Send us a text Q3, 2024 results are out and we go over the results. We also react to VRMA Fall 2024 in Phoenix. Guest Dennis Goedheid discuss with Co-Host Miriam Ramsey and Host Steve Milo discuss the results and respond to how AirBnB and Uber's new entry to the market means.Av Steve Milp

Send us a text With micro/ DYI property managers crowding the market, many consumers are feeling like the vacation rental market is the "Wild West" in standards. Professional Property managers are working hard to win back the trust in the market. Guest Richard Vaughton speaks with co-host Miriam Ramsey and Host Steve Milo about how standardization …

Send us a text Building a solid future in the vacation rental world means building purpose built. Hosts Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey speak with experts in the propco world, Mike Harrington and Sebastien Long about the challenges and pay offs of considering all of the special considerations that need to be made when designing new constructions meant…

Send us a text Our returning ALL STARS Amy Hinote and Jason Sprenkle join the panel to go over the latest moves in the vacation rental world. See what ideas are seen as shining examples and which are just dim wattage. Co-Host Miriam Ramsey and Host Steve Milo bring enlightenment to the topics.Av Steve Milp

Send us a text The summer 2024 numbers are out and they are not rosy. A tough fall "harvest" is to be expected however it seems that some part of the harvest can be saved. Guest Michelle Marquis and Jeff Robertson speak with Co-Host Miriam Ramsey and Host Steve Milo about strategies that may mitigate impending doom. We also speak about #vacasa #mar…

Send us a text Returning Guest Alex Nigg joins host Steve Milo on covering publicly traded Vacation Rental companies and analyze by the numbers their current trajectories. Can AirBnB continue with their stock high? Will the Sonder & Marriot deal be a new force in the industry to contend with? Will Vacasa's risky debt pay off?…

Send us a text Straight Fire VR Investigates: The Vanishing Act. Where has the middle market gone, and will it come back? When pricing is crucial to a strategy, acknowledging the missing middle is key to putting together the ADR puzzle. We analyze the numbers to understand the forces driving the market and how to best plan for fall 2024 and 2025. W…

Send us a text Straight VR in this Emergency Episode discusses Governor Ron Desantis' final decision on SB 280 and what that means for Florida Property Managers. We also take a temperature check of the current marketAv Heather

Send us a text Welcome to the Straight Fire Summer Games where we pay tribute to those in the Vacation Rental Royalty. A leaner market means only the fittest will survive. Those who have been treading water the past year may be fated to sink in an untimely manner. Joining in the games is a returning guest and expert of Revenue Management the Founde…

Send us a text Season 2 Episode 13 : Paying the price of silence (Guests Scott Fasano, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Amy Hinote)Av Heather

Send us a text Out in the open! Straight Fire VR speaks with guests about their outspoken opinions on three very important players in the industry: the three V’s, VRMA, Vacasa, and VRBO. Joining us this week in the crossfire are two outspoken industry experts: the Founder of Seattle Vacation Homes, Andy Morris, and the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue …

Send us a text Straight Fire VR is keeping an eye on the market that is heating up in time for summer. AirBnB’s stock prices have seen a rocket ride this past year and they have taken a bigger bite of the market share. Will it last and what does their high rise mean for the industry? Also, does Expedia need an exit ramp for VRBO? Our experts debate…

Send us a text Vacasa, a onetime Unicorn in the Vacation Rental industry is now a struggling property management company. With prices as of April 9, 2021 of of over $200 a share to now trading under $6.00, where did it all go wrong? Straight Fire VR performs an autopsy to investigate the cause of death. Our Guests former Vacasa Sales Executive Dan …

Send us a text VRMA is the largest Vacation Rental Manager's association in the world. Recent low attendance and leadership shakeups has raised eyebrows in the industry. Our panel guests Scott Leggat and Amber Carpenter do a deep dive to try to uncover what is at the root of recent chaos.Av Heather

Send us a text The firestorm that the vacation world has seen in the last few years may have cleared the forest floor a bit and allowed the surviving players to grow. In this week’s episode, our guests speak about the players that are left on the board and the new moves they may take to raise capital and grow using a leaner and more profitable mode…

