You mightāve seen the early buzz about StakeholdersVR, but in this episode, we get the full story, and itās 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 itās already drawing interest from top operators,ā¦
In our first of the month bonus episode, weāre joined by two well-known names in the vacation rental industry: Lino Maldonado and Brady Stump, co-founders of the newly launched StakeholdersVR. Youāve probably heard early buzz about this exciting new venture, and today, Lino and Brady are here to tell usā¦
š Are you growing your STR businessā¦ 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 youāve built could be more profitable, more enjoyable, and less overwhelming without working any harder?ā¦
Franchising isnāt 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 withā¦
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 ownerā¦
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.ā¦
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 todayās competitive STR market. Grand Welcome is one of theā¦
HVMB is a leading distribution channel connecting professionally managed vacation rentals with Marriott Bonvoyās global network of high-intent, loyalty-driven travelers. For property managers, itās 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 Vacationā¦
ā Weāre 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 franchiseeā¦
In this weekās episode, weāre 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 didnāt disappoint! We had the chance to haveā¦
In this weekās episode, weāre 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. Itās been a few weeks since the event, but the insights we gathered still feel just as relevant.ā¦
HVMB is a leading distribution channel connecting professionally managed vacation rentals with Marriott Bonvoyās global network of high-intent, loyalty-driven travelers. For property managers, itās 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 Vacationā¦
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 theā¦
As Bonvoy members book vacation rentals in new destinations, theyāre 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,ā¦
š” Todayās 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 onā¦
In this weekās episode, weāre 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,ā¦
What happens when one of the worldās most trusted hotel brands steps into the vacation rental space? In this episode, weāre 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.ā¦
š” 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 toā¦
In our first-of-the-month bonus episode, we sit down with Orlie Benjamin, founder and CEO of Lasoh, a fast-rising platform built to help vacation rental operators deliver better guest experiences and drive more revenue. We first met Orlie at VRNation, and today sheās diving into how Lasoh is giving operators theā¦
In our first-of-the-month bonus episode, we are joined by Orlie Benjamin, founder and CEO of Lasoh, a marketing technology platform designed to help vacation rental operators strengthen guest relationships and increase profitability. Lasoh provides a branded digital guest portal and integrated CRM that allows operators to engage with guests fromā¦
In our latest episode, Matt Gurley helps us understand what most property managers donāt realize about payment processing in vacation rentals. From why industry-specific tools matter, to how support structure can make or break your operations, Matt sheds light on the overlooked side of running a vacation rental business. Ifā¦
In this weekās episode, we're joined by Matt Gurley, Director of Sales and Partner Integrations at the Lynnbrook Group, for a deep dive into the payment side of vacation rentals that most property managers overlook until itās too late. From fraud prevention to faster checkouts to smarter cash flow tools,ā¦
In our latest episode, Shahar talks about why running a vacation rental business is complex and how Boom is built to support operators through that complexity. Now with 100% focus on Boom, the team is set to expanding into new territories, building partnerships like the one with Casiola, and usingā¦
In this episode, we sit down with two industry powerhouses: Dennis Goedheid, CEO of Casiola, and Shahar Goldboim, CEO of Boom and founder of DesignedVR, to unpack the story behind their groundbreaking new partnership. As the vacation rental industry continues to mature, operators are finding new ways to grow thatā¦
