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Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals

Alex and Annie
Vacation Rentals
Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb
Hospitality
Property Management
Revenue Management
Guest Experience
Artificial Intelligence
Direct Bookings
Dynamic Pricing
Vacation Rental Industry
Technology In Hospitality
Boom
Franchising
Hospitality Industry
Customer Service
Property Management Systems
Ownerpoint
Direct Booking
Booking.com

With more than 35 years of combined experience in vacation rentals, Alex Husner and Annie Holcombe have teamed up to connect the dots between inspiration and opportunity, seeking to find the one story, idea, strategy or decision that led to their guests big A-HA moment. Join them, as they highlight the REAL stories behind the people and brands that have built vacation rentals into the 100 BILLION ... more

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Revenue strategy always starts with a plan, but the market does not always follow it.

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In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we are joined by Bob Milne, President and COO of First Chair Destinations.

Bob has spent decades in the vacation rental industry, with leadership experience acr... more

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In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we are joined by Bob Milne, President and COO of First Chair Destinations.

Bob has spent decades in the vacation rental industry, with leadership experience acr... more

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AI is changing the way travelers search, compare, and book vacation rentals. But what does that mean for direct bookings, local brands, and the websites operators have spent years building?

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Recent Guests

Bob Milne
President and COO, First Chair Destinations
First Chair Destinations
Episode: From National Scale to Local Strength: Bob Milne on Vacasa, Casago, and First Chair Destinations
Richard Vaughton
Sir Richard Vaughton, Yes Consulting
Yes Consulting
Episode: The Great AI Debate: Direct Bookings, Websites, and the Future of Search with Richard Vaughton and Mark Simpson
Mark Simpson
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Episode: The Great AI Debate: Direct Bookings, Websites, and the Future of Search with Richard Vaughton and Mark Simpson
Amanda Martin
Representative from Safely, expert on short-term rental protection
Safely
Episode: Pour Decisions: When Vacation Brain Hits Summer Stays, with Amanda Martins of Safely
Ed Ulmer
CEO of Barefoot
Barefoot
Episode: Trust Accounting Isn’t Back Office: It’s the Foundation, with Ed Ulmer of Barefoot
James Smith
CEO of Invited Home
Invited Home
Episode: Why InvitedHome Bet on Ski Markets Instead of Bigger Scale with CEO James Smith
Paul Wohlford
CEO of Call Center Solutions (CCS)
Call Center Solutions
Episode: Smarter Staffing, Stronger Service, Better Guest Experiences with Paul Wohlford and Amanda Szubert of Call Center Solutions
Amanda Szubert
Executive with CCS; background in hospitality operations
Call Center Solutions
Episode: Smarter Staffing, Stronger Service, Better Guest Experiences with Paul Wohlford and Amanda Szubert of Call Center Solutions
Chris Walker
Broker and owner of Luxury Homes of Hilton Head; CEO of Direct Booking Tools powered by Booking Insights
Direct Booking Tools / Luxury Homes of Hilton Head
Episode: Direct Bookings Aren’t Dead, But Your Strategy Might Be | with Chris Walker of Direct Booking Tools

Hosts

Alex Husner
Host with partner Annie Holcombe; prominent voice in vacation rentals, operations, and marketing strategies; co-host of the show.
Annie Holcombe
Co-host and industry expert in vacation rentals; focuses on branding, operations, and guest experience.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Where Knowledge and Experience Shines

    Two industry veterans in the vacation rental industry, bringing forth relevant topics through friendly conversations that will enlighten the listener with those aha moments the podcast is so well-known for.

    Prepare to binge listen to all the episodes if you just found this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael PBR
    United States2 years ago
  • A favorite go to podcast for our industry

    Alex and Annie are household names in the vacation rental management space. They have created a forum for fun and engaging conversations with a wide variety of leaders, influencers and up and comers in this industry. I love that they also grow and an expand their topics beyond VRM and cross the aisle to the world of short term rentals. Their reach is great, and the opportunity they have to shape and change the industry is significant. They care about people and the quality of work we should all ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goodwinfamily7
    United States2 years ago
  • An entertaining AND educational podcast that is time well spent!

    What sets this podcast apart is the diverse range of topics they cover in the vacation rental and hospitality industries, seamlessly transitioning from thought-provoking conversations to lighthearted banter.

    Their personalities sync so well together, making the guest feel welcome and comfortable and the listener feels like they are part of the conversation. Not only are the hosts incredibly knowledgeable, but they also excel at bringing in fascinating guests who add valuable perspectives to th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mediaChick76
    United States2 years ago
  • Real solutions for Vacay Rental owners!

    Alex and Annie share real world ideas and guidance for STR owners. Their guests are first rate, and A

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shimi Chic
    United States3 years ago
  • Dack

    Fantastic Dack podcast and in no particular order one of the three best software’s in our industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beach Rentals Plus
    Canada3 years ago

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Audience finds guests and hosts to be well-prepared, relatable, and genuinely helpful for growing vacation rental businesses.
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Listeners praise the candid, practical insights from industry leaders.

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Trust Accounting Isn’t Back Office: It’s the Foundation, with Ed Ulmer of Barefoot
Q: What is the biggest change in vacation rentals since Ed started with Barefoot?
Ed highlights that the core experience and revenue model haven't changed, but the speed of transactions and the role of AI in reservations, services, and management have accelerated dramatically.
Trust Accounting Isn’t Back Office: It’s the Foundation, with Ed Ulmer of Barefoot
Q: What is Ed Ulmer's background and how did it lead to Barefoot?
Ed describes a long arc through software, tourism, and real estate, with mentorship and collaboration shaping his path to Barefoot; he emphasizes how prior experiences informed Barefoot's approach to trust accounting and customer-centric development.
1st of the Month Wrangle: Can We Stop Marketing Properties and Start Marketing to People? with Lasoh CEO Orlie Benjamin
Q: How does Lasoh's approach change the way operators run campaigns?
Operators can leverage AI-driven segmentation and pre-designed campaigns, with the option to customize for one-to-one, one-to-some, or one-to-all messaging, reducing manual workload while increasing relevance.
1st of the Month Wrangle: Can We Stop Marketing Properties and Start Marketing to People? with Lasoh CEO Orlie Benjamin
Q: What does it mean to market to the guest instead of the property, and why does it matter?
It means building data-rich profiles around guests, not just promoting a property, so messages can be tailored to individual preferences, life cycles, and future intentions, which improves engagement and revenue.
Smarter Staffing, Stronger Service, Better Guest Experiences with Paul Wohlford and Amanda Szubert of Call Center Solutions
Q: But what you guys do is you can do that, but you do a lot more. So maybe tell us a little bit about what a typical client utilizes Call Center Solutions for.
Typical clients use CCS for inbound and outbound calls, after-hours support, back-office tasks like recruiting and accounting, and a fully managed onboarding and QA process. They partner with CCS to handle everything from sourcing and training agents to daily operations and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on hospitality-specific knowledge and a hybrid AI approach.

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1. Bob Milne
2. Richard Vaughton
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4. Amanda Martin
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7. Paul Wohlford
8. Amanda Szubert

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