We are beyond excited to have Andrew Kitchell, CEO/Founder of Wheelhouse, join us just a week before the 4th Annual Data & Revenue Management Conference. In 2021, Wheelhouse WON the prestigious Tech Battleground competition and shocked the industry with an unprecedented approach to transparency. At the 2022 DARM conference being…
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…
We often talk about the importance of not building your marketing house on someone else’s land (ie, relying solely on Airbnb, Vrbo, Google etc), but in this episode we discuss how creative marketers are building their brands on their own channels. Stuart Butler, CMO of Visit Myrtle Beach and undeniably…
Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant from Thanks for Visiting are here today for a lively debate on the differences, similarities and opportunities that exist between the vacation rental and short term rental industries. We often talk about the "bad apples" that give the professionally managed industry a bad name, but…
Steve Milo joins us today for a candid Q&A you DON’T want to miss! As founder and CEO of Vtrips, Steve has grown the company from a handful of vacation rentals in 2006 to nearly 7,000, acquiring 10 companies just in the past year with a goal to hit 10,000…
Anthony Gantt, entrepreneur and recently retired Officer for the United States Marine Corps after 22 years, joins us today to tell a tale of what it truly means to build a purpose-built startup. During his service, Anthony was relocated from Virginia to Texas, charged with orders to find accommodations for…
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…
We are so excited to welcome Pete Dimaio, VP Of Client Success for Travel Boom Marketing, back for his second tour of duty! (Pete joined us back in March on Episode 19). Pete is here today to talk about a very timely and important topic as many of us enter…
We are honored to be joined by two of the most inspirational female leaders in travel, Silvia Camarota and Rachel Humphrey, as they share a behind-the-scenes look at the networking & mentorship organization Women in Travel Thrive. Founded to propel women closer to equality in the travel industry, this organization…
"If you want to speak at conferences, you have to say it out loud. If you want an opportunity for a role, you can't assume that somebody knows you want it. And I think that's one of the great things about Women in Travel Thrive is giving these resources which…
We had the pleasure of sitting down with several attendees at the VRMA Executive Summit, held at the Eau Palm Beach Resort in Palm Beach, Florida June 1 - 3rd. Tune in to hear from VRMA President Miller Hawkins, Tiffany Edwards, Robin Craigen, Phillip Minardi, Anthony Gantt, Sue Jones, Steve…
Today we’re diving into a topic that continues to grow in importance for vacation and short-term rental managers: guest screening and property protection. Leo Walton is co-founder of Superhog, a company that has streamlined the process for managers to easily confirm the identity of their guests and protect against fraud,…
Fresh off a major announcement that Hostfully successfully raised $4M in funding, Margot is part of only 2% of venture funded companies led by female founders. Margot credits her success to her ability to lead with transparency and authenticity that is rarely seen in the VC world. Mom of 3…
It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in for our short and SUITE bonus episode series where we discuss news, upcoming events. trends, and anything of interest in the world of vacation and short term rentals. We're at the VRMA Executive Summit this week in Palm Beach, Florida, moderated by…
In this insightful and candid interview with Hostaway CEO, Marcus Räder takes us on an eye-opening journey of what companies really learn as they attempt to grow with investment capital. Marcus joins us today as another member of "The Blondies", and while the three of us together look like members…
