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Practical strategies for homeowner acquisition, sales automation, and marketing — written for vacation rental managers.
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In Episode 53 of the Vintory Podcast, Brooke Pfautz sits down with Mark Kombrink, founder of Host2Coast (also known as Hilton Head Vacation Rentals), to unpack the real-world lessons that shaped his journey in the vacation rental industry. In this
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In Episode 52 of the Vintory Podcast, Brooke Pfautz chats with Taylor Gates, founder and former CEO of Stay Duvet, to unpack the pivotal lessons, bold innovations, and entrepreneurial grit behind building Charleston’s most premier luxury vacation rent
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In Episode 51 of the Vintory Podcast, Brooke Pfautz connects with Brandon Ezra currently Co-Founder at Stakeholders VR Group. After 14 years growing and scaling Grand Welcome, Brandon has seen it all, scaled it up and then exited a healthy thrivin
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In Episode 50 of the Vintory Podcast, Brooke Pfautz connects with Andy Newman, founder & CEO of Newman Hospitality, to explore his unconventional journey from finance to short-term rentals—and the top 10 mistakes that shaped his path. After spendin
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In Episode 49 of the Vintory Podcast, we chat with Rachel Alday, co-founder of Abode Luxury Rentals, who—along with her husband Rob—has built one of the most respected high-end property management companies in the country. With over 200 luxury homes u
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In this new episode, we sit down with Dawn Huff, a seasoned vacation rental entrepreneur with a passion for the outdoors and a legacy in the waterfront rental market. Dawn shares the top 10 mistakes she made during her journey as the founder of Mis
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In this new episode, we are joined by Chris Walker, founder of Luxury Homes of Hilton Head and a real estate expert with over 20 years of experience in the luxury property market. Chris has spent decades navigating the high-end real estate and vaca
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In this new episode, we sit down with Brian Zerges, CEO of Finger Lakes Premier Properties, who brings over three decades of experience in the vacation rental industry to the mic. After 32 years navigating the ups and downs of property management, Bri
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In Episode 45 of the Vintory Podcast, we sit down with JJ King, co-founder of Beachside Vacation Rentals, for an unfiltered look into the top 10 mistakes he’s made in his vacation rental journey, and how each one became a critical learning experience.
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In this episode of the Victory Podcast, Dana Moraru, founder of Tahoe Signature Properties, shares her incredible journey in the vacation rental industry—including the top 10 mistakes she’s made and the lessons that shaped her success. From scaling to
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In this episode of the Victory Podcast, we chat with Chad Phillis of Checkmate Rentals, who shares his top 10 biggest mistakes in vacation rentals and the lessons that came from them. Success in the vacation rental industry isn’t just about what you d
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. This week, we sit down with Buck Cumbo of Sea Mountain Vacations, who’s opening up about his journey in the vacation rental industry. From scaling challenges to operational missteps, Buck shares the top 10 mistakes he made—so you don’t have to! If you
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In this episode, we sit down with Tony Stancato, founder of Book N’ Gather, as he takes us through his journey in the vacation rental industry—the highs, the lows, and most importantly, the top 10 mistakes he made along the way. Learning from failure
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In this insightful episode, we are joined by Roman Tomkiv of Casago North Hill Country. Roman shares his journey in the vacation rental industry, discussing key strategies that have helped him build a thriving business. From creating exceptional guest
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Join Brooke Pfautz as he draws from his Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets, revealing the top 10 mistakes that defined his career and the lessons that led to his success. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes! In this special episode, we are joined by Mike Harrington, who dives deep into the mistakes he made in the vacation rental industry. From scaling challenges and trusting your team to community involvement and staying focused on your goals, Mike shares
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. We are thrilled to have Clark Twiddy on this new podcast episode as he takes us through the Top 10 mistakes he made in the vacation rental business and the key takeaways that helped him evolve. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. This week, Casago's Steve Schwab joins us to share his vacation rental mistakes, how he learned from each one, and the strategies that helped him grow his rental business. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Andrew Pokrzywinski reveals the Top 10 challenges he faced in vacation rental management and how he turned those obstacles into stepping stones. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale your vacation rental business, this episode is pac
