Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsWith more than 35 years of combined experience in vacation rentals, Alex Husner and Annie Holcombe have teamed up to connect the dots between inspiration and opportunity, seeking to find the one story, idea, strategy or decision that led to their guests big A-HA moment. Join them, as they highlight the REAL stories behind the people and brands that have built vacation rentals into the 100 BILLION dollar industry it is today.
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We've Got 99 Problems But Trash Pickup Ain't One, with CanMonkey CEO Alex Shapiro
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn 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 - employing gig economy drivers to ensure a seamless service across 13 different states. What differentiates them from Uber’s business model is that they’ve achieved profitability as a bootstr...
Regaining a Love of the Family Business, with Stacy Wesson of Casago Cascara Vacations
July 12, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn 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 2022. The story of Casago Cascara Vacations for Stacy is one that begins in her early childhood. Her parents opened the business when she was only 5 years old, so she’s seen the evol...
How to Explain Changes in Revenue and Bookings to Your Homeowners
July 05, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn 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 this is causing quite a bit of turmoil for property managers, especially those who got into the business during the golden years of 2020-2022. That’s why today's Revenue Roundtable features Ben Coleman - Founder of Rev & Res...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Alex & Annie
July 01, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWelcome 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 we can unveil some new projects and initiatives coming your way. To start, we'd like to thank everyone who has come along for the ride - from our wonderful guests to our plentiful listeners and those wh...
From 0 to 100 Real Quick: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Alex & Annie Podcast with The 100 Collection
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn 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. Travis and Rebecca are huge believers in the value that local brands bring to the vacation rental space and the importance of a “Doyen/Doye...
Book Direct Strategies + Mastering ChatGPT with Bart Sobies
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWelcome 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. With his passion for technology, marketing, and investment, Bart has helped many hospitality owners generate extra revenue through direct bookings and digital products. He is also the founder o...
Harnessing HostGPO to Simplify Purchasing for Vacation Rentals, with CEO Jeff Iloulian
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBJoin 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 buying power, HostGPO transforms the industry, making it easier for operators to access top-notch products at discounted rates. In this epi...
Paid, Earned & Owned Media Strategies with Adam Stoker, CEO of Relic Agency
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBJoin 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 Marketing Podcast and is now one of the largest DMO agencies in the country. In this engaging episode, we discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the tourism industry, in...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Making Advocacy FUN Again! With Tiffany Edwards
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWelcome to another first of the month bonus episode where it’s all about advocacy and legislative issues with Tiffany Edwards, a strategic consultant specializing in short-term vacation rental organizations. Tiffany's expertise spans across various markets, assisting in navigating STVR regulations, state legislation, stakeholder engagement, and grassroots campaigns. Her remarkable achievements include receiving the 2021 VRMA President's Award for her exceptional work in reopening STVRs post-...
Scaling a Global Vacation Rental Brand with Casago Partner Ryan Dame
May 31, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this compelling episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan Dame, a seasoned leader in the vacation rental and hospitality industry. As a Partner at Casago and Good Neighbor Tech, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. What does it take to excel in a multi-market operation and how important is financial literacy for vacation rental operators? Tune in Now! Join us as we delve into his insights on excelling in a multi-market situation, the importance of ...
Breaking News: Amy Hinote is BACK! 2023 DARM & Women's Conference Coming in December
May 26, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBWelcome to a special episode where we have the privilege of sitting down with Amy Hinote, the founder and editor-in-chief of VRM Intel Magazine, an industry leading trusted source of news, information, and resources for those in the professionally managed vacation rental industry. Drawing from her extensive background in finance and over 15 years of experience in the field, Hinote offers insights on the evolving landscape of the vacation rental industry and the upcoming fifth annual Data and...
Unveiling the Secrets of High-End Concierge Service for Vacation Rentals with Kristin Brown
May 24, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn our latest episode, we sit down with Kristin Brown CEO of Concishare, a prominent lifestyle concierge management company to explore high-end concierge service for vacation rentals. What does it take to provide a seamless experience and create an atmosphere of total relaxation for your guests? And what is the right mindset and strategies needed to excel in this space? Join us for an insightful conversation with Kristin as we explore the world of hotel-level concierge service tailored for...
