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Building an STR Empire in Non-Traditional Markets with Homehop founders, Nate Klatt and Dan Mitchen

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - April 24, 2024 11:26 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex & Annie dive into the world of short-term rentals (STRs) with Nate Klatt and Dan Mitchen, the innovative minds behind HomeHop. Together, they explore the journey of HomeHop from house flipping to scaling a successf...

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The Art Of The Offer: Making Homeowner Lead Gen More Effective For Vacation Rental Brands

Heads In Beds Show - April 17, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul break down the key to making a great offer to drive more lead gen for vacation rental homeowners. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 🔗 Connect With BuildUp Bookings Website ...

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Adapting to Regulatory Changes and Exploring Growth Strategies in Vacation Rentals with Erin Booth of Summit Mountain Rentals

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - April 17, 2024 08:58 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Join Alex & Annie as they delve into the dynamic world of vacation rentals with Erin Booth, COO of Summit Mountain Rentals in Colorado. Erin's extensive background in the industry, from managing a single unit in Brooklyn Heights to her current leadership role, provides a wealth of knowledge and ...

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Coming Up With A Brand Name That Sticks For Your Vacation Rental Company

Heads In Beds Show - April 10, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul explore naming and branding a vacation rental company as a way to make a brand that is SMILE worthy and not SCRATCH worthy.  Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing Buy This Book ...

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Tech Innovations in Vacation Rentals with Direct Software CEO, Wes Smithe

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - April 10, 2024 09:27 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this episode of "Alex & Annie: the Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex and Annie dive into the world of vacation and RV rental software with special guest Wes Smithe, the co-founder, CEO, and chairman of Direct Software. Join them as they explore Direct's evolution, innovations in dir...

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Ways You Have NOT YET Used Social Media To Grow Your Vacation Rental Business

Heads In Beds Show - April 03, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul dive into some fun and engaging social media posts from "Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing" that have proven to work very well for other vacation rental managers at scaling their social media followings.  Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Co...

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The Future of Staffing in Vacation Rentals: An Interview with Rich Sippos of Extenteam

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - April 03, 2024 09:23 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this episode, Alex & Annie welcome Rich Sippos, Head of Sales at Extenteam, to discuss how their dedicated remote staffing solutions can streamline vacation rental business. Rich shares valuable insights into Extenteam's philosophy, dispels common misconceptions, and reveals how they can supp...

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1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Annie’s Next Big Leap, plus Spring Happenings & Updates

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - April 01, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Welcome to our 1st of the month bonus episode. In this episode, Alex & Annie are not fooling around with April Fools' jokes; instead, they have significant announcements to share! Annie's New Role at NextPax Annie unveils her new role as the Director of Technical Supply for the Americas at Nex...

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Finding Courage in Adversity, with Lynell Gordon of Inhabit

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - March 27, 2024 10:23 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this episode, we welcome Lynell Gordon – vacation rental expert, partner at Inhabit, and host of "How We Grow: the vacation rental show."  Lynell shares her powerful personal journey and how the practice of writing down goals and intentions has positively shaped both her life and career. Mee...

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How To Leverage a CRM Properly With Guests & Homeowners To Grow Your Vacation Rental Biz

Heads In Beds Show - March 27, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul talk about what a CRM is, why you should use one for both owners and guest marketing and what the key parts of CRM marketing are. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing Vintory C...

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What Should The SMALL Vacation Rental Host Or Manager Do To Grow Their Business?

Heads In Beds Show - March 20, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul talk about the starting point in any vacation rental business - the 'featherweight' stage starting from $0 up to $200k in gross booking revenue.  Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Mark...

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Our 1st Celebrity Interview with World Renowned Speaker, Entrepreneur & Author David Meltzer

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - March 20, 2024 08:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Welcome to "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals"! In this insightful episode, we sit down with powerhouse celebrity entrepreneur and personal development leader, David Meltzer.  David reveals his profound journey and practical strategies for finding clarity, purpose, and unlimited ...

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Explaining The BuildUp Bookings Vacation Rental SEO Framework: TLCK

Heads In Beds Show - March 13, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul talk about the genesis of Conrad's SEO framework: TLCK that started in the VRMB forums and has been expanded and built out further since then.  Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Market...

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The Battleground Baddies: CJ Stam, Travis Wilburn & Julie Byrd Weigh in on New Innovations in VR Technology

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - March 13, 2024 09:42 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Get the inside scoop on the latest vacation rental technology trends! Alex & Annie are joined by DARM Battleground Baddies: Travis Wilburn, CJ Stam, and Julie Byrd to break down the groundbreaking innovations from this year's Battleground of Technology Providers. Learn why Key Data's data-driven...

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Google Rebrands Bard To Gemini: Here Is What Google Is Planning

Heads In Beds Show - March 06, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul talk all about Gemini - the new version Google's AI that's rolling out to their products. How does it impact the VR industry?  Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 🔗 Connect Wi...

