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With 2024 almost in the rear-view mirror, we wrap up the year by mentioning a few on the naughty and nice list. We have our eyes set on 2025 and the positive signs ahead. Returning guest Michelle Marquis discusses with Co-Host Miriam Ramsey and Host Steve Milo what will continue to 2024 and what may end up on the yule log.

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Q3, 2024 results are out and we go over the results. We also react to VRMA Fall 2024 in Phoenix. Guest Dennis Goedheid discuss with Co-Host Miriam Ramsey and Host Steve Milo discuss the results and respond to how AirBnB and Uber's new entry to the market means.

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With micro/ DYI property managers crowding the market, many consumers are feeling like the vacation rental market is the "Wild West" in standards. Professional Property managers are working hard to win back the trust in the market. Guest Richard Vaughton speaks with co-host Miriam Ramsey and Host Steve Milo about how standardization of quality can help boost confidence in the market. They also speak about the current cycle trends both the European and US markets are facing going into 2025.

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Building a solid future in the vacation rental world means building purpose built.  Hosts Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey speak with experts in the propco world, Mike Harrington and Sebastien Long about the challenges and pay offs of considering all of the special considerations that need to be made when designing new constructions meant for use as a vacation rental.

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Our returning ALL STARS Amy Hinote and Jason Sprenkle join the panel to go over the latest moves in the vacation rental world. See what ideas are seen as shining examples and which are just dim wattage.  Co-Host Miriam Ramsey and Host Steve Milo bring enlightenment to the topics.

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The summer 2024 numbers are out and they are not rosy. A tough fall "harvest" is to be expected however it seems that some part of the harvest can be saved. Guest Michelle Marquis and Jeff Robertson speak with Co-Host Miriam Ramsey and Host Steve Milo about strategies that may mitigate impending doom. We also speak about #vacasa #marriott and #sonder

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Returning Guest Alex Nigg joins host Steve Milo on covering publicly traded Vacation Rental companies and analyze by the numbers their current trajectories. Can AirBnB continue with their stock high? Will the Sonder & Marriot deal be a new force in the industry to contend with? Will Vacasa's risky debt pay off?

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Straight Fire VR Investigates: The Vanishing Act. Where has the middle market gone, and will it come back? When pricing is crucial to a strategy, acknowledging the missing middle is key to putting together the ADR puzzle. We analyze the numbers to understand the forces driving the market and how to best plan for fall 2024 and 2025. We also discuss the international markets and how shifts in demand overseas will affect U.S. property managers. Our expert guest, Melanie Brown, breaks down the numbers with Co-Host Miriam Ramsey and Host Steve Milo.

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Straight VR in this Emergency Episode discusses Governor Ron Desantis' final decision on SB 280 and what that means for Florida Property Managers.  We also take a temperature check of the current market

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Welcome to the Straight Fire Summer Games where we pay tribute to those in the Vacation Rental Royalty.  A leaner market means only the fittest will survive. Those who have been treading water the past year may be fated to sink in an untimely manner.
Joining in the games is a returning guest and expert of Revenue Management the Founder and CEO of Wheel House Andrew Kitchell
Overseeing today’s games is our co host and Regional Director of business development at Vtrips. Miriam Ramsey
Our Host is the Founder and CEO of Vtrips, Steve Milo opens the games with thoughtful discussion