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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VRS575 - Unlocking Expertise: How Fractional Executives are Transforming Vacation Rentals with Alex O Husner and Michelle Marquis
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We all know about virtual assistants and how valuable they can be to a company looking for flexible, short-term or part-time help with guest services, administrative tasks and social media management. But what if you need more executive level assistance but aren’t ready to take on someone full-time? This is where fractional leaders come into their …
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Jeff Bartsch has edited over 100 episodes of the hit show, American Ninja Warrior, over the last 11 years. He says that when you can take five hours of video footage and create a 90-second piece that shows who the contestant is, what they do, and why they are so different, it makes a powerful piece of content. And now he’s joining Heather to talk a…
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VRS573 - From Personal Touch to Operational Success: Innovative Hospitality with Nick Russell
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Nick Russell, the COO and VP of The Cottages on the Key, to discuss their unique approach to hospitality that sets them apart in the vacation rental industry. Nick brings a dynamic and personalized approach to vacation rental management. With a background mark…
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Matt Landau from VRMB (Vacation Rental Marketing Blog) to discuss the importance of creative interventions in the vacation rental industry and how stepping outside of your comfort zone can lead to innovation and growth. Matt Landau, a seasoned thought leader i…
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Investing in personal development is a no-brainer for the most successful people in this business. They have mentors; they hire coaches and join mastermind groups, and along the way, transform their mindsets. But how do you know what is right for you? In this episode Heather Bayer talks with Cliff Ravenscraft, a renowned coach, mentor, and mastermi…
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How do you show appreciation to your work colleagues? Do you spend time with them, give them words of praise, give the occasional gift or ask if they need help. You probably do all of the above, but did you know some of your team members will prefer one type of appreciation to another? In this episode Dr. Paul White, a psychologist, author, and spe…
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For some aspiring property managers, the challenge of setting up a business, learning the ins and outs of every aspect of operations, marketing and business development, and software setup is a lot to take on. This is where a franchising model can offer a significant advantage. In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Ba…
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VRS568 - The Untapped Market: Boost Bookings with Accessible Vacation Rentals with Adam Norko and Lorraine Woodward
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer discusses the untapped potential of accessibility in vacation rentals with Adam Norko, host of The Art of Hospitality Podcast, and Lorraine Woodward, founder of Becoming rentABLE. What You'll Discover: ● First Mover Advantage: With 26% of the population having a disability, …
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In this insightful episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Amber Hurdle, the host of the Bombshell Business Podcast and author of The Bombshell Businesswoman. Inspired by a recent newsletter from Amber, Heather explores the fascinating world of AI and its impact on personal and professional branding in our …
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In this solo episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, Heather delves into the foundations of a strong property management business. Drawing on her 20 years of experience as a property manager, where she made a lot of mistakes and missteps, she shares valuable insights and lessons learned to help listeners navigate the ever-changing landscape…
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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer welcomes Brittany Blackman of Breathe Easy Rentals and Sean Kemper from ETI Solutions. They discuss their innovative housekeeping workshops launched in the spring in the Florida Panhandle and Orange Beach, Alabama, emphasizing the importance of housekeeping training and mind…
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VRS564 - The Role of Company Culture in Delivering Exceptional Guest Experiences with Rachel Alday
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In this insightful episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Rachel Alday, co-founder of Abode Luxury Vacation Rentals, to discuss the crucial role of company culture in the short-term rental business. Rachel shares her journey of growing a family-owned business into a highly respected company, emphasizing th…
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VRS563 - Human Trafficking and the Vacation Rental Industry: What You Need to Know with Catherine Ratcliffe
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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In th…
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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In th…
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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In th…
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VRS560 - Here Goes Nothin'…Matt Landau on Experiences, Retreats and Memorable Events
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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In th…
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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ There…
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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ Trust…
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VRS557 - Beyond Bookings: Unlocking the Power of Vacation Rentals for Local Good with Kirsten King