Property Management for Long and Short Term Rentals: Challenges and Strategies With Craig Stevens
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBCraig is a financial expert, author, and speaker who founded Shore Term Rentals, a short-term rental and property management company in New Jersey. With over 25 years of experience, he started acquiring multifamily apartment buildings in 2014, grew to 9 complexes worth $6M+, and developed a property management company to manage several of his personal properties. In this episode, Craig shares how he’s leveraging his background in finance to effectively run his property management business. ...
Special Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Brand, Live from RR Summit 2023 with Stuart Butler and Pete DiMaio
May 10, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBToday's episode is a very special one, as we bring you a recent panel discussion we hosted at Rent Responsibly's 2023 Sustainability Summit. What does sustainability have to do with branding and company culture, and why is it more important than ever to focus on this way of thinking? Tune in to find out! Tune in as we dive into this topic with two of the smartest minds in hospitality marketing, Stuart Butler and Pete DiMaio. You do NOT want to miss this one! About the Guests: Stuart But...
Special Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Brand, Live from RR Summit 2023 with Stuart Butler and Pete Dimaio
May 10, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBStuart Butler After 20 years in the hotel industry, Stuart recently became the Chief Marketing Officer at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB, the official destination marketing organization for the Grand Strand. A native of England, Stuart moved to the United States in 2001 and has spent the past two decades implementing marketing strategies for hundreds of hotels and destinations worldwide. With a degree in Rocket Science from the University of Kent at Canterbury, he leverages...
Advocating for Short Term Rentals with Dana Lubner
May 03, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThis is a must-see episode: Today, we are joined by Dana Lubner, Director of Community Development at Rent Responsibly and host of the podcast "How to Save Your Vacation Rental Business." With a background in marketing and advertising, Dana fell in love with the short-term rental industry while working with her brother's company, Effortless Rental Group. However, her real passion emerged when she witnessed the industry's need for advocacy and education. As a founding member of Mile High Host...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mergers, Acquisitions & Consolidations…Oh My! With Simon Lehmann
May 01, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBSimon Lehmann is back for our May 1st of the Month Bonus Episode! As one of the world’s foremost experts on short-term rentals and vacation rentals, Simon is always first to spot emerging trends in our industry. In this episode, we delve into the current state of acquisitions within vacation rentals and how the economy is influencing these deals, along with what companies should be thinking about if they’re considering selling. Join us to gain valuable insights into the world of vacation ...
Implementing EOS to Enhance Efficiencies, with Matt Durrette
April 26, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBHere’s an episode you won’t want to miss: We talk to Matt Durrette, Founder and CEO of Cozi Vacation Rentals, about their journey to success. Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country in Fredericksburg, Cozi is a premier 24/7 provider of property management and marketing services for its owners and a provider of unforgettable experiences for its guests. Originally founding the business out of Baltimore, MD, in 2014, Matt was able to grow his managed portfolio in this downtown market to 10...
2023 Update: Markets, Revenue, Bookings & More with Melanie Brown of Key Data
April 19, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBFor today’s episode, we talk to Melanie Brown. Melanie is the Director of Data and Analytics at Key Data, the leading analytics and benchmarking company for the vacation rental industry. Melanie has a strong background in data-driven decision-making. She is excited to help property managers and destinations around the world better understand their data. Key Data is the leading provider of trusted, real-time short-term rental market data around the world. Key Data Dashboard was created BY p...
Breaking News: Key Data Dashboard and Rev & Research Form New Partnership
April 14, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie feature two special guests, Jason Sprenkle, CEO of Key Data Dashboard, and Ben Coleman, President of Rev & Research. They unveil a new partnership between their two organizations to better service their co-customers. Key Data is great at helping customers visualize data, especially with the increasing use of purely automated pricing platforms, while Rev & Research excels at walking customers through the process. Ben shares how genuine care to help custome...
