Welcome to another first of the month bonus episode where it’s all about advocacy and legislative issues with Tiffany Edwards, a strategic consultant specializing in short-term vacation rental organizations. Tiffany's expertise spans across various markets, assisting in navigating STVR regulations, state legislation, stakeholder engagement, and grassroots campaigns. Her remarkable achievements include receiving the 2021 VRMA President's Award for her exceptional work in reopening STVRs post-COVID and raising advocacy funding to over $1.5 million for the organization.
In this episode, Tiffany delves into the current state of vacation rental advocacy. She shares her experiences engaging with governors and communities, highlighting the industry's significant contributions. Discover how Tiffany brings together individuals with different mindsets to drive positive change and gain insights into the hot-button issues shaping the vacation rental industry. Tune in and join us as we explore the exciting world of vacation rental advocacy and find out about regulations that shape our industry!
Highlights of the Episode:
00:19 - Guest Intro: Tiffany Edwards
03:11 – General sense of advocacy at the moment
05:16 – Involved in Governor Desantis' effort against Covid
09:23 – In a better position to talk about what the industry represents
15:28 – Bringing in people with different mindsets
18:24 – Funds and what issues gets the most help
23:01 – Hot button issues
28:15 – Finding business licenses that haven't been enacted
31:56 – Paying taxes
33:25 – Pre-emption and what it means for a community
38:42 – Closing
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Connect with Tiffany:
Email: tiffany@colettaconsulting.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanycoledwards/?hl=en
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