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 Environment, THRIVE promises to reshape how property management companies operate and engage with their key stakeholders: guests, owners, community, and...

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 Design’ business.  As a professional designer, who has developed a passion for creating vacation rentals that inspire attention from guests, yet also...

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 primary residences and in communities under 10K people, came as a surprise and had them scrambling to organize a response. The Property Rights BC...

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 values and how they are integrated into every aspect of the business. From interactions with owners and guests to team meetings and vendor...

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, Heather and Mike - co-founders of the Vacation Rental Formula Business School - review the month, pulling out the best bits and key takeaways...

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 making it a part of our marketing and operational strategies for the future. In today’s episode I am joined by Marc Ribail, the co-founder and...

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 regulations, or well-prepared for what is in store for you in the future. The recent outright ban on short-term rentals in the province of British...

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 of mind and to realize its value, it may be too late. In this episode, we are focusing on every type of insurance including liability coverage,...

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 they ‘want to build the world’s most trusted community’.  They underscore this by assuring potential guests they will  ‘dedicate a knowledgeable...

Discover the importance of effective guest screening in significantly reducing the likelihood of problem rentals thereby safeguarding your short-term rental business. This episode is a part of SSTIR Crazy Month which is sponsored by Proper Insurance‍ Proper Insurance is committed to providing short-term rental owners with a comprehensive insurance solution. Call Proper today at 1-888-631-6680     Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enroll in The...

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 an All-Access Pass For A Limited Time: Don't Miss Out >> Get Your All-Access Pass Get on the waitlist for the next...

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 an All-Access Pass For A Limited Time: Don't Miss Out >> Get Your All-Access Pass Get on the waitlist for the next...

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 an All-Access Pass For A Limited Time: Don't Miss Out >> Get Your All-Access Pass Get on the waitlist for the next...

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 an All-Access Pass For A Limited Time: Don't Miss Out >> Get Your All-Access Pass Get on the waitlist for the next...

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 an All-Access Pass For A Limited Time: Don't Miss Out >> Get Your All-Access Pass Get on the waitlist for the next...

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 an All-Access Pass For A Limited Time: Don't Miss Out >> Get Your All-Access Pass Get on the waitlist for the next...

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 an All-Access Pass For A Limited Time: Don't Miss Out >> Get Your All-Access Pass Get on the waitlist for the next...

This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here:  https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS536

This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School Can 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 about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/   Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes...

This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School Can 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 about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/   Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes...

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 Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Get 25% OFF an All-Access Pass For A Limited Time: Don't...

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 short-term rental, Airbnb co-hosting, and property management. Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: ...

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 Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Get 25% OFF an All-Access Pass For A Limited Time: ...

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 short-term rental, Airbnb co-hosting, and property management. Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: ...

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 Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Get 25% OFF an All-Access Pass For A Limited Time: ...