Making Vacation Rental Security Fun Again, with Guest Ranger’s Salar Tanzif
April 12, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie feature Salar Tanzif, the VP of Sales at Guest Ranger. Security has become a primary concern for both property managers and homeowners. As a result, screening guests is essential to ensure that bad actors are detected and prevented from causing harm or damage. Guest Ranger, a risk management company, offers screening services that help to detect shady backgrounds, fraudulent activities, and other red flags that could indicate a problematic guest. Salar dis...
Enhancing Guest Experiences Using In-Unit Technology, with Suneel Goud
April 05, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie feature Suneel Goud, the CEO and Co-Founder of GuestView Guide, a SHARP NEC company. Suneel discusses their in-unit digital concierge designed for property managers and operators to enhance the guest's experience. GuestView Guide provides guests with everything they need to know about the property and the local area while saving time through the automation of tasks and facilitating communication. The device is customizable and comes with a management cons...
1st of the Month Bonus: The Real Women of Distribution, with Michelle Marquis and Vanessa Moore
April 01, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Michelle Marquis and Vanessa Moore, the Chief Innovation Officer and Director of Distribution respectively at TravelNet Solutions. Michelle talks about their Hospitality Hub which aims to consolidate the efforts of property managers and streamline operations. Vanessa's expertise is in strategic distribution and she highlights that while they maintain direct connections with channels, they focus on the 20% that serves the 80%. The idea is to b...
Hello from the Other Side: Christina Thoreson Reflects on Selling Her Vacation Rental Business
March 29, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Christina Thoreson, who with her husband Thor, built Chattanooga Vacation Rentals into a sizable and well-run outfit in Tennessee prior to selling in 2022. Christina recalls their early struggles including not knowing how to run housekeeping and maintenance, and struggling to figure out the legal and operational aspects of the business. Christina and Thor were early adopters of technology, and although they went through a series of software ...
Lessons Learned from a Global Brand: How Sykes Cottages Scaled to 24,000 Rentals, with CEO Graham Donoghue
March 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Graham Donoghue, the CEO of Sykes Holidays Cottages Group. When Graham was brought on Sykes, the brand was lacking a narrative and a story. They were large and profitable but departments were siloed with no real rallying cry to drive the company forward. Today, Sykes has 25 brands in its portfolio and 24,000 properties under management in the UK and New Zealand, making the brand a major player in the vacation rental industry. One interesting ...
Increasing Last Minute Bookings through Flexible Availability, with Whimstay CEO David Weiss
March 15, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie chat with David Weiss, the CEO of Whimstay. He shares his background in vacation rentals and the global payments space and his journey to becoming Whimstay's CEO. David discusses how last-minute bookings are their niche and that their goal is to increase incremental bookings while offering the best deals to travelers. He talks about the initiatives they have for this year like partnering with a technology company, intelligent pricing, and expanding into Eu...
Human Capital is the Most Important Capital, with Steve Trover, CEO of Better Talent
March 08, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Steve Trover, the Founder, and CEO of Better Talent. Knowing a person makes connecting their talents with the right jobs easier. Interestingly, Steve is also the one who brought together Annie and her current role today at Homes & Villas by Marriott International. Steve talks about the people stack and how optimizing human capital has a profound effect because it is most companies' single biggest cost. He shares how a company's integrator wo...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode, with Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey of Vtrips
March 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey, the Founder/CEO and Regional Business Development Director of Vtrips respectively. They discuss the latest trends observed from the IMN Conference, the latest headlines from Vacasa, the new purpose-built cabins of Vtrips, fighting for smarter legislation, and organizing people in the collaborative committee of the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA). Inside Current Headlines Steve shares his experience as a ...
How Mike Flaskey Sold Diamond Resorts for $1.4 BILLION Dollars to Hilton Grand Vacations
February 22, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBElevate a Vacation Guest’s Experience In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Mike Flaskey, Former CEO of Diamond Resorts International and Founder of Mike Flaskey Entertainment, as he gives his second public interview since leading the sale of Diamond Resorts to Hilton Grand Vacations in June 2021. COVID profoundly affected Diamond but innovation allowed them to rebound quickly. Mike shares how they did this and how they pioneered a new way to be evaluated on multiples of EBITDA. He ta...
