In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, Lynell Gordon is joined by Alex Zemianek, Founder & CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals. Join them as they:

• Explore ways of capturing customer information to build relationships with them
• Delve into the difference between having your own-brand and co-hosting
• Outline why you shouldn’t rely solely on third parties.

Over the past decade, Alex has built his business on the foundational value of family, and in doing so, he’s been able to scale the business to seven figures. In fact, JZ Vacation Rentals was founded in 2012, and started only with a single investment, a small team and a big vision. Now, eleven years later, JZ Vacation Rentals has become the epitome of quality vacation rentals; their brand is not just a company, it's a family of like-minded people who want to help guests leave not only with a smile but with wonderfully unique memories!
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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.

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• Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
• Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
• Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, Lynell Gordon is joined by Meaghan Moylan, Executive Director at Outpost. Join them as they:

• Discuss the importance of figuring out your KPIs
• Outline why you should place your emphasis on the growth of your team
• Delve into the state of the industry post-covid

Outpost is a vacation rental property management company located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with a solid 200 properties under its management! In fact, Outpost expanded to the food and beverage space through the acquisition of companies like Snake River Roasting Company. Prior to this, Meaghan worked at 360 Blue, starting off as a Reservations Specialist and working her way up to becoming a Chief Strategy Officer.

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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.

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• Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
• Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
• Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, Lynell Gordon is joined by Travis Wilburn, Co-Founder of Blue Cedar Partners. Join them as they:

• Discuss some of the secrets to building a beautiful website
• Delve into the future of AI in a vacation rental context
• Explain why you need to surround yourself with a network
• Go over the right tools to help you grow your business

Blue Cedar Partner (BCP) is a renowned provider of vacation rental industry support and services, including marketing and advertising for multiple partners. As well as co-founding BCP, he’s the Co-Creator of The 100 Collection, a collection of the best properties from trusted vacation rental brands! As if that wasn’t enough, he’s also an Advisory Board Member at Tom Tom Foundation and the Principal Partner at Stay Charlottesville.
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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.

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• Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
• Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
• Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, Lynell Gordon is joined by Ryan Dame, Co-Founding Partner at Casago. Join them as they:

• Discuss the importance of brand in the vacation rental industry
• Talk about why you should be a local in the community of your vacation rental
• Explain why your company’s growth is determined by your commitment

Casago is an internationally recognized leader in the vacation and short-term rental industry with over two decades of experience. As the Co-Founding Partner, Ryan oversees strategic growth initiatives, ensuring the highest level of service for Casago's Franchise Partners all over the US, Virgin Islands, and Mexico. Ryan is also the Founder of Padzu Vacation Homes, and is an Advisory Member of Direct, a SaaS platform for short-term rental property management.
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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.

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• Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
• Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
• Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, Lynell Gordon is joined by Robin Craigen, Co-Founder and CEO of Moving Mountains. Join them as they:

• Discuss the importance of workplace culture
• Outline some tips for a successful growth strategy
• Talk about a culture’s impact on customers
• Explain why you should come up with your company values as a team

Moving Mountains is a privately-owned and locally operated Vacation Rental Management company founded in 1997 in Steamboat Springs, offering locally-based expertise in property management and vacation rental homes. In 2019, the company opened an office in the Vail Valley to begin an expansion to serve the ski destinations of Vail and Beaver Creek, and it has continued to expand. As the Co-Founder and CEO, Robin leads an experienced team that has grown Moving Mountains to be one of the best vacation rental management companies in North America.

Episode Highlights:

[01:11] Why Culture is So Important
[07:49] Come Up With Your Values as a Team
[15:38] Culture’s Effect on Customers
[20:36] Tips on Growth Strategy

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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.

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• Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
• Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
• Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, Lynell Gordon is joined by Andrew Loyd, Director of Loyd and Townsend Rose. Join them as they:

• Discuss what it’s like building a business in such a tight niche
• Delve into the absolute importance of good, personal service
• Outline why the devils are in the details
• Talk about why you should always love what you do!

Loyd and Townsend Rose (LTR) is a boutique luxury rental agency providing private client concierge travel services and destination management consultancy (DMC) for the UK and Ireland, specializing primarily in castles, mansions, country cottages, and ancestral homes. He is also a founding member and the Director of The Bespoke Travel Club, and previously worked for eight years managing private estates in the US and Canada.
Episode Highlights:

[02:16] Building a Niche
[05:53] The Devil is in the Detail
[10:46] Love What You Do
[15:20] Focus on Personal Service

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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.

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• Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
• Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
• Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, Dennis Goedheid, the Founder and CEO of Casiola Vacation Homes, drops in for a chat with Lynell Gordon! Join them as they:

• Discuss the importance of standing out in your branding
• Delve into whether OTAs are a good or bad thing
• Outline the slight differences between markets
• Explain what an A/B test is and why it’s useful

Dennis has been the Founder and CEO of Casiola Vacation Homes since 2014, as well as being the Founder and CEO of Guestor, the world's largest vacation rental investment community! Prior to this, he set up and founded multiple businesses such as PrintConcept.com, Flugia, and Xedron Events. 
Needless to say, Dennis is an impressive and inspiring entrepreneur, and we can’t wait for you to hear what he has to say.


Episode Highlights:

(02:16) Build Your Brand!
(05:58) OTAs: Yay or Nay?
(10:31) Trial & Error in Marketing
(16:36) Every Market is Different, But…


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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.

Check out the three most downloaded episodes:

• Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
• Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
• Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Susan Doull, Owner of Commendable Rentals!
Join them as they:

• Delve into the importance of loving what you do
• Outline why your employee and owner relationships are equal
• Highlight the fundamental qualities of a good business leader

Susan Doull is the Owner of Commendable Rentals LLC, a South Carolina based vacation rental company offering holiday seekers a carefully selected and maintained vacation. They also offer owners professional consulting services and the opportunity to have their property presented and effectively marketed to a high-quality International clientele. 
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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.

Check out the three most downloaded episodes:

• Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
• Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
• Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, Lynell Gordon is joined by Alex Husner, Chief Marketing Officer at Casago, one of the largest professionally managed vacation rental companies in the U.S. She is also the Co-Host of Alex & Annie, along with previous guest of ours, Annie Holcombe. Alex is an STR expert with over a decade of experience in the industry, passionate about developing strategies that drive sales overnight and brand over time!
Join them as they:

• Dive into the importance of brand identity to a new vacation rental business
• Outline why user generated content is a godsend
• Talk about how to get out of the AirBnB hole

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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.

Check out the three most downloaded episodes:

• Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
• Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
• Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Terry Whyte, Owner of Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals.
Join them as they:

• Delve into the importance of technology and its place in the industry
• Discuss why making mistakes is so important to learning
• Outline why technology frightens vacation rental businesses

Terry Whyte, commonly referred to as a “vacation rental software guy”, is the owner of Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals, a vacation rental company based in Florida. He’s managed AMI for over two decades and was named one of the “Top 20 Most Influential People in Vacation Rental Technology”.
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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.

Check out the three most downloaded episodes:

• Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
• Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
• Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty

Are you a vacation rental industry leader looking to share your expertise? We're seeking innovative voices to join our conversation about growing and scaling vacation rental businesses.

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• Optimizing guest experiences
• Revenue management strategies
• Industry trends and market insights

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