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Vacation Rental SuccessVRS611 - Leadership by Culture: How Rachel Alday Built Loyalty and Hospitality Through Intentional Team ValuesIn this special replay episode in our Leadership Series, Heather reconnects with Rachel Alday, founder of Abode Luxury Rentals, for a powerful conversation on building a thriving business through intentional leadership and company culture. Rachel shares the real story behind how she and her husband grew their boutique vacation rental company from a few properties to a high-performing, values-driven team of nearly 60 people across three markets. What started as a “mom-and-pop” business became a case study in leadership - rooted in authenticity, driven by values, and centered around a deep commitment to both team and guest experience. 2025-05-1451 min
And Then They Were GoneInterview with Director Michael BayerIn this episode, And Then They Were Gone host Kona Gallagher sits down with Director Michael Bayer to discuss the Heather Elvis case, a missing persons investigation that remains unsolved. The conversation delves into the complexities of the case, including the impact of online harassment, the role of social media in investigations, and the ongoing struggles of the Elvis family. Bayer shares insights into the making of the documentary Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case and highlights the importance of keeping such stories alive to raise awareness and prevent similar tragedies.vanishedfilm.comvanished film.com2025-05-101h 00
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS610 - The Quiet Power of Leadership: Steve Schwab on Earning Loyalty and Driving ChangeIn this landmark episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, Heather Bayer is joined by Steve Schwab, the Founder and CEO of Casago, at a truly pivotal moment - not just in his personal journey, but in the history of the vacation rental industry. As Casago steps into a groundbreaking merger with Vacasa, Steve reflects on the path that led him here and the deeply held leadership values that have shaped the company’s evolution. From climbing rooftops in Rocky Point, Mexico, to becoming the driving force behind a national franchise brand, Steve’s story is anything but...2025-05-0742 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS609 - What Type of Leader Are You? Reflections from the Short-Term Rental IndustryIn this powerful solo episode, Heather Bayer reflects on one of the most fundamental - and often overlooked - questions in the short-term rental space: What kind of leader are you? Through years of podcast interviews and her own journey managing STR properties, Heather unpacks the evolving nature of leadership and how it uniquely manifests in the vacation rental industry. From traditional leadership styles to emotionally intelligent approaches, she guides us through a wide spectrum of frameworks, weaving in personal stories and rich insights from some of the most inspiring voices in the business. This...2025-04-3033 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS608 - Are You Born to Lead? Lessons in STR Leadership with Ali CammellettiMost short-term rental operators didn’t plan on becoming leaders. They started as solopreneurs - cleaning toilets one day, managing a team the next. If you’ve ever found yourself in a leadership role and thought, “How did I get here?”, this episode is for you. In this powerful and relatable conversation, Heather is joined by leadership coach Ali Cammelletti, who has spent over 20 years helping hospitality professionals grow into confident, emotionally intelligent leaders - often without any formal training. Together, they explore the very real challenges of leadership in the short-term rental world and how to navigate...2025-04-2345 min
A Health PodysseyFood, Nutrition, & Health: A Different Type of Hunger w/ Heather ThomasLet us know what you think about Health Affairs podcasts at communications@healthaffairs.org. If you have 30 minutes to spare, let us know and we'll set up a 30-minute chat for the first 20 listeners that reach out. Coffee will be on us.Welcome to the final episode in a special four-part series from Health Affairs on the intersection of food, nutrition, and health. This special series compliments the release of a theme issue on food, nutrition, and health, which is currently available to read.In this episode, Health Affairs' Jessica Bylander and Ellen Bayer...2025-04-1625 min
Health Affairs This WeekFood, Nutrition, & Health: A Different Type of Hunger w/ Heather ThomasLet us know what you think about Health Affairs podcasts at communications@healthaffairs.org. If you have 30 minutes to spare, let us know and we'll set up a 30-minute chat for the first 20 listeners that reach out. Coffee will be on us.Welcome to the final episode in a special four-part series from Health Affairs on the intersection of food, nutrition, and health. This special series compliments the release of a theme issue on food, nutrition, and health, which is currently available to read.In this episode, Health Affairs' Jessica Bylander and Ellen Bayer...2025-04-1625 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS606 - AI Meets Hospitality: Shahar Goldboim on Building the World’s First AI-Powered PMSWhat happens when a vacation rental entrepreneur, his tech-savvy brothers, and a close-knit team of hospitality veterans come together with a mission to solve the biggest operational headaches in property management? You get Boom - the world’s first AI-powered property management system (AIPMS). In this episode, Heather sits down with Shahar Goldboim, the dynamic founder of Boom, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the vacation rental industry - without sacrificing the personal, human-centered heart of hospitality. From automating time-consuming tasks to interpreting emotional cues in guest communication, Boom is more than a tool...2025-04-0950 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS605 - Using AI to Work Smarter, Not Harder with Mark Simpson In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Mark Simpson, the founder of Boostly, to discuss the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) for vacation rental hosts. Mark shares how AI can help streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and optimize marketing efforts—without losing the personal touch that makes direct bookings successful. Mark Simpson is the founder of Boostly, a platform dedicated to helping short-term rental hosts and property managers increase their direct bookings. With years of experience in digital marketing and hospitality, Mark has become a leading advocate for in...2025-04-0253 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS603 - AI-Powered Marketing for Vacation Rentals: What You Need to Know This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Guesty, your all-in-one platform for hospitality businesses to automate and optimize every aspect of your operations. ***Use code SSTIRCRAZY for 50% off your first annual plan*** >> Discover more about Guesty in the Virtual Vendor Showcase AI-Powered Marketing for Vacation Rentals: What You Need to Know Wondering how AI can make your vacation rental marketing more efficient and impactful? From crafting compelling property descriptions to optimizing SEO and automating guest communication, AI is changing the game. But how do you use it effectively - without getting overwhelmed? In t...2025-03-1953 min
