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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
Direct Booking
Dynamic Pricing
Vacation Rental Industry
Franchising
Hospitality Industry
Property Management Systems
Technology In Hospitality
Boom
Customer Service
VRBO
Ownerpoint

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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Latest Episodes

A high-end vacation rental and a premium nightly rate don't always guarantee well-behaved guests.

And when a stay ends with serious property damage, getting the home back in shape can be only part of the headache.

In Episode 4 of Pour Decisions: Wh... more

A guest books a beautiful vacation rental, has an incredible stay, and leaves with memories worth sharing. But when they tell others about their experience, whose brand do they remember?

In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Michelle Gilliland... more

The way travelers discover vacation rentals is changing.

Traditional Google search still matters, but discovery is increasingly expanding into tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, where travelers can describe the kind of trip they want and receiv... more

In this fourth episode of First of the Month Wrangle, presented by Lasoh, we are joined by Orlie Benjamin, Founder and CEO of Lasoh, and Eric Goldreyer, Founder and CEO of Savvy, to unpack one of the latest conversations surrounding Airbnb and direct... more

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Recent Guests

Dawn Keathly
Dormakaba representative, hospitality access control expert
Dormakaba
Episode: Shut the Front Door: Why Guest Access Can Make or Break a Stay, with dormakaba
Matt Seyed
Secure Lodging Systems, access control installer and advisor
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Episode: Shut the Front Door: Why Guest Access Can Make or Break a Stay, with dormakaba
Vinny Dicarlo
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Episode: Building Vacation Rental Tech for Customers, Not Investors with Vinny Dicarlo and Josh Parry of Ciirus
Josh Parry
Chief Product Officer of Ciirus, co-founder
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Episode: Building Vacation Rental Tech for Customers, Not Investors with Vinny Dicarlo and Josh Parry of Ciirus
Neely Khan
Founder of Kahani, hospitality storytelling framework
Kahani
Episode: Creating Space for Women to Connect, Grow & Lead with Cristiana Carpini & Neely Khan
Jeremy Gall
CEO of Breezeway
Breezeway
Episode: Why the Future of Vacation Rentals Starts with Better Operations with Jeremy Gall of Breezeway
Mike Nord
Director of Third Party Partnerships at Inhabit
Inhabit
Episode: Why the Future of Vacation Rentals Starts with Better Operations with Jeremy Gall of Breezeway
Miller Hawkins
President and Broker in Charge of Boo Realty and Atlantic Resort Group; involved with Monarch Collective
Monarch Collective
Episode: Why the Future of Vacation Rentals Starts with Better Operations with Jeremy Gall of Breezeway
Tim Rosolio
VP of Vacation Rentals Partnerships at Expedia Group
Expedia Group
Episode: Special Reshare: Alex & Annie on Powering Travel Podcast with Tim Rosolio of Expedia Group

Hosts

Alex Husner
Host of The Real Women of Vacation Rentals; co-host of the show
Annie Holcombe
Host of The Real Women of Vacation Rentals; co-host of the show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 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
    Canada4 years ago

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Revenue Reality Check: Your Biggest Revenue Risk Isn’t Pricing, It’s Owner Churn with Julie Brinkman of Beyond
Q: How should a founder transfer trust to the company after handing off ownership relationships to account managers without sidelining owners who still want personal interaction?
Show a clear handoff plan, keep the founder accessible through strategic touchpoints, ensure the account manager has wins, and involve the founder in a triad approach to build ongoing trust.
Revenue Reality Check: Your Biggest Revenue Risk Isn’t Pricing, It’s Owner Churn with Julie Brinkman of Beyond
Q: Dear Julie, we added 40 properties last year, but we also lost 26. How do we determine whether we have an owner retention problem or normal turnover?
Focus on structured churn reasons, code the reasons clearly (no 'other'), analyze signals missed during offboarding, and compare cohorts over time to distinguish normal turnover from retention issues.
67 Years and Counting: How Elliott Realty Built a Vacation Rental Business That Lasts
Q: If you were starting the business from scratch right now, what one thing would you do differently?
Focus on branding early, because a strong brand acts as a foundation for growth and helps you attract the right people and customers even as technology and channels evolve.
Special Reshare: Alex & Annie on Powering Travel Podcast with Tim Rosolio of Expedia Group
Q: What nuggets should property managers focus on to scale effectively without losing core quality?
They stress the importance of a strategic, brand-led approach rather than rapid, door-count growth. They advise leveraging the full breadth of distribution channels, building a cohesive tech stack, and understanding each market's unique dynamics to maintain profitability and strong guest experiences.
Special Reshare: Alex & Annie on Powering Travel Podcast with Tim Rosolio of Expedia Group
Q: How did you two get into the vacation rental industry, and what has kept you here?
Alex and Annie describe their long-term immersion in hospitality and vacation rentals, from early hotel involvement to building personal brands and consulting businesses. They emphasize the industry's people, stories, and emotional connections, which keep them engaged beyond mere transactional work.

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A practical, guest-driven show exploring how technology, branding, and operations intersect in the vacation rental world. Episodes mix founder journeys, strategic pivots (e.g., franchising, luxury ski markets, and AI-enabled marketing), and real-world operations—from trust accounting to call centers and direct-booking tools. Notable is the recurring emphasis on balancing automation with human guest care, preserving local identity during growth, and leveraging data and AI to improve owner and guest experiences. The show stands out for its accessible, conversational style and its willingness to tackle both high-level industry shifts and concrete, actionable tactics for operators and managers.

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1. The Vacation Rental Key with T and T
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