Sarah and T - The professional Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast

Send us a textSarah and T take on another guest that is famous for wearing red shoes this week - Simon Lehman, former President of Phocuswright (leading travel research firm), and currently serves on the board of directors of Booking Pal, Rented.com, Properly, Vacasa Europe.   He also was formerly on the board of directors of HomeAway, Inntopia, and was the CEO of Interhome - the largest vacation rental organization in the world (at the time).   More recently he is the founder of AJL Consulting (find out why it is named that on this episode) where he helps firms buy, sell and get funding to grow their businesses.   A sought after speaker on the Vacation Rental business all over the world Simon joins Sarah and T and tells us why the red shoes, what he thinks about the Super Bowl, and of course gives his take on the state of the vacation rental industry.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:In

Send us a textSarah and T go Hollywood in this episode of The Professional Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast as they interview the co-host of the wildly popular original Netflix series "Stay Here" Peter Lorimer.   Peter talks about his unique background as a world famous club D.J., his highly successful career as a Los Angeles real estate broker, and of course his Vacation Rental rehab show on Netflix that he co-hosts with Genevieve Gorder.  This episode is loaded with new takeaways.  In the news segment, AirBnB's move to acquire "Hotel Tonight" is discussed.  Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textOn this edition of Sarah and T - The professional vacation rental manager's podcast our two hosts tackle your questions.  Find out what they think is the hottest trend in the industry, how to become involved when regulations hit your area, and what sort of fee structure you should have in place in your business.  In the news segment Sarah and T discuss the new HomeAway Trends report, and encourage their listeners to get involved with #bookdirect day (February 6th).   Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textSarah and T start a new chapter in their podcast today as they begin the 2019 podcasting season.   The professional vacation rental manager's podcast will be having some changes coming your way this year, but you need to listen all the way to the end to find out what the big news is!In this episode Sarah and T review 2018's predictions to see how they did, discuss the 25 episodes that they published in the past year, and then boldly make predictions for what will happen in the vacation rental business in 2019.You don't want to miss this one!Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textSarah and Tim bring 2018 to a close with an outstanding interview with one of the most recognizable Vacation Rental Managers around.  Steve Milo of V-Trips is a self made icon in the Vacation Rental Industry and on today's episode he talks about self funded acquisitions, purpose built properties specifically for vacation rentals, and of course his withering analysis of On Line Travel Agents like HomeAway, Trip Advisor, and others.   Find out what Steve thinks about a variety of topics in today's episode and why he feels it is important to him to speak up for other vacation rental managers.   In the Rapid Fire segment he discusses fitness, mind reading, and the comic book business, and in the news segment find out everyone's thoughts on the trend of people in pictures for vacation rental properties.One of the best episodes of the year!Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast

