Episodes

  • Diving Into The Rapidly Changing Landscape Of Short Term Rentals And Vacation Rentals (With Richard Vaughton)

    Diving Into The Rapidly Changing Landscape Of Short Term Rentals And Vacation Rentals (With Richard Vaughton)
    Jan 15 2025

    In this episode, we're joined by Richard Vaughton of YES Consulting on his long career in short-term rentals (vacation rentals) and the changes on the horizon in 2025. Richard shares his current views on focusing (or not focusing) on direct bookings, OTA platforms, pro vs hobby hosts and a LOT more...

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    • Adam Norko
    • Scott Fasano
    • Conrad O'Connell
    • Yes Consulting
    • Richard Vaughton
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    59 mins
  • A Display Of What Top-Notch Hospitality Looks Like (With Rose Tipka)

    A Display Of What Top-Notch Hospitality Looks Like (With Rose Tipka)
    Jan 8 2025

    In this episode, we're joined by Rose Tipka from Your Family's Place on guest, finding a unique market, building, "secret boxes" and more...

    Enjoy!

    ⭐️ Links & Show Notes

    • Adam Norko
    • Scott Fasano
    • Conrad O'Connell
    • Rose Tipka
    • Your Family's Place
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    54 mins
  • Finding The Functional Layer Of AI Tooling For Vacation Rental Growth (With Braeden Flaherty)

    Finding The Functional Layer Of AI Tooling For Vacation Rental Growth (With Braeden Flaherty)
    Dec 18 2024

    In this episode, we're joined by Braeden Flaherty of Aidaptive (again!) to talk all things AI, tooling, what's functional today, growth with tools, conversion rates, "merchandising" and more.

    Enjoy!

    ⭐️ Links & Show Notes

    • Adam Norko
    • Scott Fasano
    • Conrad O'Connell
    • Aidaptive
    • Braeden Flaherty
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    54 mins
  • Looking For Growth In Unique Places (With Landon Schlabach)

    Looking For Growth In Unique Places (With Landon Schlabach)
    Dec 11 2024

    In this episode, we're joined by Landon Schlabach of BNB Breeze to chat growth, acquiring investors and inventory, taking care of guests, ops and a LOT more...

    Enjoy!

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    • Adam Norko
    • Scott Fasano
    • Conrad O'Connell
    • Landon Schlabach
    • BNB Breeze
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    53 mins
  • What Can We Learn From An "Ignored" Industry In Lodging? (With Nathan St Cyr)

    What Can We Learn From An "Ignored" Industry In Lodging? (With Nathan St Cyr)
    Dec 4 2024

    In this episode, we're joined by Nathan St Cyr of Howzit Hostels to chat all things hostels, travel, the cost of travel, hospitality and a LOT more...

    Enjoy!

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    • Adam Norko
    • Scott Fasano
    • Conrad O'Connell
    • Howzit Hostels
    • Nathan St Cyr
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    52 mins
  • How Does Marketing Build Success In The Top Vacation Rental Companies? (With Amber Carpenter)

    How Does Marketing Build Success In The Top Vacation Rental Companies? (With Amber Carpenter)
    Nov 27 2024

    In this episode, we're joined by Amber Carpenter of VTrips to talk all things marketing, CXO, revenue, conversions, merchandising properties and a LOT more.

    Enjoy!

    ⭐️ Links & Show Notes

    • Adam Norko
    • Scott Fasano
    • Conrad O'Connell
    • Amber Carpenter
    • VTrips
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    53 mins
  • Is It Possible To Build The Proper Loyalty Program For Unique Stay Hospitality Brands? (With Zach Busekrus)

    Is It Possible To Build The Proper Loyalty Program For Unique Stay Hospitality Brands? (With Zach Busekrus)
    Nov 20 2024

    In this episode, we're joined by Zach Busekrus of Journey to discuss his recent joining of company & sale of StayWatch, loyalty, hospitality, unique stays, credit card points and a LOT more...

    Enjoy!

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    • Adam Norko
    • Scott Fasano
    • Conrad O'Connell
    • Zach Busekrus
    • StayWatch
    • Journey
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    51 mins
  • Where Do We Go With Vacation Rental Industry Conferences? (With Madison Rifkin, Amy Hinote and Matt Landau)

    Where Do We Go With Vacation Rental Industry Conferences? (With Madison Rifkin, Amy Hinote and Matt Landau)
    Nov 13 2024

    In this episode, we're joined by an all-star cast - Madison Rifkin, Amy Hinote and Matt Landau - to discuss the future of vacation rental industry events, DARM, looking for the right conference for you and a LOT more...

    Enjoy!

    ⭐️ Links & Show Notes

    • Adam Norko
    • Scott Fasano
    • Conrad O'Connell
    • Amy Hinote
    • DARM
    • Madison Rifkin
    • Mount
    • Matt Landau
    • Here Goes Nothin
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    54 mins