April 19, 2022

VRMA Spring Forum 2022: All In On Advocacy, with President Miller Hawkins

Tune in for this special episode where we speak with Miller Hawkins, VRMA President and Owner of Booe Realty about the recent Spring Forum in Chicago. Advocacy was top of mind at this event, as vacation rental managers came together to find a way to protect the industry from the…

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April 12, 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 are infringing on the industry. In most cases, short term rental laws…

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April 5, 2022

Episode 22: 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 worked with resort and lodging companies around the world to drive revenue and increase…

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March 29, 2022

Episode 21: Greg Fisher

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March 23, 2022

Episode 20: Applying a Growth Mindset to Career Opportunities with Jen Ford, former 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 opportunities. As Jen reveals, it's all in your mindset! Jen is a seasoned executive…

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March 7, 2022

Episode 19: 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 today Pete joins us to share the Top 5 Things Vacation Rentals can Learn from Hotels. We recently joined Pete on his show…

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March 7, 2022

Episode 18: 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 Wyndham Vacation Rentals as VP of Operations, where he managed a staff of 1200 employees and…

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Feb. 28, 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 attending GNEX Conference in Vegas - Big news of a major…

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Feb. 21, 2022

Episode 14: 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 only 14 years old (YES, you read that right!) to begin his educational and business…

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Feb. 7, 2022

Episode 13: 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 of team building, opening up 3 hubs and 70 new markets.…

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Feb. 7, 2022

Episode 14: 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 2022, and got to listen to her speak about being a female entrepreneur in a male dominated tech…

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Feb. 4, 2022

Episode 13: Jennifer Barbee

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Jan. 29, 2022

Episode 12: 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 science degree as lead technologist for Abbott Resorts, the…

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Jan. 23, 2022

Episode 10: 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 as an Airbnb expert, Julie grew her portfolio from 1 unit to…

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Jan. 18, 2022

Episode 9: 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 different business models in 4 total markets. Steve designed, developed, and/or built hundreds of…

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Jan. 11, 2022

Episode 8: Starting 2022 on a High Note with Amy Hinote, Founder 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 decade. This is a fireside chat you don't want to miss! Topics…

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Dec. 10, 2021

Episode 5: Puttin' On The Ritz: VRWS 2021 Recap

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 attendees was truly remarkable. We had the opportunity to go to dinner with keynote…

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Dec. 10, 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 full time position with the company and the beginning…

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Nov. 22, 2021

4: 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 International that we got to sit down with him and learn…

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Nov. 19, 2021

Episode 3: Building a Remarkable OTA with Got2Go

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss! 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…

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Nov. 2, 2021

Episode 1: The AHA 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 two AHA moments that defined the future of our careers. Topics we cover:…

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