April 13, 2022
How Rent Responsibly is Aligning Forces to Protect the STR Industry, with David Krauss
Tune in for today's episode with David Krauss, CEO and Co-Founder of Rent Responsibly , the organization that has helped thousands of managers from coast to coast as they deal with the influx of short term rental laws that a…
April 6, 2022
Leadership is a Mindset, with Ali Cammelletti
Ali Cammelletti joins us today to discuss all things related to leadership and resilience in the workplace. Ali has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including several years with Navis where she w…
April 1, 2022
It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - April 2022
Tune in on the 1st of the month for this short and SUITE bonus episode series! In this month's episode we discuss: Changes to booking pace - what happened in March? Annie's trip to Myrtle Beach and HSMAI Event Is Annie reall…
March 31, 2022
Fishing for Growth: Entrepreneurship, Networking & NFTs with Greg Fisher
As one of Greg Fisher’s partners recently said, “There’s a difference between an Owner and a Founder; and Greg is a Founder.” Greg joins us today to share his entrepreneurial journey and how he grew TripShock into one of the…
March 23, 2022
Applying a Growth Mindset to Career Opportunities with Jen Ford, former Chief Commercial Officer & CFO of TurnKey
Tune in to this inspiring episode as Jen Ford shares highlights of an impressive career and the pivotal decisions that helped her build confidence, discover her passions and ultimately, lay a solid runway for future growth o…
March 16, 2022
Top 5 Things Vacation Rentals Can Learn from Hotels, with Pete DiMaio
Today we are joined by Pete DiMaio for a very special episode! Pete is Vice President of Travel Boom Marketing, the hotel industry's leading marketing agency and on this episode he joins us to share the Top 5 Things Vacation…
March 9, 2022
Re-Imagining The Leaning Tower of Tech, with Lino Maldonado, President of BeHome247
Lino Maldonado is recognized as one of the industry's most innovative players, known for his collaborative spirit and uncanny ability to see opportunity where most see road blocks. Lino's career includes 23 years with Wyndha…
March 2, 2022
How Vacation Rentals are Influencing Destination Marketing with Jennifer Barbee
On today's episode we are joined by Jennifer Barbee, CEO of Destination Innovate and a dynamic leader who has worked with over 400 hospitality and destination brands. She has been credited with many innovative firsts in the …
March 1, 2022
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: March 1, 2022
Tune in on the 1st day of the month for these short and SUITE bonus episodes with Alex & Annie! In this month's episode we discuss: Booking pace and changes to traveler sentiment Alex shares her experience participating at G…
Feb. 23, 2022
Meet Whimstay, the Hotel Tonight of Vacation Rentals with CEO Ben Jamshahi
As CEO Ben Jamshahi tells us, Whimstay is the Hotel Tonight of vacation rentals, on a mission to help professionally managed vacation rental companies fill last minute or unused inventory. Ben entered Stanford University at …
Feb. 16, 2022
Raising the Bar for Women in Tech, with Guesty President/COO Vered Raviv Schwarz
In today’s episode we are joined with Vered Raviv Schwarz, President/COO of the property management platform Guesty. We had the pleasure of meeting Vered at the Women’s Conference at the end of 2021, and got to listen to her…
Feb. 9, 2022
Sustainable Growth Strategies with Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways
Jim DeVos is the type of business leader and entrepreneur that any employee who takes pride in their job would love to work for. Jim's career started in the airline industry with Piedmont Airlines, where he honed the skill …
Feb. 2, 2022
Finding National Success through Local Operations, with iTrip CEO Steve Caron
In this episode we are joined by iTrip CEO Steve Caron, an industry veteran whose tour of duty began in the Air Force as a special operations night instructor. When Steve departed the service, he went on to use his computer …
Feb. 1, 2022
It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - February 2022
Wake up, wake up, wake up... it's the 1st of the Month! On this new bonus series, we'll look back on the previous month and look ahead to the next, examining booking trends, pacing and anything timely and newsworthy within t…
Jan. 26, 2022
Building a Million Dollar Business on AirBnB with Julie George
On today's episode we're joined by Julie George, author of the best selling book Million Dollar Host and a renowned leader, speaker and consultant on how to build a business on the backbone of the sharing economy. Recognized…
Jan. 19, 2022
Flipping the Switch with Steve Trover, CEO of Better Talent
Steve Trover is a 25-year vacation rental industry veteran whose career took off in the 1990's when he founded All Star Vacation Homes (ASVH), a property management company in Orlando that he expanded to include several diff…
Jan. 12, 2022
Starting 2022 on a High Note with Amy Hinote, Founder/CEO of VRM Intel
On this first episode of 2022 we dive into the most pressing issues facing the vacation rental industry with Amy Hinote, Founder/CEO of VRM Intel and one of the most recognized and respected thought leaders of the past deca…
Dec. 29, 2021
Looking Ahead...2022, We're Ready For You!
We have so many exciting interviews and topics lined up for 2022 that we had to share a few highlights! Today's episode is a preview of just a few of the amazing guests that will be joining us on the show as we launch Season…
Dec. 22, 2021
Delivering a Legacy of Excellence with Julie Byrd, COO of CaboVillas.com
20 years at one company is a big milestone for anyone, but for Julie Byrd it's been a labor of love and legacy. Julie recalls the early days of selling newspaper ads to CaboVillas.com founder, Don Hirschaut, which led to a f…
Dec. 15, 2021
Puttin' On The Ritz: Vacation Rental Women's Summit Review
On today's episode we share highlights of an amazing week at the Vacation Rental Women's Summit (VRWS) at The Ritz Carlton in New Orleans. This event was top-notch on every level, and the collaborative atmosphere among atten…
Nov. 30, 2021
How a Swissport Airport Exec Became the Renaissance Man of Vacation Rentals, with Simon Lehmann
Simon Lehmann is one of the most respected thought leaders and operational experts in the world of vacation rentals. Simon has been our mentor and friend for several years, but it wasn't until a couple months ago at VRMA Int…
Nov. 23, 2021
Building a Remarkable OTA with Got2Go
Join us as we take a behind the scenes look at startup OTA, Got2Go. Built for hosts by hosts, we had the opportunity to speak with Got2Go's founders about the upcoming launch of this game changing new platform. From onion an…
Nov. 17, 2021
Finding Your Personal Power with Amber Hurdle
Join us for our 1st live guest interview , Amber “the Velvet Machete” Hurdle to dive into finding your personal power and how being outside your comfort zone is where the magic happens. From her days with Gaylord Opryland Ho…
Nov. 2, 2021
Episode 1: The A-HA Moment
In this inaugural episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we explore the spark that started our journey to making this podcast. We provide a high-level overview of our industry background, and highlight …