How to Save Your Vacation Rental Business

In this episode we unpack Dana's final takeaway of the season, that professional operators have a huge chance to differentiate themselves from the casual Airbnbers that often come to the table with us.  And that strict and complicated laws may end up stifling the path to professionalism.   Ryan Dame of Casago joins to give us the perspective of a large manager dealing with regulatory issues across the country. This season is brought to you by Track Hospitality Software and NoiseAware. Track Hospitality Software powered by TravelNet Solutions transforms your vacation rental company so you can transform the way vacation rental advocacy plays out in your region.   NoiseAware users are able to stop issues before they spiral out of control, without having to be there in person or compromising guest privacy. VRMB Communities Rent Responsibly VRMA Advocacy  Contact Dana   Featured Guests: Ryan Dame - Casago  

In this episode we talk with Davide Proserpio, an Assistant Professor of Marketing at University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.  David studies problems related to digital markets and has spent years analyzing the sharing economy.   It all started with a research paper showing a positive correlation between Airbnb and housing rent and prices: a paper that was used by plenty of anti-STR groups. But the data does not stop there... Davide followed-up with a recent Harvard Business Review article, which found that restricting STRs in a neighborhood can reduce residential development.  We wanted to get him on the show to explain the article, and dig into how academics and community groups can be a resource for data that cities accept as unbiased.   Data maybe our most powerful tool for a reasonable approach to regulation and people like Davide represent a powerful, unbiased and accessible way of getting and communicating that data. This season is brought to you by Track Hospitality Software and NoiseAware. Track Hospitality Software powered by TravelNet Solutions transforms your vacation rental company so you can transform the way vacation rental advocacy plays out in your region.   NoiseAware users are able to stop issues before they spiral out of control, without having to be there in person or compromising guest privacy. Thank you to Airdna for helping us grow our audience. VRMB Communities Harvard Business Review: Restricting Airbnb Rentals Reduces Development Davide's Email: davide.proserpio@marshall.usc.edu Davide's Twitter: @dade_us Featured Guests: Davide Proserpio, Assistant Professor of Marketing at USC  

In this episode Pam Knudsen, Senior Director of Compliance Services at Avalara, gives us perspective on advocacy efforts across the country through the lens of lodging tax data.   We've been hearing a lot this season about outright bans and a curious reluctance by cities to take the economic impact of vacation rentals into account when creating regulation.   Pam shares a more nuanced, hopeful outlook as well as best practices for combining your economic contributions with good neighbor habits and turning them into real political leverage. This season is brought to you by Track Hospitality Software and NoiseAware. Track Hospitality Software powered by TravelNet Solutions transforms your vacation rental company so you can transform the way vacation rental advocacy plays out in your region.   NoiseAware users are able to stop issues before they spiral out of control, without having to be there in person or compromising guest privacy. VRMB Communities Airbnb and VRBO Start Sharing Information on Party Houses   Featured Guests: Pam Knudsen of Avalara Fiona Quinn of AvantStay Jim Prugh of Lindsborg Vacation Rentals  

In this episode we take a deeper look at statewide preemption with Tiffany Edwards of the VRMA Advocacy Fund and Right to Rent.  We're very much about local community interaction on this podcast and nothing in this episode changes that, but sometimes going to a higher power might be the only tool left to save your business. Tiffany helps us understand the nuance of these issues, where they've worked, and how local engagement is required no matter what.  Sean Walsh and Jarrett Skorup join for context and Tiffany also gets into her data gathering and fundraising efforts on behalf of the industry. This season is brought to you by Track Hospitality Software and NoiseAware. Track Hospitality Software powered by TravelNet Solutions transforms your vacation rental company so you can transform the way vacation rental advocacy plays out in your region.   NoiseAware users are able to stop issues before they spiral out of control, without having to be there in person or compromising guest privacy. VRMB Communities   Featured Guests: Tiffany Edwards of the VRMA Advocacy Fund Eric Bay of The Alliance for Neighborhood Prosperity Sean Walsh of Sean Walsh Consulting Jarrett Skorup of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy  

