In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by  Sharon Walker, CEO & Owner of Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals.
Join them as they:

• Dive into the struggles the vacation rental industry is currently facing
• Discuss what you should include in documents when onboarding new owners
• Outline how to show your employees you care

Sharon Walker is the CEO and Owner of Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals, who describe themselves as “not a clearinghouse of short-term rentals; rather we are concierges that enjoy helping our discerning, out-of-town clientele enjoy Austin and a 5-star experience.” She is also the Chairman of the Board for Texas Professional Vacation Rental Coalition, and is an owner of multiple properties.
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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, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Claire Reiswerg, Co-Owner and Broker of Sand ‘N Sea Properties.
Join them as they:

• Delve into the importance of relationships in this industry
• Explain why you should be apart of the VRMA
• Reminisce on old co-workers and heroes

Claire Reiswerg is the Co-Owner and Broker of Sand ‘N Sea Properties, a family-owned vacation rental and real estate company located at Galveston Island. Claire also serves on a variety of community boards and committees which focus on tourism, vacation rentals and real estate; she is the President of the Galveston Rental Managers Association (GARM), and for over a decade has been a member of the Tourism Development Advisory Committee of Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees.
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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, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Caleb Hannon, COO and Founder of Stay Lake Norman
Join them as they:

• Outline why they treat their customers like family
• Explain the reason they don’t have a pet-fee for guests
• Discuss the value of taking calculated risks and how they make for successful companies

Caleb has been the COO and Founder of Stay Lake Norman for nearly three years now. But what makes him so unique in the vacation rental industry is his diverse background as the Program/Operations Director for Capstone Climbing and Adventure, as well as being the Director of Recreations Sports and Student Wellness Center at the Midwestern State University. 
Having been involved with so many sporting businesses, it gives him a rather unique perspective on the world of vacation rentals. It’s going to be a great episode!
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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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• 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 and Annie Munro Sloan, Co-Founder & CEO of The Host Co, take a deep dive into some of the best tips for keeping your customers happy and providing them a beautiful experience.
Join them as they:

• Discuss the importance of having good property managers.
• Delve into invaluable marketing tips for a vacation rental business
• Outline why your guests should have a beautiful experience
   

Annie is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Host Co, a digital commerce marketplace for short-term rentals. Prior to this, she was the Creative Director of Facebook (Jan 2020 - Dec 2020) and of Twitter (Jul 2017 - December 2019). She also worked in film and TV as a producer for some HGTV shows!
With such an interesting and varied background, we can’t wait to hear what wisdom Annie has to offer!
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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 Damian Sheridan, Founder and Director of Scale Rentals Show.
Join them as they:

• Delve into the lengthy, time consuming process that is perfecting your SEO
• Explain why customers aren’t booking directly through companies
• Discuss why having a website is such a necessity for your success

Damian Sheridan is the Founder and Director of Sale Rental Show, a yearly conference for short term rental property management companies. On top of that, Damian is also the Founder and Director of The Book Direct Network and Show, and was previously an SEO Strategist and Trainer at SEO Connect.
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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 Simon Lehmann, Co-Founder and CEO of AJL Atelier.
Join them as they:

• Explain why profitability is so vital to a company’s survival
• Delve into the reasoning behind widely spreading your distribution channels
• Reflect on some of the toughest times in the industry
  
  

Simon Lehmann is the Co-Founder and CEO of AJL Atelier, a boutique consultancy that specializes in the international private accommodation and vacation rental industry, where he helps firms buy, sell and get funding to grow their businesses. He is also an Advisor at Central, and a Board Member of several companies including Breezeway and Viselio.
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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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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Annie Holcombe, Director of Business Development for the US & Canada at Marriott Homes & Villas.
Join them as they:

• Discuss why you should be wary of relying too much on third-party distribution channels
• Debate whether or not customer acquisition is more important than customer retention
• Explain why you should always do your research on properties

Annie Holcombe is a deeply knowledgeable expert in the vacation rental industry with over thirty years of experience under her belt. She is the Director of Business Development for the US & Canada at Marriott Homes & Villas, and is also a co-host of the Alex & Annie Vacation Rental Podcast.
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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 Dennis Robinson, Marketing Manager at Midgett Realty
Join them as they:

• Explore the intricacies of running a vacation rental business on a small and secluded island
• Discuss why you should focus on strategic growth
• Reveal some of his creative and successful marketing campaigns
  
  

Dennis also shares some hilarious stories from his time in the rental industry - one involving a dramatic incident with spray-tan, and another involving a massive hidden shipwreck!
Dennis Robinson is the Marketing Manager at Midgett Realty, a locally-owned and operated Hatteras vacation rentals and property management company, serving the people of the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the 1960s. He has held his position for two decades now and is still going stronger than ever.
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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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• Industry trends and market insights

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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Roxann Olson, Property Manager at Voyago Vacation Rentals.
Join them as they:

• Discuss the importance of the customer experience
• Delve into the essentiality of building relationships with property owners
• Explain why having a mentor is so helpful
  
  

Roxann also shares one of her favorite guest stories concerning utilities and a teapot!
Roxann Olson is the Property Manager at Voyago Vacation Rentals, a vacation rental company specializing in providing a worry-free, hands-off experience for owners and guests alike!
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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 very special episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by a rather different guest than previous ones: Evan Dolgow, Head of Predictive Hospitality at Aidaptive.
Join them as they:

• Delve into the impact ChatGPT and AI has on the hospitality industry
• Discuss the way Chatbots are used on Vacation Rental websites and how it can benefit us tremendously (if done right)
• Highlight whether or not AI is here to stay for the foreseeable future!

Evan Golgow is the Head of Predictive Hospitality at Aidaptive, an organization providing predictive personalization engines for ecommerce and hospitality, driving revenue on autopilot. He is also the Chairman of the Gift of Life: Speaker Series and the Co-Founder of Enhance Acquisitions. Prior to these roles, he was the Founder of SoFloLuxe, and the Head of Sales and Business Development at Ariel Consultants LLC.
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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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• Scaling your vacation rental portfolio
• Optimizing guest experiences
• Revenue management strategies
• Industry trends and market insights

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