Send us a text Message Received? Answer: MAYBE. Have you noticed your emails falling short lately? Many property managers may have noticed their emails being sent coming up short, and this could be due to new changes over at Google. If undeliverable messages and email kickbacks seem like a real “kick in the business,” it could be that your marketin…

Send us a text If as a property manager you are feeling that the headwinds are quickly turning into a hurricane, you are not alone. Increasing labor prices, lowered ADR and shortened stays require a manager ro become more sophisticated with your marketing and data collection. Straight Fire VR Episode 6 goes in depth with Jeff Robertson and Co Found…

Send us a text Women make up 70% of the vacation rental industry workforce but hold only a fraction of leadership roles. In this episode we speak with two female business owners about the landscape of the changing industry and technology challenges. We also touch upon recent domestic violence claims in the industry and how speaking up and standing …

Send us a text SPECIAL ALERT EPISODE! An urgent CALL TO ACTION is needed. Our latest Straight Fire VR episode outlines Florida SB 280 which passed the house and now threatens the industry if Governor De Santis signs it. Our fellow vacation rental owners and industry experts, Tiffany Edwards and Ben Edwards talk about the lobbying efforts being made…

Send us a text Spring may be the time of the year that the weather finally thaws winter's stronghold on the ground. This spring, as the weather gently warms across America it is also the time we are seeing bookings start to increase. The cooler markets of the last two years may be seeing a warming up as ADR drops. Property manager are looking close…

Send us a text Season 2 Episode 2: Team Pink and the Pink Slip examines the recent layoffs industry wide. From #Vacasa, #Expedia, #Sonders and #Frontdesk have rattled the industry. Returning Guest Michelle Marquis discusses with Host Steve Milo what is rooted in these layoffs and what it means for the industry in 2024. First quarter of 2024 may alm…

Send us a text Straight Fire VR is back and no topic is safe from our sights. It is 2024 and we are ready to take score. In our sights this week we will be looking at women on the rise to powerful positions in the industry, decoding Airbnb “Hot Air” reports. We will also be taking a serious look at what the moral and ethical responsibilities for a …

Send us a text 🗓 As we wrap up 2023 and look to plan for 2024, and beyond for some of us. As the man who is best known for both the lightening rod ⚡ and the 💵 $100 USD note Benjamin Franklin put it best, " If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." Our latest Episode of Straight Fire VR covers the latest Women's Summit, DARM and our 2024 predi…

Send us a text 🤔 Can we be frank? 💻 Social Media is a great place to get the word out, however it can be MORE conducive to toxic positivity than actual constructive critical discourse. 🍭 Sugarcoating potential threats, hyping up systemic inadequacies, and flat out omitting any industry criticism is a recipe for failure. 😭 Blunt honesty may sting; h…

Send us a text Going into 2024 , looking at every dollar is more important than ever. Conversion rates depend on strategic placement of money early on. The "Spray and Pray spending " may have gotten 100% occupancy during the pandemic highs is no longer a viable strategy in today's market. Experts Graham Donoghue, Paul Smith and Steve Milo speak abo…

Send us a text Mistakes, missteps and common pitfalls can cause major cash flow problems and even lead up to shutting your doors down, but simply avoiding problems are not enough to keep your business going strong. Building a successful business means having a support team that not only can avoid mishaps, but can be trained to manage equally well a…

Send us a text Hospitality IS at the root of the vacation rental industry. Doug Kennedy a trainer and fixture for over 30 years in both the hotel and vacation rental space will delve into key elements of hospitality. Keeping an eye on your business is key to survival and spotting trends within our own organization can help you keep you and your tea…

Send us a text Steve Milo speaks with fellow podcasters Scott Fasano and Adam Norko of the Art of Hospitality Podcast. 🎯 Steve Milo and guests take aim at the topics of #Vacasa 3rd quarter results, #Airbnb vs. #bookingcom, #VRMA, #Marriott and the Franchise Model. Also in this episodes sights are Scott Breon Doug Brindley, Graham Donoghue and Henri…

