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…
Jan. 11, 2023
CAPTURE IT! The Value of Email Capture as a Vacation Rental Marketing Solution, with Arthur Colker
SUCCESS IN THE VACATION RENTAL SPACE ISN’T ALWAYS INTENTIONAL and Arthur Colker is proof of that. Arthur is the CEO and founder of StayFi, and in this episode, discusses how he accidentally fell into the short-term rental an…
Jan. 4, 2023
The Journey is the Destination, with Luca Zambello, CEO of Jurny
Luca Zambello joins us for today's episode to share the journey of creating Jurny, the industry's first MOS (management operating system). With roots in property management, Luca shares how he changed software 5 times - then…
Jan. 1, 2023
Looking Ahead: 2023, We're Coming for You!
It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we look back on this incredible year and share our top 5 most downloaded episodes. We also share our predictions for 2023, and our Words of the Year :) Alex just returned from attending …
Dec. 28, 2022
Holiday Bonus, Part 2: Our Favorite Episodes of 2022
Tune in for Part 2 of our Holiday Bonus - our two favorite episodes of this past year! Unlocking $4.9 BILLION Dollars in Military Travel to the Vacation Rental Industry, with Anthony Gantt Anthony Gantt, entrepreneur and rec…
Dec. 21, 2022
Holiday Bonus, Part 1: Our Favorite Episodes of 2022
As we wind down this incredible year, we wanted to share our two favorite episodes from 2022. Narrowing down this list was no easy task! Over the past 12 months, we've had the privilege to interview many of the top leaders i…
Dec. 14, 2022
How a Young Entrepreneur is Re-imagining Guest Experience Technology, with Francois Goello
Francois Goello who is the founder of Enso Connect joins us today for an interesting tale of how a terrible guest experience led to him founding one of the slickest guest apps on the market. Francois tells us how Enso Connec…
Dec. 7, 2022
Top 6 Tips to Recession Proof Your Marketing, with Pete Dimaio of TravelBoom
Pete Dimaio of TravelBoom Marketing is BACK for a three-Pete! This is Pete's 3rd appearance on the show, and today he joins us for a very timely and relevant topic. As we head into 2023 and an economic forecast that is anyth…
Dec. 1, 2022
Simon Says: The Vacation Rental Industry Needs More Accessible Properties, Plus End of Year Wrap-up
It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Consulting joins us each month for "Simon Says", where …
Nov. 30, 2022
How Strategic Marketing and Technology Paved a Path to Success for Casiola, with Dennis Goedheid
Dennis Goedheid has built a budding empire in Orlando, that has recently spawned into Miami and Aruba. His entrepreneurial journey began in Belgium, where he learned the fundamentals of marketing and branding which he has a…
Nov. 23, 2022
Behind the Success of Every Small Business is a Family, with Lauren Madewell
Lauren Madewell joins us today to share the story of her family's business, Auntie Belham's Cabin Rentals. The company is ran by Lauren and her sister Mallory, along with their Dad, John Madewell, who fell into vacation rent…
Nov. 16, 2022
Fireside Chat with Airbnb Brand Ambassador, John Hildebrand
John Hildebrand of Hilde Homes joins us today for a discussion on all our favorite topics! John's company is based out of Scottsdale, AZ with properties in Arizona and California and has risen to fame as a Brand Ambassador f…
Nov. 9, 2022
Growing through Acquisitions & Smart Business Principles, with Scott Bunce, Cabins for You COO
Scott Bunce, COO of Cabins for You joins us today for a look behind the curtain of their innovative enterprise that manages properties in the Smoky Mountains and Georgia mountains, with plans to expand into the Florida Panha…
Nov. 2, 2022
Celebrating One Year Anniversary of Alex & Annie Podcast: Episode 1, The A-HA Moment
Flash back! On November 2, 2021, we launched the Alex & Annie Podcast with our 1st episode, The A-HA Moment. As we reflect on the past year and so many incredible memories, we thought it was fitting to revisit this episode. …
Nov. 1, 2022
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: Alex & Annie's Careers are a Changin'
It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Consulting joins us each month for "Simon Says", where …
Oct. 26, 2022
The Queen of Guest Experience: Tyann Marcink Hammond, Touch Stay
Tune in for a fun look behind the curtain of this amazing gal that is changing the game for small and large vacation rental operators that want to provide an enhanced experience for their guests! Tyann wears two hats - she o…
Oct. 19, 2022
Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom, with Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell joins us today for look behind his new book, Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom. Known in the vacation rental world for his role as CEO of Rented, Inc., Andrew shares the most expe…
Oct. 12, 2022
The Vacation Rental Power Couple: Lance & Elaine Stitcher of Seaside Vacations & Sales
Lance & Elaine Stitcher are owners and co-founders of Seaside Vacations & Sales, a premiere vacation rental management company that represents nearly 300 properties in Chincoteague Island, VA and Ocean City, MD. This power c…
Oct. 5, 2022
Building a Start-up in a Grown-up Organization, with Marriott Homes & Villas VP Jennifer Hsieh
It was beyond a pleasure to sit down with Jennifer Hsieh, VP of Marriott Homes & Villas , to learn about both the challenges and opportunities Marriott has uncovered by bringing one of the world's largest hospitality brands …
Oct. 1, 2022
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: It's Conference Season!
Simon Says: It's Conference Season! Tune in to hear Simon's takeaways on the Vacation Rental World Summit and Avantio 2022, and preview thoughts of the upcoming VRMA International Conference being held in Vegas October 23 - …
Sept. 28, 2022
Spotlight on Exceptional Property Managers: Robin Craigen, CEO of Moving Mountains
Robin Craigen and his wife Heather had a unique beginning in their hospitality journey that started on the high seas with their luxury yacht charter business. During this time, they developed a formula for creating exception…
Sept. 21, 2022
5 Ways to Drive Direct Bookings Before the OTAs Put You Out of Business, with Vanessa Humes
Vanessa Humes of ICND joins us today to share the top 5 strategies for building a book-direct vacation rental brand. As we often talk about on the podcast, building your house on someone else's land puts your business in a d…
Sept. 14, 2022
The Billion Dollar Question: Can Limited Edition Be Scaled? With Matt Landau
Matt Landau is one of the most respected thought leaders in vacation rentals. Founder of VRMB, Matt has built an information-sharing media empire, driven by one simple yet effective concept. As he tells us, "If you have a ti…
Sept. 7, 2022
Bee Boppin' with Ben Coleman: Revenue Management vs. Revenue Performance
Ben Coleman, President of Rev & Research, joins us today for this 1st edition of "Bee Boppin' with Ben" - a NEW series where we'll dive into the most relevant tips and strategies for optimizing your revenue management strate…