Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Future of Vacation Rentals: Annie Holcombe on OTAs, Loyalty Programs, and Industry Challenges
Episode 218
Meet Annie Holcombe, a seasoned hospitality industry expert with a passion for vacation rentals and an impressive track record at major travel tech c…
2 years, 3 months ago
How they Built a Luxury A-Frame in the Highest Incorporated Town in North America
Episode 217
Meet Yvonna and Darren Grandfield, a dynamic duo who’ve turned their passion for real estate into a thriving business of unique and stunning short-te…
2 years, 3 months ago
Building Magical Stays: The Surprising Success of Thematic Vacation Rentals
Episode 216
Meet Josh Luttrell, the innovative entrepreneur behind Home Theme Orlando, a company transforming vacation rentals into immersive themed experiences.…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Dark Side of Airbnb: How One Host Lost Everything in a Day
Episode 215
In this episode of "Behind the Stays," we bring you a special and urgent conversation with a guest who's no stranger to the show, Elam King — we feat…
2 years, 3 months ago
How He's Building the Kayak.com for Outdoor Travel
Episode 214
Meet Cody Watson, the entrepreneur behind Explorely, a groundbreaking platform poised to revolutionize outdoor travel planning and experiences.
Grow…
2 years, 3 months ago
How They're Designing the Ultimate Group Getaway: The Story of Nova Haus
Episode 213
Meet Tyler Jordan, the co-founder of Nova Haus —a ground-breaking hospitality brand that's redefining luxury stays for larger groups and corporate r…
2 years, 4 months ago
From Theatre to Travel Tech: How He's Building the Hotel Tonight for Vacation Rentals
Episode 212
Meet Alex Alioto, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Whimstay, the Hotel Tonight for Vacation Rentals.
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Alex h…
2 years, 4 months ago
How They Built an Airbnb into the Side of a Mountain (And a Waterfall Too!) — The Story of the River Rock House
Episode 211
Meet Justin and Rebecca Rush, the creators of the River Rock Cabin on the Toccoa River in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Justin and Rebecca are real estate pho…
2 years, 4 months ago
How to Interview the Land (And Other Tips on Building Unique Stays) with Mike Hicks from Wander Chatt
Episode 210
Mike Hicks, the founder of Wander Chatt, a collection of unique stays across Chattanooga, TN and beyond.
Mike started his entrepreneurial journey at …
2 years, 4 months ago
How They're Building the Airbnb for Houseboats: The Story of FLOHOM
Episode 209
Meet Brian Meyer and Selly Butler — the founders of FLOHOM a new hospitality start-up that offers stunning, on-the-water stays in marinas across the …
2 years, 4 months ago