Alex & Annie Vacation Rental Podcast
Dec. 18, 2024

For the Love of Gatlinburg: How Tom Goodwin Uses Storytelling to Preserve a Destination’s Heart and Soul

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 Gatlin…
Guest: Tom Goodwin
Dec. 11, 2024

From the Vault: Get Out of Your Own Way and Step into Your Power, with Amber Hurdle, CEO of Employer Brand Central

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 & …
Oct. 23, 2024

Throwback to Our Most Listened Episode of 2024 – Building a Hospitality Legacy with Tom Goodwin, CEO of Mountain Laurel Chalets

In this special re-air of one of our most popular episodes, Alex & Annie revisit our insightful conversation with Tom Goodwin, CEO of Mountain Laurel Chalets. Tom’s remarkable journey in the vacation rental industry, from un…
Guest: Tom Goodwin
Aug. 21, 2024

Turning LinkedIn Connections into Career Opportunities with Alexis Scott

In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals , we sit down with Alexis Rivera Scott, the dynamic founder of Fairy Job Mom. Alexis shares her journey from a career in hospitality sales to becoming a pow…
Guest: Alexis Scott
Aug. 14, 2024

The Role of PR in Building Your Vacation Rental Brand with Jessica Gillingham

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, we dive deep into the world of public relatio…
Aug. 7, 2024

Spontaneous Stays: How Staywatch is Revolutionizing Last-Minute Bookings with CEO, Zach Busekrus

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, we sit down with Zach Busekrus, Founder/CEO …
Guest: Zach Busekrus
July 31, 2024

Understanding How The Enneagram and Personality Assessments Can Help Transform Company Culture, with Linny & Kyle Jones

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 & Annie are joined by Linny and Kyle Jon…
July 24, 2024

The Amenities Arms Race: Maximizing ROI through Data Driven Design with Mark Lumpkin

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 insightful episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of…
Guest: Mark Lumpkin
July 10, 2024

We’re Going to Italy! Meet the Team from Scale Italia

Get your Scale Italia 2024 tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/scalerentalsitalia/1074426 Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this l…
July 3, 2024

Nocturne Villas: Raising the Bar in the Multi-Market Luxury Segment, with Scott Wiseman

In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we're joined by Scott Wiseman, CEO of Nocturne Luxury Villas. Scott brings a wealth of experience from his journey through the hospitality industry, from h…
June 19, 2024

Is it Time to Sell Your Vacation Rental Business? With Jacobie Olin and Jason Sprenkle

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 week’s episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vaca…
May 29, 2024

Vacation Rentals vs Hotels: Coexisting in the Evolving Hospitality Landscape - with Susan Barry of Hive Marketing

In this episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex and Annie are joined by Susan Barry, the president + “queen bee” of Hive Marketing and the podcast host of the “Top Floor” Podcast. Susan shar…
Guest: Susan Barry
May 15, 2024

Balancing Tech and Human Touch: The Future of Guest Communication in the Hospitality Industry with SendSquared CEO, Nicolas Wegener

In this episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex & Annie explore the delicate balance between leveraging technology and preserving the irreplaceable human touch in guest communication for the…
May 1, 2024

Winning Hospitality Strategies: Aligning Guest Values, Loyalty Programs, and Marketing Efforts with TravelBoom CEO, Pete DiMaio

In this episode of "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals” podcast, hosts Alex and Annie are joined by Pete DiMaio, CEO of Travel Boom Marketing. Together, they dive into the latest trends and strategies shaping t…
Guests: Pete Dimaio , pete
April 24, 2024

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

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 …