Before Airbnb became a household name, before online booking engines, and long before “PMS” meant software, these women were already defining the future of vacation rentals.
Join us for a truly special episode as we sit down with three of the OGs of the vacation rental industry:
🏡 Jeanne Dailey (Newman-Dailey Resort Properties)
🌴 Valerie Hawkins (Perdido Key Realty)
🌊 Audrey Miller (Cottage Connection of Maine)
These trailblazing women share their stories of building businesses from the ground up - long before technology, templates, or turnkey solutions. From navigating male-dominated markets to revolutionizing property management, they paved the way with innovation, courage, and heart.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
1️⃣ How spiral notebooks, bag phones, and gut instinct launched powerhouse companies
2️⃣ What leadership looked like when there were no roadmaps - or role models
3️⃣ Early lessons in marketing, technology, and customer loyalty
4️⃣ Their personal take on advocacy, legacy, and the future of vacation rentals
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