Hospitable gifts short-term rental hosts their valuable time back. In this podcast, Hospitable Hosts, we talk with leading industry experts, Hospitable integration partners, and short-term rental hosts to share valuable insights and ideas with the hosting community. Hospitable Hosts was recently featured on FeedSpot's list of the 50 Best Short-Term Rental Podcasts: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/short_term_rental_podcasts/
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Heather Bayer, author of Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit, former CEO of a highly successful cottage rental agency, and a popular blogger, hosts the Vacation Rental Success podcast. With many years experience of owning and managing multiple vacation rental properties, Heather brings her knowledge and views on every aspect of the business, together with interviews with vacation homeowners and industry experts. Heather has appeared as a guest on CTV Canada, CBC Radio, Rogers TV, a ...
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Listen to interviews of REAL moms with all very different experiences that have made them who they are today. MOTHERHOOD IS HARD. Empowerhood is your one stop shop for all your parenting needs. Providing support, encouragement and resources for moms all over the world. Join us each week as we discover the why behind each incredible mama! Every trial can be turned into a triumph, and we all have a story.
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3-time national award-winning writer & full time walking movie encyclopedia Jen Johans of FilmIntuition.com delivers a steady stream of great movie recommendations, thoughtful career deep dives, & first rate conversations with critics, authors, actors, journalists, filmmakers, and more on Watch With Jen.™️ Originally launched on Patreon (https://patreon.com/FilmIntuition), where new installments premiere first, once each episode is unlocked to the public, you'll be able to find every episode ...
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Watch With Jen - S5: E28 - Paul Rudd with Jen Chaney
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It’s Jen x2! In easily the most stressful week of an incredibly fraught fall, I know we could all benefit from a little extra kindness and positivity, which just so happen to be two of the qualities most filmgoers associate with actor Paul Rudd. Chatting with Vulture's delightful TV critic Jen Chaney, who literally wrote the book on writer-director…
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The Horrors of Unprotected Rentals: Real Stories & Solutions with Alertify by Hospitable Hosts
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Welcome back to Hospitable Hosts! Today we're diving into the dark side of short-term rentals – the horror stories that keep hosts up at night. But don't worry, we've also got the solutions. Joining us is Melissa Bernardo from Alertify to talk noise, smoke, and how to protect your property. Who should we interview next? Text us Sleep easy, host con…
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VRS583 - The Power of People: How to Hire and Retain the Best Talent with Steve Trover
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Steve Trover from Better Talent to discuss the intricacies of hiring, team building, and finding the right people for the right roles. Steve shares his experience in helping vacation rental businesses build strong, impactful teams and avoid the pitfalls of poo…
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Ep61: Homeschooling your Children with Jenn Rankin
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Jenn Rankin, mama to four children and owner of Wonder Oral Wellness, joins us this week to talk about all things homeschooling. Curious about homeschooling or scared you might not be able to do it? Jenn covers it all as she shares first her personal unique childhood experience to how she became a teacher to her four children. Have questions? You c…
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Host Success Stories: Hitting the $100,000 Milestone in Direct Bookings with Hospitable Hosts
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Welcome back to Hospitable Hosts! In this episode, we are discussing a great success story. Ekabo Home has made a name for itself in Atlanta, Georgia’s short-term rental industry, thanks to its founder, Niyi Adewole, and his vision for combining property appreciation with cash flow generation. Starting with just one rental property in April 2021, E…
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Watch With Jen - S5: E27 - "The Hitchcock Hotel" with Stephanie Wrobel
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Author Stephanie Wrobel takes a break from the busy book tour for her acclaimed, addictive new mystery novel THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL to talk about writing, what it takes to navigate multi-character arc narratives, & lessons in suspense from the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. In addition to covering her exciting mystery, we discuss three of the b…
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VRS582 - From Team Dynamics to Guest Experience: The Power of Showing Up
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Christine Smith from CS Consulting 101, to discuss how showing up in the workplace impacts communication, relationships, and ultimately, the success of a vacation rental business. Christine Smith is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 20 years of exp…
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Ep60: Tips for work-life Balance with Sarah Trop.
