Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
Episodes
Revenue Management Tips & Trends for Vacation Rentals in 2023, with Rev & Research
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Ben Coleman and Rebecca Ballart, Revenue Management Consultants for Rev & Research....
You Can Only Be a Local in One Place, with Casago CEO Steve Schwab
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!VALUES AND ETHICS ARE THE FOUNDATIONS OF SUCCESSIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Steve Schwab, CEO of Casago. He shares ...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: We Are Not Airbnb… So What ARE We?
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!On today’s episode, we’re featuring our recent panel at DESTICON, a virtual conference that brought together tourism and hospita...
Leading through Authenticity and Vulnerability, with Alex Zemianek CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals
25 Jan 2023
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Send us a message!THE KEY TO A GREAT TEAM IS AUTHENTICITYIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Alex Zemianek, the Founder and CEO of JZ Vacat...
DACK’s Customer Experience Enhancing Solution, with Thomas Schaper
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!IMPROVE YOUR GUEST EXPERIENCE WITH SEAMLESS TECHNOLOGYIn today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Thomas Schaper, the Head of Produ...
The Journey is the Destination, with Luca Zambello, CEO of Jurny
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Luca Zambello joins us for today's episode to share the journey of creating Jurny, the industry's first MOS (management op...
Looking Ahead: 2023, We're Coming for You!
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we look back on this incredible year and share our top 5 most downloaded episodes. We als...
Holiday Bonus, Part 2: Our Favorite Episodes of 2022
28 Dec 2022
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Send us a message!Tune in for Part 2 of our Holiday Bonus - our two favorite episodes of this past year!Unlocking $4.9 BILLION Dollars in Military Tra...
Holiday Bonus, Part 1: Our Favorite Episodes of 2022
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!As we wind down this incredible year, we wanted to share our two favorite episodes from 2022. Narrowing down this list was no easy t...
How a Young Entrepreneur is Re-imagining Guest Experience Technology, with Francois Goello
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Francois Goello who is the founder of Enso Connect joins us today for an interesting tale of how a terrible guest experience led to ...
Top 6 Tips to Recession Proof Your Marketing, with Pete Dimaio of TravelBoom
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Pete Dimaio of TravelBoom Marketing is BACK for a three-Pete! This is Pete's 3rd appearance on the show, and today he joins us ...
Simon Says: The Vacation Rental Industry Needs More Accessible Properties, Plus End of Year Wrap-up
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pac...
How Strategic Marketing and Technology Paved a Path to Success for Casiola, with Dennis Goedheid
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Dennis Goedheid has built a budding empire in Orlando, that has recently spawned into Miami and Aruba. His entrepreneurial journey...
Behind the Success of Every Small Business is a Family, with Lauren Madewell
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Fireside Chat with Airbnb Brand Ambassador, John Hildebrand
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!John Hildebrand of Hilde Homes joins us today for a discussion on all our favorite topics! John's company is based out of Scott...
Growing through Acquisitions & Smart Business Principles, with Scott Bunce, Cabins for You COO
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Scott Bunce, COO of Cabins for You joins us today for a look behind the curtain of their innovative enterprise that manages properti...
Celebrating One Year Anniversary of Alex & Annie Podcast: Episode 1, The A-HA Moment
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Flash back! On November 2, 2021, we launched the Alex & Annie Podcast with our 1st episode, The A-HA Moment. As we reflect on th...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: Alex & Annie's Careers are a Changin'
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pac...
The Queen of Guest Experience: Tyann Marcink Hammond, Touch Stay
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Tune in for a fun look behind the curtain of this amazing gal that is changing the game for small and large vacation rental operator...
Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom, with Andrew McConnell
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Andrew McConnell joins us today for look behind his new book, Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom. Known i...
The Vacation Rental Power Couple: Lance & Elaine Stitcher of Seaside Vacations & Sales
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Lance & Elaine Stitcher are owners and co-founders of Seaside Vacations & Sales, a premiere vacation rental management compa...
Building a Start-up in a Grown-up Organization, with Marriott Homes & Villas VP Jennifer Hsieh
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!It was beyond a pleasure to sit down with Jennifer Hsieh, VP of Marriott Homes & Villas, to learn about both the challenges and ...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: It's Conference Season!
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Simon Says: It's Conference Season!Tune in to hear Simon's takeaways on the Vacation Rental World Summit and Avantio 2022,...
Spotlight on Exceptional Property Managers: Robin Craigen, CEO of Moving Mountains
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Robin Craigen and his wife Heather had a unique beginning in their hospitality journey that started on the high seas with their luxu...
5 Ways to Drive Direct Bookings Before the OTAs Put You Out of Business, with Vanessa Humes
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Vanessa Humes of ICND joins us today to share the top 5 strategies for building a book-direct vacation rental brand. As we often tal...