In this episode we dive into a case study on Santa Barbara and Theo Kracke, the man who sued his hometown and won.  We dedicate a lot of time on this podcast to finding compromise and working with local government, but in the face of outright bans it doesn't always work.  Theo's solution took a great deal of time, energy and resources, but his victory has ripple effects for vacation rental regulation across California and the country. This kind of effort requires someone to spearhead it, and as you listen you must ask yourself, are you capable of being the tip of the spear in your destination?  If not, find ways to support the folks that can be...as they need all the help they can get!  You can find ideas and resources at STRSantaBarbara.org. Portions of Theo's interview were aired in episode 122 of Matt Landau's Unlocked Podcast. This season is brought to you by Track Hospitality Software and NoiseAware. Track Hospitality Software powered by TravelNet Solutions transforms your vacation rental company so you can transform the way vacation rental advocacy plays out in your region.   NoiseAware users are able to stop issues before they spiral out of control, without having to be there in person or compromising guest privacy. VRMB Communities   Featured Guests: Theo Kracke of Paradise Retreats Tiffany Edwards of the VRMA Advocacy Fund Pam Knudsen of Avalara

In this episode we dive into a Denver case study with Erica Rogers, an assistant City Attorney for the city of Denver, who is able to share some powerful parallels with other emerging industries such as marijuana and electric scooters.  We discuss what regulation and enforcement look like from the government's perspective, and Dana provides context from the host side as she was on the front lines of countering some of the more draconian regulatory proposals there in addition to hosting a Good Neighbor Summit and developing new licensing classifications.   This season is brought to you by Track Hospitality Software and NoiseAware. Track Hospitality Software powered by TravelNet Solutions transforms your vacation rental company so you can transform the way vacation rental advocacy plays out in your region.   NoiseAware users are able to stop issues before they spiral out of control, without having to be there in person or compromising guest privacy. VRMB Communities   Featured Guests: Erica Rogers: Assistant City Attorney for Denver

In this episode we dig into the issues and possibilities involved with zoning laws as they pertain to short term rentals.  We're joined again by Jarret Skorup of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and by Alex Haler, a host that stopped renting in Denver due to harsh regulations and has since joined his local planning commission in Leadville, CO.  By engaging with policy at the planning commission level, getting in front of issues like affordable housing, and joining the conversation even to the point of getting a job with local city government, we begin to see a path towards fair regulation.  It might be more than we signed up initially as vacation rental hosts, but its the only way to become part of the solution. This season is brought to you by Track Hospitality Software and NoiseAware. Track Hospitality Software powered by TravelNet Solutions transforms your vacation rental company so you can transform the way vacation rental advocacy plays out in your region.   NoiseAware users are able to stop issues before they spiral out of control, without having to be there in person or compromising guest privacy. Jarret Skorup's 'Banning the Bans' Op Ed: https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/565502-states-should-ban-the-bans-on-short-term-rentals VRMB Communities   Featured Guests: Alex Haler of the Leadville Planning Commission  Jarrett Skorup of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

In this episode we discuss the case for stronger vacation rental regulation with Jessica Black of Moms Against STRs.  We also get perspective on these arguments from our industry experts and talk   about the troubles with 'character of the neighborhood' kinds of conversations when trying to enact fair public policy.   We'll also hear from Jarrett Skorup of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and begin to look at ways at leaving more emotional debates behind and focusing on the areas that all sides of short term rental regulatory issues can actually sink their teeth into and use to negotiate fair regulation. This season is brought to you by Track Hospitality Software and NoiseAware. Track Hospitality Software powered by TravelNet Solutions transforms your vacation rental company so you can transform the way vacation rental advocacy plays out in your region.   NoiseAware users are able to stop issues before they spiral out of control, without having to be there in person or compromising guest privacy. Jarret Skorup's 'Banning the Bans' Op Ed: https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/565502-states-should-ban-the-bans-on-short-term-rentals   Featured Guests: Jessica Black of Mom's Against STRs Alexa Nota of Rent Responsibly  Ashley Hodgini of VRBO Jarrett Skorup of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy  

This episode is about the non-host, non-manager professionals that are critical to the pursuit of fair regulation for our industry.   We're talking about lobbyists and government affairs folks, here.   You've probably heard about lobbyists in national politics, and most likely it wasn't always in a positive light.  It turns out, though, that the most effective way of engaging all stakeholders and crafting public policy at a local level is best achieved with the help of these professionals that are trained in the workings of government.   In this episode, you'll learn how to find and hire lobbyists, how they can help, and how we as hosts and managers can help them to craft more effective regulation.   This season is brought to you by Track Hospitality Software and NoiseAware. Track Hospitality Software powered by TravelNet Solutions transforms your vacation rental company so you can transform the way vacation rental advocacy plays out in your region.   NoiseAware users are able to stop issues before they spiral out of control, without having to be there in person or compromising guest privacy. Thank you to to Rented.com for helping us get the word out.   Featured Guests: Alexa Nota of Rent Responsibly  Ashley Hodgini of VRBO Sean Walsh of Sean Walsh Consulting

