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The Vacation Rental Show, Hosted by Lynell Gordon

Inhabit
Artificial Intelligence
Vacation Rental Industry
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Vacation Rentals
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Beachball Properties
Streamline Vacation Rental Software
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Employee Culture

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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Latest Episodes

Dana Lubner believes short-term rental operators need to think about advocacy before a regulatory crisis forces them to. In this episode, she and Lynell Gordon discuss why regulatory risk deserves a place alongside the other risks property managers a... more

Scott Leggat believes advocacy should be treated as a standard part of running a vacation rental business, alongside insurance, payroll, and marketing. In this episode, he and Lynell Gordon look at the growing regulatory pressure facing short-term re... more

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In the final part of this three-part conversation, Bill Faeth turns his attention to what comes next for the short-term rental industry. He compares AI's rise to the arrival of the internet: just as online information shifted power away from business... more

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In part two of this series, Alex Zemianek moves beyond the initial build and shows what happens once an AI agent starts working inside a real business. He walks through how agents can be shared by department, connected to tools such as Gmail, Google ... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Leggat
Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy at Inhabit
Inhabit
Episode: Why Advocacy Must Be a Line Item in Your Property Management Business Plan with Scott Leggat of Inhabit
Alex Zemianek
CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals
JZ Vacation Rentals
Episode: Automating Vacation Rental Accounting and Technical SEO with AI with Alex Zemianek of JZ Vacation Rentals
Sofia Rossato
EVP for Short-Term Rental Division at Inhabit
Inhabit
Episode: How Connected Agentic AI Solves Operational Workflow Friction with Sofia Rossato & Jennifer Cashier of Inhabit
Jennifer Cashier
VP for Product for Inhabit's Short-Term Rental Division
Inhabit
Episode: How Connected Agentic AI Solves Operational Workflow Friction with Sofia Rossato & Jennifer Cashier of Inhabit
Bill Faeth
Founder of Build STR Wealth
Build STR Wealth
Episode: The Merchant of Record Mistake Every Co-Host Needs to Avoid with Bill Faeth of Build STR Wealth
Resha Shroff
CEO and founder of Lynx, a hospitality automated technology company
Lynx
Episode: Why Agentic AI Fails Without a Job Description with Resha Shroff of Lynx
Dave Roberts
VP of Operations and Strategy at Outer Banks Blue Realty Services; principal owner of VRM Excellence
Outer Banks Blue Realty Services
Episode: Why Your Field Team Is the Most Powerful Asset in Your Property Management Company with Dave Roberts of Outer Banks Blue
Cassondra Liles
Award-winning real estate broker, investor, author of Real Life Monopoly
The Key Team
Episode: Why a Property's Success Is Decided Before You Even Own It with Cassondra Liles of The Key Team
Jonathan Fondle
Manager in a family property management business; guest on the show
Family-owned property management business, North Shore of Massachusetts
Episode: The Advice That Made Property Managers Pull Over and Take Notes

Host

Lynell Gordon
Host of The Vacation Rental Show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Always Worth the Listen

    I never missed an episode! The Vacation Rental Show is smart, engaging, and genuinely fun to listen to. Every episode leaves me with practical takeaways that I can apply to my business. Thank you, Lynell, for consistently covering topics that help property managers grow, improve, and stay ahead. It’s one of the most valuable resources in the vacation rental industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cabojulie
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 Africa8 months ago
  • Go-to podcast!

    Lynell is great :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.VCP
    United Kingdom10 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 States4 years ago

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The host and guests deliver thoughtful, in-depth conversations that feel valuable for operators.
Guests are consistently strong and the host keeps discussions clear and approachable.
Listeners praise practical, real-world insights and actionable tips.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Defining the Super Property Marketing Buyer Personas and Fully Loaded Design with Bill Faeth of Build STR Wealth
Q: What distinguishes a super property from an average short-term rental?
A super property is defined by its top-tier performance and the ability to sustain high revenue not just through size or amenities, but through a strategic combination of targeted marketing, buyer-persona-driven design, and exceptional guest experience, including proactive communication and off-platform marketing.
How to Build AI Agents That Run Your Vacation Rental Business with Alex Zemianek of JZ Vacation Rentals
Q: How many custom AI agents are you running and what real-world tasks do they handle?
He reveals he runs more than a dozen agents, handling tasks from financial reporting and bookkeeping to marketing, SEO monitoring, and automated workflows, all integrated with APIs (like QuickBooks) to streamline operations.
How to Build AI Agents That Run Your Vacation Rental Business with Alex Zemianek of JZ Vacation Rentals
Q: What originally pushed you to go all in on agent AI for vacation rentals?
Alex explains that despite lacking a technical background, he saw the value of AI after a pivotal session and a desire to disrupt the traditional tech stack in property management, leading him to build multiple custom AI agents that handle core operational tasks 24/7.
Small-Scale Stories to Enterprise Automation with Grace Souter of Inhabit
Q: I know that people can use AI to assist in marketing. Have you found any really good strategies for people to use AI in marketing?
Grace suggests starting with automation and personalization, using AI to craft targeted emails based on user behavior (like pet-friendly preferences) and to streamline content creation, while emphasizing that AI is a tool to augment human expertise rather than replace it, with a focus on integrating AI insights into richer, more relevant customer experiences.
Small-Scale Stories to Enterprise Automation with Grace Souter of Inhabit
Q: Let me ask you this. What role does branding play in marketing strategies for smaller companies versus really larger companies? And how can smaller companies ensure that their brand stands out in a very competitive market?
Grace explains that branding for small companies should focus on personalization and storytelling to stand out, while larger companies need to standardize processes and emphasize consistency and professional standards. She notes the shift from emotion-driven, local storytelling to scalable, data-driven marketing as companies grow, with an emphasis on SEO, paid ads, email, and integrated marketing channels to reach audiences at scale.

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A practical, operator-focused show exploring how technology, strategy, and leadership drive success in vacation rental businesses. Episodes highlight AI adoption, streamlined operations, guest experience, branding, and multi-channel distribution, with guests ranging from property-management leaders and fractional CMOs to real estate investors and luxury concierge operators. The conversations tend to emphasize actionable frameworks, data-driven decision making, and real-world tales of growth, resilience, and advocacy in a fast-evolving market. A standout pattern is the emphasis on human-centered leadership paired with scalable systems, making it valuable for operators aiming to increase bookings, improve guest satisfaction, and navigate regu... more

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1. Scott Leggat
2. Alex Zemianek
3. Sofia Rossato
4. Jennifer Cashier
5. Bill Faeth
6. Resha Shroff
7. Dave Roberts
8. Cassondra Liles

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