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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ Being…
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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ Getti…
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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today Today’s guest is on a mission to solve industry- wide problems that few othe…
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VRS554 - From Tape Charts to Technology: A 30-Year Journey with Valerie Hawkins of Perdido Realty Vacations
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This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today In a thirty-year period, every industry will show massive change and it take…
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In this special episode of the podcast, we’re diving into a topic that’s not only close to our hearts, but poised to transform the vacation rental property management industry: the THRIVE Training System. Designed to elevate business performance by aligning team culture with the core values of Trust, Hospitality, Responsibility, and a Vibrant Envir…
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A recent SNL skit highlighted the phenomenon termed ‘airspace’ in a 2020 Financial Times article. The generic blend of white walls, grey upholstery, IKEA furniture and HomeGoods artwork, commonly found in Airbnbs across the world, is getting some bad (and funny) press. Interior designer Jessica Duce is the face of the other side of the ‘Airbnb Desi…
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During our SSTIR Crazy Month Rolf Blizzard from Atlantic Realty in the Outer Banks said… “If you don’t have regulations in place, or are not currently dealing with regulation issues, know that it is coming to your location”. For many property managers and owners in British Columbia, the announcement of new rules limiting short-term rentals to prima…
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VRS550 - The Foundation of Trust: How Beach Getaways Thrives on Core Values with Deb Furlong
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Successful companies in the vacation rental business have defined their core values and strive to shape their culture and guide their decision-making processes by them. In this episode, first in a series of interviews with property managers of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Deb Furlong of Beach Getaways, talks about the crucial role of their core va…
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We’ve just wrapped up SSTIR Crazy Month after 5-weeks of focusing on the core elements of our business that tend to be sidelined in conferences and summits. For the month of February, we talked about Safety, Sustainability, Trust, Insurance and Regulations, with podcast episodes, expert panels, blog posts and social media content. In this episode, …
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Do people really think about their impact on the environment when they go on vacation? Do they actively seek out locations and properties that clearly state their sustainability features? Reports and statistics are telling us that Gen Z is the most enlightened generation when it comes to responsible tourism, and we should be hooking into that and m…
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VRS547 - From Grass Roots to the Corridors of Power - Getting Active in Short-Term Rental Advocacy with Rolf Blizzard
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If you don’t already have local or state legislation in place to regulate your short-term rental business, it’s either in progress or it’s coming, because it’s not a matter of if your area gets regulated for short-term rentals. It’s when. This is the message Rolf Blizzard wants everyone to heed and why you need to be laser focused on your current r…
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VRS546 - Insuring Success: Proactive Risk Management for Property Managers
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Insurance often takes a back seat in conversations about building a successful short-term rental property management business, but it has such critical importance, we have to pay more attention to it. When we do discuss it, it’s often to complain about the rising cost of premiums, but if it takes a lawsuit, or catastrophic damage to bring it front …
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VRS545 - From Trust Signals to 5-Star Reviews: Strategies to Elevate Your Vacation Rental Business
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Trust is at the core of everything we do in this business, and there’s no-one better to talk about this than Chris Maughan of I-PRAC. He has been studying trust for more than 25 years and in this episode shines a spotlight on its paramount importance in building relationships with guests, reducing uncertainty, and shaping confidence. Airbnb says th…
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VRS544 - How to Master Guest Screening For Your Short Term Rentals: The Key to Protecting Your Business
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Do we need to know our guests? They book, pay, arrive, stay a while, leave, and we hope that all will go well, the property will be respected and there won’t be a charge-back. That is not always the case though, and while we can expect most of our guests to be great, there will always be a few that cause issues…and unfortunately, they can be the co…
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VRS543 - Evolving Mom & Pop - A New Definition of the Vacation Rental Business with Matt Landau
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This episode is sponsored by Minut. You can discover more about Minut at our Virtual Vendor Showcase >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/minut Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enroll in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Get 25% OFF …
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VRS542 - 12 Lessons for A Better Life In Vacation Rentals with Australian Powerhouse Rebecca Cribbin