Send us a textIn this episode our two hosts interview Amy Hinote of VRM Intel.   The premiere source of news and information in the vacation rental industry.   Amy shares her thoughts on the recent VRMA Conference, how Vacation Rental Managers are all doing the wrong thing when it comes to analyzing their business, and she provides some breaking news about what the future of her business looks like.   There is also a lightning round where Amy reveals her desire to be a lead guitarist in a rock and roll band, and her devotion to Edie Brickell.In the News segment Amy reveals a new publication that will be coming out soon for property owners that rent their property.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textSarah and Tim are on the road this week as they attended the International Conference of the Vacation Rental Management Association and The Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals in Las Vegas, NV.   This episode is a recording of the session "Takeaways with Sarah and T" from the conference where attendees came to this session to share the one big thing they are taking home from the conference.   Listen to 34 People give their top tidbit from the conference, and hear super fan Sharon Walker of Austin, TX play rapid fire with the hosts.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textToday Sarah and Tim talk to Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, and International Customer Service consultant John DiJulius.  John has been a keynote speaker at VRMA twice, and is the main attraction each year at the "Secret Service Summit."  In short, he knows his stuff and he shares it with us in this episode.  Hear about 5 keys to making a good hire, what the FORD method is, and why he thought his mother owned his elementary school, and why he did not play shortstop for the Cleveland Indians.   This is an episode you do not want to miss!Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this episode our two professional vacation rental managers talk to one of the icons in vacation rentals and one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming VRMA conference. Doug Kennedy is a reseravations sales trainer with some of the largest hotel chains in the world as his clients, but he holds a special spot for vacation rentals and the connection it takes to be a successful vacation rental reservations agent. Listen to find some great tips on making connections, on how to measure success, and what makes a fantastic agent. In the news segment a new television series on Netflix is discussed, and rapid fire reveals some funny memories.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textOur two fearless vacation rental managers tackle a big subject head on today - the matter of compensation for a guest when there is some sort of dissatisfaction. It is a tough topic, but we hope you can get some great takeaways from their experience and processes. Also find out Tim's guilty pleasure when it comes to Broadway shows, and in the news segment HomeAway announces a rollback on a controversial policy with rental managers!Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this Episode our two intrepid vacation rental managers interview Toby Babich of Breckenridge Resort Managers who has formed his company around making sure his employees feel valued, which in turn translates into his guests getting outstanding service. Listen to this VRMA board member, community leader, and mayor of his town puts his personality into his business. In the rapid fire round we hear about Kool and The Gang, and in the News Segment there is big news from the North Carolina Real Estate CommissionFind all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this episode with Sarah and T our two professional vacation rental managers interview Yoan and Gaelle of Tavata Chalets in Quebec. A French speaking couple who have practically invented the vacation rental industry in their area of the world. Hear about managing properties 6 hours away, dealing with government inspectors, and vacation rental owners who have to have the industry explained to them. In the news segment they talk about bed bugs and what to do if you get them in one of your properties. C'est vraiment un épisode unique et nous pensons que vous l'apprécierez! That is "This is a truly unique episode and we think you will enjoy it! Bon Jour! Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textOne of the most popular segments of Sarah and T is their off beat segment known as "Rapid Fire." This episode is a tribute to that segment as Sarah and Tim fire questions back and forth at each other in this funny, and very revealing episode about our two hosts. Find out why Tim is obsessed with returning e-mail messages, and who is Sarah's all time favorite sports hero among other things in this fast paced episode.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textTim and Sarah talk to Claire Reiswerg of Sand N Sea Properties in Galveston, Texas who is one of the most innovative and involved vacation rental management company owners in the country. Learn why she is so passionate about being involved in regulatory process, and learn why she asks why so much around her company. Claire is truly a change agent and Tim/Sarah share a great interview with her on this podcast. Also find out what NBA Basketball has to do with sanity for Claire in the rapid fire segment, and Sarah talks about tax changes in the news segmentFind all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this episode with Sarah and T our two professional vacation rental managers interview Miller Hawkins of Booe Realty in Myrtle Beach, SC. Miller recently went through the process of deciding whether to sell his business to a large national organization. Listen to Miller's detailed explanation of the process and the challenges he dealt with in deciding whether to cash in or not and how it changed him and his company. In the rapid fire round discover what petroleum engineering has to do with vacation rentals, what a red raider is and the secret to working with your spouse. In the news segment find out what "the big boys" are using to market to potential new owners.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this week's Episode Sarah and Tim are joined by Michelle Hodges of Meyer Vacation Rentals in Gulf Shores, Alabama who recently rocked the entire vacation rental world by dropping all of their listings on HomeAway. Listen to Michelle as she explains making purposeful decisions, planning for success, explains what #meyerinspired is, and the challenges of managing a 1,500 property rental program to great success. In "Rapid Fire" find out why Michelle hates job interviews, and in their weekly news segment Michelle gives a front line perspective on vacation rental restrictions in Orange Beach, Alabama Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this episode Sarah and Tim interview Clark Twiddy of Twiddy and Company from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Twiddy is well known as one of the largest vacation rental companies in the country, but also one of the highest quality operations around. Listen in as Tim and Sarah try to find the secrets of being the best!. Also Clark participates in the Rapid Fire Round of questions, and in Not So Hot off the Press the trio talks about Summer 2018Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this episode Sarah and Tim interview Peter Reeburgh of Summit Cove Lodging in Keystone Colorado. A former NASA Engineer Peter reveals some of his problem solving skills in approaching the management of vacation rentals and in his very effective owner acquisition strategies. There are a lot of takeaways in this fast paced interview with one of the industry's best. Also the lightning round reveals a fear of bugs and in the news Peter talks about the advantage of having a virtual manager in your marketplaceFind all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textSarah and Tim are changing their format as they are starting on a cycle of interviewing another vacation rental company owner for their podcast. In the first Interview episode Tim and Sarah Interview Elizabeth Shapiro and Michael Pedenko co-founders of Book My Vacay in Scottsdale, Arizona. Take a listen as Sarah and Tim learn about the challenges of managing a vacation rental firm in a metropolitan area. Be sure to listen to the "lightning round" as well at the end of the podcast. Another new feature of the podcastFind all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn the 3rd part of the trio of episodes on fiscal management of your company Sarah and Tim dive head first into the topic of budgeting. How to do it, what to do, and whom to involve in the process. Take a listen to two of the top experts in Vacation Rentals talk about setting your company up for success. Also in their weekly news segment they discuss HomeAway's recent contract renewal process with their "trusted partners." Sarah and Tim also have a big announcement at the end about a format change for the podcast.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com