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Join Brian Olson as he reflects on the growth that emerged from his vacation rental management misadventures. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Tune in as Matt Durette reflects on his biggest vacation rental errors and how they helped his business thrive. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. In this new podcast episode, Lino Maldonado shares his top 10 mistakes in vacation rentals and how he transformed them into success stories. A must-listen for all!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Join us as Terry Whyte uncovers the missteps he wishes he avoided in the vacation rental world. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Watch and listen to Kevin Jones as he shares his top 10 mistakes in the vacation rental industry. Discover the lessons he learned and how to overcome them. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Join Eric Thibodeaux as he reflects on the growth that emerged from her vacation rental management misadventures. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Experience the evolution of Valerie Gangas' vacation rental management career, shaped by her challenges and growth. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Find out how Steve Taggert's vacation rental management challenges became the foundation for significant growth. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Join Lauren Madewell as she recounts her journey of turning vacation rental management mistakes into valuable growth insights. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Hear from Koen Roelens himself, about the pivotal moments in his vacation rental journey that led to significant growth. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Gain insights from Jed Stevens’ candid exploration of the challenges and growth in vacation rental management. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Discover how Kirsten King's misadventures in vacation rentals led to growth and success. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Find out how Fred Cercena transformed his vacation rental management mistakes into valuable growth strategies. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Learn from Debbie Lipscomb's rental business blunders and turn your mistakes into stepping stones. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Join Dennis Goedheid of Casiola Vacation Homes as he shares stories of growth through his vacation rental misadventures. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Experience the growth that comes from misadventures in vacation rental management with Danna Kittell's insightful recount. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Walk away with golden lessons from Tom Goodwin's vacation rental management escapades and learn how every mistake is a lesson in disguise. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Let Lance & Elaine Stitcher guide you through their vacation rental management odyssey, sharing the hard-earned knowledge from their misadventures. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Glean wisdom from the misadventures of vacation rental management as Justin Ford of Breezeway reveals the dos and don'ts he learned along the way. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Join Heather Bayer on a journey of reflection, as she shares the wisdom acquired through the ups and downs of vacation rental management. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Unlock the secrets to success in vacation rental management with Christina and Thor, as they reveal the lessons learned from their own experiences. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Embrace the learning curve of vacation rental management with Travis Wilburn and tap into the knowledge borne from firsthand mistakes. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Alex Husner lays bare the teachings of trial and error in the realm of vacation rental management—discover what to do and not to do! Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Take a deep dive into the world of vacation rental management with Michael Pedenko of Porter Vacation Rental Management as he reflects on the lessons learned along the way. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Explore the transformative mistakes Jodi Refosco encountered while building Timber Rock Village into a vacation rental powerhouse in our latest podcast episode. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Join us as Dustin Abney of Portoro reveals the pivotal mistakes that shaped his vacation rental business and how he turned them into lessons for success. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. In this episode, discover the bumps along the road with Tony Cappaert of Blue Maple as he shares his journey of growth and the missteps he encountered in the vacation rental industry.
The foundation of a great inventory acquisition strategy all starts with data. Without a solid data file, it doesn't matter how good your marketing campaigns are if they're not hitting the right target.
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. Tune in to hear Steve Trover of Better Talent share his journey from youthful beginnings to industry success, navigating missteps and leveraging his wealth of experience across various bu
Join hosts Brooke Pfautz and Conrad O'Connell as they host an exciting conversation with Jason Sprenkle, CEO at Key Data Dashboard - the leading provider of real-time vacation rental market data for the short term rental industry. During this podcast Jason will share his top 10 mistakes that marked
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. In this episode, we chat with Ginger Harrelson of Beachball Properties - she discusses the hurdles and mishaps on the path to growing her business in the ever-evolving vacation rental ind
Join hosts Brooke Pfautz and Conrad O'Connell as they have a thoughtful conversation with the mastermind herself, Jennifer Mucha, Founder & President at Arrived - a full-service vacation rental management company that operates vacation rentals in popular destinations throughout the United States. Du
Join hosts Brooke Pfautz and Conrad O'Connell as they get into the details with Simon Lehmann, CEO & Founder of AJL Atelier - a boutique advisory firm, providing quality support & reliable advice to all business types within the short-term rental industry via our range of tailor-made services. Durin
Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. Based on the Amazon best-selling book, Vacation Rental Secrets. In this episode, we chat with David Angotti of SmokyMountains.com and now a part of Guesty as the Chief Evangelist and former founder of SmokyMountains.com.
