Best Heather Bayer aka @CottageGuru Podcasts (2024)

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VRS573 - From Personal Touch to Operational Success: Innovative Hospitality with Nick Russell 53:16

4h ago53:16

53:16

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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VRS572 - Rethinking Your Vacation Rental Business Model: Insights from Matt Landau 55:58

1h ago55:58

55:58

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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VRS571 - Beyond Limits: How Coaching Can Revolutionize Your Vacation Rental Business 53:34

6d ago53:34

53:34

Investing in personal development is a no-brainer for the most successful people in this business. They have mentors; they hire coaches and join mastermind groups, and along the way, transform their mindsets. But how do you know what is right for you? In this episode Heather Bayer talks with Cliff Ravenscraft, a renowned coach, mentor, and mastermi…

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VRS570 - The Power of Appreciation: Transforming Your Workplace with Dr. Paul White 49:51

13d ago49:51

49:51

How do you show appreciation to your work colleagues? Do you spend time with them, give them words of praise, give the occasional gift or ask if they need help. You probably do all of the above, but did you know some of your team members will prefer one type of appreciation to another? In this episode Dr. Paul White, a psychologist, author, and spe…

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VRS569 - Unlocking Growth in Vacation Rentals Through Franchising with Lukas Krause 53:31

25d ago53:31

53:31

For some aspiring property managers, the challenge of setting up a business, learning the ins and outs of every aspect of operations, marketing and business development, and software setup is a lot to take on. This is where a franchising model can offer a significant advantage. In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Ba…

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VRS568 - The Untapped Market: Boost Bookings with Accessible Vacation Rentals with Adam Norko and Lorraine Woodward 57:25

1M ago57:25

57:25

In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer discusses the untapped potential of accessibility in vacation rentals with Adam Norko, host of The Art of Hospitality Podcast, and Lorraine Woodward, founder of Becoming rentABLE. What You'll Discover: ● First Mover Advantage: With 26% of the population having a disability, …

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VRS567 - The Power of Intentional AI: Amber Hurdle's Approach to Branding Excellence 57:10

1M ago57:10

57:10

In this insightful episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Amber Hurdle, the host of the Bombshell Business Podcast and author of The Bombshell Businesswoman. Inspired by a recent newsletter from Amber, Heather explores the fascinating world of AI and its impact on personal and professional branding in our …

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VRS566 - Top 10 Foundations for a Successful Property Management Business 44:48

1M ago44:48

44:48

In this solo episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, Heather delves into the foundations of a strong property management business. Drawing on her 20 years of experience as a property manager, where she made a lot of mistakes and missteps, she shares valuable insights and lessons learned to help listeners navigate the ever-changing landscape…

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VRS565 - Housekeeping Excellence: Training Techniques from Industry Leaders 38:56

2M ago38:56

38:56

In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer welcomes Brittany Blackman of Breathe Easy Rentals and Sean Kemper from ETI Solutions. They discuss their innovative housekeeping workshops launched in the spring in the Florida Panhandle and Orange Beach, Alabama, emphasizing the importance of housekeeping training and mind…

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VRS564 - The Role of Company Culture in Delivering Exceptional Guest Experiences with Rachel Alday 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

In this insightful episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Rachel Alday, co-founder of Abode Luxury Vacation Rentals, to discuss the crucial role of company culture in the short-term rental business. Rachel shares her journey of growing a family-owned business into a highly respected company, emphasizing th…

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VRS563 - Human Trafficking and the Vacation Rental Industry: What You Need to Know with Catherine Ratcliffe 55:27

2M ago55:27

55:27

This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In th…

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VRS562 - From Startup to Award-Winning Team: Andy McNulty on Remote Work Success 55:41

3M ago55:41

55:41

This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In th…

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VRS561 - Achieve More By Doing Less - How to Make Your Business Inspirational 50:16

3M ago50:16

50:16

This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In th…

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VRS560 - Here Goes Nothin'…Matt Landau on Experiences, Retreats and Memorable Events 1:01:55

3M ago1:01:55

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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In th…

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VRS559 - VRNation Launch: A New Era for NWVRP and Insights from Scouted.com’s CMO 42:20

3M ago42:20

42:20

This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ There…

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VRS558 - Mastering Trust: Strategies for Success in Short-Term Rentals with Yoram Solomon 53:35

3M ago53:35

53:35

This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ Trust…

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VRS557 - Beyond Bookings: Unlocking the Power of Vacation Rentals for Local Good with Kirsten King 52:18

4M ago52:18

52:18

This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ Being…

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VRS556 - Voices from the Yukon: Ben Pereira’s Pioneering Approach at Neighbourly North 37:44

4M ago37:44

37:44

This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ Getti…

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VRS555 - Sustainable Stays: Rachel Parsons and the New Forest Escapes Revolution 56:09

4M ago56:09

56:09

This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today Today’s guest is on a mission to solve industry- wide problems that few othe…

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VRS554 - From Tape Charts to Technology: A 30-Year Journey with Valerie Hawkins of Perdido Realty Vacations 58:12