The Generation Why PodcastMichael Bayer of True Case FilmsVanished: The Heather Elvis Case will be released March 10th, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Producer Michael Bayer and his team at True Case Films created this series to illuminate Heather's case as well as the impact on her family. I am really excited for you to meet Michael and then watch the docuseries on Amazon Prime.For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.2025-03-0740 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS600 - From Energy Hog to Eco-Hero with Bob GarnerWe’ve arrived at Week 5 of SSTIR Crazy 2025, and this might be the most critical challenge yet! Sustainability Week is here, and the stakes have never been higher for StayWise Rentals. This episode of the podcast and SSTIR Crazy Month is sponsored by Guesty, your all-in-one platform for hospitality businesses to automate and optimize every aspect of your operations. ***Use code SSTIRCRAZY for 50% off your first annual plan*** >> Discover more about Guesty in the Virtual Vendor Showcase >> Register today to attend SSTIR Crazy Month 2025 According to the...2025-02-2644 min
Booked Solid Show - Short Term Rental PodcastEP49 - The Three Pillars of Direct Booking Success: Trust, Responsibility, Hospitality with Heather BayerHeather Bayer is a pioneer in the short-term rental industry, with over two decades of experience. She founded and ran a successful property management company overseeing 200+ properties before selling it in 2022. Now a full-time coach, consultant, and educator, Heather shares her deep knowledge of vacation rental best practices through her platform, Vacation Rental Formula.With a strong focus on trust, responsibility, and hospitality, she helps hosts and property managers refine their operations, improve guest experiences, and drive more direct bookings.Follow Heather on heatherbayer.com &Instagram2025-02-1259 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS597 - When Vacation Rental Safety Systems Fail: Lessons from the Field with Justin FordIn this second week of SSTIR Crazy 2025, StayWise Rentals grapples with a critical turning point: a safety crisis threatening their direct bookings. Easter Egg #7 [Justin] - >> SSTIR Crazy Registrants can enter this phrase in the gamification section on the app to earn big points towards the 2 VIP Tickets to VR Nation Conference, Austin, TX, April 27-28, 2025. This episode of the podcast and SSTIR Crazy Month is sponsored by Guesty your all-in-one platform for hospitality businesses to automate and optimize every aspect of your operations. ***Use code SSTIRCRAZY for 50% off your first annual plan...2025-02-0541 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS596 - From Questionable to Trustworthy: A Trust Transformation - with Chris MaughanIn this first week of SSTIR Crazy 2025, StayWise Rentals grapples with a critical turning point: a trust crisis threatening their direct bookings. Easter Egg #3 [Guest-Centric] - >> SSTIR Crazy Registrants can enter this phrase in the gamification section on the app to earn big points towards the 2 VIP Tickets to VR Nation Conference, Austin, TX, April 27-28, 2025. This episode of the podcast and SSTIR Crazy Month is sponsored by Guesty your all-in-one platform for hospitality businesses to automate and optimize every aspect of your operations. >> Discover more about Guesty in the Virtual Ven...2025-01-2949 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS594 - SSTIR Crazy 2025: Tackle the Tough Topics, Win the Grand PrizeAround this time last year, we had an idea that grew out of a LinkedIn post by Justin Ford. He had expressed his disappointment at the limited attention given to some topics at the 2023 VRMA conference and questioned how we could get more interest in the foundational elements of our business. SSTIR Crazy Month is the perfect FREE online event for anyone in the short-term rental business. This is your opportunity to take advantage of a month of incredible content that will help protect, you, your guests and your business. >> Register FREE for...2025-01-1541 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS593 - AI at Work: Real-World Applications in the Vacation Rental Industry With Steve TroverIf you’ve ever wondered how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaking things up in the vacation rental industry, you’re in for a treat. Steve Trover has been a driving force in our industry for over 28 years, and through his company, Better Talent, he’s helped over 300 property managers refine their recruitment strategies and operations. But here’s where it gets exciting - Steve and his team are harnessing AI to transform everything from how job ads are crafted to how talent is optimized. In this episode Heather and Steve explore how these innovations are not just...2025-01-0851 minVacation Rental SuccessVRS590 - Co-Hosting vs. Traditional Management: What Property Managers Need to Know with Thibault MassonIs Airbnb’s new co-hosting network a game-changer for property management, or a challenge for traditional operators? In this episode Heather is joined by the founder of Rental Scale-up and Global Head of Product Marketing at PriceLabs, Thibault Masson, to discuss the opportunities, threats and potential of Airbnb’s latest endeavours. Thibault Masson is a seasoned entrepreneur and thought leader in the short-term rental industry. With experience managing properties in Bali, Saint Barts, and now Venice, Thibault combines hands-on operational knowledge with strategic expertise. He offers unique insights into industry trends, regulatory challenges, and the evolution of propert...2024-12-1848 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS588 - From Content to Conversion: SEO Essentials for Vacation RentalsIs SEO dead in the short-term rental space? According to experts, it remains a vital and evolving component of digital marketing strategies for vacation rental businesses in 2024 and beyond. In this episode, host Heather Bayer sits down with Jill McGee from InterCoastal Net Designs (ICND) to discuss SEO strategies for vacation rental websites. Together, they explore how to optimize content, adapt to AI-driven search trends, and drive direct bookings through enhanced online visibility. Jill is the Senior Digital Marketing Specialist at ICND, a web design and digital marketing platform for vacation rental businesses. With a strong background in...2024-12-0455 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS587 - Thanksgiving at Work: Your Guide to The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the WorkplaceIn this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with her business partner and son, Mike Bayer, to explore The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. Together, they discuss how these principles can be applied in vacation rental management to motivate, retain, and inspire team members. Mike Bayer is the CEO and co-founder of the Vacation Rental Formula Business School, bringing his leadership experience from the British Army and the fire service into the short-term rental industry. With a passion for fostering strong teams and creating supportive workplaces, Mike has leveraged...2024-11-2751 min
Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan#481: Confidence Classic: Discover YOUR Road To SUCCESS With Mike Bayer, Life Coach & Founder-CEO At CAST CentersIn This Episode You Will Learn About:
