The OG Women of Vacation Rentals: Honoring the Trailblazers that Shaped the Future of the Industry

Send us a message!In this special episode, Alex & Annie sit down with the original queens of vacation rentals: three powerhouse women who helped shape the industry from the ground up. Meet Jeanne Dailey (Founder & CEO, Newman-Dailey Resort Properties), Valerie Hawkins (Co-Owner & CEO, Perdido Key Realty), and Audrey Miller (Co-Founder & CFO, Cottage Connection of Maine) - each with a story full of grit, heart, and game-changing innovation.From starting with whiteboards and spiral notebooks to pioneering tech adoption and leading through legislative battles, these trailblazers reveal how they built thriving companies in a male-dominated industry - before vacation rentals were even “a thing.”Key Topics Discussed:1️⃣ Jeanne Dailey’s Story2️⃣ Valerie Hawkins’ Story3️⃣ Audrey Miller’s Story4️⃣ The Early Days of Vacation Rentals5️⃣ First Software, Systems & Tech Innovation6️⃣ Being Women in a Male-Dominated Industry7️⃣ Finding Community in the Industry8️⃣ Early Networking, Software Choices, and Mentors9️⃣ The First Leap into Property Management Software🔟 Working with Family & Building a LegacyConnect with Jeanne:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannedailey/ Connect with Valerie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-hawkins-04aa0a43/ Connect with Audrey:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-leeds-miller-23748b4/Ready to take your operations to the next level? Visit https://tnsinc.com/podcasts-alex-and-annie/  to learn more.Get $50 credit and $0 onboarding fee when you sign up for Beyond, the leading dynamic pricing tool for vacation rentals: http://beyondpricing.info/alexandannie#VacationRentals #WomenInLeadership #ShortTermRentals

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