Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
When Scale Backfires: The Hidden Risks of Growing Too Fast with Ashley Ching of Inhaven
08 Oct 2025
Send us a message!As the vacation rental industry matures, growth has become the holy grail for many property management companies. But what happens when scaling too fast starts doing more harm than good?In this episode, Ashley Ching, Founder & CEO of Inhaven, joins us to unpack her in-depth research on why many large property management companies fail and what separates the ones that last.Drawing insights from over 100 executive interviews across the hotel, restaurant, and vacation rental sectors, Ashley reveals the five pillars of successful hospitality management and how losing sight of them leads to the downfall of even the biggest brands.We cover:1️⃣ Why diseconomies of scale are real in hospitality and how to avoid them2️⃣ The five pillars that define sustainable hospitality businesses3️⃣ Why curated portfolios and empowered local teams matter more than size4️⃣ What Vacasa and Aimbridge’s struggles teach us about over-expansion5️⃣ How Inhaven is helping property managers raise the standard for quality and consistencyAshley also shares how her background with Tiffany & Co. and The Home Depot shaped her approach to brand standards and guest experience and how those same principles can guide operators in today’s competitive landscape.Connect with Ashley:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-ching-7569a5240/ Website: https://inhaven.com/ Get 20% off any yearly or bi-yearly Lodgify plan, plus free personalized onboarding (a $3,000 value).👉 Use code AAA20 at checkout. Offer valid until December 31, 2025.Get free onboarding when you partner with Xplorie! Valid through November 30, 2025.👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03B9lmX0Considering an exit strategy? Discover how Nocturne Luxury Villas helps vacation rental founders protect their legacy while unlocking new opportunities.👉 Contact [email protected] #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement
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