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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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March 19, 2025

Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: How Jason Gann of Beyond Pricing Used …

Send us a message! In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Jason Gann, a well-established figure in vacation rentals who has carved out a unique path as both a sales executive and an emerging comedic talent. Jason takes u...

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March 12, 2025

The New Standard: Why Smart Guest Screening is Essential for Short-Te…

Send us a message! As the hospitality industry evolves, guest screening and verification have become essential components of a safe and seamless guest experience. In this episode, we sit down with Ela Mezhiborsky, President a...

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March 7, 2025

Breaking News: The Women’s Summit 2025 Announced – Exclusive Details …

Send us a message! We’ve got BIG news to share! In this special bonus episode, we welcome back industry powerhouse Amy Hinote to reveal all the exciting details about the 2025 Women’s Summit! What better time to celebrate thi...

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March 5, 2025

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...

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Feb. 26, 2025

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...

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Feb. 19, 2025

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...

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Feb. 12, 2025

LIVE from Nashville: Key Takeaways from Track NEXT 25 – Innovation, I…

In this special episode, Alex & Annie take you to the heart of the Track NEXT25 Conference, TravelNet Solutions' premier annual conference, held in the vibrant city of Nashville. This annual user conference brings together co...

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Feb. 5, 2025

How Rent Responsibly is Closing the Information Gap in STR Regulation…

In this week’s episode, we sit down with two of the most influential voices in the short-term rental (STR) advocacy space - David Krauss, CEO & Founder of Rent Responsibly, and Alexa Nota, COO & Co-Founder. With regulations a...

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Jan. 29, 2025

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...

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Jan. 22, 2025

Making Trash Fun (Again!) with CanMonkey CEO, Alex Shapiro

In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we’re thrilled to welcome back Alex Shapiro, CEO and co-founder of CanMonkey. Alex joins us to share exciting updates on how his company has continued to re...

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Jan. 15, 2025

Podcasting the Podcasters: Celebrating Our 200th Episode

It's a milestone moment for Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals as we celebrate our 200th episode together with some of the most brilliant and influential podcasters in the vacation rental industry. To make this ...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Vacation Rental Tech: What You Need to Know to Stay Ahead in 2025

In this week’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Terry Whyte, owner of Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals and a renowned expert in vacation rental technology and operations. As one of the leading voices in the vacation re...

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Jan. 1, 2025

1st of the Year Bonus Episode: Alex & Annie Reflect on 2024 and Set I…

Welcome to the first episode of the year! What better way to kick off 2025 than with our tradition of reflecting on the past year’s highlights and setting an inspiring tone for the year ahead. In this episode, Alex and Annie ...

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Dec. 18, 2024

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...

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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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Dec. 4, 2024

Driving Change Through Advocacy in the Vacation Rental Industry with …

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back John Hildebrand, founder of Hilde Homes and a leading advocate in the short-term rental industry. From his early days as a property manager to becoming a leading voice in vacation ren...

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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 f...

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Nov. 20, 2024

It’s About DARM Time: Amy Hinote Previews the Industry’s Biggest Event

Register at ⁠ https://vrdarm.com/registration/ ⁠ and get $200 off when you use the promo code AlexAnnieVIP In this exciting episode, we are joined by the dynamic Amy Hinote, founder of the Vacation Rental Data and Revenue Man...

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Nov. 13, 2024

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...

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Nov. 6, 2024

Scaling Up in Italy: Behind the Scenes at Scale Italia 2024 with Alex…

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 mos...

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Oct. 30, 2024

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...

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Oct. 23, 2024

Throwback to Our Most Listened Episode of 2024 – Building a Hospitali…

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 une...

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Oct. 16, 2024

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...

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