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This episode is sponsored by Minut. You can discover more about Minut at our Virtual Vendor Showcase >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/minut Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enroll in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Get 25% OFF …
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This episode is sponsored by Minut. You can discover more about Minut at our Virtual Vendor Showcase >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/minut Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enroll in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Get 25% OFF …
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VRS540 - We Could Write a Book About Short-Term Rental Management - With Craig White
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This episode is sponsored by Minut. You can discover more about Minut at our Virtual Vendor Showcase >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/minut ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At the close of every summer season in our 20-year tenure as custodians …
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This episode is sponsored by Minut. You can discover more about Minut at our Virtual Vendor Showcase >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/minut Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enroll in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Get 25% OFF …
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This episode is sponsored by Minut. You can discover more about Minut at our Virtual Vendor Showcase >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/minut Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enroll in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Get 25% OFF …
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VRS537 - Crafting Stories, Creating Experiences: Social Media Mastery and Beyond with Derry Green & Alice Fry
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VRS536 - The Great Debate: STR, VRM... or something else?
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This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business SchoolCan you hands on the year's biggest course sales Get all our courses in Buy One, Get One Bundles Don't Miss Out >> Get Your Course Offers Here Get on the waitlist for the next intake for VRF B-School Consultation: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/consult Discover more abou…
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This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business SchoolCan you hands on the year's biggest course sales Get all our courses in Buy One, Get One Bundles Don't Miss Out >> Get Your Course Offers Here Get on the waitlist for the next intake for VRF B-School Consultation: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/consult Discover more abou…
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VRS533 - The Keys To Success - How To Create a Solid Foundation for Your Vacation Rental Business
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This episode is sponsored by PriceLabs.You can discover more about PriceLabs and their 2023 Breakthrough Release at our Virtual Vendor Showcase. Sign up today for a free 30-day trial >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/pricelabs Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enroll in The Vacatio…
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This episode is sponsored by PriceLabs. You can discover more about PriceLabs and their 2023 Breakthrough Release at our Virtual Vendor Showcase. Sign up today for a free 30-day trial >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/pricelabs Welcome to ‘The Tipping Point’ where we bring you bite-sized education in the business of …
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This episode is sponsored by PriceLabs. You can discover more about PriceLabs and their 2023 Breakthrough Release at our Virtual Vendor Showcase. Sign up today for a free 30-day trial >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/pricelabs Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enroll in The Vacati…
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This episode is sponsored by PriceLabs. You can discover more about PriceLabs and their 2023 Breakthrough Release at our Virtual Vendor Showcase. Sign up today for a free 30-day trial >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/pricelabs Welcome to ‘The Tipping Point’ where we bring you bite-sized education in the business of …
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This episode is sponsored by PriceLabs. You can discover more about PriceLabs and their 2023 Breakthrough Release at our Virtual Vendor Showcase. Sign up today for a free 30-day trial >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/pricelabs Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enroll in The Vacati…
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This episode is sponsored by PriceLabs. You can discover more about PriceLabs and their 2023 Breakthrough Release at our Virtual Vendor Showcase. Sign up today for a free 30-day trial >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/pricelabs Welcome to ‘The Tipping Point’ where we bring you bite-sized education in the business of …
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This episode is sponsored by PriceLabs. You can discover more about PriceLabs and their 2023 Breakthrough Release at our Virtual Vendor Showcase. Sign up today for a free 30-day trial >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/pricelabs Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enroll in The Vacati…
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This episode is sponsored by PriceLabs. You can discover more about PriceLabs and their 2023 Breakthrough Release at our Virtual Vendor Showcase. Sign up today for a free 30-day trial >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/virtual-vendor-showcases/pricelabs Welcome to ‘The Tipping Point’ where we bring you bite-sized education in the business of …
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