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Sarah Trop from Funcycled jumps right into all things vulnerable and motherhood. Her wisdom and humor are unmatched in this episode as we jump from one relatable topic to the next. Find out what not to take personally, how to find balance with and play, and how to be intentional and completely present with your kids. You can find Sarah on Instagram…
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The Hospitable Hosts' Guide to DSCR Loans: Expert Insights from Visio Lending's CEO
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Welcome back to the Hospitable Hosts podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the world of DSCR loans – a powerful financing tool for short-term rental investors. We're thrilled to have Jeff Ball, the CEO of Visio Lending, here to guide us through the ins and outs of DSCR, sharing his expert insights to help you make informed decisions for your renta…
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VRS581 -The Ultimate Guide to Hiring and Onboarding a Virtual Assistant Within Your Vacation Rental Business
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Tammi Sims, Vice President of Partnership Experience at Extenteam, to discuss the benefits of hiring virtual assistants for short-term rental businesses, and how property managers can integrate remote team members to enhance efficiency and guest experience. Ta…
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Watch With Jen - S5: E26 - Netflix's MINDHUNTER with Rob Belushi & Blake Howard
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We don't cover TV very often on Watch With Jen so you know that when my guests & I dedicate an entire episode to a television series, it's something we wholeheartedly recommend you seek out. (In fact, THE AMERICANS, COLUMBO, TERRIERS, HALT & CATCH FIRE, MR. INBETWEEN, & SUCCESSION are among the few exceptions to this film-centric show in over 200 p…
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Ep59: Allie Badger. "Working through Childhood Trauma"
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Allie Adele joins us in episode 59 sharing her journey through childhood trauma to having a family of her own. This episode is so powerful as Allie explains the excruciating work she had to do in order to forgive and the realizations she came to as she had her own children. We all have baggage from our childhoods. This chat highlights how important…
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VRS580 - From Day One to Rockstar: Transforming New Hires into High Performers with a 7-Step Process
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Hiring and onboarding new team members is a significant activity within a property management company, yet it gets limited attention in posts and articles. But as Better Talent’s Steve Trover said recently, “A well structured onboarding plan increases the chance of long-term success and retention by over 80%”. In this episode Heather Bayer sits dow…
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Watch With Jen - S5: E25 - Edward Norton with Roxana Hadadi
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One of my most soulful & philosophical guests, my good friend, Vulture TV critic Roxana Hadadi returns to Watch With Jen to discuss character actor Edward Norton's career. Paying particular attention to his '90s & early aught heyday, in this thoughtful conversation, we discuss his films & performances in PRIMAL FEAR, AMERICAN HISTORY X, FIGHT CLUB,…
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Ep58: Emily Boyle. "Surviving Breast Cancer as a young mother"
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Emily Boyle joins us this week to tell us all about her diagnosis with breast cancer at a very young age, right after becoming a new mom. This episode is so raw and painfully real as Emily takes us through her trauma of how she has gradually overcome the pain to be able to share her story and help other women. You can find Emily on Instagram now co…
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Crafting Conversions: Direct Booking Masterclass with CraftedStays by Hospitable Hosts
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Welcome back to the Hospitable Hosts podcast! Today, we're diving into the exciting world of direct bookings. We're thrilled to have Gil Chan, the CEO and Founder of CraftedStays, here to share his expertise on how to create a high-converting direct booking website. If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to like, review, and/or subscribe to the Ho…