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Vacation Rental SuccessVRS585 - From Goals to Execution - Mastering Your Marketing Strategy with Nihal SalahWhen we talk about marketing it’s often about tactical aspects like posting on Instagram, making reels or how to manage influencers. But without a sound marketing strategy behind the tactics, the chance of them succeeding is low. In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with marketing strategist Nihal Salah, from Barcelona, to discuss the essential elements of a successful marketing strategy for vacation rental businesses. Nihal is a marketing powerhouse with nearly 20 years of experience, bridging the worlds of big business and small startups. She started out as...2024-11-1357 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS584 - Hospitality Meets Spirituality: Building a Unique Guest Experience with Valerie GangasIn this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Valerie Gangas from Juniper Holiday + Home to discuss how diverse life experiences can shape success in the vacation rental business. Valerie shares how her background in hospitality, real estate, and spirituality drives her unique approach to creating memorable guest experiences and building a strong, value-driven team. Valerie Gangas is the founder of Juniper Holiday + Home, a distinctive vacation rental and property management company known for its personalized, luxurious experiences. With a background spanning hospitality, real estate, and spiritual coaching, Valerie has seamlessly...2024-11-0654 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS583 - The Power of People: How to Hire and Retain the Best Talent with Steve TroverIn this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Steve Trover from Better Talent to discuss the intricacies of hiring, team building, and finding the right people for the right roles. Steve shares his experience in helping vacation rental businesses build strong, impactful teams and avoid the pitfalls of poor hiring practices. Steve Trover is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Better Talent, a recruitment agency tailored to the vacation rental industry. With over 34 years of experience and having founded 16 companies, including All-Star Vacation Homes, Steve brings a wealth of...2024-10-3055 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS582 - From Team Dynamics to Guest Experience: The Power of Showing UpIn this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Christine Smith from CS Consulting 101, to discuss how showing up in the workplace impacts communication, relationships, and ultimately, the success of a vacation rental business. Christine Smith is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Having started her journey as a live-in host and evolving into property management, Christine is now the founder of CS Consulting 101, where she helps businesses improve internal communication and team dynamics. Her expertise lies in fostering self-awareness and strengthening relationships within teams...2024-10-2345 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS581 -The Ultimate Guide to Hiring and Onboarding a Virtual Assistant Within Your Vacation Rental BusinessIn this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Tammi Sims, Vice President of Partnership Experience at Extenteam, to discuss the benefits of hiring virtual assistants for short-term rental businesses, and how property managers can integrate remote team members to enhance efficiency and guest experience. Tammi brings over a decade of experience in the short-term rental industry, having started her journey as a short-term rental home owner, and later transitioning to a role in a tech start-up. Now at Extenteam, she focuses on helping property managers connect with virtual assistants to...2024-10-1653 minVacation Rental SuccessVRS580 - From Day One to Rockstar: Transforming New Hires into High Performers with a 7-Step ProcessHiring and onboarding new team members is a significant activity within a property management company, yet it gets limited attention in posts and articles. But as Better Talent’s Steve Trover said recently, “A well structured onboarding plan increases the chance of long-term success and retention by over 80%”. In this episode Heather Bayer sits down with business partner, Mike Bayer from the Vacation Rental Formula Business School to discuss how to transform new hires into top performers in a property management company by delivering foundational training in the early days of employment. ________________________________________________ Supercharge Your Prope...2024-10-0945 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS579 - The Future of Property Management: Navigating Airbnb’s Co-Hosting Revolution with Simon LehmannIn this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Simon Lehmann, founder and CEO of the consulting firm AJL Atelier, to discuss the impact of Airbnb’s Experienced Co-Hosting Program on the property management industry and the challenges professional property managers face in a rapidly evolving ecosystem. Simon Lehmann is a leading expert in the vacation rental industry and the founder of AJL Atelier, a global consulting firm that focuses on professionalizing the short-term rental and property management space. With over 20 years of experience, Simon has been instrumental in helping property ma...2024-10-0253 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS578 - Unlocking the Power of Direct Bookings with Jenn BoylesThe best way to introduce new team members to Vacation Rental! Sign them up for our new THRIVE Essentials Program... Find out more: >> https://vacationrentalformula.com/thrive-essentials-PMC _______________________________________________________________________ Over the past 3 years, the Direct Book movement has matured to a dedicated effort to break free of the OTA stranglehold for those operators who see the folly in putting all their eggs in the Airbnb basket. In this episode, Heather is joined by Jenn Boyles, one of Book Direct’s strongest advocates, to talk about dispelling myths around direct bookings, the benefits of shifting awa...2024-09-2554 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS577 - Strength in Numbers: The Power of Local Alliances in the Vacation Rental Industry with Julie Marks of VTSTRAIn this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Julie Marks from the Vermont Short-Term Rental Association (VTSTRA) to discuss the importance of local alliances, networking, and navigating regulations in the short-term rental industry. Julie Marks is a dedicated homesteader who began her journey into the vacation rental industry as a means to support her rural lifestyle. With two of her own rental properties and a growing portfolio of managed homes in Vermont, Julie's expertise in regulatory issues and advocacy has positioned her as a key voice in the industry. She...2024-09-1853 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS576 - Safe Rentals, Secure Profits: Why Safety is the New Selling Point with Justin FordThis week brought a 2022 tragedy into focus as two vacation rental property owners plead guilty to multiple misdemeanors and code violations in a fire that killed 2 young women. Sadly, this is just one incident among many that could have been so easily avoided, yet safety in our business remains a topic that gets minimal attention. In this episode, the industry’s leading expert in safety, Justin Ford, explores the ways property managers and hosts can get ahead of potential safety issues by taking simple steps to protect themselves, their homes in their care, and their guests. Justin sha...2024-09-1157 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation RentalsHeather Bayer’s Trust-Based Blueprint for Vacation Rental SuccessSend us a message!Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners:Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannieIn this episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Heather Bayer, a veteran in the vacation rental industry. Heather shares her journey from running a management training company in England to becoming a prominent figure in the vacation rental space. She discusses her current role as the Director of Training for the Vacation Rental Formula Business School and her experiences as a podcast host.2024-09-0448 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS575 - Unlocking Expertise: How Fractional Executives are Transforming Vacation Rentals with Alex O Husner and Michelle MarquisWe all know about virtual assistants and how valuable they can be to a company looking for flexible, short-term or part-time help with guest services, administrative tasks and social media management. But what if you need more executive level assistance but aren’t ready to take on someone full-time? This is where fractional leaders come into their own. It’s a relatively new area and we are now seeing more very experienced and professional people offering their services on a fractional basis. That means they become embedded into a company on a short-term, part-time contract. Alex Hus...2024-09-0458 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS574 - Storytelling Strategies to Elevate Your Vacation Rental BusinessJeff Bartsch has edited over 100 episodes of the hit show, American Ninja Warrior, over the last 11 years. He says that when you can take five hours of video footage and create a 90-second piece that shows who the contestant is, what they do, and why they are so different, it makes a powerful piece of content. And now he’s joining Heather to talk about the nature of storytelling and how we can use it to build meaningful connections and drive business success. Jeff is also a communication strategist at Story Greenlight, where he empowers professionals to attra...2024-08-2853 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS573 - From Personal Touch to Operational Success: Innovative Hospitality with Nick RussellIn this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Nick Russell, the COO and VP of The Cottages on the Key, to discuss their unique approach to hospitality that sets them apart in the vacation rental industry. Nick brings a dynamic and personalized approach to vacation rental management. With a background marked by an unusual entry into the industry through a personal experience, Nick's leadership is characterized by a commitment to exceptional guest experiences and a profound emphasis on company values and hospitality standards. His innovative strategies and personal touch have...2024-08-2153 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS572 - Rethinking Your Vacation Rental Business Model: Insights from Matt LandauIn this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Matt Landau from VRMB (Vacation Rental Marketing Blog) to discuss the importance of creative interventions in the vacation rental industry and how stepping outside of your comfort zone can lead to innovation and growth. Matt Landau, a seasoned thought leader in the vacation rental industry, has been instrumental in helping property managers and owners elevate their businesses through intentional leadership and innovative thinking. With a background in founding the Vacation Rental Marketing Blog (VRMB) and organizing transformative retreats, Matt has consistently encouraged...2024-08-1455 min
Grab the Essential Free Audiobooks in Romance, MysteryCode Name: Magnet by Heather SladePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/763766 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Code Name: Magnet Series: #5 of K19 Allied Intelligence Team One Author: Heather Slade Narrator: Stephanie Németh-Parker, Philip Battley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 45 minutes Release date: August 8, 2024 Genres: Mystery Publisher's Summary: A man of attraction. A man full of lure and connection. Magnet is the brawn behind the brains—and impossible to resist. I’m more than muscle and mastery. I’ve got more than just my head in the game. We’re so close to finding our target, so close to putting an end to the reign of o...2024-08-0803 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS571 - Beyond Limits: How Coaching Can Revolutionize Your Vacation Rental BusinessInvesting in personal development is a no-brainer for the most successful people in this business. They have mentors; they hire coaches and join mastermind groups, and along the way, transform their mindsets. But how do you know what is right for you? In this episode Heather Bayer talks with Cliff Ravenscraft, a renowned coach, mentor, and mastermind leader, to explore the transformative power of coaching in business. Cliff shares his journey from teaching podcasting to becoming a mindset and business strategy coach, highlighting the importance of coaching, consulting, and mastermind groups in achieving business success. 2024-08-0753 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS569 - Unlocking Growth in Vacation Rentals Through Franchising with Lukas KrauseFor some aspiring property managers, the challenge of setting up a business, learning the ins and outs of every aspect of operations, marketing and business development, and software setup is a lot to take on. This is where a franchising model can offer a significant advantage. In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer speaks with Lukas Krause, CEO of SkyRun Vacation Rentals, about how franchising can simplify the process, providing the tools, training, and support needed to thrive in the competitive vacation rental market. What You'll Discover: Lukas's Jo...2024-07-2453 min
The Vintory PodcastEpisode 15: Top 10 Mistakes - Heather Bayer on Cultivating Success Amidst Vacation Rental SetbacksWelcome 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!⭐️ Links & Show NotesVacation Rental SecretsHeather BayerBrooke Pfautz 🔗 Connect With VintoryWebsiteLinkedIn🚀 About VintoryVintory is the first and only platform designed exclusively to help vacation rental managers recruit new homeowners and add more properties to their management program. 2024-07-1939 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS568 - The Untapped Market: Boost Bookings with Accessible Vacation Rentals with Adam Norko and Lorraine Woodward In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer discusses the untapped potential of accessibility in vacation rentals with Adam Norko, host of The Art of Hospitality Podcast, and Lorraine Woodward, founder of Becoming rentABLE. What You'll Discover: ● First Mover Advantage: With 26% of the population having a disability, less than 1% of vacation rentals in the US are accessible. This represents a significant business opportunity. ● Personal Stories: Heather shares her personal experiences with her step-granddaughter who is severely autistic, highlighting the challenges faced by families seeking accessible vacation rentals. Lorraine and Adam provide ins...2024-07-1757 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS567 - The Power of Intentional AI: Amber Hurdle's Approach to Branding ExcellenceIn this insightful episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Amber Hurdle, the host of the Bombshell Business Podcast and author of The Bombshell Businesswoman. Inspired by a recent newsletter from Amber, Heather explores the fascinating world of AI and its impact on personal and professional branding in our vacation rental business. Amber shares her expertise on integrating AI effectively into your business strategy, ensuring you harness its power while maintaining authenticity and emotional connection with both guests and owners. