Best VRMA Podcasts (2024)

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Season 2 Episode 13 : Paying the price of silence (Guests Scott Fasano, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Amy Hinote) 59:45

19d ago59:45

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Season 2 Episode 13 : Paying the price of silence (Guests Scott Fasano, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Amy Hinote)By Heather

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Season 2 Episode 12 : The V Files (Guests Andy Morris and Michelle Marquis) 1:07:38

30d ago1:07:38

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Out in the open! Straight Fire VR speaks with guests about their outspoken opinions on three very important players in the industry: the three V’s, VRMA, Vacasa, and VRBO. Joining us this week in the crossfire are two outspoken industry experts: the Founder of Seattle Vacation Homes, Andy Morris, and the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Manager at Shor…

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Season 2 Ep 11 Top Dog Billionaire 59:15

1M ago59:15

59:15

Straight Fire VR is keeping an eye on the market that is heating up in time for summer. AirBnB’s stock prices have seen a rocket ride this past year and they have taken a bigger bite of the market share. Will it last and what does their high rise mean for the industry? Also, does Expedia need an exit ramp for VRBO? Our experts debate. And with more…

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A Special Episode : In Memoriam to Vacasa's stock prices- Guests Drew Ewing and Dan Sawyer 53:54

1M ago53:54

53:54

Vacasa, a onetime Unicorn in the Vacation Rental industry is now a struggling property management company. With prices as of April 9, 2021 of of over $200 a share to now trading under $6.00, where did it all go wrong? Straight Fire VR performs an autopsy to investigate the cause of death. Our Guests former Vacasa Sales Executive Dan Sawyer and Vaca…

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Professionalism, Personalization, and Technology with Jeremy Gall 27:56

1M ago27:56

27:56

On this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, we welcomed Breezeway CEO Jeremy Gall to discuss the state and challenges of the short-term vacation rental market. Breezeway is an operations and guest experience platform serving clients in the vacation rental market. Gall highlighted the market’s robustness and the challenges property managers face wi…

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Season 2 episode 8 The Ghost Town called VRMA 53:07

2M ago53:07

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VRMA is the largest Vacation Rental Manager's association in the world. Recent low attendance and leadership shakeups has raised eyebrows in the industry. Our panel guests Scott Leggat and Amber Carpenter do a deep dive to try to uncover what is at the root of recent chaos.By Heather

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Season 2 Episode 8 : Corporate Rader 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

The firestorm that the vacation world has seen in the last few years may have cleared the forest floor a bit and allowed the surviving players to grow. In this week’s episode, our guests speak about the players that are left on the board and the new moves they may take to raise capital and grow using a leaner and more profitable model. Guests Marcu…

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1:10 / 56:31 s2 episode 7 Great Scotts! ( Guests Scott Bunce,Scott Seay, Amber Carpenter) 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Message Received? Answer: MAYBE. Have you noticed your emails falling short lately? Many property managers may have noticed their emails being sent coming up short, and this could be due to new changes over at Google. If undeliverable messages and email kickbacks seem like a real “kick in the business,” it could be that your marketing team is unawa…

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Season 2 Episode 6 Know Shortcuts Guest Jeff Robertson 1:01:31

2M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

If as a property manager you are feeling that the headwinds are quickly turning into a hurricane, you are not alone. Increasing labor prices, lowered ADR and shortened stays require a manager ro become more sophisticated with your marketing and data collection. Straight Fire VR Episode 6 goes in depth with Jeff Robertson and Co Founder of ShortCuts…

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Common Mistakes Property Managers Make with PMS Systems 21:48

3M ago21:48

21:48

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, VRMA editor Alexa Schlosser interviews Dave Payette, the founder of 365Villas, discussing his journey in founding the company and the influence of his background in technology. Payette shares his experience transitioning from the tech industry to the vacation rental sector and the challenges he faced as …

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Season 2 Episode 5 The Women Breaking the sound of silence 56:31

2M ago56:31

56:31

Women make up 70% of the vacation rental industry workforce but hold only a fraction of leadership roles. In this episode we speak with two female business owners about the landscape of the changing industry and technology challenges. We also touch upon recent domestic violence claims in the industry and how speaking up and standing together helps …

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Season 2 Episode 4 House of STRs (Guests Tiffany Edwards, Ben Edwards) 54:55

3M ago54:55

54:55

SPECIAL ALERT EPISODE! An urgent CALL TO ACTION is needed. Our latest Straight Fire VR episode outlines Florida SB 280 which passed the house and now threatens the industry if Governor De Santis signs it. Our fellow vacation rental owners and industry experts, Tiffany Edwards and Ben Edwards talk about the lobbying efforts being made on our behalf …

