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Episode 44: Deal or No Deal. Selling your company and what you need to know.

The conversation with Jason Thomas delves into the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the vacation rental industry. Key insights include the importa

Episode 43: Read the Fine Print: The Regulatory Minefield for Vacation Rental Operators

This podcast episode delves into the complexities of regulatory compliance in the vacation rental industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding state and local la

Episode 42: The VRMA International Conference 2026 Report

In this episode, Tim Cafferty shares insights from the VRMA conference, discussing key trends, tools, and the importance of human connection in the vacation rental indust

Episode 41: The Empathy Algorithm: Customer Service meets A.I. John DiJulius dishes on service.

This episode Tim and Tiffany interview the one and only John DiJulius. The award winning author, motivational speaker and expert on the customer service experience. Disco

Episode 40: Expectations. Setting them, Meeting them, Delivering on them!

The conversation delves into the intricacies of managing guest expectations, communication, promise delivery, and the overall guest experience in the hospitality industry

Episode 39: You Are Doing It Wrong - The Right Way To Use A.I. in Vacation Rentals!

The conversation with Jeremy Gall from Breezeway covers the evolution of the vacation rental industry, the role of AI in vacation rental management, challenges of analyzi

Episode 38: Choose a Property Manager Wisely.

The episode focuses on the key considerations for property owners when choosing a property manager. It covers financial agreements, responsibilities, communication, termi

Episode 37: What Owners Should Add That Adds Value to Their Property!

The conversation delves into strategic capital spending for guest bookings, attracting guests with amenities, outdoor living space, property presentation and maintenance,

Episode 36: Funny (And True) Stories in The Vacation Rental Business

In this episode, Tim and Tiffany share hilarious and bizarre guest encounters from the hospitality industry, highlighting the challenges and humor of vacation rental mana

Episode 35: What's Hot, What's Not and I've Had Enough!

The conversation explores various trends in the vacation rental industry, including hidden fees, automated guest communications, smart home surveillance, and the rise of

Episode 34: Unlocking Add On's

The conversation delves into the world of add-ons for vacation rental properties, exploring the must-have add-ons for guests, enhancing the guest experience, and owner ad

Episode 33: Global Market Intelligence and Insights from Sally Henry~

The conversation is with Sally Henry, Vice President of Global Market Intelligence and Insights for KeyData covers a wide range of topics related to vacation rental manag

Episode 32 : Your VRBO listing has Checked Out!

The conversation delves into the world of online descriptions for vacation rentals, covering bad and good listings, common mistakes in listing titles, the importance of h

Episode 31: Book Direct and Earn!

In this conversation, the focus was on driving direct bookings through website excellence, building repeat and referral demand, utilizing target marketing and AI, and bui

Episode 30: Great Revenue Management Questions with Ryan Saylor!

The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to revenue management, pricing strategies, and industry trends. Ryan Saylor shares insights on market performance,

Episode 29: Keys to Productivity in The Vacation Rental Business

The conversation delves into personal and business productivity, covering morning routines, proactive maintenance, over-communication with guests, empowering team members

Episode 28: Selling Your Company: What Nobody Tells You Until the Check Clears

The conversation delves into the topic of selling a business, featuring insights from Sarah Bradford and Amy Gaster, who share their experiences and considerations in sel

Episode 27: Onboarding Owners The Right Way!

The episode delves into the critical aspects of the onboarding process for property owners in the vacation rental industry. It covers key topics such as communication, id

Episode 26: Ironclad Management Agreements. At least less leaky ones. Pro Tips Inside!

The conversation covers key aspects of drafting a rental management agreement, including legal considerations, responsibilities, commission, payment expectations, term of

Episode 25: Talking Stats with AirDNA's Chief Economist - Jamie Lane!

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including predictions, market trends, real estate sales, international markets, guest behavior, pricing strategies, winter