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Discover the THRIVE Training System and attend...2024-07-1057 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS566 - Top 10 Foundations for a Successful Property Management BusinessIn this solo episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, Heather delves into the foundations of a strong property management business. Drawing on her 20 years of experience as a property manager, where she made a lot of mistakes and missteps, she shares valuable insights and lessons learned to help listeners navigate the ever-changing landscape of the short-term rental business. You’ll discover the importance of: · Learning the Industry's History: Spoiler alert! This business didn’t start with Airbnb. · Being Intentional with Your Niche. · Creating a Business Plan. 2024-07-0344 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS565 - Housekeeping Excellence: Training Techniques from Industry LeadersIn this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer welcomes Brittany Blackman of Breathe Easy Rentals and Sean Kemper from ETI Solutions. They discuss their innovative housekeeping workshops launched in the spring in the Florida Panhandle and Orange Beach, Alabama, emphasizing the importance of housekeeping training and mindfulness in property management. Heather also shares insights from Rob Walker's book, "The Art of Noticing," and how it ties into enhancing attention and creativity in the vacation rental industry. What You'll Discover: Housekeeping Training Initiatives: Brittany and Sean explain their approach to housekeeping workshops...2024-06-2638 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS564 - The Role of Company Culture in Delivering Exceptional Guest Experiences with Rachel AldayIn this insightful episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Rachel Alday, co-founder of Abode Luxury Vacation Rentals, to discuss the crucial role of company culture in the short-term rental business. Rachel shares her journey of growing a family-owned business into a highly respected company, emphasizing the importance of building a team that embodies core values and delivers exceptional hospitality. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Discover the THRIVE Training System and attend an information session to get your questions answered about our foundational team training: https://thrive.vacationrentalformula.com/thrive-live-webinar. 2024-06-1954 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS563 - Human Trafficking and the Vacation Rental Industry: What You Need to Know with Catherine Ratcliffe This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In this episode Heather Bayer and Catherine Ratcliffe discuss the pressing issue of human trafficking within the short-term rental industry. Catherine shares insights into the prevalence of human trafficking, including both sex and labor trafficking, and its impacts on the industry. She highlights the importance o...2024-06-1255 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS562 - From Startup to Award-Winning Team: Andy McNulty on Remote Work Success This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, Heather Bayer sits down with Andy McNulty, co-founder of Touch Stay. They delve into the intricacies of building and managing a remote team that spans across the globe. Andy shares his experiences and insights on fostering a dynamic a...2024-06-0555 min
All in the Industry ®Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Shari Bayer, Chefwise, Platform by JBF, NYCToday on our episode #388 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special show with Jean-Georges Vongerichten -- acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and author, from their recent live audience event at the James Beard Foundation's Platform by JBF, which took place on Sunday, April 14th in NYC. Their one-on-one conversation centers around Shari's new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World, which Jean-Georges in a contributor to; diving into a range of topics from Chefwise which encompass matters applicable both in and out of the kitchen. Known for launching such city-defining restaurants such as his first, J...2024-06-021h 15
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS561 - Achieve More By Doing Less - How to Make Your Business Inspirational This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In this solo episode Heather Bayer delves into the transformative concepts from the book "10X is Easier than 2X" by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy. Heather shares her personal journey of embracing a 10X mindset, recounting pivotal moments in her career that led to exponential growth. 2024-05-2950 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS560 - Here Goes Nothin'…Matt Landau on Experiences, Retreats and Memorable Events This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ In this episode, host Heather Bayer welcomes back Matt Landau, a seasoned mentor and coach in the vacation rental industry. He shares insights from a transformative event he attended in Morocco, which inspired him to rethink traditional conference formats and foster deeper business interactions. The c...2024-05-221h 01
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS559 - VRNation Launch: A New Era for NWVRP and Insights from Scouted.com’s CMO This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ There’s been a lot of talk over the airwaves recently about the value of conferences - why we attend them, what makes some more unique than others and what the industry could do differently. It’s a conversation we need to have. Fresh from the V...2024-05-1542 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS558 - Mastering Trust: Strategies for Success in Short-Term Rentals with Yoram Solomon This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ Trust is the cornerstone of our business. Owners needs to trust managers and OTAs to market their properties successfully, guests have to trust their hosts to deliver on their promises, and mutual trust underpins the relationships between the community and the short-term rentals that operate in their lo...2024-05-0853 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS557 - Beyond Bookings: Unlocking the Power of Vacation Rentals for Local Good with Kirsten King This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, an all-in-one solution that will help you start, manage, and grow your short-term rental business. Use Code VRF10 for 10% off their Professional and Ultimate yearly plans > Click here to visit Lodgify.com to start your free trial today ______________________________________________________________________ Being a property manager is more than just acquiring homes, sourcing guests and creating experiences for them. It’s about making a mark in the local area and being seen as an effective community partner and advocate. In this episode, Heather is joined by industry vete...2024-05-0152 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS551 - How to Maintain Your Property RightsDuring 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 Association was formed in October 2023 to advocate for property rights in reaction to the B...2024-03-2050 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS549 - SSTIR Crazy Month: Safety, Sustainability, Trust, Insurance, and RegulationsWe’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 from each week, and sharing some of the highlights from our expert contributors. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024-03-0651 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS546 - Insuring Success: Proactive Risk Management for Property ManagersInsurance 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, damage waiver products, and travel insurance. Nick Mas...2024-02-141h 00
