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A few guys, that are Dads, raised on Nintendo and now raising their own gamers.
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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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VRS598 - Lessons Learned from a Disaster Scenario with Nick Massey - Proper Insurance
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In this third week of SSTIR Crazy 2025, StayWise Rentals grapples with an insurance nightmare when a malicious pool party threatens to ruin their business. This episode of the podcast and SSTIR Crazy Month is sponsored by Guesty your all-in-one platform for hospitality businesses to automate and optimize every aspect of your operations. ***Use code…
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**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Nintendo’s Latest Numbers ● Nintendo to stop accepting foreign credit cards and PayPal accounts for payment in the JP region ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● Phillip Summers - Mega Man Art Book K…
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VRS597 - When Vacation Rental Safety Systems Fail: Lessons from the Field with Justin Ford
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In this second week of SSTIR Crazy 2025, StayWise Rentals grapples with a critical turning point: a safety crisis threatening their direct bookings. Easter Egg #7 [Justin] - >> SSTIR Crazy Registrants can enter this phrase in the gamification section on the app to earn big points towards the 2 VIP Tickets to VR Nation Conference, Austin, TX, April …
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**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: A rerun of Episode #001 recorded on November 5, 2014. Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.app…
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VRS596 - From Questionable to Trustworthy: A Trust Transformation - with Chris Maughan
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In this first week of SSTIR Crazy 2025, StayWise Rentals grapples with a critical turning point: a trust crisis threatening their direct bookings. Easter Egg #3 [Guest-Centric] - >> SSTIR Crazy Registrants can enter this phrase in the gamification section on the app to earn big points towards the 2 VIP Tickets to VR Nation Conference, Austin, TX, A…
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#512: 2024 Game of the Year List OR Schrödinger’s Pokémon Card
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**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● The Nintendo Dads Podcast Top 10 Games of 2024 ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● What have you learned about yourself as a gamer over the past year? Community Spotlight Check out our website at ht…
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VRS595 - Navigating Change: Why, When and How to Switch Your PMS with David Angotti
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There comes a point in every property manager’s journey where they have to consider whether their chosen property management system is still the right fit. For those who made a strong and well-researched choice early on, this may not be an issue, but for many, that tipping point arrives and needs to be addressed. This episode of the podcast and SST…
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**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● A two-minute Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer released ● LEGO Game Boy to be released in October 2025 ● Alarmo will be available at retailers in March with no NSO requirements for purchase ● Platinum Ga…
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VRS594 - SSTIR Crazy 2025: Tackle the Tough Topics, Win the Grand Prize
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Around this time last year, we had an idea that grew out of a LinkedIn post by Justin Ford. He had expressed his disappointment at the limited attention given to some topics at the 2023 VRMA conference and questioned how we could get more interest in the foundational elements of our business. SSTIR Crazy Month is the perfect FREE online event for a…
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**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● 2024 Prediction Wrap-Up ● 2025 Predictions Time Out ● Tim - SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset ● Marty - AirPod Max Headset Games we've been playing ● Xenoblade Chronicles 3 ● Ballinaire ● Tsu…
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VRS593 - AI at Work: Real-World Applications in the Vacation Rental Industry With Steve Trover
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If you’ve ever wondered how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaking things up in the vacation rental industry, you’re in for a treat. Steve Trover has been a driving force in our industry for over 28 years, and through his company, Better Talent, he’s helped over 300 property managers refine their recruitment strategies and operations. But here’s w…
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**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: This weeks episode is another special one. While the Dads were on Holiday break, Justin asked a few questions from the Nintendo Dads... - What Game was the Biggest Nintendo Miss of 2024? - What Game was overlo…
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VRS592 - From Trends to Tactics with David Angotti
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Happy New Year! This special episode - our annual reflection on the last 12 months and a look at where we are going in 2025 - features none other than David Angotti. David’s been in the short-term rental world for years and has done it all - co-founding tech startups, building a successful property management company in the Smoky Mountains, and now…
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VRS591 - Carving Your Niche: Strategic Marketing with Nihal Salah
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2024 showed us that direct booking isn’t dead. On the contrary, the appetite for building a strategy for independence from the OTAs is as strong as ever, if a little more challenging. For it to be successful, there’s work involved, but for those with enthusiasm and commitment, it will be fulfilling in the long run. Joining us in this episode is Nih…
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**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Nintendo Switch Numbers in the USA ● Nintendo Year-In-Review ● Cheap Fakes on the Nintendo eShop? ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● At the Nintendo Christmas Party, you have received a gift from a…
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VRS590 - Co-Hosting vs. Traditional Management: What Property Managers Need to Know with Thibault Masson
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Is Airbnb’s new co-hosting network a game-changer for property management, or a challenge for traditional operators? In this episode Heather is joined by the founder of Rental Scale-up and Global Head of Product Marketing at PriceLabs, Thibault Masson, to discuss the opportunities, threats and potential of Airbnb’s latest endeavours. Thibault Masso…
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**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: This weeks episode is all about the Game Awards, with special guests from the Nintendo Dads Community, BobCoozy, Hambone Jonny, Hootz, Solo, Mechadragon101, and VictarisGX. Check out our website at http://nint…
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VRS589 - Creating Spectrum-Friendly Vacation Rentals with Suzanne Hacker
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1 in 36 children in the U.S. have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which represents a significant increase from previous years with the prevalence of autism in the U.S. increasing by 312% since 2001. While these are staggering statistics, they also represent an opportunity for vacation rental owners and managers to create the in…
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**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● No Gravity Games will do their holiday game giveaway, again ● Switch 2 Joy-Cons, cases, and glass screen protector apparently leaked ● Nintendo Dads Extra Life Results ● Nintendo Dads 10th Anniversary C…
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VRS588 - From Content to Conversion: SEO Essentials for Vacation Rentals
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Is SEO dead in the short-term rental space? According to experts, it remains a vital and evolving component of digital marketing strategies for vacation rental businesses in 2024 and beyond. In this episode, host Heather Bayer sits down with Jill McGee from InterCoastal Net Designs (ICND) to discuss SEO strategies for vacation rental websites. Toge…
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Justin gives us the holiday off by doing a solo show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Nintendo Dads Podcast
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VRS587 - Thanksgiving at Work: Your Guide to The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with her business partner and son, Mike Bayer, to explore The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. Together, they discuss how these principles can be applied in vacation rental management to motivate, retain, and inspire team members. Mike Bayer is the …
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**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● The Game Awards 2024 Nominations ● eShop Sale ● Fortnite increases their cost ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● As we move into the holidays, what is your favorite holiday tradition? Games we've b…
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VRS586 - Unpacking AI Tools for Short-Term Rental Success with The CEO Host
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Following an AHA moment at the VTSTRA Conference in Vermont in early November, where AI was mentioned in just about every presentation, this episode introduces Kate Stoermer from The CEO Host to discuss the practical uses of AI in vacation rental management, from simplifying workflows to optimizing guest experience. Kate Stoermer, founder of The CE…
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**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Super Nintendo World Direct News ● Nintendo announced Black Friday 2024 deals ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● One of the biggest stories out of the Mario and Luigi: Brothership launch was IGN's …
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