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Season 2 Episode 3 : Getting the Drop on Pricing with Guest Jason Sprenkle 53:06

3M ago53:06

53:06

Spring may be the time of the year that the weather finally thaws winter's stronghold on the ground. This spring, as the weather gently warms across America it is also the time we are seeing bookings start to increase. The cooler markets of the last two years may be seeing a warming up as ADR drops. Property manager are looking closely at where mar…

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Season 2 Episode 2: Team Pink and the Pink Slip with Guest Michelle Marquis 56:23

3M ago56:23

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Season 2 Episode 2: Team Pink and the Pink Slip examines the recent layoffs industry wide. From #Vacasa, #Expedia, #Sonders and #Frontdesk have rattled the industry. Returning Guest Michelle Marquis discusses with Host Steve Milo what is rooted in these layoffs and what it means for the industry in 2024. First quarter of 2024 may almost be done, bu…

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Season 2 Ep 1 Cracking the Bro Code Silence 55:35

4M ago55:35

55:35

Straight Fire VR is back and no topic is safe from our sights. It is 2024 and we are ready to take score. In our sights this week we will be looking at women on the rise to powerful positions in the industry, decoding Airbnb “Hot Air” reports. We will also be taking a serious look at what the moral and ethical responsibilities for a company when cr…

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Streamlining Vacation Rental Furnishing 19:09

4M ago19:09

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In this VRMA Arrival podcast episode, Sage Nathan of Minoan discusses the concept of systematizing furnishing in the context of short-term vacation rental businesses. Minoan is a tech platform that aims to streamline the furnishing process for vacation rental owners and operators. Sage emphasizes the challenges in the industry, such as using outdat…

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Estate Planning for Vacation Rental Owners 20:36

5M ago20:36

20:36

Kevin Vozar, the senior director of business development andowner relations at Cabins for You, discusses the importance of estate planning for short-term vacation rental owners in this episode of the podcast. He shares his journey into the short-term rental market after a career in financial services and emphasizes the necessity of estate planning,…

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Episode 20 : Failure to Plan is a Plan to FAIL (Guest Michelle Marquis and Amber Carpenter) 51:51

6M ago51:51

51:51

🗓 As we wrap up 2023 and look to plan for 2024, and beyond for some of us. As the man who is best known for both the lightening rod ⚡ and the 💵 $100 USD note Benjamin Franklin put it best, " If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." Our latest Episode of Straight Fire VR covers the latest Women's Summit, DARM and our 2024 predictions. ▶ Click…

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Inside KEY.co’s Capital One Venture X Partnership 20:10

6M ago20:10

20:10

Kim Lalande from KEY.co discussed significant updates sincetheir last conversation. The company has experienced substantial growth, expanding its curated home inventory from 700 to over 3,000 properties, aiming to hit 4,000 by year-end. A major announcement was their partnership with Capital One Venture X program, targeting high-end spenders with c…

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Episode 19 Here LIES the Truth IN Toxic Positivity 43:57

6M ago43:57

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🤔 Can we be frank? 💻 Social Media is a great place to get the word out, however it can be MORE conducive to toxic positivity than actual constructive critical discourse. 🍭 Sugarcoating potential threats, hyping up systemic inadequacies, and flat out omitting any industry criticism is a recipe for failure. 😭 Blunt honesty may sting; however it can a…

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Episode 18 : In for the Penny Pinch in for the Pound (Graham Donoghue & Paul Smith) 59:56

7M ago59:56

59:56

Going into 2024 , looking at every dollar is more important than ever. Conversion rates depend on strategic placement of money early on. The "Spray and Pray spending " may have gotten 100% occupancy during the pandemic highs is no longer a viable strategy in today's market. Experts Graham Donoghue, Paul Smith and Steve Milo speak about how Cash Man…

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Episode 17 : Replicating Success ( Chad Blankenship and Andrew Kitchell) 1:01:39

7M ago1:01:39

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Mistakes, missteps and common pitfalls can cause major cash flow problems and even lead up to shutting your doors down, but simply avoiding problems are not enough to keep your business going strong. Building a successful business means having a support team that not only can avoid mishaps, but can be trained to manage equally well as your key perf…

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Innovating Procurement with Ashley Ching 17:56

7M ago17:56

17:56

Ashley Ching, the founder and CEO of Inhaven, discussed herprofessional procurement solution for the vacation rental industry in an interview for the VRMA Arrival podcast. Inhaven helps vacation rental owners and property managers standardize the products in their homes and maintain those standards through a tool called Inhaven Keep. Ching shared h…