Send us a text The vacation rental industry has seen capital flooding into the market. With this growth comes growing pains like chargebacks, fraud, and cancelations as well as policy changes at OTAs like VRBO, Airbnb and even google listings. In this episode, we sat down with Vacation Rental technology specialist and Professor Amber Carpenter and …

Send us a text Unfavorable laws throughout the United States are being purposed to limit, ban and hamper short term rentals. Rather than just reacting to legislation that threaten the livelihood of those in the vacation rental business, many local groups are organizing to help prevent the spread of such laws. Listen as Steve Milo, Miriam Ramsey and…

Send us a text Steve Milo speaks with Lino Maldonado about riding the tides of change in the short term rental industries. Trends that ebb and flow as well as emerging opportunities in the industry. When uncertainty can cause unease, it can also create opportunities.Av Heather

Send us a text Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey speak with Guests, Michelle Marquis and Jeff Robertson about how the easy money of the Pandemic years are now over and what needs to happen to survive in a market that has returned to "Normal".Av Heather

Send us a text The conclusion to Chef of Industry Steve Milo's buffet of topics. We speak about many companies in the vacation rental space and analyze their business model.Av Heather

Send us a text We sink our teeth into the latest topics facing the industry. We talk Marriot Homes and Villas, AirBnB and Vacasa. Steve Milo dishes with Amy Hinote and Amber Carpenter.Av Heather

Send us a text Episode 8 : The Price is DOWN! We speak with Jason Sprenkle CEO of Key Data about how more supply and lower consumer demand create reduced average daily rates. #VacationRentals #Airbnb #Vrbo #Expedia #Bookingcom #KeyDataAv Heather

Send us a text On Line Travel agents such as Expedia, Booking.COM and Air B NB are growing and working on acquiring inventory, expanding reach through new technology ventures and making strategic acquisitions. No matter how you slice it, the market share for the alternative housing market is getting competitive and gaining outside interests. This w…

Send us a text We speak with Regional Direct for Hawaii, Texas and New Mexico Melissa Prewitt and Reservations Manager Jeff Malafu. We see what tourism looks like in Maui with those who are currently working in that area.Av Heather

Send us a text Part 2 of 2 takes a closer look at Vacasa stock to see if now is the time to buy or just say BYE!Seth Borko and Steve Milo debate and discuss what your next move should be.Av Heather

Send us a text This BRAND NEW podcast about the Vacation Rental world, pulls the curtain back on the on the REALITY of the business. In an industry where homeowners entrust their valuable properties to us and guests rely on us to create memorable vacation experiences, real talk becomes a fundamental aspect of our business. Real talk means being for…

Send us a text In this installment, we will see what happens when you DO and DO NOT prune relationships in the legislative wing of the government. Steve Milo continues the discussion about the challenges about the vacation rental business as it relates to government overreach. See what happens when Steve Milo and Tiffany Edwards secure a private au…

Send us a text This week Steve and Miriam speak with vacation rental insiders & advocates Tiffany Edwards and Jeannie Dailey. Part one covers the cost that owners pay when a markets looses heat and as a result get burned. In the high steaks of property management, companies that loose sight of the target become riddled with problems. #vacationrenta…

Send us a text This week Steve and Miriam speak with vacation rental insiders & advocates Tiffany Edwards and Jeannie Dailey. Part one covers the cost that owners pay when a markets looses heat and as a result get burned. In the high steaks of property management, companies that loose sight of the target become riddled with problems. #vacationrenta…

Send us a text This week Steve and Miriam speak with vacation rental insiders & advocates Tiffany Edwards and Jeannie Dailey. Part one covers the cost that owners pay when a markets looses heat and as a result get burned. In the high steaks of property management, companies that loose sight of the target become riddled with problems. #vacationrenta…

Send us a text We discuss with CEO and Founder of Properly Inc Alex Nigg the sky rocketing stock of Air B N B . Can this San Francisco company maintain their high or are they set to have their BUBBLE burst?Av Heather

Send us a text We speak to industry insider Scott Bunce, Brian Harris about the challenges facing the vacation rental industry. Storms and OTAs can leave the market in tatters. Listen now to hear how experts are preparing .Av Heather