Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
Behind the Success of Every Small Business is a Family, with Lauren Madewell
23 Nov 2022
Send us a message!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 2008. The family rose to the occasion, and has grown the company into one of the most respected outfits in the Smoky Mountains with a loyal following of guests that return year after year. Topics we cover:The importance of having a close group of constituentsLauren and Mallory's career change from air traffic controller to vacation rental managersThe checklist homeowners should ask other cabin rental companies when doing their due diligenceHomeowners buying at the height of the market, and what this means for 2023?When is a good time to scale? Beauregard the Bear: Lauren's checkout video that broke the internetWhy culture is so important, and how leading with love is everythingThis episode is part of our Spotlight on Exceptional Property Managers, brought to you by Wheelhouse: The Ultimate Revenue Driving Machine. Wheelhouse is offering listeners of our podcast 50% OFF your 1st 2 months - use promo code ALEXANNIE or mention this podcast when you talk to them! http://www.usewheelhouse.com/?afmc=Alex%26Annie Wheelhouse is a proud member of Alex & Annie's List, presented by Rev & Research https://www.alexandannieslist.comCONTACT LAUREN MADEWELLLinkedinAuntie Belham's Cabin RentalsCONTACT ALEX & ANNIEAlexandAnniePodcast.comLinkedIn | Facebook | InstagramAlex Husner - LinkedinAnnie Holcombe - Linkedin
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