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The OG’s of the Panhandle: Lino Maldonado, Jim Olin, Paul Wohlford, and Steve Caron

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - March 06, 2024 10:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this episode of "Alex and Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we embark on a fascinating journey into the vacation rental industry with a panel of seasoned experts known as the OGs of the Panhandle. Our guests, including trailblazers like Jim Olin, Steve Caron, Lino Maldonado, and Pau...

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1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Spring News, Updates & Insights from the Desks of Alex & Annie

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - March 01, 2024 09:49 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Join Alex & Annie with a cute participation of Chloe, newest furry member of the family, as they delve into the current vacation rental market trends. They share their insights on the fluctuating booking rates and the explosion of Airbnb listings, particularly in the Myrtle Beach area. The duo d...

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Why Link Building Is Overlooked & Why It's One Area You Can IGNORE Google's Advice On...

Heads In Beds Show - February 28, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul talk about link building: why it's the most 'skipped' area of SEO for many vacation rental managers and why that's a mistake and also why you actually want to ignore what Google says about link building.  Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conr...

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3 Points for Hospitality Marketing: Alex & Jonathan Ruggles of Flip.to

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - February 28, 2024 09:16 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this episode, Alex had the opportunity to sit down with Jonathan Ruggles, the Director of Partnerships at Flip.to. They discuss three key points in hospitality marketing: building your digital presence on your own land, leveraging guest-generated content and audiences, and the power of being ...

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What Are The ACTUAL Benefits Of Building A Direct Booking Website & Brand?

Heads In Beds Show - February 21, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul talk about what the real and actual benefits are of building a book-direct vacation rental business.  Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 🔗 Connect With BuildUp Bookings Webs...

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From Vision to Triumph: Unpacking Hostfully's Growth Story with CEO, Margot Schmorak

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - February 21, 2024 10:19 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Join Alex, Annie, and special guest Margot Schmorak in this episode of "Alex & Annie, the real women of Vacation Rentals," as they explore the captivating journey of Hostfully over the past year and the crucial aspects of building a supportive community for women in the vacation rental industry....

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When Social Media Is NOT The Right Marketing Channel For Your VR Business

Heads In Beds Show - February 14, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul talk about when you should NOT use social media to get more traffic to your vacation rental business. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 🔗 Connect With BuildUp Bookings Webs...

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Real Women Talk Real Growth: A Conversation with Vered Schwarz, COO of Guesty

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - February 14, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we sit down with Vered Schwarz, the President and COO of Guesty, to not only delve into Guesty's new offerings but also shine a spotlight on the vital role of women supporting women in the vacation rental industry. AI in the...

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Jen Ford’s Journey to Creating Work-Life Balance through Meaningful Career Choices

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - February 07, 2024 11:16 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this episode of "Alex & Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex & Annie  welcome back and dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Jen Ford, a trailblazer in the vacation rental industry. Join us as we uncover the highs, lows, and unexpected turns that shaped her remarkable ...

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How To Be A GREAT Client For Your Marketing Agency

Heads In Beds Show - February 07, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul break down something very different: how to be a good client! Being a good client means that we can find win-win situations.  Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 🔗 Connect Wit...

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1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Alex’s Next Big Leap, featuring David Meltzer LIVE from Blue Wire Studio

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - February 01, 2024 12:46 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this engaging bonus episode of "Alex & Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex and Annie take you on a journey through their eventful month of January. From industry conferences to unexpected encounters, they share insights, challenges, and exciting plans for Aha Moments, the p...

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Executive Spotlight: MMGY Global CEO Katie Briscoe Shares Insights from her Inaugural Year at the Helm

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - January 31, 2024 11:35 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this insightful episode of "Alex and Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we had the pleasure of sitting down with Katie Briscoe, the CEO of MMGY Global. Katie, a seasoned destination marketing expert with a wealth of experience, takes us on a journey through her remarkable career, pro...

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The Reasons To LOVE Email Marketing To Get More Direct Bookings!

Heads In Beds Show - January 31, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul break down their most 'underserved' topic on the podcast: email marketing! They share their favorite reasons why email can be a huge benefit to your overall direct booking approach.  Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conrad O'Connell Conrad's...

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Google Is Leaning Into Vacation Rentals Even MORE With Structured Data?!

Heads In Beds Show - January 24, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode Conrad and Paul dive into how to build an annual marketing plan including a scorecard, budgets by month, media breakdown and setup a plan to make sure guest and homeowner marketing stays on track. Part II of II!  Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey  Conrad O'Con...

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Building a Legacy of Hospitality: The Story of Mountain Laurel Chalets with CEO, Tom Goodwin

Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals - January 24, 2024 10:55 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this captivating episode of “Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Tom Goodwin, a seasoned professional in the vacation rental industry, to explore his remarkable journey and the transformative power of community and branding in business. Tom's Journey: Discov...