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The Thanks For Visiting Podcast co-hosts Annette and Sarah, visited with us! ...thanks.

With so many different podcasts and real estate influencers in today's market, these two amazing women have paid their dues and are the voice of operations, safety, and best practices for the vacation rental industry. On top of that, while crushing the podcast game they also manage thirty-six short-term rentals collectively.

This episode tackles everything from the importance of staying consistent with goals and content to not falling into the trap of doing what everyone else is doing. It's about spending time getting to do what you GET to do, not HAVE to do!

The four of us talk about the importance of staying truthful to our audience when talking about our experiences as well as how our platforms have the power to change people's lives for the better.

Another episode you're not gonna want to miss!

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Today we sit down with Jamie Lane, the Vice President of Research at AirDNA. Jamie originally started tracking data around short-term rentals for the hotel industry to keep track of "the competition" and how they compared to their brands. His interest in vacation rentals was sparked earlier with his CouchSurfing days and a family vacation home that he and 90 of his closest relatives have access to.

Early data grabs were quite rudimentary and over time the techniques and scraping of Airbnb data evolved to what it is today. Today's blueprint was built on years and years of calculated examination. He worked his way up the ladder to where at one point he had 9 Ph.D. economists working under him creating forecasts for commercial real estate.

We tackle if we're in or heading into a recession and break down the reasoning behind his answer. The dreaded "R" word.

Lastly, we dive into the importance of analyzing data in our industry and Jamie explains what sets AirDNA apart from the competition.

Great podcast!

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Today we sit down with Ryan Dame, Partner at Casago. Ryan's origin story into vacation rentals is super interesting, to say the least, and it all started back in 2002 as a college student capitalizing on a need for athletes and workers needing places to stay during the Winter Olympics.

Since he was a child he learned from his entrepreneurial father on the importance of sales and systems. Transitioning from being the competition with Padzu to now partnering and helping lead Casago with acquisitions bringing new profitable partners into the ecosystem.

We dive into the tech, how it is constantly changing the landscape of our industry, and how important it is to have a team of individuals who are great at specific roles.

At the end of the day, many in the industry are looking for a more streamlined and efficient process, and Ryan is on the front lines making that possible.

You don't want to miss this episode!

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We are LIVE from DARM!

Mateo and I sit with Alex Alioto, Head of Growth & Ben Jamshahi, CEO of Whimstay, Stephanie Koenig VP StoicLane, and the conference queen herself Amy Hinote!

In this order we get quick glimpses into the how and why Alex and Ben created the last-minute booking site Whimstay, what the refreshing and forward-thinking investment company StoicLane is bringing to our space, and immediate conference and industry wrap up the one and only Amy!

By immediate, we mean, literally snagged 5 minutes after the end of the final keynote!

All three interviews are quick and hard-hitting, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome! Thank you so much for putting on an amazing show! The 4th Annual Vacation Rental Data and Revenue Management Conference was the best to date and you’re gonna want to listen to the very end!

Certified Fresh!

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Today we sit with Dana Lubner, the Head of Leadership Development at Rent Responsibly. Dana's sales story is unique and she chats up her breaking into sales.

Moving forward in her timeline Dana finds herself in a passionless position where she eventually reached out to her little brother and joined his team which gained her access to the vacation rental industry.

Our space is up against it constantly battling regulations and rule changes. We talk about how individual property managers can help collaborate as an industry to tackle the pushback the short-term rental movement is receiving within communities.

Rent Responsibly is the organization at the forefront helping property managers navigate these battles and arming them with data to combat overreaching regulations. You don't want to miss this episode!

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On today's episode, we sit down with Graham Donoghue, the CEO of Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Graham had retired from a successful career creating and growing some of the most successful digital-led businesses across financial services and travel. A phone call while mowing his lawn pulled him out of retirement and back into the mix doing what he does best... scaling!

We discuss how he was able to help scale Sykes from 185 to 1700 employees and 5,500 to 23,000+ properties in just 6 years. Oh yeah, a decent amount of acquisitions happened in that time span as well... 24 different businesses to be exact.

It's essential for a company to have a narrative, story, and belief that everyone can rally behind.

We all know service is a component behind being successful in our industry. Still, Graham discusses how important it is to obsess over this aspect in order to separate your brand apart from everyone else. You don't want to miss this episode!

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In this special Regulatory 911 episode, we sit with 5 amazing guests representing Unincorporated Clatsup Couty Oregon, Atlanta Georga, Marco Island Florida, and Steamboat Springs Colorado to discuss the ongoing problems they are facing regarding short-term rentals in their municipalities.

Vacation Rental operators Brian Olsen, Marie Gwydir-Moore, Rich Munroe, Mark Morze, and recently exited operator Sarah Bradford bring a wealth of knowledge to this conversation.

Rules are changing by whims and the hard hand of government and our guests talk about what it's like on the front lines.

Data is the name of the game and how we interact with our elected officials (the dance) plays a huge role in our success.

If you have the means to help reach out (links on our website) as they're trying to help pave the path for the industry to flourish. From proposals that are being voted on to how you can help bring change to your area... it all get's discussed

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In this special Regulatory 911 episode, we sit with 5 amazing guests representing Unincorporated Clatsup Couty Oregon, Atlanta Georga, Marco Island Florida, and Steamboat Springs Colorado to discuss the ongoing problems they are facing regarding short-term rentals in their municipalities.

Vacation Rental operators Brian Olsen, Marie Gwydir-Moore, Rich Munroe, Mark Morze, and recently exited operator Sarah Bradford bring a wealth of knowledge to this conversation.

Rules are changing by whims and the hard hand of government and our guests talk about what it's like on the front lines.

Data is the name of the game and how we interact with our elected officials (the dance) plays a huge role in our success.

If you have the means to help reach out (links on our website) as they're trying to help pave the path for the industry to flourish. From proposals that are being voted on to how you can help bring change to your area... it all get's discussed

part 2 drops tomorrow.

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Today we sit with Koryn Okey, VP of Client Experience at Breezeway.

Koryn talks about her unique entrance into the industry where her friend passed over a job opportunity, told Koryn she should look into it, and she became the 8th employee hired at FlipKey. After six plus years and a brief hiatus from vacation rentals, a serendipitous trip to Wild Horse Pass marks her first official day as the first hired employee at Breezeway where she's been an integral part of their growth ever since.

We discuss the important issues/decisions that all property managers come across in this space. Koryn talks about the importance of putting yourself in the users' shoes in order to solve the problems that short-term rental operators face.

By taking their customer/users' feedback to heart, Breezeway has created multiple products to help the customers' operational experience... think of Breezway as a specialist in the world of property management operations, not a general practitioner

Super fun episode with one of the nicest and most knowledgable people you meet in our industry!

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Starting our 3rd season out strong with John Banczak, Chief Strategy Officer at Vacasa with what we think is the first podcast anyone has done since their IPO!

Airlines, Distribution, Bed & Breakfasts, HomeAway Software, Hotels, Investment, and Property Management... what do all of these have in common? The answer is JB.

In April 2021 Vacasa acquired John's company TurnKey Vacation Rentals, which was operating in more than 80 destinations across the U.S.

Vacasa started with just 8 doors and has now grown to over 37,000 worldwide, with John who was recently promoted to Chief Stagey Officer helping to lead the charge!

Some of the many questions we dive into in this episode:

You don't want to miss this episode!

A special thanks to John for coming onto our show and giving us access to an amazing conversation!

...and if you didn't know, "the no BS podcast is one of the five regular podcasts I listen to" - John Banczak

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