The Billion Dollar Question: Can Limited Edition Be Scaled? With Matt Landau
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Matt Landau is one of the most respected thought leaders in vacation rentals. Founder of VRMB, Matt has built an information-sharing...
Bee Boppin' with Ben Coleman: Revenue Management vs. Revenue Performance
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Ben Coleman, President of Rev & Research, joins us today for this 1st edition of "Bee Boppin' with Ben" - a NEW s...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: Human Capital is KEY to Profitability, PLUS Launch of Alex & Annie's List
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pac...
Building the Perfect Tech Stack Starts with the PMS, with Terry Whyte
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Terry Whyte joins us today for an insightful look at the past, present and future of the vacation rental industry, and he shares his...
Creating Shoppable, Revenue Driving Experiences, with Minoan Founder Marc Hostovsky
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Marc Hostovsky, CEO/Founder of Minoan Experience, joins us today for an enlightening look at e-commerce and how vacation rental comp...
Cleaning House on Operational Tech, with Koryn Okey of Breezeway
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Last week we talked to Matt Loney, CEO of Xplorie about consolidations within vacation rental tech, and one of the areas he projecte...
Predicting a Wave of Tech Consolidations, with Matt Loney, CEO of Xplorie
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Today we're joined by Matt Loney, CEO of Xplorie, for a conversation about the current state of guest experience and tech in th...
Revenue Managing from the Driver's Seat, with Wheelhouse CEO/Founder Andrew Kitchell
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!We are beyond excited to have Andrew Kitchell, CEO/Founder of Wheelhouse, join us just a week before the 4th Annual Data & Rev...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: It’s Time to Put Egos Aside to Strengthen the Industry
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pac...
What Every Marketer and DMO Should be Thinking About, with Stuart Butler, CMO of Visit Myrtle Beach
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!We often talk about the importance of not building your marketing house on someone else’s land (Airbnb, Vrbo, Google etc), but in ...
We are NOT an Airbnb Business, with Sarah & Annette from Thanks for Visiting
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant from Thanks for Visiting are here today for a lively discussion about the differences between vaca...
Steve Milo: We've Got Questions, He's Got Answers - Q&A with VTrips CEO
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Steve Milo joins us today for a candid Q&A you DON’T want to miss! As founder and CEO of Vtrips, Steve has grown the company f...
Unlocking $4.9 BILLION Dollars in Military Travel to the Vacation Rental Industry, with Anthony Gantt
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Anthony Gantt, entrepreneur and recently retired Officer for the United States Marine Corps after 22 years, joins us today to tell a...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: The Times They Are a Changin'
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pac...
The Six P's of Preparing for the Disaster Zone, with Pete Dimaio
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!We are so excited to welcome Pete Dimaio, VP Of Client Success for Travel Boom Marketing, back for his second tour of duty! (Pete jo...
Behind the Scenes of Women in Travel Thrive, with Silvia Camarota and Rachel Humphrey
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!We are honored to be joined by two of the most inspirational female leaders in travel, Silvia Camarota and Rachel Humphrey, as they ...
Get the Full Story Behind Every Booking, with Leo Walton of Superhog
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Today we’re diving into a topic that continues to grow in importance for vacation and short-term rental managers: guest screening ...
An Authentic Approach to Raising VC Funding, with Hostfully CEO Margot Schmorak
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Fresh off a major announcement that Hostfully successfully raised $4M in funding, Margot is part of only 2% of venture funded compan...
It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - June 2022
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in for our short and SUITE bonus episode series where we discuss news, upcoming events. trends,...
How Planting Seeds Turns into ROL (Return on Luck), with Hostaway CEO Marcus Räder
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!In this insightful and candid interview with Hostaway CEO, Marcus Räder takes us on an eye-opening journey of what companies really...
Finding Her Identity Under the Arches, with McDonald's Tracy Johnstone
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Tracy Johnstone is one of those leaders who if you are lucky enough to encounter on your career journey, will aspire you to become s...
99 STR Problems, But Airbnb Ain’t One: The Direct Booking Playbook with Boostly CEO Mark Simpson
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Tune in for today's episode with Boostly CEO Mark Simpson, joining us from across the pond to chat about the importance of buil...
Creating a Sustainable Competitive Edge, with Ed St. Onge, President of Flip.to
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Tune in for Part 2 of our episode with Ed St. Onge, President of Flip.to and Founder of the first ever channel management software f...
It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - May 2022
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in for our short and SUITE bonus episode series where look at booking pace and discussing upcom...
The Early Days of Travel Disruption with The OG of Channel Management, Ed St.Onge
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!This is Part 1 of a special 2 part series with Ed St. Onge, President of Flip.to (and the OG of Channel Management). Why are there...
VRMA Spring Forum Recap: All In On Advocacy, with President Miller Hawkins
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Tune in for this special episode where we speak with VRMA President, Miller Hawkins, about the recent Spring Forum in Chicago. Advoc...