Grow Your Holiday Let BusinessHow to Stand Out from the Competition with Niche MarketingIf you ever wonder about different ways that can help your holiday let / short term rental stand out from the competition, then niche marketing could be a great option for you.In this episode Jane is talking to Heather Bayer about the art of niche marketing. Here are the main takeaways:Discover the benefits and drawbacks of niche marketing.Learn about 3 niches that anyone can get into.Find out how you can research into a niche and create your niche ideal guest.Takeaway ideas on how you can build your content around your niche and reach...2023-12-1331 min
Heads In Beds ShowSpecial Recap Of VRMA 2023: Feat: Heather Bayer, Andy McNulty, Catherine Ratcliffe & Valerie GangasIn this episode Conrad drops a special release recapping VRMA along with four wonderful guests. Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesPaul Manzey Conrad O'ConnellConrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental MarketingHeather BayerAndy McNultyTouch StayCatherine Ratcliffe STR Benefits Consulting Valerie Gangas🔗 Connect With BuildUp BookingsWebsiteFacebook PageInstagramTwitter🚀 About BuildUp BookingsBuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.2023-10-301h 27
Turnover Cleaning TipsVacation Rental Cleaning: Is it Really That Different?Is vacation rental cleaning really that different from residential cleaning? Angela Brown chats with vacation rental expert Heather Bayer to uncover the key differences house cleaners need to know. Heather shares insider tips on how cleaners can best work with rental owners and what guests expect regarding cleanliness. You'll learn the unique challenges of vacation rental cleaning and how to impress guests so they leave 5-star reviews. Whether you're an owner, host, manager, or cleaner, don't miss this valuable peek behind the scenes of the booming vacation rental industry. Tune in weekly for the latest cleaning tips...2023-09-0614 minTurnover Cleaning TipsVacation Rental Cleaning: Is it Really That Different?Is vacation rental cleaning really that different from residential cleaning? Angela Brown chats with vacation rental expert Heather Bayer to uncover the key differences house cleaners need to know. Heather shares insider tips on how cleaners can best work with rental owners and what guests expect regarding cleanliness. You'll learn the unique challenges of vacation rental cleaning and how to impress guests so they leave 5-star reviews. Whether you're an owner, host, manager, or cleaner, don't miss this valuable peek behind the scenes of the booming vacation rental industry. Tune in weekly for the latest cleaning tips...2023-09-0614 min
AgAnnex TalksIWCA Series: Heather WilsonSaskatchewan-based Heather Wilson is a research scientist and program leader in the vaccine formulation and delivery group at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, or VIDO. She’s also an adjunct professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the department of veterinary microbiology and the school of public health.Nominated by Erin Gilchrist, Dr. Wilson’s nomination package focused on the reputation she’s been able to establish for her lab at VIDO, and the innovations she and her team have achieved together. She’s also helping guide others into the field and is described as a dedicate...2023-06-2629 min
The Accommodation Show - Hospitality Success Series!How to build and sell a property managment business with Heather Bayer
Celebrating success and interviewing accomplished business people is truly inspiring, and today's podcast episode is no exception! We dive into the world of property management businesses, discussing the importance of great business partners and the various aspects that contribute to success. 🎉
Our guest, Heather Bayer, shares her insights and experiences in building and selling a successful property management business and then selling it. From finding the perfect partner with complementary skills to preparing your business for a profitable sale, Heather covers all the essential steps and challenges you might face.
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00:00 How to successfully build and sell a property manage...2023-05-0842 min
Financial GPS MamaLinkedIn could be your missing link to success w/Barbara ImenšekBarbara Imenšek is a marketing specialist who has pivoted her expertise to LinkedIn and has helped thousands globally. Her career journey started 24 years ago in customer service. She went on to be an Assistant Marketing Manager for Eastern Europe and then International Account Director for the marketing agency, J. Walter Thompson. Over the years, she worked has for and with the best companies and brands such as Unilever, Mazda, Bayer, Ferrero, Spar and Reckitt Benskiser, helping them to build strong brands, become market leaders and increase sales. Although Barbara loved what she was doing, it wasn’t fulfilling and suf...2023-04-1323 min
The Cottage Country Insider PodcastCottage Country Insider Podcast - Episode 5, March 28, 2023We're thrilled to have Heather Bayer as our special guest in this podcast episode. Heather founded Cottage Blogger, a popular blog and resource for cottage owners and rental managers in Ontario, Canada.
Heather's journey with Cottage Blogger began in 2005, a couple of years after she published her book, Renting For Profit, which became a bestseller in the rental management niche. However, Heather quickly realized that the rental business was evolving rapidly and needed fresh, updated strategies to stay ahead of the competition. So, she started sharing her insights and experiences on her blog, providing owners and managers with new...2023-03-2842 min
The Vacation Rental Micro-SchoolIntroducing Operations Week with Heather BayerMeet Heather Bayer:Heather is the vacation rental podcasting guru and recently sold her property management company of over 100 homes under management! Now, she's dedicating her "retirement" to education in the industry and thankfully took me up on my offer to be a featured expert for a week on this season for our Operations Week!Heathers Socials:
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This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at Breezeway! Breezeway’s property care and messaging app helps vacation rental hosts, hospitality managers, and se...2023-01-1501 minThe Vacation Rental Micro-SchoolMeet Your Experts For Season 1What do you get when 4 industry experts get on one podcast? Well, you get the VRMS podcast, obviously! Season 1 will kick off tomorrow (January 2nd, 2023) but we wanted to give you a glimpse into who you will be hearing from for the next 20 episodes. Tune in to this bonus episode to hear who they are and why they're on this season.Meet Natalie Palmer:Natalie manages 10 homes and owns one of them while being a stay at home mom of two beautiful daughters and is the host of her own podcast, No...2023-01-0102 minCreating Confidence with Heather Monahan#261: Tap Into Your FULL Potential, With Julia Boorstin Senior Media & Tech Correspondent at CNBCIn This Episode You Will Learn About:
How to discover new opportunities
Getting out of negative patterns
Business tools for ANYONE
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Show Notes: Did you know when everyone has an opportunity to lead, we make room for MORE SUCCESS overall? To speak on the importance of having...2022-10-1843 min
