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EP97: Niches Are The Next Wave in Vacation Rentals Apr 21, 2021

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This week Matt sits down with Anthony Gantt of At Ease which was created to solve challenges with vacation rentals for military personnel and their families. Anthony's story of discovering and executing in his niche is must-listen content for anyone looking to level up with the biggest current opportunity in the vacation rental business.

This episode is brought to you by Point Central, the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform.

EP96: The Landmark Feature to Command Travelers' Attention Apr 20, 2021

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This is a Quick Tips episode of Unlocked, where Matt shares actionable wisdom from VRMB Communities.

Any vacation rental property can be made more "limited edition" with the introduction of a landmark feature: a structural, decorative, or recreational aspect of the home's offering that is unique (in your competitive set), photogenic (for promotional purposes), and perhaps most importantly enjoyable for new and repeat guests.

Read the full thread, here: https://community.vrmb.com/threads/the-landmark-feature.4910/

EP95: How to Uncover Hidden Bookings Left on the Table Apr 14, 2021

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This week Matt sits down with Amber Carpenter of DemandIQ to talk about a significant source of revenue we've all been missing. What started as a capstone project for Amber's master's degree has become must-use tech for the entire vacation rental industry.

This episode is brought to you by Point Central, the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform.

EP94: 8 Deep Adjustments To Your Airbnb & Vrbo Listings Apr 13, 2021

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This is a Quick Tips episode of Unlocked, where Matt shares actionable wisdom from VRMB Communities.

Not all listings are created equally. This week, the community discusses 8 deep adjustments that are designed to maximize bookings in a crowded listing site landscape.

Read the full thread, here: https://community.vrmb.com/threads/8-deep-adjustments-to-your-listings.5955/

EP93: The Ultimate Recipe for Building a Vacation Rental Lifestyle Brand Apr 07, 2021

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Bob Garner and his husband, Ian, have built their Casal dei Fichi into a powerhouse of repeat bookings, positive environmental action and the profitability needed to achieve a fun, balanced lifestyle. In this episode Matt and Bob dig into the how's and why's, and explore a 'two loops model' for vacation rental businesses that is critical listening for anyone in the industry.

This episode is brought to you by Point Central, the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform.

EP92: How Vacation Rentals Helped Me Buy My Dream Family Home Mar 31, 2021

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This week Sibylle Kim gives us a masterclass in the single property lifestyle business. She bought her dream vacation home in Waterbury, Vermont, and turned it into Villa Ausblick, a profitable, family-friendly short-term rental sanctuary, where she created years of memories for her family and her guests. Now, after nearly two decades in business, Sibylle is sharing wisdom that is of value to everyone in the industry, while also getting involved with advocacy work with the brand-new Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance (VT hosts, this is for you!).

This episode is brought to you by Point Central, the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform.

EP91: Carl Shepherd (Part 2) from HomeAway on Vacation Rentals' Past, Present, and Future Mar 24, 2021

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Part 2 of Matt's sit down with Carl Shepherd, co-founder of HomeAway. This week we get into the fun stuff. Where's the opportunity? How to build brand? What deep trends should you be keeping an eye on as they evolve?

This episode is brought to you by Point Central, the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform.

EP90: Carl Shepherd (Part 1) from HomeAway on Vacation Rentals' Past, Present, and Future Mar 17, 2021

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Carl Shepherd, co-founder of HomeAway, for an oral history of some of the vacation rental industry's formative moments and a visionary look at its future.

This episode is brought to you by Point Central, the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform.

EP89: Growth Secrets for 100+ Properties (Exit Strategy Included) Mar 10, 2021

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In this episode Matt sits down with Kirsten King of Big Sky Vacation Rentals for some big takeaways on building and ultimately selling a supremely profitable and sustainable vacation rental business.

This episode is brought to you by Point Central, the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform.

EP88: Sheron Scurlock of Scurlock Farms Mar 03, 2021

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In this episode Matt talks finding your niche and your balance with Sheron of Scurlock Farms. Sheron mixes a working farm, famous art, pet friendliness and a friendly family to create the ultimate limited edition vacation rental business.

This episode is brought to you by Point Central, the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform.

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