In this episode of How We Grow, host and vacation rental industry veteran Lynell Gordon is joined by Eric Goldreyer of bnbfinder.   Together, they cover: Why property managers are driving direct reservations Eric’s advice for vacation rental managers: have a website How travelers are actively searching for the option to book direct   Eric is CEO of bnbfinder, a book-direct marketplace that drivers reservations directly to a property manager’s website, saving money for both the property manager and the traveler, He is also Co-Owner of Sage Hill Inn & Spa and Founder and FunAir ..read more

In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show: How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Adam Knight of Recreation Vacation Rentals.   Together, they cover: The four ‘C’s of hospitality What makes good communication with owners How to grow when you can’t afford to hire new team members How negative experiences can improve your approach to hospitality   In 2021, Adam Co-Founded Recreation Vacation Rentals in Seattle, and has acted as CEO since. He also acts as Principal of Recreation Hospitality, a full-service hotel management and consulting company, and hosts The Proven Principle ..read more

In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show: How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Tim Woodward of Local Social. Together, they cover: Strategies for leveraging vacation rental analytics How to maximize property revenue in each quarter Demand and price sensitivity in revenue management Rental management differences in East versus West Tim serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Local Social. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in software and application strategy, management, architecture, development, and support. His expertise spans the vacation/travel, legal, and m ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit.   Together, they cover: ●  Inhabit’s history from start-up to industry leader ●  How Inhabit is bringing products from residential properties to vacation rentals ●  How Inhabit is solving property manager pain points   Lisa is CEO of Inhabit, a leader in both the vacation rental and long-term residential PropTech space. Having founded the company in 2016, Lisa has led the company through over 30 acquisitions and numerous organic product launches. Prior to this, she held executive ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Jim Bizily of I Love Vacations.  Together, they cover: Why a solid team and inventory are key to successful growth How to refine hiring to ensure the right people are in the right seats Why it’s crucial to define your mission and goals early Jim Bizily is Founder and President of Utah-based I Love Vacations. He is also the Owner and Founder of Park City Rental Properties, I Love Hawaii, and Sedona. This episode is sponsored by Streamline. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to: Subscribe, r ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Lino Maldonado of BeHome 247 at the Streamline Conference 2023. Together, they cover: How to use technology wisely Why you should be aware of Hilton Hotel Group’s partnership with Tesla Why now is the time to introduce electric vehicle (EV) charging into your infrastructure Lino is President of BeHome247, a property management platform. He is also Co-Founder of Ok2Charge, providing embedded EV charging solutions for vacation rentals, and a Managing Partner at Scenic Stays, a Florida-based vacation ren ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Rachele Hobbs of Hobbs Realty at the Streamline Conference 2023. Together, they cover: How to achieve high guest loyalty Why you need to know your business goals to grow Hobbs Realty’s unique care offering: Hobbspitality Rachele is CEO of Hobbs Realty, a family-run vacation rental and real estate business based in Holden Beach, North Caroline. The company has been around since 1977, successfully passing between three generations of the family. This episode is sponsored by Streamline. If you enjoyed ..read more

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Tiffany Edwards of Coletta Consulting LLC to ask Governor DeSantis to veto Senate Bill 280. This bill should be vetoed because it: Will harm Florida tourism and property rights Lacks consumer protection measures Makes it harder for families to find accommodation due to its maximum occupancy rules  Allows a tax on vacation rentals through unlimited fees Could cause massive revenue consequences to local and state governments Will drive vacation rental guests to other states with more friendly markets To help in this mission, please contact Govern ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by industry veteran Scott Leggat. Together, they cover: The current regulatory landscape facing short-term rentals The need for local alliances and trade organizations Why you can’t act like your business is safe from regulatory changes Scott is the Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy here at Inhabit. Prior to this, he was CEO of Local Social as part of Seaside Vacations. This episode is sponsored by Streamline. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to: Subscribe, rate, and review Share this ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by John Suzuki of Finding Better. Together, they cover: The importance of setting goals Fostering inclusivity in the workplace Finding joy in work and personal life With a history in the vacation rental industry, John is now an Author and Speaker, committed to trying to “make things better”. He is the brains behind the podcast Finding Better, sharing valuable experiences that listeners can learn from and apply to their own lives with the aim of making the world a better place. If you enjoyed this episod ..read more