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Episode 16: Doug Kennedy ( K.P. Eye on the Business) 40:36

7M ago40:36

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Hospitality IS at the root of the vacation rental industry. Doug Kennedy a trainer and fixture for over 30 years in both the hotel and vacation rental space will delve into key elements of hospitality. Keeping an eye on your business is key to survival and spotting trends within our own organization can help you keep you and your team on the right …

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Episode 15 : As Cold as ICE ( Guests Scott Fasano and Adam Norko) 55:53

7M ago55:53

55:53

Steve Milo speaks with fellow podcasters Scott Fasano and Adam Norko of the Art of Hospitality Podcast. 🎯 Steve Milo and guests take aim at the topics of #Vacasa 3rd quarter results, #Airbnb vs. #bookingcom, #VRMA, #Marriott and the Franchise Model. Also in this episodes sights are Scott Breon Doug Brindley, Graham Donoghue and Henrik Kjellberg.…

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Episode 14: WE GOT YOUR charge BACK! ( Guests Matt Golis Amber Carpenter and Ryan Bailey) 45:34

7M ago45:34

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The vacation rental industry has seen capital flooding into the market. With this growth comes growing pains like chargebacks, fraud, and cancelations as well as policy changes at OTAs like VRBO, Airbnb and even google listings. In this episode, we sat down with Vacation Rental technology specialist and Professor Amber Carpenter and spoke with CEO'…

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Episode 13 : Kill the BILL or be OUTLAWED 28:35

8M ago28:35

28:35

Unfavorable laws throughout the United States are being purposed to limit, ban and hamper short term rentals. Rather than just reacting to legislation that threaten the livelihood of those in the vacation rental business, many local groups are organizing to help prevent the spread of such laws. Listen as Steve Milo, Miriam Ramsey and guest Tom Powe…

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Episode 12 : Hang on, the RIDE is WILD 44:49

8M ago44:49

44:49

Steve Milo speaks with Lino Maldonado about riding the tides of change in the short term rental industries. Trends that ebb and flow as well as emerging opportunities in the industry. When uncertainty can cause unease, it can also create opportunities.By Heather

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Scaling and Adapting with Will Parry 31:45

8M ago31:45

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In this episode of the podcast, Will Parry, CEO and co-founder of ALTIDO, discusses various aspects of his company. ALTIDO is a hospitality-focused property management company operating in Western Europe, including the U.K., Portugal, Italy, Spain, and France.

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Episode 11 - Back to Reality, 2008? (Guests Michelle Marquis and Jeff Robertson) 47:27

8M ago47:27

47:27

Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey speak with Guests, Michelle Marquis and Jeff Robertson about how the easy money of the Pandemic years are now over and what needs to happen to survive in a market that has returned to "Normal".By Heather

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Episode 10 Dessert, Best Served COLD 30:27

8M ago30:27

30:27

The conclusion to Chef of Industry Steve Milo's buffet of topics. We speak about many companies in the vacation rental space and analyze their business model.By Heather

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Season 1 Episode 9: Appetite for DESTRUCTION 42:50

9M ago42:50

42:50

We sink our teeth into the latest topics facing the industry. We talk Marriot Homes and Villas, AirBnB and Vacasa. Steve Milo dishes with Amy Hinote and Amber Carpenter.By Heather

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Episode 8 : The Price is DOWN! 44:55

9M ago44:55

44:55

Episode 8 : The Price is DOWN! We speak with Jason Sprenkle CEO of Key Data about how more supply and lower consumer demand create reduced average daily rates. #VacationRentals #Airbnb #Vrbo #Expedia #Bookingcom #KeyDataBy Heather

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Advocating for the Future of Vacation Rentals with David Krauss 28:53

9M ago28:53

28:53

In this episode, David Krauss, the co-founder and CEO of Rent Responsibly, discusses the role of his organization in the vacation rental industry. Rent Responsibly is a community building and education platform focused on advocacy support and community building within the short-term vacation rental industry. Krauss talks about his journey into advo…

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Season 1 Episode 7: Slicing up the OTA Market 44:48

9M ago44:48

44:48

On Line Travel agents such as Expedia, Booking.COM and Air B NB are growing and working on acquiring inventory, expanding reach through new technology ventures and making strategic acquisitions. No matter how you slice it, the market share for the alternative housing market is getting competitive and gaining outside interests. This week's episode w…

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Episode 2 of 2 - Vacasa Buy or BYE! 44:46

9M ago44:46

44:46

Part 2 of 2 takes a closer look at Vacasa stock to see if now is the time to buy or just say BYE!Seth Borko and Steve Milo debate and discuss what your next move should be.By Heather

