Podcast Episodes

VRS618 - Legacy, Leadership & AI: Inside the Evolution of Cottage Connection of Maine with Alexis Miller

Some of the strongest brands in the vacation rental business have been around for decades and are rooted in tradition, family values and local knowledge.  As the next generation stepping into a decad…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

VRS617 - What an AI Summit Taught Me About Hosting, Branding, and Staying Ahead

In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer shares her top takeaways from the AI for Business Summit in Orlando, diving into the transformative power of artificial inte…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

VRS616 - A Podcast Within a Podcast: A Look into NotebookLM

In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with… herself! It's a podcast within a podcast as Heather explores the power of AI through a hands-on demonstratio…

Published on 5 months ago

VRS615 - Direct Bookings, AI, and Airbnb Disruption: A Real Talk with Mark Simpson

In this no-holds-barred conversation, Heather is joined by longtime friend of the show, Mark Simpson, to unpack the buzz - and backlash - surrounding Airbnb's newly launched "Services" offering. From…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

VRS614: Marketing Shifts, AI in Search, and the Future of Vacation Rental Websites with Conrad O'Connell

In this insightful conversation, I welcome back digital marketing expert Conrad O'Connell, founder of BuildUp Bookings, to talk about the dramatic shifts in how people are finding, booking, and exper…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

VRS613 - Why Every Vacation Rental Business Needs an AI Champion - Now

In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with her son and business partner, Mike Bayer, to discuss the essential role of an "AI Ambassador" in vacation ren…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

VRS612 - Access for All: How One Woman's Mission and Expedia's Support Are Transforming the Way We Host

This week on the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, Heather reconnects with long-time friend and returning guest, Lorraine Woodward, the unstoppable force behind Becoming rentABLE. Lorraine has been ch…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

VRS611 - Leadership by Culture: How Rachel Alday Built Loyalty and Hospitality Through Intentional Team Values

In 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 int…

Published on 6 months ago

VRS610 - The Quiet Power of Leadership: Steve Schwab on Earning Loyalty and Driving Change

In 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, …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

VRS609 - What Type of Leader Are You? Reflections from the Short-Term Rental Industry

In 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 p…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago