Nov. 27, 2024
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 …
Nov. 6, 2024
Scaling Up in Italy: Behind the Scenes at Scale Italia 2024 with Alex & Annie
This week, we’re coming to you live from the heart of Florence, Italy, where Alex & Annie attended Scale Italia 2024! In this special on-the-ground episode, we bring you a dynamic mash-up of conversations with some of the mo…
Oct. 9, 2024
Insights from Ian Carter, former CEO of Hilton International: How to Balance High-Tech with High-Touch
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 Universit…
Oct. 2, 2024
Closing Out Strong: Revenue Management and Market Insights for Q4 2024 with Rebecca Ballart of Rev & Research
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 & …
Sept. 18, 2024
Mastering Owner Acquisition and Growth Strategies with Rentalz’ Larry Hoffer
In this exciting episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Larry Hoffer , CEO of Rentalz , a company specializing in breakthrough growth solutions for vacation rental managers. Larry takes us on a journey through his two-decade …
Sept. 11, 2024
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 innova…
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 …
Aug. 1, 2024
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: The Costs and Benefits of Multi-Channel Distribution in Vacation Rentals with Simon Lehmann
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 Welcome to our August 1st of the month bonus episode! Today, w…
June 26, 2024
Breaking the Mold: How BnBFinder's Fee-Free Model is Redefining the OTA Landscape - with CEO, Eric Goldreyer
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 are joined by Eric Goldreyer, …
June 12, 2024
Navigating Regulations, Sustainable Scaling, and Tech: Hostaway's Insights for Vacation Rental Operators - with CEO, Marcus Rader
In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined, for the third time, by Marcus Rader, CEO and co-founder of Hostaway - the largest all-in-one solution for vacation rental property managers. Regulatory Challenges & Unique Perspectiv…
June 5, 2024
Disrupting the Deals Landscape: Matt Renner's Entrepreneurial Leap from Corporate to Startup with PassPass
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 …
June 1, 2024
1st of the month Bonus Episode: Mastering Operational Excellence for Exceptional Guest Experiences - with Stay Lake Norman COO, Caleb Hannon
Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get 50% off your onboarding fee when you partner with Extenteam using this link: https://www.extenteam.com/alexandannie Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hosta…
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…
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…
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 …