In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Francois Gouelo of Enso Connect.
Topics they cover:

• The future of AI in hospitality
• Potential AI use cases
• Using AI to train your team

Francois Gouelo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enso Connect, a guest experience operating software that leverages smart home devices and AI communication to provide a seamless experience to homeowners, property managers, and guests. 
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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 Fred Cercena of GetAway Vacations..
Topics they cover:

• The importance of branding
• Marketing to existing clients
• Software for building relationships with guests

Fred Cercena is the CEO and Founder of GetAway Vacations, Killington’s Premier Vacation Rental Company. As the main driving force behind the business, he is involved in nearly every aspect, from making major corporate decisions and managing daily operations to owner relations and rental company acquisition.
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The Vacation Rental Show is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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 Valerie Budd and Jessica Grogan from Rent Branson.
Topics they cover:

• The importance of a good property management system
• Why you need to document and communicate your processes
• How Jessica learned to always ask questions

Jessica Grogan is the Chief Operating Officer of Rent Branson, a Missouri based vacation rental company committed to helping others by providing attractive, clean housing and vacation rentals in safe neighborhoods. 
Valerie Budd has been the CEO of Rent Branson since 2004, working as a Property Manager for much of her time with the company. She also previously served as a Property Manager at Alpha Omega Management.
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The Vacation Rental Show is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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 Tiffany Hobbs Wilson, Chief Operating Officer and BIC at Hobbs Realty.
Topics they cover:

• Growing your inventory by homeowner acquisition
• Strategies for dealing with difficult homeowners
• Revenue management and dynamic pricing

A Holden Beach native, Tiffany was born into a family of real estate professionals with a keen eye for investment opportunities. Originally established in 1977, Tiffany has been Chief Operating Officer and Broker-in-Charge of Hobbs Realty since 2009, helping clients realize their investment dreams. 
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The Vacation Rental Show is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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 Douglas Brindley, Owner and President of Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales. 
Topics they cover:

• The Power of knowledge sharing in the vacation industry
• Ways to generate revenue for owners of vacation homes 
• The concept of damage waivers and its benefits 

Douglas is an experienced property manager who has built multiple property management companies from scratch. In 2022, Brindley acquired Shore Details, expanding their homes under management from 500 to 612 and their footprint from the Virginia state line to Hatteras Inlet. In 2009, it acquired the ResortQuest Outer Banks. Brindley has been prominent in the Corolla and Duck real estate rental and sales industry since 1998. 
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The Vacation Rental Show is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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 Jennifer Mucha, President and Founder of Arrived.
Join them as they:

• Explore how to grow in those early days out on your own 
• Explain why you should research investors thoroughly before getting sucked in
• Discuss how to use software and why you shouldn’t overextend technologically 
• Investigate the importance of personalization and company culture to smooth growth
  
  

Jennifer Mucha is the owner of Arrived, one of the most successful and beloved short-term rental companies across the West Coast, and she’s always a willing mentor to people just starting out.

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The Vacation Rental Show is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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
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In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty. 
Topics they cover:

• What it’s like being a vacation rental property manager in the Maui area
• The tragedy of the Maui fires
• How property managers can help the victims

Scott entered the Real Estate industry as an investor, building a 10M portfolio in his twenties. Naturally, brokerage services and property management evolved. Scott has particular expertise in Vacation Rentals and Investment Properties, having participated in $30M in Real Estate Sales and generating $6M in annual rental revenue. 
Please note: This episode was recorded in September and regulations in Maui may have changed. As of December 11th 2023, Lahaina remains fully closed to the public out of respect to the town's residents but the rest of West Maui has reopened. Visiting the area supports the local residents whose livelihoods rely on tourism.
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The Vacation Rental Show is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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 Matt Landau, Founder of VRMB.
Topics they cover:

• The importance of mentorship for both aspiring and established vacation rental companies
• Why you need to tap into the knowledge base of others and grow your network
• Finding your passion, staying inspired, and team leadership

Matt Landau is Founder at VRMB.com, an online community that helps more than 900 professionals share, connect, and grow their business. Matt is also the Co-Founder of Esperanza Social Venture Club, a gang re-integration project in the evolving historic district of Casco Viejo.
He originally got started in hospitality when he purchased a small hotel, Los Cuatro Tulipanes, later nominated “Mexico & Central America’s Leading New Hotel in 2012″ by the World Travel Awards, as well as a “Top 10 Traveler’s Choice B&B in Central America” by millions of travelers on Tripadvisor in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
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The Vacation Rental Show is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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 short episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals.
Topics they cover

• How Michael organically grew his vacation rental business
• Whether or not you should become a franchisee
• Why you should treat your homeowners like family

Michael Godfrey is the Owner of Michael's Vacation Rentals and franchisee of Casago. Having set up organically (and almost accidentally!) as a vacation rental manager, and now with 80 properties under the company's management, Michael is perfectly placed to give his expert tips to growing vacation rental managers.
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The Vacation Rental Show is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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 Jed Stevens, General Manager and Co-Founder of Koloa Kai Vacation Rentals.
Join them as they:

• Discuss how to grow your property management roster safely
• Highlight the importance of building a solid team
• Reflect on guests sharing big life moments with property management teams
  
  

In 2015, Jed co-founded Koloa Kai Vacation Rentals, based in Kalaheo, Hawaii. As General Manager, he is committed to providing excellence in vocational rental management services to their customer base. More recently, in 2020, Jed Co-Founded Stay Beach Cities, based in Newport Beach, California, where he also acts as CEO.
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The Vacation Rental Show is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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.

The Vacation Rental Show reaches thousands of property managers worldwide. We're particularly interested in perspectives on:

• Scaling your vacation rental portfolio
• Optimizing guest experiences
• Revenue management strategies
• Industry trends and market insights

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