Mentorship Shows

April 2, 2025

Saying No to Say Yes: Brittany Blackman’s Path from Burnout to Self-D…

Send us a message! In this soul-stirring episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals , we sit down with Brittany Blackman, former vacation rental business owner turned leadership coach and founder of Discover ...

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March 26, 2025

The OG Women of Vacation Rentals: Honoring the Trailblazers that Shap…

Send us a message! In this special episode, Alex & Annie sit down with the original queens of vacation rentals: three powerhouse women who helped shape the industry from the ground up. Meet Jeanne Dailey (Founder & CEO, Newma...

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Dec. 11, 2024

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...

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Sept. 4, 2024

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 ...

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March 20, 2024

Our 1st Celebrity Interview with World Renowned Speaker, Entrepreneur…

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 ...

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March 1, 2024

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Spring News, Updates & Insights from …

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 explosi...

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Feb. 7, 2024

Jen Ford’s Journey to Creating Work-Life Balance through Meaningful C…

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 un...

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Dec. 27, 2023

Navigating Mentorship and Industry Transitions in Vacation Rentals wi…

In this insightful episode, hosts Alex and Annie dive deep into the world of vacation rentals with a special guest, Sarah Bradford, co-host of Sarah and T Podcast, and former owner of two successful vacation rental companies ...

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Dec. 6, 2023

Get Out of Your Own Way and Step into Your Power, with Amber Hurdle, …

In this empowering episode of "Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals", we're reunited with a dear friend and the very first podcast guest, Amber Hurdle, the CEO and founder of Employer Brand Central. Together, t...

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Nov. 29, 2023

Bridging the Gap Between the STR World and Vacation Rentals with Stac…

🎙️ Today we're in for a treat as we chat with the fantastic Stacey St. John, a powerhouse in short-term rentals and a great friend of Alex and Annie. From crunching real estate numbers to running a buzzing property management...

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Nov. 15, 2023

Riding the Waves of Change with Valerie Gangas, CEO of Juniper Holida…

In this engaging episode of Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Valerie Gangas, a powerhouse in Transformational Life Coaching, an accomplished Author, and the visionary CEO behind Juniper Hol...

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Sept. 20, 2023

Vacation Rental Secrets with Best Selling Author, Brooke Pfautz

On this episode of Alex & Annie : The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, Alex is joined by D. Brooke Pfautz, Founder of Vintory - a company that is laser-focused on helping vacation rental managers grow their inventory. Brooke s...

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Aug. 23, 2023

Getting Creative: Unlock Your Next Great Idea at Keystone Retreats wi…

In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined by two recurring guests: Steve Schwab, CEO of Casago, and Matt Landau, Founder of VRMB. Together, they have started a new joint venture called Keystone Retreats. These recurring cohort...

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Feb. 8, 2023

You Can Only Be a Local in One Place, with Casago CEO Steve Schwab

VALUES 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 comm...

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Jan. 25, 2023

Leading through Authenticity and Vulnerability, with Alex Zemianek CE…

THE 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 hi…

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