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Watch With Jen - S5: E24 - Bookshop Movies with Jenn McKinlay & Paige Shelton
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This week, I was delighted to be joined by two New York Times best-selling novelists who happen to live right here in Arizona & both of whom I met through Barbara Peters' wonderful world-famous independent Poisoned Pen Bookshop in Scottsdale. Jenn McKinlay is the award-winning bestselling author of several mystery & romance series & her work has be…
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VRS579 - The Future of Property Management: Navigating Airbnb’s Co-Hosting Revolution with Simon Lehmann
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Simon Lehmann, founder and CEO of the consulting firm AJL Atelier, to discuss the impact of Airbnb’s Experienced Co-Hosting Program on the property management industry and the challenges professional property managers face in a rapidly evolving ecosystem. Simo…
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Ep57: Angela Mineau. "Unexpected pregnancy and financial struggle"
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Angela Mineau joins us this week to talk about how becoming a mom was the last thing she wanted but the thing she needed most when she unexpectedly got pregnant. Listen in as she talks about how having her son not only changed her emotionally but also financially, and brought more joy and purpose into her life than she could ever imagine. Thank you…
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Hospitable Inspired: Toby Okeke's Journey from Software Builder to Host
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Today on Hospitable Hosts, we have a unique story about a Hospitable employee who turned host himself so that he could better understand the challenges that hosts face. Tune in to hear Toby's story of going from being a Hospitable team member to an entrepreneur and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Who should we interview next? Text us…
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VRS578 - Unlocking the Power of Direct Bookings with Jenn Boyles
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The best way to introduce new team members to Vacation Rental! Sign them up for our new THRIVE Essentials Program... Find out more: >> https://vacationrentalformula.com/thrive-essentials-PMC _______________________________________________________________________ Over the past 3 years, the Direct Book movement has matured to a dedicated effort to br…
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Watch With Jen - S5: E23 - Physical Media: Summer '24 (with Sean Burns & Blake Howard)
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Welcome to the second physical media episode of season five. Inundated by first-rate releases on disc over the last several months, this casual installment primarily consists of my takes on the stack of films you see in the cover photo, but I wanted to break up the rhythm of this one by inviting friends like Sean Burns & Blake Howard to help me cov…
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Ep56: Chelsea Kline. "Support Through Unknown Illness"
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Chelsea Kline joins us this week to talk about the terrifying challenges she is going through right now with her 4 year old daughter. We dive deep into the unknown of childhood illness and being the voice for our children within our healthcare system. Chelsea shares what has helped her through this difficult time and how she desperately wants other…
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Watch With Jen - S5: E22 - Neo-Swashbucklers with Dan Mecca & Conor O'Donnell
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This month, I was pleased to welcome back Dan Mecca & Conor O'Donnell, two friends & the hosts of The Film Stage's excellent podcast The B-Side, which covers movie stars in a fascinating way, by focusing not on the films that made or kept them famous but on the ones that actors made in between. Equally skilled at coming up with highly original show…
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VRS577 - Strength in Numbers: The Power of Local Alliances in the Vacation Rental Industry with Julie Marks of VTSTRA
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Julie Marks from the Vermont Short-Term Rental Association (VTSTRA) to discuss the importance of local alliances, networking, and navigating regulations in the short-term rental industry. Julie Marks is a dedicated homesteader who began her journey into the va…
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Ep55: Cassondra & Cassy Schauble. "Parent or Friend?"