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Episode 4 - Maui's Recovery 51:24

9M ago51:24

51:24

We speak with Regional Direct for Hawaii, Texas and New Mexico Melissa Prewitt and Reservations Manager Jeff Malafu. We see what tourism looks like in Maui with those who are currently working in that area.By Heather

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Straight Fire Vacation Rental : Season 1 Episode 1 (AirBnB Guest from hell) 35:32

9M ago35:32

35:32

This BRAND NEW podcast about the Vacation Rental world, pulls the curtain back on the on the REALITY of the business. In an industry where homeowners entrust their valuable properties to us and guests rely on us to create memorable vacation experiences, real talk becomes a fundamental aspect of our business. Real talk means being forthright and can…

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Episode 3 part 3of 3 : The conclusion of Funding the fight! 18:51

9M ago18:51

18:51

In this installment, we will see what happens when you DO and DO NOT prune relationships in the legislative wing of the government. Steve Milo continues the discussion about the challenges about the vacation rental business as it relates to government overreach. See what happens when Steve Milo and Tiffany Edwards secure a private audience with Gov…

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Episode 2 :( Vacasa, Buy or Bye?) Part 1 1:08:21

9M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

This week Steve and Miriam speak with vacation rental insiders & advocates Tiffany Edwards and Jeannie Dailey. Part one covers the cost that owners pay when a markets looses heat and as a result get burned. In the high steaks of property management, companies that loose sight of the target become riddled with problems. #vacationrentalhomes #vacasa …

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Episode 3 part 2 of 3 : FUNDING THE FIGHT 24:06

9M ago24:06

24:06

This week Steve and Miriam speak with vacation rental insiders & advocates Tiffany Edwards and Jeannie Dailey. Part one covers the cost that owners pay when a markets looses heat and as a result get burned. In the high steaks of property management, companies that loose sight of the target become riddled with problems. #vacationrentalhomes #vacasa …

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Season 1 Episode 3 part 1 of 3 - Churn baby churn! Vacasa Inferno 19:20

9M ago19:20

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This week Steve and Miriam speak with vacation rental insiders & advocates Tiffany Edwards and Jeannie Dailey. Part one covers the cost that owners pay when a markets looses heat and as a result get burned. In the high steaks of property management, companies that loose sight of the target become riddled with problems. #vacationrentalhomes #vacasa …

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Straight Fire Episode 5 Air B N B rising or falling ? 30:47

9M ago30:47

30:47

We discuss with CEO and Founder of Properly Inc Alex Nigg the sky rocketing stock of Air B N B . Can this San Francisco company maintain their high or are they set to have their BUBBLE burst?By Heather

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Season 1 Episode 6: Game of Homes, WINTER IS COMING 42:49

9M ago42:49

42:49

We speak to industry insider Scott Bunce, Brian Harris about the challenges facing the vacation rental industry. Storms and OTAs can leave the market in tatters. Listen now to hear how experts are preparing .By Heather

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Mastering Work-Life Balance with Andy Newman 28:28

10M ago28:28

28:28

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to Andy Newman, founder and CEO of Newman Hospitality. The discussion touched on the following topics: Andy's background: He transitioned from a career in banking and coaching to the short-term rental industry due to his passion for travel and cultural exchanges. The birth of…

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The Rise of Last-Minute Travel with David Weiss 17:37

11M ago17:37

17:37

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to David Weiss, CEO of Whimstay, about why last-minute travel is on the rise, ways property managers can drive incremental revenue, and more.

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Maximizing ROI with Dale Smith 25:56

12M ago25:56

25:56

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to Dale Smith, CEO of SDDE Smith Group, about his unique way of maximizing ROI from the properties he manages, the biggest trends he's seeing in the industry, and more.

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Curated Experiences with Kim Lalande 20:26

1y ago20:26

20:26

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to Kim Lalande, founder and CEO of KEY, about the biggest concierge/experience trends she is currently seeing in the industry, how KEY partners with vacation rental managers, and more.

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Dynamic Pricing with Eduardo Mandri 20:08

1y ago20:08

20:08

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to Eduardo Mandri, CEO and co-founder of Angel Host, about how dynamic pricing helps optimize revenue, practical strategies for maximizing revenue on vacation rental properties, and more.

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Chatting ChatGPT with Bart Sobies 36:31

1y ago36:31

36:31

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to Bart Sobies, founder of iBooked.Online, about how artificial intelligence (AI), and specifically generative AI, can help increase operational efficiency for short-term rental property managers.

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