Welcome to Season Two of the How to Save Your Vacation Rental Show!  In this season we will focus on Fair Regulation: what defines it, why we need to be proactive about it, how to engage with stakeholders on all sides and how to get it written into law.  Along the way, we'll be diving into case studies and talking with experts from both inside and outside the vacation rental industry. Sarah Bradford of Steamboat Lodging Company once famously expressed to a packed room at a VRMIntel Conference that she wouldn't have to worry about advocacy in her tourist town in Colorado.  Fast forward to this year and she was given 24 hours notice that the city council had passed a moratorium on vacation rental licenses.   In this episode we'll dive into Sarah's story, get Dana's takeaways and find some context on the bigger picture with advocacy experts.  We're sounding the alarm once more, folks, and mark our works, you're either already in this fight or it's coming for you soon.    This season is brought to you by Track Hospitality Software and NoiseAware. Track Hospitality Software powered by TravelNet Solutions transforms your vacation rental company so you can transform the way vacation rental advocacy plays out in your region.   NoiseAware users are able to stop issues before they spiral out of control, without having to be there in person or compromising guest privacy. Featured Guests: Sarah Bradford Steamboat Lodging Company  Alexa Nota of Rent Responsibly  Jessica Black of Mom's Against STRs Ashley Hodgini of VRBO Sean Walsh of Sean Walsh Consulting

Season Two of the How to Save Your Vacation Rental Show will focus on Fair Regulation...what defines it, why we need to be proactive about it, how to engage with stakeholders on all sides and how to get it written into law.  Along the way, we'll be diving into case studies and talking with experts from both inside and outside the vacation rental industry.  Episode 1 drops in September. This season is brought to you by Track and NoiseAware.

Welcome to How to Save Your Vacation Rental, a 10-part educational podcast series hosted by vacation rental advocate Dana Lubner that will teach you how to solve your business’ greatest looming threat -- unfair regulation -- from the ground up.  In this episode, we take a look back at the season and provide our 'super-takeaways' from this journey through community-based advocacy.  Our voices from around the industry also share their thoughts and ideas for the future of professional vacation rental businesses. This episode is brought to you by TRACK powered by TravelNet Solutions, providing integrated solutions to transform the way vacation rental hospitality works. Resources mentioned in the show: Expedia's government affairs contact: govermentaffairs@vrbo.com Dana’s public contact: help@danalubner.com  VRMB Communities: https://community.vrmb.com Rent Responsibly: https://www.rentresponsibly.org Vacation Rental Advocacy Playbook: https://www.vrmb.com/advocacy/ Zoom Link to Dana's December 8th Presentation at 4PM MT: https://denvergov.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ecf2f6b6d7a4c61a767ba5f5&id=a18b761456&e=455a4bc2a8   Thank you to our featured guests: Jessica Black, Mom's Against STRs Phil Minardi, Expedia Group Dave Krauss, Rent Responsibly Eric Bay, ANP Paige Teel, On the Water in Maine Claire Reiswerg, Sand and Sea Patricia Moore, Citizens 4 STR Alex Lawson, Social Security Works Megan McCrea, NASTRA   This episode was produced by VRMB Communities at Mangofish Studios.  Our theme song is the ‘STR savior theme’ by DJ Andy Lubner

Welcome to How to Save Your Vacation Rental, a 10-part educational podcast series hosted by vacation rental advocate Dana Lubner that will teach you how to solve your business’ greatest looming threat -- unfair regulation -- from the ground up.  In this episode, we explore big ideas driving advocacy and the industry forward.  We dive into regulation, taxation, OTAs, and antis. Dana also walks us through her new licensing initiative in Denver and her process for coming up with big ideas.  This episode is brought to you by TRACK powered by TravelNet Solutions, providing integrated solutions to transform the way vacation rental hospitality works. Resources mentioned in the show: Expedia's government affairs contact: govermentaffairs@vrbo.com Dana’s public contact: help@danalubner.com  VRMB Communities: https://community.vrmb.com Rent Responsibly: https://www.rentresponsibly.org Vacation Rental Advocacy Playbook: https://www.vrmb.com/advocacy/ We’d like to give a shout-out to Minut for helping get the word out. Minut is one of the leading privacy-safe smart home monitoring solution that tracks noise, motion and temperature, empowering hosts worldwide to keep their properties safe and neighbors happy.   Thank you to our featured guests: Jessica Black, Mom's Against STRs Phil Minardi, Expedia Group Dave Krauss, Rent Responsibly Eric Bay, ANP Darik Eaton, Seattle Oasis Vacation Rentals Claire Reiswerg, Sand and Sea   This episode was produced by VRMB Communities at Mangofish Studios.  Our theme song is the ‘STR savior theme’ by DJ Andy Lubner

