John Madewell, who fell into vacation rentals when a relative passed away and left the business to John in…

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Nov. 13, 2022

#RedCarpet Recap from VRMA! #vacationrentals

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Nov. 8, 2022

Vacation Rental Growth through Acquisitions, with Scott Bunce of Cabins for You

Scott Bunce, COO of Cabins for You joins us today for a look behind the curtain of their innovative enterprise that manages properties in the Smoky Mountains and Georgia mountains, with expansion plans into the Florida Panhandle on the near horizon. Scott's extensive background in hotel revenue management has made…

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Nov. 1, 2022

Simon Says: Alex & Annie's Careers are a Changin'

Tune in for not one but TWO major announcements from Alex & Annie, which we were happy to share alongside Simon who has been a mentor and friend to each of us as we get his thoughts on two milestone life events. Plus, we re-cap VRMA International 2022, including Alex's…

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Oct. 25, 2022

The Queen of Guest Experience: Tyann Marcink

Tune in for a fun look behind the curtain of this amazing gal that is changing the game for small and large vacation rental operators that want to provide an enhanced experience for their guests! Tyann wears two hats - she operates her own portfolio of properties, and at TouchStay…

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Oct. 18, 2022

Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom, with Andrew McConnell

Andrew McConnell joins us today for look behind his new book, Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom. Known in the vacation rental world for his role as CEO of Rented, Inc., Andrew shares the most expensive rent of all: the self doubt and negativity that…

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Oct. 11, 2022

The Vacation Rental Power Couple: Lance & Elaine Stitcher of Seaside Vacations & Sales

Lance & Elaine Stitcher are owners and co-founders of Seaside Vacations & Sales, a premiere vacation rental management company that represents nearly 300 properties in Chincoteague Island, VA and Ocean City, MD. This power couple has grown their business rapidly in the past decade by staying focused on the fundamentals…

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Oct. 4, 2022

Jennifer Hsieh: Homes & Villas by Marriott

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Oct. 4, 2022

Building a Start-up in a Grown-up Organization, with Marriott Homes & Villas VP Jennifer Hsieh

It was beyond a pleasure to sit down with Jennifer Hsieh, VP of Marriott Homes & Villas, to learn about both the challenges and opportunities Marriott has uncovered by bringing one of the world's largest hospitality brands into the world of vacation rentals. While the Marriott International represents 30 hotel…

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Sept. 28, 2022

Spotlight on Exceptional Property Managers: Robin Craigen, CEO of Moving Mountains

Robin Craigen and his wife Heather had a unique beginning in their hospitality journey that started on the high seas with their luxury yacht charter business. During this time, they developed a formula for creating exceptional guest experiences that would later lead them to trade their swim trunks and flippers…

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Sept. 20, 2022

5 Ways to Drive Direct Bookings Before the OTAs Put You Out of Business, with Vanessa Humes

Vanessa Humes of ICND joins us today to share the top 5 strategies for building a book-direct vacation rental brand. As we often talk about on the podcast, building your house on someone else's land puts your business in a dangerous position - but where do you begin if you…

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Sept. 13, 2022

The Billion Dollar Question: Can Limited Edition Be Scaled? With Matt Landau

Matt Landau is one of the most respected thought leaders in vacation rentals. Founder of VRMB, Matt has built an information-sharing media empire, driven by one simple yet effective concept. As he tells us, "If you have a tip, share it!" You will find more like-minded individuals to collaborate with…

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Sept. 13, 2022

STR Revenue Management! How does this department work with marketing? #shorts #vacationrentals

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Sept. 6, 2022

Bee Boppin' with Ben Coleman: Revenue Management vs. Performance

Ben Coleman, President of Rev & Research, joins us today for this 1st edition of "Bee Boppin' with Ben" - a NEW series where we'll dive into the most relevant tips and strategies for optimizing your revenue management strategy. As we prepare for 2023 and a year that at best…

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Aug. 31, 2022

Simon Says: Profitability is Key to Running a Successful Vacation Rental Business

It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Atelier joins us each month for "Simon Says", where we discuss the latest hot-button issue facing the vacation rental…

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Aug. 30, 2022

Building the Perfect Tech Stack Starts with the PMS, with Terry Whyte

Terry Whyte joins us today for an insightful look at the past, present and future of the vacation rental industry, and he shares his candid predictions for who will win the long game in vacation rental technology. Named as part of the "Top 20 Most Influential People in Vacation Rental…

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