STR Investing, The Podcast What the World's Best STR Podcaster has Learned From 250 Episodes
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Oct 3, 2025 Annie Holcombe, a seasoned short-term rental operator and co-host of the popular Alex & Annie podcast, shares insights from her experience after 250 episodes. She discusses the journey of growing a global audience, emphasizing the power of consistency in content creation. Annie highlights how STRs can learn from hotel practices to enhance guest experience and explores common challenges for new property managers. She also announces her consultancy, Annie & Co, and her new role on the VRMA Board, focusing on education and member value.
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From Scrappy Launch To Global Reach
- Annie launched Alex & Annie at VRMA with no equipment and kept it weekly for four years.
- That scrappy start built a global audience across about 60 countries and opened doors like an invitation to Italy.
Publish Weekly And Use Quick News Episodes
- Publish consistently; Alex & Annie kept a weekly cadence (five episodes a month) to build momentum.
- Use breaking-news quick episodes to stay timely and keep audience engagement high.
Cross-Pollinate Guest Topics
- Broaden guest themes beyond operations to include branding, origin stories, hotels, and women leaders.
- This cross-pollination created varied content and appealed to a wider audience.