Welcome to How to Save Your Vacation Rental, a 10-part educational podcast series hosted by vacation rental advocate Dana Lubner that will teach you how to solve your business’ greatest looming threat -- unfair regulation -- from the ground up.  In this episode, we share some harsh realities you'll face in vacation rental advocacy.  Together with voices from around the industry, we'll also take a look at the way forward when faced with this kind of adversity.   This episode is brought to you by TRACK powered by TravelNet Solutions, providing integrated solutions to transform the way vacation rental hospitality works. Resources mentioned in the show: Expedia's government affairs contact: govermentaffairs@vrbo.com Dana’s public contact: help@danalubner.com  VRMB Communities: https://community.vrmb.com Vacation Rental Advocacy Playbook: https://www.vrmb.com/advocacy/ San Diego Memorandum of Understanding: https://www.sandiego.gov/department-document/memorandum-understanding-short-term-vacation-rentals San Diego Episode of the Vacation Rental Show: https://youtu.be/5WtXcLDH2eU Seattle Episode of the Vacation Rental Show: https://youtu.be/x6JQeJw2aVE Thank you to our featured guests: Jonah Mechanic, Seabreeze Vacation Rentals Phil Minardi, Expedia Group Dave Krauss, Rent Responsibly Eric Bay, ANP   This episode was produced by VRMB Communities at Mangofish Studios.  Our theme song is the ‘STR savior theme’ by DJ Andy Lubner  

Welcome to How to Save Your Vacation Rental, a 10-part educational podcast series hosted by vacation rental advocate Dana Lubner that will teach you how to solve your business’ greatest looming threat -- unfair regulation -- from the ground up.  In this episode, you'll get an absolute masterclass on how to work with the media from Dana's secret weapon: Alex Lawson of Social Security Works.  Dana, Alex and more industry voices also explore how telling your story can go beyond the media and have a direct effect on your relationships with government and community groups.   This episode is brought to you by TRACK powered by TravelNet Solutions, providing integrated solutions to transform the way vacation rental hospitality works. Resources mentioned in the show: Expedia's government affairs contact: govermentaffairs@vrbo.com Dana’s public contact: help@danalubner.com  VRMB Communities: https://community.vrmb.com Social Security Works: https://socialsecurityworks.org Glossary of journalism terms: http://info.wsj.com/college/glossary/journalism.pdf We’re also grateful to Proper Insurance  for helping us get the word out. Proper Insurance is the Nation’s leading short-term rental insurance provider. Their custom policy not only offers unmatched protection for your vacation home, furnishings, business income, and host liability, but also includes enhancements for unique short-term rental risks such as bed bugs and liability for guest amenities like bikes, kayaks, and hot tubs. Thank you to our featured guests: Alex Lawson, Social Security Works Phil Minardi, Expedia Group Gregg Klein, Sonder   This episode was produced by VRMB Communities at Mangofish Studios.  Our theme song is the ‘STR savior theme’ by DJ Andy Lubner

Welcome to How to Save Your Vacation Rental, a 10-part educational podcast series hosted by vacation rental advocate Dana Lubner that will teach you how to solve your business’ greatest looming threat -- unfair regulation -- from the ground up.  In this episode, you'll learn the critical importance of host group communications to the advocacy effort and the challenges we all face in bettering them.  You'll learn how to improve existing efforts, and how emerging virtual community platforms fit into the Covid-19 age and beyond.    This episode is brought to you by TRACK powered by TravelNet Solutions, providing integrated solutions to transform the way vacation rental hospitality works. Resources mentioned in the show: Expedia's government affairs contact: govermentaffairs@vrbo.com Dana’s public contact: help@danalubner.com  VRMB Communities: https://community.vrmb.com Nation Builder: https://nationbuilder.com Invision Community: https://invisioncommunity.com Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com Mighty Networks: https://www.mightynetworks.com Zoom: https://zoom.us We’re also grateful to Ascent Processing for helping us get the word out. Ascent Processing is THE destination for payment solutions in the Vacation Rental industry to help clients and partners be more successful. Thank you to our featured guests: Debi Hertert, Host2Host Phil Minardi, Expedia Group Bruce Hoban, VRON Jonah Mechanic, Seabreeze Vacation Rentals Patricia Moore, Citizens 4 STR   This episode was produced by VRMB Communities at Mangofish Studios.  Our theme song is the ‘STR savior theme’ by DJ Andy Lubner

