Send us a message!In this special first-of-the-month bonus episode, Alex & Annie sit down with a longtime friend and industry leader Tyann Marcink Hammond to talk about a timely and much-needed initiative to support host education. Tyann shares how she’s leading an effort to prepare short-term rental operators ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting in Kansas City and expanding to other host cities across North America.Annie also shares a major personal announcement. After a successful career working with some of the biggest brands in vacation rentals, Annie is officially stepping into entrepreneurship with the launch of Annie & Co. Solutions.Key topics discussed:1️⃣ Annie’s big news: launching Annie & Co. Solutions2️⃣ How Annie made the decision to go independent3️⃣ Tyann shares her “word of the year” and what it led to4️⃣ How the World Cup Hosting Crash Course began5️⃣ Preparing hosts to be good neighbors during major events6️⃣ Why advocacy and education go hand in hand7️⃣ Potential impact on local regulations and STR reputation8️⃣ The vision for a more organized and professional STR industryFrom new ventures to community advocacy, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the opportunities and responsibilities that come with growing in the vacation rental industry.Connect with Annie & Co. Solutions:Website: https://anniecosolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-holcombe-vrgal/ Connect with Tyann:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyannmarcink/ ✨ Exclusive Offer to Alex & Annie Listeners:Get a free market assessment from Track with 3 to 5 actionable insights tailored to your business. (valued at $400)You will meet one-on-one with an expert to help evaluate your market, identify opportunities, and build a strategy to help you stand out.👉 https://calendly.com/dstephens-tnsinc#vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #worldcup

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related