Direct Booking Success PodcastOf mice and being 95% book direct with Heather BayerToday we speak with serial entrepreneur Heather Bayer who has been immersed in the vacation rental industry for over 25 years. In this episode, Heather shares her story and also what is coming up for her since selling her 95% book direct, 20-year-old company in Canada earlier this year.Hear how the idea was born for her to leave the UK and head to Cottage Country in Ontario, Canada. And how the direct booking landscape looked in 2003, what’s changed and what the future may hold. Heather also shares another terrible Airbnb shut down story and gives some top re...2022-09-1234 min
The Inner Game of ChangeE31 - UNMUTE your change practice voice - Podcast with Heather HansenWelcome and thank you for checking in at the Inner Game of Change Podcast where I focus on exploring the multi layers of managing organisational change.My guest today is Heather Hansen; A TEDx Speaker, an author, and a global communication expert. Through her passionate work, Heather helps leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world with a particular focus on fostering unmuted communication cultures.In this episode, as well as chatting about her book Unmuted, Heather and I chat about how and why it is important...2022-08-2427 min
The Holiday Let Success Podcast with Elaine WattHeather Bayer - Feeding The Dreams - Messaging Diversification & Inspiring Future BookingsFrom the Very First Short Stay Virtual Summit that took place during May 2020 - Free 3 Day Event - 30 Expert Speakers - Preserve, Pivot & Prosper Day 2 - ROAD TO RECOVERY, ACCELERATE OPPORTUNITES & MINDSET - Join the Short Stay Virtual Summit and access to all the interviews with 30 Short Term Rental Specialists today, right here - Short Stay Virtual Summit - May 2020 - https://bit.ly/SSVS2020-Feeding The Dreams - Messaging Diversification & Inspiring Future BookingsA talk by Heather BayerVacation Rental SuccessABOUT THIS TALK
heather joins me to sharer her...2022-08-0937 minCreating Confidence with Heather Monahan#225: Discover YOUR Road To SUCCESS With Mike Bayer, Life Coach & Founder-CEO At CAST CentersIn This Episode You Will Learn About:
How to evolve holistically
Finding & living your true purpose
Exercises to help begin trusting yourself
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Show Notes: Give yourself permiss...2022-06-1444 min
Unlocked by Matt LandauOur Foundation with Heather Bayer of Vacation Rental SuccessIn this final episode of Season 8 we speak with the godmother of vacation rentals, Heather Bayer of the Vacation Rental Success podcast, which has featured more than 440 vacation rental innovators and given an enormous wealth of knowledge to our community. Heather recently sold her vacation rental business after twenty years and we dig into that process, the state of the industry, and how well she has been sleeping since the deal went through. Vacation Rental Success: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/category/podcast/ Touchstay: https://touchstay.com EBIDA Definition: https://shorturl.ae/dUDlY 2022-06-081h 12
The Guest Cast"Don't be a Bunkbed Baddie!" - An Aha Moment from Heather Bayer, Co-Founder of Vacation Rental FormulaIn this Aha-moment episode, Vacation Rental leader and Co-Founder of Vacation Rental Formula, Heather Bayer shares a story on how she became the "Bunkbed Baddie!" Listen first hand about the importance of making sure your guests know when you make a change to your property... because you never know what they're counting on having in their property!2022-03-3103 min
EU ConfidentialMoscow's mixed messages — Ukraine's Unity Day — Think tanker Heather ConleyWe hear from our reporters in Moscow and Kyiv about the continued tensions over Ukraine. Our special guest is Heather Conley, the new president of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, on transatlantic ties and relations with Russia.POLITICO's Andrew Gray in Brussels and Matthew Karnitschnig in Berlin are joined by Eva Hartog in Moscow, who explains how Vladimir Putin's domestic messaging on Ukraine is wildly different from what we hear in the West. (You can read Eva's latest reporting on the frustrations of anti-war Russians here.) And POLITICO's Hans von der Burchard calls in...2022-02-1736 min
REAL TIME PodcastEpisode 18: Heather Bayer – The Evolution of Canadian Vacation PropertiesVacation properties have been around for decades, but their popularity has sky-rocketed over the last few years. What’s driving that trend, and how is it changing the current market?
Heather Bayer, co-founder of Vacation Rental Formula, joins us for a deep dive into the dos and don’ts of vacation property investment, how the sharing economy has affected the way vacation rental businesses operate, and the responsibilities all owners have to their guests and neighbours.
From helping your clients find their own vacation property, to what the next year may hold, Episode 18 of REAL TIME...2021-08-1943 min
The Hosting JourneyAdapting Your Business with Heather BayerIn Adapting your Business with Heather Bayer we discuss all the new changes and how she has pivoted her property management business.2021-06-2339 min
the no BS podcastThe Great White North Opens Up with featured guest Heather Bayer
Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger welcome Heather Bayer Co-Founder at Vacation Rental Formula.The queen of vacation rental podcasts with over 390 episodes under her belt brings her knowledge, know-how, and confidence to a couple of guys solidifying their presence.With Ontario just now opening up again after six more months in lockdown, Heather chats with us about staying positive while the world around keeps throwing punches. No BS, this is a great episode with a real class act!The No BS Short Term Rental Podcast brings the right people to t...2021-06-1043 min
The Secret Sauce PodcastThe Secret Sauce of Cottage Link Rental Management - Interview of Heather BayerOften dubbed the godmother of vacation rentals, Heather Bayer is the CEO of Cottage Link Rental Management with 160 vacation rentals in Ontario Canada.
In business for 17 years, the property management company experienced 100% occupancy rate since the beginning of June 2020 and 100% direct bookings. Pre-booking for 2021 increased by 100% from last year. Apart from revealing the secrets behind these amazing stats we also talk cleaning procedures, marketing b2b to real estate agents, and the waitlist they put in place which gathered 1000 new leads!
This interview is part of a Podcast, Video and Article Digest series called the "Se...2020-09-3035 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS354 – It’s Our Time – Why We Need A Route To Professional DevelopmentGet access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS3542020-09-0947 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS353 – Following His Own Path with Steve Elsey A Vacation Rental MaverickGet access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS3532020-09-0256 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS352 - Building Trust with Chris Maughan - I-PRACGet access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS3522020-08-2643 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS351 – Creating An Awesome Vacation Rental NewsletterGet access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS3512020-08-1954 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS350 - Getting Ready for Your Next Tipping PointGet access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS3502020-08-1243 min
The Indie Pod PodcastPodcast Growth: Should I Add More Short Episodes To My Show?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saOmFoMUw8M
Join Super Joe Pardo as he goes through a Training Thursday with ICON Heather Bayer! Super Joe helps navigate Heather through how she can grow her show even more!
