Today joining Alex & Annie is Kimberly Miles, Executive Director of the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) - an international, professional trade association of the vacation and holiday rental property management and hospitality industries. Kimberly has been with the VRMA for 2 years, and previously had an impressive 19 year…

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, Northern Virginia and Indiana, which at first glance might seem like an inefficient mix of locations,…

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 is a product line that monitors and improves in-door air quality, and…

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 vacation rental industry. The topic of today is the shifting landscape of the short…

It's totally normal to view new vendors and suppliers with a healthy level of skepticism. After all, many of us have been been sold by the awesome sales person that promises you the moon, only to be met on the other side with an entry level account manager who is…

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 Schwab, Mike decided to return to the industry and purchase…

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 started 4 years ago with a business model that’s similar to Uber and DoorDash…

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you see a familiar logo? With highly esteemed brands - it’ll be exactly the values that they carry and the standards they set. The 100 Collective is not blind to the uphill battle of building a new brand right.…

The Word of the Day - ⭐ Doyen/Doyenne ⭐ Definition - the most respected or prominent person in a particular field. In the early days of The 100 Collection, Travis embarked on a quest to identify the best way to describe an exceptional vacation rental manager. Him and Rebecca landed…

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 running the family business in Sun River, Oregon that joined forces with Casago in April of…

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 expected for vacation rental managers, and naturally…

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 journey we've been on since January 2021, and passing us the microphone so…

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 recognises exceptional vacation rentals managed by industry-leading companies committed to excellence in hospitality across a multitude of destinations.…

🚀 Bart Sobies highlights the paramount importance of direct bookings and shares invaluable insights on how to effectively harness their potential. With the increasing dominance of online travel agencies (OTAs) and the demands of digital marketing, owners must to regain control and maximize their revenue by driving direct bookings. 💼💰…

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 long history of success, starting his first online business at just 15 years old.…

💡🏠 Making informed choices for your vacation rental furnishings is a must, Jeff Iloulian (@iloulian) shares how you can make this effortless with @HostGPO, a group purchasing organization that aims to assist and educate you on making the best purchasing decisions for your vacation rentals so you can avoid the…

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 founded HostGPO to solve the challenge of sourcing high quality, affordable products for vacation rentals. By leveraging collective…

🌟 When it comes to establishing a brand or becoming an established business in the vacation and short-term rental industry, boots-on-the-ground involvement and operational excellence are key factors for success. 👢🏢 💼 Managing a rental remotely is possible as many individuals have effectively handled tasks like air conditioner repairs and…

🎙💻 Your podcasts are a source of diverse blog posts and engaging social media snippets. Adam Stoker enlightens us on effective content repurposing techniques. - If you're looking to gain traction on social media you should check this out. ⏱✅ This process takes time but with smart repurposing techniques, you…

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 industry, built an 8-year relationship with the Cedar City, Utah Tourism Bureau, started the Destination…

💰💡 Your business's financial health is its lifeblood – the oxygen that keeps it running. Simon Lehmann emphasizes this crucial point, and we couldn't agree more. Operating in the trust accounting space is crucial, even if not mandated. ⛈️🌊 We've seen companies crumble when unexpected events strike, like the impact…

✨ The media landscape has transformed dramatically over the years. It's no longer just about reading magazines or online articles. People now turn to YouTube, podcasts, and various platforms to source information from. 🎧 📺 Someone called what we do a talk show because they watch it on YouTube while…

✨ Vacation rentals are a nuanced industry, varying from market to market, with countless variables at play. At Casago, we understand this, and that's why our model is unique 💼 🚀 We empower local operators by providing them with the essential tools and economies of scale they need to thrive.…

✨ Engage, collaborate, and build a coalition with stakeholders to achieve shared goals in the vacation rental industry. Together, we can ensure a thriving tourism industry while prioritizing the well-being of locals, homeowners, and guests. 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦🌍🙌 🌟 Discover the insights and strategies to foster collaboration, elevate the vacation rental industry,…