Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Riley Goldman, CEO and co-founder of Beachside Vacation Rentals, to explore the power of networking, managing guest reviews, and using AI for improved guest experiences. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Brooke Pfautz, the CEO and Founder of Vintory, to discuss the importance of transparency in property management, the need for vacation rental managers to differentiate themselves in a crowded market, and predictions for the future of the industry. This episode is sponsored by Rental Guardian.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Bethany Smith, Chief Administrative Officer at Hobbspitality, to discuss the importance of team culture in vacation rentals, the role of housekeeping in guest satisfaction, and the impact of technology on operations. This episode is sponsored by Bluetent.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Jim DeVos, President of Best Beach Getaways, to discuss the keys to operational excellence, effective strategies for enhancing direct bookings, and optimizing property management systems. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Jim DeVos, President of Best Beach Getaways, to discuss how vacation rental managers can optimize their off-season to set themselves up for a successful year ahead. This episode is sponsored by LiveRez.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Stacy Wesson, General Manager at Cascara Vacation Rentals, to discuss maintaining a family-run business, the importance of personalized service, and strategies for managing growth without sacrificing quality. This episode is sponsored by LiveRez.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Chris Wheeler, Owner of Scenic Stays, to explore how data can be leveraged to enhance various operations across your vacation rental company. This episode is sponsored by LiveRez.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Ginger Harrelson, co-owner and Corporate Counsel of Beachball Properties, and Scott Leggat, Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy at Inhabit IQ, about the Alabama Tourism Protection Act. This new law ensures that licensed property managers are the "merchant of record" for online bookings, safeguarding their fiduciary duties to homeowners. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Michael Friedman, CEO of The Simple Life Hospitality and Co-Founder of Vacation Rental University, to discuss the importance of thinking like a hospitality professional and how to avoid the most common vacation rental mistakes. This episode is sponsored by Bluetent.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Susan Tormollen, Former Director of Marketing at Expedia, Founder of Camp Do It and Head of Marketing at A Better Meal, to explore marketing strategies in the VR industry.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Steve Caron, the Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Vacation Division at Inhabit, to discuss the importance of mindset, data-driven decision-making, and embracing challenges in the vacation rental industry. This episode is sponsored by the Streamline Summit 2024 - Rhythm.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Elaine and Lance Stitcher, the co-owners of Seaside Vacations and Sales, to discuss the importance of building your brand early on in your business journey, as well as why you cannot be afraid to let people go. This episode is sponsored by the Streamline Summit 2024 - Rhythm.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Amber Hurdle, founder of Employer Brand Central, to explore employer branding and culture. This episode is sponsored by the Streamline Summit 2024 - Rhythm.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with John Stokinger, Director of Sales at Direct, to discuss the importance of networking, continuous learning, and due diligence. This episode is sponsored by the Streamline Summit 2024 - Rhythm.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Michael B. Rubin, General Manager of Streamline Vacation Rental Software at Inhabit, to explore the software’s recent innovations, customer feedback, and the upcoming 2024 Streamline Summit. This episode is sponsored by the Streamline Summit 2024 - Rhythm. Use code GROW200 to get $200 off - valid until August 7th 2024.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with John An, Founder and CEO at TechTape and President at Ohana Stay, to explore tech fragmentation and revenue management in 2024. This episode is sponsored by the Streamline Summit 2024 - Rhythm.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Brian Olson, Owner of Beachcomber Vacation Homes, to explore shortened booking windows, the rebranding of VR Nation, and cultivating trust in your team. This episode is sponsored by LiveRez.

Join Lynell Gordon as she chats with Cara Shimizu, Owner of VR Decor, about decorating your properties to increase your revenue. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she chats to Randy Hall, Owner and Team Leader at Liquid Life Vacation Rentals, about marketing to prospective new owners and managing periods of rapid growth. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she chats to Jessica Gillingham, Founder and CEO at Abode Worldwide, about building your reputation as a vacation rental professional. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she chats with Fred Boothby, Co-Founder of Enjoy Unique Stays, about his unique vacation rental journey. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down again with Justin Ford, Director of Short-Term Rental Safety & Certification Programs at Breezeway, to discuss more of the most common and pressing risks in vacation rentals.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Justin Ford, Director of Short-Term Rental Safety & Certification Programs at Breezeway, to discuss the risks facing rental properties in the USA. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon and Mahwussh Alam as they explore her early beginnings in Dubai's blossoming Airbnb market, her ambitious vision to scale across the Middle East, and the intricacies of her transformative "Hybrid Model." Delve deep into Mahwussh's expansive digital marketing strategies that reach beyond traditional platforms like Airbnb, underscored by her unwavering commitment to quality in the vacation rental industry.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to Vickie Storm, GM and CEO at iTrip, about the franchise model for vacation rentals.

Join vacation rental industry veteran Lynell Gordon as she talks to Eric Goldreyer, CEO of bnbfinder, about why it is imperative for property managers today to have a direct booking system and website. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to Adam Knight, Co-Founder and CEO of Recreation Vacation Rentals, about the four ‘C’s of hospitality: cleaning, comfort, communications, and consistency. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon on this episode of The Vacation Rental Show: How We Grow as she talks to Tim Woodward, CTO at Local Social, about the current state of the vacation rental market, booking trends for the rest of the year, and how to maximize property revenue in each quarter. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to Inhabit’s CEO, Lisa Stinnett, about how the company is revolutionizing the industry through innovative products and solutions. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to Jim Bizily of I Love Vacations about how to build your business around your people. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to Lino Maldonado of BeHome247 about the need for property managers to introduce electric vehicle charging into their infrastructure. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to Rachele Hobbs of Hobbs Realty about how to encourage decades of guest loyalty. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Tiffany Edwards of Coletta Consulting LLC to call for a veto to Senate Bill 280.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to industry veteran Scott Leggat about the current regulatory landscape and what this means for property managers. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to John Suzuki of Finding Better about the healing power of sharing and overcoming trauma, the importance of setting goals, and fostering inclusivity in the workplace.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to Andy Newman of Newman Hospitality about growing effortlessly through playing and learning to delegate. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to Jodi Cleer of I Love Vacations about how to manage fast-paced growth. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to Alex Zemianek of JZ Vacation Rentals about the key to sustainable growth. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to John Suzuki of Finding Better about how to grow both professionally and personally through curiosity, self-empowerment, and being open to new ideas.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to Sarah Bernard of Red Key Realty Leaders and Sonnenblick Chalet about managing both real estate and vacation rentals. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she chats with Rachel Alday of Abode Luxury Rentals about organically growing a property management company. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she talks to Francois Gouelo of Enso Connect about the potential use cases of AI in hospitality. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she chats with Fred Cercena of GetAway Vacations about marketing your vacation rental company in the best way possible. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon as she chats to Valerie Budd and Jessica Grogan from Rent Branson about the processes and software needed for scaling up your vacation rental company. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon and Tiffany Hobbs Wilson, Chief Operating Officer and BIC at Hobbs Realty, as they discuss managing relationships with homeowners and the key to homeowner acquisition. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

Join Lynell Gordon and Douglas Brindley, Owner and President of Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, as they share quick tips for increasing revenue in the industry. Learn about implementing fees, selling travel insurance, and maximizing profitability.

Join Lynell Gordon and Jennifer Mucha as they discuss what you need to have in place to grow in the rental property industry. Tune in to learn what pitfalls to avoid from someone who’s been there and done it.

Join Lynell Gordon and Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty, as they discuss life after the Maui fires and how vacation rentals in the area are coping with the effects. 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.