How Rent Responsibly is Aligning Forces to Protect the STR Industry, with David Krauss
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Tune in for today's episode with David Krauss, CEO and Co-Founder of Rent Responsibly, the organization that has helped thousan...
Leadership is a Mindset, with Ali Cammelletti
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Ali Cammelletti joins us today to discuss all things related to leadership and resilience in the workplace. Ali has more than 30 yea...
It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - April 2022
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Tune in on the 1st of the month for this short and SUITE bonus episode series! In this month's episode we discuss:Changes to b...
Fishing for Growth: Entrepreneurship, Networking & NFTs with Greg Fisher
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!As one of Greg Fisher’s partners recently said, “There’s a difference between an Owner and a Founder; and Greg is a Founder.”...
Applying a Growth Mindset to Career Opportunities with Jen Ford, former Chief Commercial Officer & CFO of TurnKey
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Tune in to this inspiring episode as Jen Ford shares highlights of an impressive career and the pivotal decisions that helped her bu...
Top 5 Things Vacation Rentals Can Learn from Hotels, with Pete DiMaio
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Today we are joined by Pete DiMaio for a very special episode! Pete is Vice President of Travel Boom Marketing, the hotel industry&a...
Re-Imagining The Leaning Tower of Tech, with Lino Maldonado, President of BeHome247
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Lino Maldonado is recognized as one of the industry's most innovative players, known for his collaborative spirit and uncanny a...
How Vacation Rentals are Influencing Destination Marketing with Jennifer Barbee
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!On today's episode we are joined by Jennifer Barbee, CEO of Destination Innovate and a dynamic leader who has worked with over ...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: March 1, 2022
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Tune in on the 1st day of the month for these short and SUITE bonus episodes with Alex & Annie! In this month's episode w...
Meet Whimstay, the Hotel Tonight of Vacation Rentals with CEO Ben Jamshahi
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!As CEO Ben Jamshahi tells us, Whimstay is the Hotel Tonight of vacation rentals, on a mission to help professionally managed vacatio...
Raising the Bar for Women in Tech, with Guesty President/COO Vered Raviv Schwarz
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!In today’s episode we are joined with Vered Raviv Schwarz, President/COO of the property management platform Guesty. We had the ...
Sustainable Growth Strategies with Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Jim DeVos is the type of business leader and entrepreneur that any employee who takes pride in their job would love to work for. Jim...
Finding National Success through Local Operations, with iTrip CEO Steve Caron
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!In this episode we are joined by iTrip CEO Steve Caron, an industry veteran whose tour of duty began in the Air Force as a special o...
It’s the 1st of the Month! Bonus Episode - February 2022
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Wake up, wake up, wake up... it's the 1st of the Month! On this new bonus series, we'll look back on the previous month an...
Building a Million Dollar Business on AirBnB with Julie George
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!On today's episode we're joined by Julie George, author of the best selling book Million Dollar Host and a renowned leader...
Flipping the Switch with Steve Trover, CEO of Better Talent
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Steve Trover is a 25-year vacation rental industry veteran whose career took off in the 1990's when he founded All Star Vacatio...
Starting 2022 on a High Note with Amy Hinote, Founder/CEO of VRM Intel
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!On this first episode of 2022 we dive into the most pressing issues facing the vacation rental industry with Amy Hinote, Founder/C...
Looking Ahead...2022, We're Ready For You!
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!We have so many exciting interviews and topics lined up for 2022 that we had to share a few highlights! Today's episode is a pr...
Delivering a Legacy of Excellence with Julie Byrd, COO of CaboVillas.com
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!20 years at one company is a big milestone for anyone, but for Julie Byrd it's been a labor of love and legacy. Julie recalls t...
Puttin' On The Ritz: Vacation Rental Women's Summit Review
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!On today's episode we share highlights of an amazing week at the Vacation Rental Women's Summit (VRWS) at The Ritz Carlton...
How a Swissport Airport Exec Became the Renaissance Man of Vacation Rentals, with Simon Lehmann
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Simon Lehmann is one of the most respected thought leaders and operational experts in the world of vacation rentals. Simon has been ...
Building a Remarkable OTA with Got2Go
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Join us as we take a behind the scenes look at startup OTA, Got2Go. Built for hosts by hosts, we had the opportunity to speak with G...
Finding Your Personal Power with Amber Hurdle
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!Join us for our 1st live guest interview , Amber “the Velvet Machete” Hurdle to dive into finding your personal power and how be...
Episode 1: The A-HA Moment
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!In this inaugural episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we explore the spark that started our journey to ...
CAPTURE IT! The Value of Email Capture as a Vacation Rental Marketing Solution, with Arthur Colker
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message!SUCCESS IN THE VACATION RENTAL SPACE ISN’T ALWAYS INTENTIONALand Arthur Colker is proof of that. Arthur is the CEO and founder of ...
Welcome to Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
10 Jan 2021
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