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Mother daughter duo Cassondra and Cassy Schauble join us for a really fun episode! Cassondra shares how she raised Cassy, some of the hard times they went through and the light at the end of the tunnel that brought them to the family bond they have now. As parents we all want to have this bond with our children and this duo definitely has it! The f…
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VRS576 - Safe Rentals, Secure Profits: Why Safety is the New Selling Point with Justin Ford
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This week brought a 2022 tragedy into focus as two vacation rental property owners plead guilty to multiple misdemeanors and code violations in a fire that killed 2 young women. Sadly, this is just one incident among many that could have been so easily avoided, yet safety in our business remains a topic that gets minimal attention. In this episode,…
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Ep54: Greye Vandevanter. "Through a Child’s Eyes"
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Welcome back from our summer break!! I have such a special guest for you this week to kick off the new season!!! My daughter Greye joins us to share her point of view as a kid for us to be able to be even better moms. From going back to school, what core memories helped her growing up, and what moms can do to best support their children now. As her…
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Social Media for Short-Term Rentals with Jodi Bourne by Hospitable Hosts
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In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we are joined by Jodi Bourne. Jodi is a vacation rental business and marketing coach, educator, and website designer, with a rich background in business management, brand messaging, digital marketing, and customer service across various industries, focusing on tourism and vacation rentals since 2014.…
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Watch With Jen - S5: E21 - Carol Reed: Man of War Noir with Jed Ayres
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It's the season five return of my good friend & longtime Watch With Jen fan-favorite guest, cinephile, Hardboiled Wonderland blogger, & author Jed Ayres. This time, Jed & I journey into stealthy mid-twentieth-century international spy terrain via four noir war films from the masterful British director Carol Reed. Kicking things off with the incredi…
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VRS575 - Unlocking Expertise: How Fractional Executives are Transforming Vacation Rentals with Alex O Husner and Michelle Marquis
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We all know about virtual assistants and how valuable they can be to a company looking for flexible, short-term or part-time help with guest services, administrative tasks and social media management. But what if you need more executive level assistance but aren’t ready to take on someone full-time? This is where fractional leaders come into their …
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VRS574 - Storytelling Strategies to Elevate Your Vacation Rental Business
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Jeff Bartsch has edited over 100 episodes of the hit show, American Ninja Warrior, over the last 11 years. He says that when you can take five hours of video footage and create a 90-second piece that shows who the contestant is, what they do, and why they are so different, it makes a powerful piece of content. And now he’s joining Heather to talk a…
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Unlocking Direct Booking Success with Jenn Boyles
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In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we are thrilled to have Jenn Boyles join us. Jenn is a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in design and marketing, and more than a decade as a holiday rental owner. She is dedicated to helping short-term and vacation rental property managers, owners, and hosts build and grow their busin…
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VRS573 - From Personal Touch to Operational Success: Innovative Hospitality with Nick Russell
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Nick Russell, the COO and VP of The Cottages on the Key, to discuss their unique approach to hospitality that sets them apart in the vacation rental industry. Nick brings a dynamic and personalized approach to vacation rental management. With a background mark…
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Watch With Jen - S5: E20 - Jan-Michael Vincent with Larry Karaszewski & Daniel Waters
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This week, I'm honored to be joined by not one but two brilliant screenwriters, Larry Karaszewski & Daniel Waters. Larry Karaszewski & his writing/directing/producing partner Scott Alexander are best known for writing unusual true stories such as the films ED WOOD, THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT, MAN ON THE MOON, AUTO FOCUS, BIG EYES, DOLEMITE IS MY NA…
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Watch With Jen - S5: E19 - Edie Falco with William Boyle
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This week, my good friend William Boyle returned to the podcast to discuss a terrific character actress we both love. Celebrating Edie Falco beyond her tour de force performance as Carmela Soprano on THE SOPRANOS, in this fast-paced conversation, we offer an overview of her work in early indies like LAWS OF GRAVITY, THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUTH, & TRUST,…
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VRS572 - Rethinking Your Vacation Rental Business Model: Insights from Matt Landau
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Matt Landau from VRMB (Vacation Rental Marketing Blog) to discuss the importance of creative interventions in the vacation rental industry and how stepping outside of your comfort zone can lead to innovation and growth. Matt Landau, a seasoned thought leader i…
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Direct Booking Marketing 101 with Conrad O’Connell
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This podcast episode invites vacation rental expert Conrad O’Connell to share his insights with Hospitable Hosts on getting started with marketing your direct booking website. Conrad O’Connell has been a thought leader in vacation and short-term rental marketing space for over a decade. In 2016, he founded BuildUp Bookings, a marketing firm laser-f…
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