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Ask a House CleanerCleaning Tips for Vacation Rentals and BNB with Heather BayerCleaning tips for vacation rentals and BNB are on tap today. Heather Bayer, Author of the book Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit joins us. Oh, and she's also the podcast host for Vacation Rental Success and the course creator for Vacation Rental Formula. The cleaning tips for vacation rentals she shares are things you WOULD NEVER do in a regular house cleaning job. And the reasons make so much sense if you have guests. As hosting partners, cleaners need to know how to drive top ratings and reviews. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner...2020-01-2914 min
Ask a House CleanerCleaning Tips for Vacation Rentals and BNB with Heather BayerCleaning tips for vacation rentals and BNB are on tap today. Heather Bayer, Author of the book Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit joins us. Oh, and she's also the podcast host for Vacation Rental Success and the course creator for Vacation Rental Formula. The cleaning tips for vacation rentals she shares are things you WOULD NEVER do in a regular house cleaning job. And the reasons make so much sense if you have guests. As hosting partners, cleaners need to know how to drive top ratings and reviews. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner...2020-01-2914 min
Unlocked by Matt LandauIndustry Pulse with Amy HinoteAmy Hinote is an industry legend and I finally managed to get her on a podcast prior to VRMA international in New Orleans, the first city she got drunk in as a teenager. Amy rolled in with an entourage of vacation rental luminaries including Steve Milo, Simon Lehmann, and Heather Bayer, so the peanut gallery was intimidating...but that would not stop us. In this interview, we learn the history of VRMIntel through Amy’s personal growth from finance and political science to vacation rentals. We then dovetail into a discussion about the venture capital pour...2019-10-2341 min
When Science SpeaksPromoting Women Entrepreneurs and Encouraging Inclusive Investors, with Heather MetcalfThe world is going through a progression, as more and more women and minorities are breaking into all areas of education and business. There is still a long way to go, but this progress is spearheaded by leaders in both areas who make it their passion to help equality become more and more of a reality in our modern times. Dr. Heather Metcalf is the Chief Research Officer at the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). Metcalf is Project Lead on the STEM to Market and Advanced Resource and Coordination Network initiatives. She has extensive experience leading t...2019-09-1337 min
Unlocked by Matt LandauThe Love Language with Heather Bayer Heather Bayer of the Vacation Rental Formula Podcast is like my BFF in the industry. We were both in Las Vegas for the VRMA International event and she would be presenting on the 5 Love Languages, a famous book that classifies the various interpretations of love. Heather applies this thinking to the vacation rental industry — where you may be making extraordinary efforts in one department, but lacking a detail or touch in another that could make all the difference. As you listen to Heather’s love language concept, think about how you may be missing out on communicating hospitality with your guests — i...2019-06-1217 min
Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig with Heather and Terry DubrowBe You Only Better with Coach Mike BayerDr. Phil's favorite life development coach graces his presence to Heather & Terry to promote his new book "Best Self: Be You, Only Better" while dismissing the taboos of being a "life coach" and describing his journey overcoming drug abuse to become the man he is today.
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Hosting Your Home - Airbnb host storiesHYH-46 “Smart Phone Photography” with Kati & Brian GreeneDownload Episode! Kati and Brian Greene are two long-time travelers who produced an eBook of interviews with vacation rental industry “thinkers and do’ers”. Now, they have created a structured video course, teaching smart phone photography to vacation rental owners. There are good reasons to use professional photographers, but there are also good reasons to learn to take our own pictures to manage property updates and pictures of surrounding neighborhoods. Those pictures have to be good enough to blend in with the other professional pictures on our listings. And, it turns out, they can! 0-3:30 Debi describes how she met Kati a...2018-08-0631 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS222 - Rick Oster interviews Heather Bayer Pt2Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/vrs2222018-02-2840 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS221 – Rick Oster Interviews Your Vacation Rental Success Host Heather BayerGet access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/vrs2212018-02-2154 min
Vacation Rental SuccessVRS184 - Vacation Rental Marketing 2.0 with Mike BayerGet access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/vrs1842017-06-0756 minVacation Rental SuccessVRS107 – Payment options, Online courses and Blabbing with Heather BayerGet access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/vrs1072015-12-1633 min
Holiday Let Success | Vacation Rental | Marketing | Elaine Watt | Property Investing | Serviced Accommodation | Holiday Rental | Increase Bookings | Reduce Costs | Save Time | Property ManagementEp 004: Podcasting for More Exposure, Enquiries and Money | Heather BayerThis post was originally written by Elaine Watt, you can read about the author and check out the original here Holiday Let Success - The Podcast for Holiday Home Owners
Vacation Rental Success Podcast host Heather Bayer joined me to chat about ensuring your holiday let/vacation rental prospers; including how podcasting could be the future for your holiday let! I was lucky enough to be joined on the show by the hugely inspirational Heather Bayer of cottageblogger.com . Heather has been in the...
The post Ep 004: Podcasting for More Exposure, Enquiries and Money | Heather Baye...2014-08-3047 min
The Holiday Let Success Podcast with Elaine WattEp 004: Podcasting for More Exposure, Enquiries and Money | Heather BayerThis post was originally written by Elaine Watt, you can read about the author and check out the original here Holiday Let Success - The Podcast for Holiday Home Owners
Vacation Rental Success Podcast host Heather Bayer joined me to chat about ensuring your holiday let/vacation rental prospers; including how podcasting could be the future for your holiday let! I was lucky enough to be joined on the show by the hugely inspirational Heather Bayer of cottageblogger.com . Heather has been in the...
The post Ep 004: Podcasting for More Exposure, Enquiries and Money | Heather Baye...2014-08-3047 minVacation Rental SuccessVRS032 – Your Vacation Rental Questions Answered with Heather & MikeGet access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/vrs0322014-07-0952 minVacation Rental SuccessVRS028 - The Vacation Rental World Summit with Antonio Bortolotti and Heather BayerGet access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/vrs0282014-06-1128 minVacation Rental SuccessVRS002 - Getting Started in Vacation Rental with Mike BayerGet access to the best education for your short-term rental business! Enrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. 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: http://www.vacationrentalformula.com/vrs0022013-02-0952 min