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…
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 & …
Dec. 4, 2024
Driving Change Through Advocacy in the Vacation Rental Industry with John Hildebrand
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 re…
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. 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 Ma…
Nov. 13, 2024
Building a Boutique Brand: How Steve Turk Brings Hotel Standards to Vacation Rentals
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, …
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. 30, 2024
Throwback to Our Fan-Favorite Episode with The OG’s of the Panhandle: Lino Maldonado, Jim Olin, Paul Wohlford and Steve Caron
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 Pau…
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…
Oct. 16, 2024
Building a Global Vacation Rental Brand Through Franchising with Casiola CEO, Dennis Goedheid
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 i…
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 & …
Oct. 1, 2024
1st of the Month Bonus News Announcement: Extenteam Announces New Staffing Program for Hosts of All Sizes
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. 25, 2024
Designing Unique Cabin Experiences: How Eric Moeller Blends Boutique Hospitality with Cabin Living
Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Mention "Alex & Annie" when you sign up with Boom to get 50% off your onboarding fee and 1 month FREE. Visit boomnow.com to claim this limited-time deal! In this week’s episode, we…
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…
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…
Sept. 1, 2024
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: From the Archives - The Six P’s of Disaster Preparedness with Pete DiMaio
In this special first-of-the-month episode, Alex and Annie bring back one of their most impactful discussions from June 2022, perfect for the peak of hurricane season. This re-airing of Episode 36 features Pete DiMaio from T…
Aug. 28, 2024
High-Altitude Culture: Nurturing Teams in Luxury Vacation Rentals with Rachel Alday
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 Re…
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…
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 …
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…
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…