Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
Driving Change Through Advocacy in the Vacation Rental Industry with John Hildebrand
04 Dec 2024
Send us a message!This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back John Hildebrand, founder of Hilde Homes and a leading advocate in the short-term rental industry. From his early days as a property manager to becoming a leading voice in vacation rental advocacy and education, John shares his inspiring journey with authenticity, humor, and valuable insights.With firsthand experience navigating the challenges of hosting, John highlights the vital role of advocacy in driving positive change for operators, guests, and local governments. He discusses how grassroots efforts, statewide coalitions, and collaboration with groups like Rent Responsibly are helping to elevate the industry’s standards while fostering more balanced and fair regulations.Key Topics Discussed:🐣 The evolution and impact of Airbnb’s Co-Host Experience.✨ Why diversifying your booking channels is critical for long-term success.🍃 The critical role of advocacy in addressing regulatory challenges.🙌 Building statewide coalitions to create sustainable solutions for hosts and communities.📢 How small-scale operators can find their voice and make an impact.🤝 John’s collaboration with Rent Responsibly to educate and empower hosts.⭐ Bridging gaps between operators and local governments through open dialogue.🔔 The importance of noise monitoring, safety measures, and compliance for professionalizing the industry.Connect with JohnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhildebrandphoto/Website: https://hildehomes.com/Exclusive offers for Alex & Annie Listeners:- Get a FREE OwnerPoint Analyst with a demo ($1200 value). Enjoy 10% off OwnerPoint Pro or OwnerPoint Connect services, plus over 50% off additional markets and zip codes. Alex & Annie listeners also receive free Jini for Property Managers. Claim this offer here: https://www.ownerpoint.io/alex-and-annie- Mention "Alex & Annie" when you sign up with Boom to get 50% off your onboarding fee and 1 month FREE.Visit https://www.boomnow.com/ to claim this limited-time deal!#vacationrentals #STRregulations #vacationrentaladvocacy
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