4M ago58:12

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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today In a thirty-year period, every industry will show massive change and it take…

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VRS553 - Team Training to Help Your Vacation Rental Company THRIVE 50:44

5M ago50:44

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In this special episode of the podcast, we’re diving into a topic that’s not only close to our hearts, but poised to transform the vacation rental property management industry: the THRIVE Training System. Designed to elevate business performance by aligning team culture with the core values of Trust, Hospitality, Responsibility, and a Vibrant Envir…

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VRS552 - Beyond SNL - How Professional Vacation Rental Design Brings A Competitive Edge 49:37

5M ago49:37

49:37

A recent SNL skit highlighted the phenomenon termed ‘airspace’ in a 2020 Financial Times article. The generic blend of white walls, grey upholstery, IKEA furniture and HomeGoods artwork, commonly found in Airbnbs across the world, is getting some bad (and funny) press. Interior designer Jessica Duce is the face of the other side of the ‘Airbnb Desi…

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VRS551 - How to Maintain Your Property Rights 50:24

5M ago50:24

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During our SSTIR Crazy Month Rolf Blizzard from Atlantic Realty in the Outer Banks said… “If you don’t have regulations in place, or are not currently dealing with regulation issues, know that it is coming to your location”. For many property managers and owners in British Columbia, the announcement of new rules limiting short-term rentals to prima…

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VRS550 - The Foundation of Trust: How Beach Getaways Thrives on Core Values with Deb Furlong 48:43

5M ago48:43

48:43

Successful companies in the vacation rental business have defined their core values and strive to shape their culture and guide their decision-making processes by them. In this episode, first in a series of interviews with property managers of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Deb Furlong of Beach Getaways, talks about the crucial role of their core va…

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VRS549 - SSTIR Crazy Month: Safety, Sustainability, Trust, Insurance, and Regulations 51:07

6M ago51:07

51:07

We’ve just wrapped up SSTIR Crazy Month after 5-weeks of focusing on the core elements of our business that tend to be sidelined in conferences and summits. For the month of February, we talked about Safety, Sustainability, Trust, Insurance and Regulations, with podcast episodes, expert panels, blog posts and social media content. In this episode, …

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Heather Bayer Aka @CottageGuru Podcasts

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Heather Bayer aka @CottageGuru

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VRS573 - From Personal Touch to Operational Success: Innovative Hospitality with Nick Russell 53:16

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VRS572 - Rethinking Your Vacation Rental Business Model: Insights from Matt Landau 55:58

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VRS571 - Beyond Limits: How Coaching Can Revolutionize Your Vacation Rental Business 53:34

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VRS570 - The Power of Appreciation: Transforming Your Workplace with Dr. Paul White 49:51

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VRS569 - Unlocking Growth in Vacation Rentals Through Franchising with Lukas Krause 53:31

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VRS568 - The Untapped Market: Boost Bookings with Accessible Vacation Rentals with Adam Norko and Lorraine Woodward 57:25

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VRS567 - The Power of Intentional AI: Amber Hurdle's Approach to Branding Excellence 57:10

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VRS566 - Top 10 Foundations for a Successful Property Management Business 44:48

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VRS565 - Housekeeping Excellence: Training Techniques from Industry Leaders 38:56

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VRS564 - The Role of Company Culture in Delivering Exceptional Guest Experiences with Rachel Alday 54:30

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VRS563 - Human Trafficking and the Vacation Rental Industry: What You Need to Know with Catherine Ratcliffe 55:27

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VRS562 - From Startup to Award-Winning Team: Andy McNulty on Remote Work Success 55:41

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VRS561 - Achieve More By Doing Less - How to Make Your Business Inspirational 50:16

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VRS560 - Here Goes Nothin'…Matt Landau on Experiences, Retreats and Memorable Events 1:01:55

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VRS559 - VRNation Launch: A New Era for NWVRP and Insights from Scouted.com’s CMO 42:20

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VRS558 - Mastering Trust: Strategies for Success in Short-Term Rentals with Yoram Solomon 53:35

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VRS557 - Beyond Bookings: Unlocking the Power of Vacation Rentals for Local Good with Kirsten King 52:18

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VRS556 - Voices from the Yukon: Ben Pereira’s Pioneering Approach at Neighbourly North 37:44

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VRS555 - Sustainable Stays: Rachel Parsons and the New Forest Escapes Revolution 56:09

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VRS554 - From Tape Charts to Technology: A 30-Year Journey with Valerie Hawkins of Perdido Realty Vacations 58:12

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VRS553 - Team Training to Help Your Vacation Rental Company THRIVE 50:44

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VRS552 - Beyond SNL - How Professional Vacation Rental Design Brings A Competitive Edge 49:37

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VRS551 - How to Maintain Your Property Rights 50:24

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VRS550 - The Foundation of Trust: How Beach Getaways Thrives on Core Values with Deb Furlong 48:43

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VRS549 - SSTIR Crazy Month: Safety, Sustainability, Trust, Insurance, and Regulations 51:07

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