Leadership Shows
One Industry, One Mission: The Power of Partnership Between VRMA & VR…
Send us a message! In this episode, we are joined by some of the most influential leaders in the vacation rental industry. From VRMA (Vacation Rental Management Association), we welcome Executive Director Anne Gardner and Cha...
VRBO’s Strategy for 2025 & Beyond: Exclusive Interview with Tim Rosol…
Send us a message! In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Tim Rosolio, Vice President of Vacation Rental Partnerships at Expedia Group, to discuss VRBO’s vision for 2025 and beyo...
Building a Podcast Empire: How Wil Slickers Scaled Hospitality.FM int…
In this episode, we sit down with Wil Slickers - an industry legend who transformed a single podcast into Hospitality.FM, a full-fledged media company. Wil shares how he scaled his brand from a passion project into a thriving...
Breaking the Mold: How Fred Boothby’s Bold Business Model is Shaking …
In this week’s episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Fred Boothby, CEO of Enjoy Unique Stays, to explore how he’s breaking the mold in the vacation rental industry. What started as a small side business has grown into a thrivi...
For the Love of Gatlinburg: How Tom Goodwin Uses Storytelling to Pres…
In this week’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Tom Goodwin, CEO of Mountain Laurel Chalets and host of " For the Love of Gatlinburg" Podcast. Tom shares insights into his family-run vacation rental business in Gatlinb...
From the Vault: Get Out of Your Own Way and Step into Your Power, wit…
In this special throwback episode, we revisit a powerful conversation with Amber Hurdle, CEO and founder of Employer Brand Central. Originally aired around this time last year, this episode marks a pivotal moment for Alex & A...
From 2 to 70: Declan McGonigal’s Blueprint for Vacation Rental Success
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Declan McGonigal, the dynamic owner-operator of My Beach Vacation Rentals, based in North Myrtle Beach. Declan’s story is one of grit, growth, and ingenuity, as he shares how he went f...
Building a Boutique Brand: How Steve Turk Brings Hotel Standards to V…
In this episode, we sit down with Steve Turk, founder of Tangy Management, a vacation rental management company known for its unique hotel-inspired approach to hospitality. With over 24 years of experience in luxury hotels, S...
Throwback to Our Fan-Favorite Episode with The OG’s of the Panhandle:…
In this special re-air of one of our most popular episodes, Alex & Annie brings together a powerhouse panel of industry experts, known as the OGs of the Panhandle. Our guests— James Olin, Steve Caron, Lino Maldonado, and Paul...
Building a Global Vacation Rental Brand Through Franchising with Casi…
In this week’s episode, we welcome back Dennis Goedheid, founder and CEO of Casiola Vacation Homes. Dennis returns to share exciting updates on his company's growth, including the launch of a new franchise model. Since its in...
Insights from Ian Carter, former CEO of Hilton International: How to …
In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we are joined by Ian Carter, the former CEO of Hilton International and current Chair of the Board for Watches of Switzerland, Eataly, The Boston University...
1st of the Month Bonus News Announcement: Extenteam Announces New Sta…
Exclusive offers for Alex & Annie Listeners: - Get a FREE OwnerPoint Analyst with a demo ($1200 value). Enjoy 10% off OwnerPoint Pro or OwnerPoint Connect services, plus over 50% off additional markets and zip codes. Alex & A...
Boom Launches the World’s 1st AiPMS, with CEO Shahar Goldboim
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Shahar Goldboim, CEO of Boom, to discuss the world’s first AI-driven Property Management System (AiPMS). Shahar shares the story behind Boom’s inception and how his passion for innovat...
Heather Bayer’s Trust-Based Blueprint for Vacation Rental Success
Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie In this episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Heather Bayer, a ...
High-Altitude Culture: Nurturing Teams in Luxury Vacation Rentals wit…
Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Ren...