Welcome to How to Save Your Vacation Rental, a 10-part educational podcast series hosted by vacation rental advocate Dana Lubner that will teach you how to solve your business’ greatest looming threat -- unfair regulation -- from the ground up.  In this episode Dana accepts a challenge from Matt to put Mile High Hosts on firm financial footing. Together, they explore key ideas around generating revenue that host groups need for community and advocacy efforts. This episode is brought to you by TRACK powered by TravelNet Solutions, providing integrated solutions to transform the way vacation rental hospitality works. Resources mentioned in the show: Expedia's government affairs contact: govermentaffairs@vrbo.com Dana’s public contact: help@danalubner.com  VRMB Communities: https://community.vrmb.com We’re also grateful to Rent Responsibly for helping us get the word out. Rent Responsibly makes advocacy easy by helping local short-term rental alliances get organized and supporting local leaders every step of the way. And we're grateful to Lexicon Travel Technologies. With vacation rental demand soaring, if you’re not on the OTAs and with the RIGHT Channel Manager, you’re losing money. Capture your share of this enthusiastic and growing market, and get even more direct bookings with Lexicon Travel Technologies, where you’re always merchant of record and your brand gets top billing. Thank you to our featured guests: Claire Reiswerg, Sand N Sea Megan Mccrea, Southbound Stays & NASTRA Paige Teel, Northeast Vacation Rental Professionals   This episode was produced by VRMB Communities at Mangofish Studios.  Our theme song is the ‘STR savior theme’ by DJ Andy Lubner

Welcome to How to Save Your Vacation Rental, a 10-part educational podcast series hosted by vacation rental advocate Dana Lubner that will teach you how to solve your business’ greatest looming threat -- unfair regulation -- from the ground up.  In this episode, you'll learn step by step how Dana and her group created the Good Neighbor Summit and learn why a similar event could be critical for your community building and advocacy efforts.  You'll also hear from voices around the industry that have bootstrapped their own events and conferences. This episode is brought to you by TRACK powered by TravelNet Solutions, providing integrated solutions to transform the way vacation rental hospitality works. Resources mentioned in the show: Expedia's government affairs contact: govermentaffairs@vrbo.com Dana’s public contact: help@danalubner.com  VRMB Communities: https://community.vrmb.com Good Neighbor Summit press: 9news Article Virtual Good Neighbor Summit 2020: Registration We’re also grateful to Beyond Pricing for helping us get the word out.  Beyond Pricing is the world's leading revenue management software for vacation rental owners and managers. Thank you to our featured guests: Debi Hertert, Host2Host Joe Pergolizzi, Mile High Hosts Phil Minardi, Expedia Group Dave Krauss, Rent Responsibly Alex Lawson, Social Security Works   This episode was produced by VRMB Communities at Mangofish Studios.  Our theme song is the ‘STR savior theme’ by DJ Andy Lubner

Welcome to How to Save Your Vacation Rental, a 10-part educational podcast series hosted by vacation rental advocate Dana Lubner that will teach you how to solve your business’ greatest looming threat -- unfair regulation -- from the ground up.  In this episode, you'll hear why we go farther when we go together.  You'll also learn key steps and techniques for starting and running a sustainable host group and how to build relationships once you've got it going. This episode is brought to you by TRACK powered by TravelNet Solutions, providing integrated solutions to transform the way vacation rental hospitality works. Resources mentioned in the show: Expedia's government affairs contact: govermentaffairs@vrbo.com Phil Minardi contacts: pminardi@expedia.com or pminardi@vrbo.com Dana’s public contact: help@danalubner.com  VRMB Communities: https://community.vrmb.com We’re also grateful to HomeToGo for helping get the word out. By listing on HomeToGo, you can expand your reach to millions of new customers and capture more bookings while diversifying your revenue streams. Thank you to our featured guests: Megan Mccrea, Southbound Stays & NASTRA Claire Reiswerg, Sand N Sea Debi Hertert, Host2Host Joe Pergolizzi, Mile High Hosts Darik Eaton, Seattle Oasis Vacation Rentals Eric Bay, ANP Jessica Black, Moms Against STRs   This episode was produced by VRMB Communities at Mangofish Studios.  Our theme song is the ‘STR savior theme’ by DJ Andy Lubner

