Jan. 25, 2023
#shorts 2: Leading through Authenticity and Vulnerability, with Alex CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals
#shorts 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 he allowed himself to be vulnerable with his team, they…
Jan. 25, 2023
#shorts 1: Leading through Authenticity and Vulnerability with Alex CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals
#shorts 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 he allowed himself to be vulnerable with his team, they…
Jan. 24, 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 he allowed himself to be vulnerable with his team, they rallied…
Jan. 19, 2023
#shorts 3: DACK’s Customer Experience Enhancing Solution, with Thomas Schaper
#shorts 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 guest experience and makes vacations easier. He also discusses details about DACK’s model…
Jan. 19, 2023
#shorts 2: DACK’s Customer Experience Enhancing Solution, with Thomas Schaper
#shorts 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 guest experience and makes vacations easier. He also discusses details about DACK’s model…
Jan. 19, 2023
#shorts 1: DACK’s Customer Experience Enhancing Solution, with Thomas Schaper
#shorts 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 guest experience and makes vacations easier. He also discusses details about DACK’s model…
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 guest experience and makes vacations easier. He also discusses details about DACK’s model from…
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 and vacation rental space. He talks about how he helped a friend develop…
Jan. 11, 2023
#shorts 3: Episode 70 - Arthur Colker
#shorts 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 and vacation rental space. He talks about how he helped a friend…
Jan. 11, 2023
#shorts 2: Episode 70 - Arthur Colker
#shorts 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 and vacation rental space. He talks about how he helped a friend…
Jan. 11, 2023
#shorts 1: Episode 70 - Arthur Colker
#shorts 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 and vacation rental space. He talks about how he helped a friend…
Jan. 3, 2023
The Journey is the Destination, with Luca Zambello, Jurny CEO
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 finally realized, he wanted to create a solution to empower property managers to more…
Dec. 31, 2022
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Happy New Year!
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 Casago University for 2 weeks in Puerto…
Dec. 13, 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 Connect was built from the guest perspective first - rather…
Dec. 6, 2022
Recession Proof Your Vacation Rental 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 anything but certain, it's more important than ever that…
Nov. 30, 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 we discuss the latest hot-button issue facing the vacation rental…
Nov. 29, 2022
How Strategic Marketing and Technology Paved a Path to Success for Casiola, with Dennis Goedheid
Dennis Goedheid has built a small 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 applied to his Orlando based vacation rental business. Dennis is as humble as he is…
Nov. 22, 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 rentals when a relative passed away and left the business to John in…
Nov. 8, 2022
Vacation Rental Growth through Acquisitions, with Scott Bunce of Cabins for You
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 expansion plans into the Florida Panhandle on the near horizon. Scott's extensive background in hotel revenue management has made…
Nov. 1, 2022
Simon Says: Alex & Annie's Careers are a Changin'
Tune in for not one but TWO major announcements from Alex & Annie, which we were happy to share alongside Simon who has been a mentor and friend to each of us as we get his thoughts on two milestone life events. Plus, we re-cap VRMA International 2022, including Alex's…
Oct. 25, 2022
The Queen of Guest Experience: Tyann Marcink
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 operates her own portfolio of properties, and at TouchStay…
Oct. 18, 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 expensive rent of all: the self doubt and negativity that…
Oct. 11, 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 couple has grown their business rapidly in the past decade by staying focused on the fundamentals…
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