Breaking News: Jim Barsch Joins Got2Go as Chief Commercial Officer
February 17, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBBuild Strong Relationships In The Vacation Rental Community In this special edition of Alex & Annie, Got2Go announces the “Mystery Guest” that has been hired to lead the company as Chief Commercial Officer. Jim Barsch needs little introduction; this experienced vacation rental technology veteran brings years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to the Got2Go team. Got2Go CEO Craig Musumeci shares their big plans for a membership model and event concerts, while Jim shares the path to get...
Breaking News: Jim Barsch Joins Got2Go as Chief Business Officer
February 17, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this special edition of Alex & Annie, Got2Go announces the “Mystery Guest” that has been hired to lead the company as Chief Business Officer. Jim Barsch needs little introduction; this experienced vacation rental technology veteran brings years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to the Got2Go team. Got2Go CEO Craig Musumeci shares their big plans for a membership model and event concerts, while Jim shares the path to get there by building strong connections. Tune in to hear more on ...
Revenue Management Tips & Trends for Vacation Rentals in 2023, with Rev & Research
February 15, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Ben Coleman and Rebecca Ballart, Revenue Management Consultants for Rev & Research. They share the trends they observe in today's market, with the most notable being shrinking lead times. They discuss how to communicate with homeowners, manage CEO-level expectations, and organize the portfolio according to lead time. With more competition and softening demand, Ben and Rebecca suggest being proactive and using a data-driven approach to achieve growt...
You Can Only Be a Local in One Place, with Casago CEO Steve Schwab
February 08, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBVALUES AND ETHICS ARE THE FOUNDATIONS OF SUCCESS In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Steve Schwab, CEO of Casago. He shares his unintentional entry into the vacation rental industry and how working with the local community is at the core of his success. Steve also talks about Casago University, the company’s in-house training institution, and how this empowers local heroes because their success is the franchise's success too. Find out more about Steve and the owner-centric systems ...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: We Are Not Airbnb… So What ARE We?
February 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBOn today’s episode, we’re featuring our recent panel at DESTICON, a virtual conference that brought together tourism and hospitality professionals from the DMO (Destination marketing organization) space. In our session, we discussed how professional managers can work with their DMOs and CVBs to promote responsible tourism. (DMO = designated marketing organization and CVB = convention visitor’s bureau. These organizations are typically funded by local and state tourism dollars, and exist to...
Leading through Authenticity and Vulnerability, with Alex Zemianek CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals
January 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBTHE KEY TO A GREAT TEAM IS AUTHENTICITY In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Alex Zemianek, the Founder and CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals. He shares how trial after trial left him broke and almost broken. However, when he allowed himself to be vulnerable with his team, they rallied behind him during their darkest days. Alex says that it was through an authentic relationship with the people who make up his team that this was even possible. Find out more about Alex and JZ Vacation Rental...
DACK’s Customer Experience Enhancing Solution, with Thomas Schaper
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIMPROVE YOUR GUEST EXPERIENCE WITH SEAMLESS TECHNOLOGY In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Thomas Schaper, the Head of Product at DACK Inc. Thomas shares his experience in creating DACK as an app that improves the guest experience and makes vacations easier. He also discusses details about DACK’s model from how it was named to how it works. Find out more about Thomas and DACK in this latest episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals. “REAL” TALK THOMAS: FREE UP YOU...
The Journey is the Destination, with Luca Zambello, CEO of Jurny
January 04, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBLuca 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 efficiently run their businesses...and that he wanted to be a technology company rather than a hospitality company. His journey is nothing short of inspiring and impressive! This episo...
Looking Ahead: 2023, We're Coming for You!
January 01, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIt'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 Penasco, MX, and shares her experience learning all about Casago's vacation rental franchise model. Here are our Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes of 2022: 1. Steve Milo: We've Got Questions, He's Got Answers - Q&A with VTrips CEO ...
Holiday Bonus, Part 2: Our Favorite Episodes of 2022
December 28, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBTune in for Part 2 of our Holiday Bonus - our two favorite episodes of this past year! Unlocking $4.9 BILLION Dollars in Military Travel to the Vacation Rental Industry, with Anthony Gantt 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 f...
