In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show - How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by John An, Founder and CEO at TechTape and President at Ohana Stay. Together, they explore: Why there is technology fragmentation in the industry How to implement tech solutions Revenue management in 2024 John is Founder and CEO of TechTape, providing short-term rental revenue management and technology solutions for vacation rental managers. He is also President of Ohana Stay, which conducts asset management of real estate located in Hawaii. This episode is sponsored by the Streamline Summit 2024 - Rh ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Brian Olson of Beachcomber Vacation Homes. Together, they explore: The increasing trend of shortened booking windows The rebranding of Northwest Vacation Rental Professionals to VR Nation Fostering a culture of trust in your team Brian is the Owner of Beachcomber Vacation Homes, offering homes of all sizes and prices in Cannon Beach, Arch Cape, and Falcon Cove, Oregon. He was previously President of Northwest Vacation Rental Professionals and Account Manager at Beach House Logos. This episode is sponsored by LiveRez. If you ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Cara Shimizu of VR Decor. Together, they explore: How to make listing photos stand out Why you should make your property Instagrammable What colors rent well Cara is the owner of VR Decor, a specialist decorating company committed to helping short-term rental owners achieve maximum revenue. With fourteen years of experience as an interior designer and a frequent vacation rental guest, she is passionate about helping owners make their spaces as wonderful as possible. This episode is sponsored by Streamline. If you enjoyed thi ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Randy Hall of Liquid Life Vacation Rentals. Together, they explore: Marketing to new owners Hiring the right people as you grow Targeting the right areas for growth Randy is Owner and Team Leader of Liquid Life Vacation Rentals, bringing over 25 years of marketing and small business experience to the property management business. Currently, Liquid Life manages over $200 million of luxury condos and beach homes in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, as well as Perdido Key, Florida. This episode is sponsored by Streamline ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide. Together, they explore how to boost your reputation through: Crafting your own narrative Becoming an expert in the industry Communicating interesting information regularly with owners Jessica is Founder and CEO of Abode Worldwide, a specialist public relations partner for providers across the lodging sectors. She is also Founder and Publisher of PillowTalk Media, an industry platform for carefully curated content on hospitality technology. She previously Founded TripToes Canada, an award ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Fred Boothby of Enjoy Unique Stays. Together, they explore: The value of mentorship across the vacation rental industry Why you should view each business operation as a separate entity The opportunities for inspiration that come from opening up your home In 2019, Fred co-founded Enjoy Unique Stays, a vacation rental company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Prior to this, he was President of Competitive Edge Landscape, leading a team of landscape professionals serving the Central Florida market for residential and commercial cl ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Justin Ford of Breezeway. Together, they explore: Why accidents are so common in vacation rentals The most common causes of injuries and fatalities and how to prevent them The toxic mindset many are plagued with Justin is the Director of Short-Term Rental Safety and Certification Programs Director at Breezeway, as well as the current International Vacation Rental Safety Expert for Vacation Rental Safety. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to: Subscribe, rate and review Share this episode Episode Resources: ? Google - h ..read more

In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Mahwussh Alam, the CEO of One Perfect Stay. Join them as they: Dive into Mahwussh’s journey from starting in the vacation rental space during Airbnb's rise in Dubai to her aspirations of managing thousands of units across the Middle East Uncover the strategies behind scaling a vacation rental business to achieve unparalleled growth while maintaining impeccable quality Highlight the strategies for utilizing digital marketing beyond traditional platforms like Airbnb Mahwussh Alam is the CEO of One Perfe ..read more

In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show: How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Vickie Storm of iTrip.   Together, they cover: Why to consider using a franchise model Key benchmarks when scaling a franchise Advice for switching to a franchise model How franchising often exceeds expectations Since 2016, Vickie has been involved with iTrip, initially as Sr. VP of Franchise Development but now as GM and CEO. iTrip has over 100 franchise locations, with nearly 4,000 properties across North America.   This episode is sponsored by Streamline.   If you enjoyed this episode ..read more

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