May 10, 2023
Special Episode: How to Build a Sustainable Brand, Live from RR Summit 2023 with Stuart Butler and Pete DiMaio
Today's episode is a very special one, as we bring you a recent panel discussion we hosted at Rent Responsibly's 2023 Sustainability Summit. What does sustainability have to do with branding and company culture, and why is i…
May 3, 2023
Advocating for Short Term Rentals with Dana Lubner
This is a must-see episode: Today, we are joined by Dana Lubner, Director of Community Development at Rent Responsibly and host of the podcast "How to Save Your Vacation Rental Business." With a background in marketing and a…
May 1, 2023
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mergers, Acquisitions & Consolidations…Oh My! With Simon Lehmann
Simon Lehmann is back for our May 1st of the Month Bonus Episode! As one of the world’s foremost experts on short-term rentals and vacation rentals, Simon is always first to spot emerging trends in our industry. In this epis…
April 26, 2023
Implementing EOS to Enhance Efficiencies, with Matt Durrette
Here’s an episode you won’t want to miss: We talk to Matt Durrette, Founder and CEO of Cozi Vacation Rentals, about their journey to success. Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country in Fredericksburg, Cozi is a premier 2…
April 19, 2023
2023 Update: Markets, Revenue, Bookings & More with Melanie Brown of Key Data
For today’s episode, we talk to Melanie Brown. Melanie is the Director of Data and Analytics at Key Data, the leading analytics and benchmarking company for the vacation rental industry. Melanie has a strong background in da…
April 14, 2023
Breaking News: Key Data Dashboard and Rev & Research Form New Partnership
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie feature two special guests, Jason Sprenkle, CEO of Key Data Dashboard, and Ben Coleman, President of Rev & Research. They unveil a new partnership between their two organizations to better …
April 12, 2023
Making Vacation Rental Security Fun Again, with Guest Ranger’s Salar Tanzif
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie feature Salar Tanzif, the VP of Sales at Guest Ranger. Security has become a primary concern for both property managers and homeowners. As a result, screening guests is essential to ensure …
April 5, 2023
Enhancing Guest Experiences Using In-Unit Technology, with Suneel Goud
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie feature Suneel Goud, the CEO and Co-Founder of GuestView Guide, a SHARP NEC company. Suneel discusses their in-unit digital concierge designed for property managers and operators to enhance…
April 1, 2023
1st of the Month Bonus: The Real Women of Distribution, with Michelle Marquis and Vanessa Moore
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Michelle Marquis and Vanessa Moore, the Chief Innovation Officer and Director of Distribution respectively at TravelNet Solutions. Michelle talks about their Hospitality Hub w…
March 29, 2023
Hello from the Other Side: Christina Thoreson Reflects on Selling Her Vacation Rental Business
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Christina Thoreson, who with her husband Thor, built Chattanooga Vacation Rentals into a sizable and well-run outfit in Tennessee prior to selling in 2022. Christina recalls t…
March 22, 2023
Lessons Learned from a Global Brand: How Sykes Cottages Scaled to 24,000 Rentals, with CEO Graham Donoghue
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Graham Donoghue, the CEO of Sykes Holidays Cottages Group. When Graham was brought on Sykes, the brand was lacking a narrative and a story. They were large and profitable but …
March 15, 2023
Increasing Last Minute Bookings through Flexible Availability, with Whimstay CEO David Weiss
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie chat with David Weiss, the CEO of Whimstay. He shares his background in vacation rentals and the global payments space and his journey to becoming Whimstay's CEO. David discusses how last-m…
March 8, 2023
Human Capital is the Most Important Capital, with Steve Trover, CEO of Better Talent
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Steve Trover, the Founder, and CEO of Better Talent. Knowing a person makes connecting their talents with the right jobs easier. Interestingly, Steve is also the one who broug…
March 1, 2023
1st of the Month Bonus Episode, with Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey of Vtrips
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey, the Founder/CEO and Regional Business Development Director of Vtrips respectively. They discuss the latest trends observed from the IMN Conference, the…
Feb. 22, 2023
How Mike Flaskey Sold Diamond Resorts for $1.4 BILLION Dollars to Hilton Grand Vacations
Elevate a Vacation Guest’s Experience In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Mike Flaskey, Former CEO of Diamond Resorts International and Founder of Mike Flaskey Entertainment, as he gives his second public interview si…
Feb. 17, 2023
Breaking News: Jim Barsch Joins Got2Go as Chief Commercial Officer
Build Strong Relationships In The Vacation Rental Community In this special edition of Alex & Annie, Got2Go announces the “Mystery Guest” that has been hired to lead the company as Chief Commercial Officer. Jim Barsch needs …
Feb. 15, 2023
Revenue Management Tips & Trends for Vacation Rentals in 2023, with Rev & Research
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Ben Coleman and Rebecca Ballart , Revenue Management Consultants for Rev & Research . They share the trends they observe in today's market, with the most notable being shrinking lea…
Feb. 15, 2023
Revenue Management Tips & Trends for Vacation Rentals in 2023, with Rev & Research
In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Ben Coleman and Rebecca Ballart , Revenue Management Consultants for Rev & Research . They share the trends they observe in today's market, with the most notable being shrinking lea…
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 com…
Feb. 1, 2023
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: We Are Not Airbnb… So What ARE We?
On today’s episode, we’re featuring our recent panel at DESTICON, a virtual conference that brought together tourism and hospitality professionals from the DMO (Destination marketing organization) space. In our session, we d…
Feb. 1, 2023
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: We Are Not Airbnb… So What ARE We?
On today’s episode, we’re featuring our recent panel at DESTICON, a virtual conference that brought together tourism and hospitality professionals from the DMO (Destination marketing organization) space. In our session, we d…
Jan. 25, 2023
Leading through Authenticity and Vulnerability, with Alex Zemianek CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals
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 h…
Jan. 25, 2023
Leading through Authenticity and Vulnerability, with Alex Zemianek CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals
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, whe…
Jan. 18, 2023
DACK’s Customer Experience Enhancing Solution, with Thomas Schaper
IMPROVE YOUR GUEST EXPERIENCE WITH SEAMLESS TECHNOLOGY In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Thomas Schaper, the Head of Product at DACK Inc. Thomas shares his experience in creating DACK as an app that improves the gue…