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The Vacation Rental Show, Hosted by Lynell Gordon

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Vacation Rental Industry
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Streamline Vacation Rental Software
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The Vacation Rental Show hosted by Lynell Gordon dives into the strategies, technology, and trends shaping the vacation rental industry. Designed for vacation rental hosts, property managers, and short-term rental operators, each episode explores what’s actually working in today’s fast-moving market. From vacation rental management and short-term rental pricing strategy to marketing, automation to... more

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2025 produced a year of real conversations on The Vacation Rental Show, and in this special compilation, host Lynell Gordon goes back through her notes. She revisits sixteen of the year's most listened-to episodes and the advice that made listeners p... more

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Kimberly Layton spent decades in corporate America working with Fortune 500 organizations in healthcare, finance, and retail, helping executive teams cut through noise and align their strategy with results. After leaving Dell Technologies, she applie... more

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Rebecca Lombardo started her career as a backpack journalist, reporting from Namibia, Japan, and Ukraine before going on to shape brand narratives and marketing strategy for Fortune 500 companies including Kraft, Heinz, Revlon, and eBay. Today, throu... more

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Amber Erickson-Hurdle is a globally recognized brand and reputation strategist who helps founders and executives turn credibility and visibility into measurable business results. Recently ranked number two in the world for brand thought leadership, s... more

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Recent Guests

Kimberly Layton
Owner of SkyRun Vacation Rentals, Naples franchise
SkyRun Naples
Episode: Setting Honest Expectations with Vacation Rental Homeowners with Kimberly Layton of SkyRun
Rebecca Lombardo
Fractional CMO, marketing strategist
Rebecca Lombardo Agency
Episode: Why Traditional PR Is Now Your AI Secret Weapon with Rebecca Lombardo of Rebecca Lombardo Agency
Amber Hurdle
Globally recognized brand reputation strategist
Brandage Accelerator, advisor to founders and executives
Episode: Why Reputation Is the Most Valuable Asset You Own with Amber Erickson-Hurdle of Brandage Accelerator
Rachele Hobbs
CEO of Hobbs Realty, branding and growth expert in vacation rentals
Hobbs Realty
Episode: Building a Legacy Brand in Vacation Rentals with Rachele Hobbs of Hobbs Realty
Julie Byrd
President of Cabo Villas, a leading luxury villa company in Los Cabos
Cabo Villas
Episode: How Luxury Concierge Services Set the Standard for Villa Travel with Julie Byrd of Cabo Villas
Erin Booth
Founder and principal at The Booth Collective; former COO and Chief Expansion Officer at Summit Mountain Rentals; former leadership roles at Vacasa
The Booth Collective; Summit Mountain Rentals; Vacasa
Episode: How to Know If Your Operation Is Ready to Scale with Erin Booth of The Booth Collective
Mike Reilly
Vice President of Coaching and Operations at Short Term Rental Secrets; Co-founder of NC Stays
NC Stays; Short Term Rental Secrets
Episode: Building a Boutique Property Management Business Around Your Life with Mike Reilly of NC Stays
Eli Yoder
Assistant General Manager at Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Episode: Turning Moments of Misery into Moments of Magic with Eli Yoder of Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Ginger Harrelson
Co-owner and Chief Legal Officer of Beachball Properties; City councilwoman
Beachball Properties
Episode: How One Property Manager Took on Airbnb and Won with Ginger Harrelson of Beachball Properties

Host

Lynell Gordon
Host of The Vacation Rental Show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • A Must Listen for Vacation Rental Professionals!

    One of the most consistently valuable podcasts in the vacation rental space. The show delivers practical insights, strong guest expertise, and conversations that go beyond surface level advice. A must subscribe for anyone serious about growing in this industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AshSilk95!
    South Africa5 months ago
  • Go-to podcast!

    Lynell is great :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.VCP
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • The Vacation Rental Show: How We Grow is simply the best show for transforming your rental business!

    I learn something Every. Single. Episode. Love tuning in with Lynell and hearing the insights of her guests. Highly recommend this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rmcg01
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • So much great info!

    I love the guest/ owner stories on each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pal.Val
    United States3 years ago
  • Exceeded expectations

    The depth and variety of content is already so amazing! I was looking for a basic primer for the industry and I got so much more, the guests are forthcoming and full of helpful advice and the hosting is top notch

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benzo1967
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are consistently industry leaders delivering valuable, hands-on guidance
Shows high-quality, real-world stories that translate to business growth
Listeners praise practical, actionable insights from guests and host
Audience-friendly and professional production with a focus on hospitality excellence

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Building Your Property Management Sales Funnel with Annie Holcombe of NextPax
Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting in property management?
Find a mentor, study the hospitality mindset, ask questions, and build a practical playbook instead of relying on glossy online courses or hype. Practical experience beats quick fixes.
Building Your Property Management Sales Funnel with Annie Holcombe of NextPax
Q: What is mindful distribution, and how should managers think about channel selection?
She describes mindful distribution as choosing channels based on who your customers are and what inventory best fits, rather than chasing competitors' channels without considering your own metrics and goals.
Building Your Property Management Sales Funnel with Annie Holcombe of NextPax
Q: Tell us why business development should be a core part of every team member's role, not just leadership.
Annie explains that embedding the value proposition and a standard set of offerings into onboarding and daily tasks helps every team member contribute to owner acquisition, not just the sales function.
Setting Honest Expectations with Vacation Rental Homeowners with Kimberly Layton of SkyRun
Q: What leadership qualities do you think are most important when managing both your team and homeowner/guest relations?
Prioritize honesty, self-awareness about strengths and limitations, and the ability to delegate to trusted people while maintaining control over core relationships and the contract with owners.
Setting Honest Expectations with Vacation Rental Homeowners with Kimberly Layton of SkyRun
Q: What got you in the vacation rental space to start with?
Kimberly explains she moved from corporate to property management after recognizing an opportunity to apply enterprise discipline to a more customer-focused, hands-on business, eventually founding SkyRun Naples and embracing franchising to scale with corporate support.

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A practical show for vacation rental professionals exploring how to grow bookings, optimize guest experiences, and run scalable operations. Episodes consistently dive into housekeeping of processes, technology, pricing, marketing, and compliance, often featuring operators and leaders who share real-world wins, missteps, and how they leverage staffing, automation, and partnerships to stay competitive. Notable strengths include hands-on frameworks for scaling, a focus on safety, advocacy, and high-touch hospitality, plus candid stories from CEOs, owners, and operators who balance growth with guest satisfaction and brand identity.

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2. Rebecca Lombardo
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