Join hosts Brooke Pfautz and Conrad O'Connell as they unpack a wealth of insights with CJ Stam, the man behind Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals - a regional leader in vacation cabin rentals and property care management, offering a variety of property styles and locations near desirable attractions. In
Here's my top 10 list, a cheat-sheet for direct mail. This list will help you grow your short-term vacation rental inventory with direct mail.
The foundation of a great inventory acquisition strategy all starts with data. Without a solid data file, it doesn't matter how good your marketing campaigns are if they're not hitting the right target.
The foundation of a great inventory acquisition strategy all starts with data. Without a solid data file, it doesn't matter how good your marketing campaigns are if they're not hitting the right target.
The foundation of a great inventory acquisition strategy all starts with data. Without a solid data file, it doesn't matter how good your marketing campaigns are if they're not hitting the right target.
Quick tip: Authenticity and engagement are the secrets to getting the most out of your drips.
Direct mail receives a 29% ROI, so why aren't you running to the post office already? Here's how to use direct mail postcards to increase your inventory.
The Vacation Rental Formula Virtual Vendor Showcase is your permanent exhibitor hall showcasing the best products and services supporting the short-term rental industry.
Extract more value from each piece of content you create with this quick guide to content marketing. Instead of adding to the sea of content that's out there - use your content strategy to improve brand awareness, increase conversions and boost your revenue!
The Vacation Rental Formula Virtual Vendor Showcase is your permanent exhibitor hall showcasing the best products and services supporting the short-term rental industry.
Extract more value from each piece of content you create with this quick guide to content marketing. Instead of adding to the sea of content that's out there - use your content strategy to improve brand awareness, increase conversions and boost your revenue!
Word-of-mouth referrals make up 20-50% of most purchasing decisions. Do you have a plan in place to create advocates for your brand?
Investing in your business growth for next year starts today! Here's how to make the math work in your favor.
Did you know that the majority of your website visitors leave without taking ANY action? That is, unless you use retargeting.
What's going on inside your company will be felt outside your company too. Here's why this holiday season you should go beyond traditional employee recognition and rock the whole "surprise and delight" thing.
Vacation rental software guru switching tracks to inventory growth.
Two vacation rental property management companies merge to establish a new Casago market.
Are you sending your marketing tactics off into...outer space? Whether most businesses would admit it or not, the majority are scrambling to launch marketing tactics that enhance their customer journey - often without a comprehensive plan and mixed results. Enter Mission Content Calendar - the marke
Create a productive and passionate team regardless of where they work. Whether you have a property inspector on the road, a business development manager working from home or a remote team across the country, these tips and lessons learned will help you manage your team effectively.
In this blog I will provide a step-by-step breakdown of how we create our messaging guides, write unique selling propositions (USPs) and leverage that messaging to make the most of the marketing tactics our partners invest in.
From not even being able to swim one lap in a pool to becoming an Ironman "“ how the Japanese business philosophy "Kaizen" helped me achieve my most incredible personal and professional goals.
The foundation of a great inventory acquisition strategy all starts with data. Without a solid data file, it doesn't matter how good your marketing campaigns are if they're not hitting the right target.
Having advised on dozens of sales, acquisitions and integrations we're sharing an insider's perspective on the top three regrets sellers have and how to avoid them before the sale.
Why all vacation rental property managers should know the true value of new inventory.
If you ask me, there isn't a better ROI on the planet than investing in inventory acquisition. I've always followed the metrics mantra "If you cannot measure it, you cannot prove it." That's what this blog is about "“ it's a guide to measuring what really matters when it comes to inventory acquisit