Holiday Bonus, Part 1: Our Favorite Episodes of 2022
December 21, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBAs we wind down this incredible year, we wanted to share our two favorite episodes from 2022. Narrowing down this list was no easy task! Over the past 12 months, we've had the privilege to interview many of the top leaders in the vacation rental industry and beyond. For part 1, we bring back our episode with Marcus Räder, CEO of Hostaway who shared an insightful perspective on the importance of planting seeds in your career journey that very much hits home for the both of us. Marcus share...
How a Young Entrepreneur is Re-imagining Guest Experience Technology, with Francois Goello
December 14, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBFrancois 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 than the property first - and how this frame of mind is enabling them to solve communication issues that PMS's (property management systems) were not made to handle. An entrepreneur from a very early age, Francois sh...
Top 6 Tips to Recession Proof Your Marketing, with Pete Dimaio of TravelBoom
December 07, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBPete 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 business owners and marketers are ready to sharpen their pencils, and know when it's time to push the gas or pump the brakes. We discuss the importance of auditing your tracking and why, re-negotiating your contracts, a...
Simon Says: The Vacation Rental Industry Needs More Accessible Properties, Plus End of Year Wrap-up
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIt'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 and short term rental industry. We re-cap our first month in our new positions with Casago and Homes & Villas by Marriott, along with recent vacation rental headlines from Track, Rented, Lexicon and Texa...
How Strategic Marketing and Technology Paved a Path to Success for Casiola, with Dennis Goedheid
November 30, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBDennis Goedheid has built a budding 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 successful, and an asset to the vacation rental community. You'll never miss the Casiola team at conferences - they are always ON brand, in their bright fuchsia shirts! We love simple touc...
How Strategic Marketing and Technology Paved a Path to Success for Casiola, with Dennis Goedheid
November 30, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBDennis Goedheid has built a budding 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 successful, and an asset to the vacation rental community. You'll never miss the Casiola team at conferences - they are always ON brand, in their bright fuchsia shirts! We love simple touc...
Behind the Success of Every Small Business is a Family, with Lauren Madewell
November 23, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBLauren 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 2008. The family rose to the occasion, and has grown the company into one of the most respected outfits in the Smoky Mountains with a loyal following of guests that return year after year. Topics we cover:...
Fireside Chat with Airbnb Brand Ambassador, John Hildebrand
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBJohn Hildebrand of Hilde Homes joins us today for a discussion on all our favorite topics! John's company is based out of Scottsdale, AZ with properties in Arizona and California and has risen to fame as a Brand Ambassador for Airbnb. Despite having this important role with Airbnb, John's account got suspended last year - a shocking and frustrating mystery that Airbnb couldn't even explain. This incident made John realized the importance of building his own brand off the platform, and why cr...
Growing through Acquisitions & Smart Business Principles, with Scott Bunce, Cabins for You COO
November 09, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBScott 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 plans to expand into the Florida Panhandle on the horizon. Scott's extensive background in hotel revenue management has made him a top choice for panels at vacation rental conferences, and in today's episode he shares his thoughts on the impact of revenue management on our industry. Inventory growth - and l...
Growing through Acquisitions & Smart Business Principles, with Scott Bunce, Cabins for You COO
November 09, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBScott 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 plans to expand into the Florida Panhandle on the horizon. Scott's extensive background in hotel revenue management has made him a top choice for panels at vacation rental conferences, and in today's episode he shares his thoughts on the impact of revenue management on our industry. Inventory growth - and l...
Celebrating One Year Anniversary of Alex & Annie Podcast: Episode 1, The A-HA Moment
November 02, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBFlash back! On November 2, 2021, we launched the Alex & Annie Podcast with our 1st episode, The A-HA Moment. As we reflect on the past year and so many incredible memories, we thought it was fitting to revisit this episode. Yesterday on our 1st of the Month Bonus Episode, we made 2 major announcements - Alex has taken a new role as CMO for Casago, and Annie has taken a new role as Director of Business Development for Marriott Homes & Villas. It's impossible to ignore the timing of these two...