Welcome to How to Save Your Vacation Rental, a 10-part educational podcast series hosted by vacation rental advocate Dana Lubner that will teach you how to solve your business’ greatest looming threat -- unfair regulation -- from the ground up.  In this episode, you'll hear how Dana got into advocacy, and how she's been able to take it farther than she ever thought possible.  As we explore Dana's journey, we'll hear from industry voices that ended up on similar paths despite starting from radically different backgrounds.  You'll learn how to start your own journey or inspire others to start their own.   This episode is brought to you by TRACK powered by TravelNet Solutions, providing integrated solutions to transform the way vacation rental hospitality works. Resources mentioned in the show: Expedia's government affairs contact: govermentaffairs@vrbo.com Phil Minardi contacts: pminardi@expedia.com or pminardi@vrbo.com Dana’s public contact: dana@effortlessrentalgroup.com VRMB Communities: https://community.vrmb.com Denver short term rental advisory committee: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-business-licensing-center/business-licenses/short-term-rentals/short-term-rental-advisory-committee.html The Good Neighbor Summit: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/short-term-rental-owners-gather-for-good-neighbor-summit/73-2689a391-3691-40b1-8c78-f70b2cff00e5 We’re also grateful to Rentals United for helping us get the word out.  Rentals United believes that advocacy is the most important mechanism to influence the future of our industry and they support numerous associations in Europe and the US. Thank you to our featured guests: Megan Mccrea, Southbound Stays & NASTRA Paige Teel, Northeast Vacation Rental Professionals Claire Reiswerg, Sand N Sea Patricia Moore, Citizens 4 STR Phil Minardi, Expedia Group Dave Krauss, Rent Responsibly Joe Pergolizzi, Mile High Hosts Darik Eaton, Seattle Oasis Vacation Rentals     This episode was produced by VRMB Communities at Mangofish Studios.  Our theme song is the ‘STR savior theme’ by DJ Andy Lubner

Welcome to How to Save Your Vacation Rental, a 10-part educational podcast series hosted by vacation rental advocate Dana Lubner that will teach you how to solve your business’ greatest looming threat -- unfair regulation -- from the ground up.  In this Episode, The Wake-up Call, you’ll meet Dana and hear from voices around the industry about the scope of the problem and how the pandemic has made regulation an even more volatile issue.  We’ll explore the concept of advocacy and community and hear four key takeaways that are critical for your business right now. This episode is brought to you by TRACK powered by TravelNet Solutions, providing integrated solutions to transform the way vacation rental hospitality works.   Resources mentioned in the show: Expedia's government affairs contact: govermentaffairs@vrbo.com Phil Minardi contacts: pminardi@expedia.com or pminardi@vrbo.com Dana’s public contact: dana@effortlessrentalgroup.com VRMB Communities: https://community.vrmb.com We’re also grateful to Rented, the leading provider of full-service revenue management as a service for professional vacation rental managers for helping us get this important word out. Thank you to our featured guests: Phil Minardi, Expedia Group Dave Krauss, Rent Responsibly Paige Teel, Northeast Vacation Rental Professionals Jennifer Frankenstein, Great Ocean Condos and Homes Jonah Mechanic, Seabreeze Vacation Rentals Megan Mccrea, Southbound Stays & NASTRA Jessica Black, Moms Against Short Term Rentals Eric Bay, ANP Claire Reiswerg, Sand N Sea This episode was produced by VRMB Communities at Mangofish Studios.  Our theme song is the ‘STR savior theme’ by DJ Andy Lubner

‘How To Save Your Vacation Rental Business’ is a 10-part educational podcast series hosted by vacation rental advocate Dana Lubner that will teach vacation rental managers how to solve their business’ greatest looming threat -- unfair regulation -- from the ground up.  In this teaser clip, meet Dana, say hello to Matt, and get a listen to some of the industry voices that will be helping us explore just how to save your vacation rental business. This show would not be possible without our sponsor, TRACK Hospitality Software powered by TravelNet Solutions. “As a supporter of our vacation rental community, we think responsible participation by vendors is more important than it’s ever been.” Said Ryan Bailey, CEO of TravelNet Solutions. “The topic of advocacy, an experienced voice in Dana, and an industry advocate in Matt is the perfect combo to drive this discussion forward.”