The Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast with Sarah and T

Send us a textIn this episode Sarah and T get ready to launch a series of interviews with Vacation Rental Management Company owners by interviewing each other about the state of the industry.   What has Covid-19 done to their companies?   What is the best idea they have heard in the last 3 months?  How dependent on OTA's are they?  What does the next 12 months look like?   Get the answers to these and other questions in this week's episode.  These are the types of questions that will be asked over the next several episodes as Sarah and T interview some of the best VRM's in the country and world.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this episode Sarah and T address a subject that everyone could improve upon.  Your disaster plan.  What do you do when there is a natural disaster or a Covid-19 outbreak?  Plan ahead to make sure you are ready.   Sarah and T go through 5 important steps when you are planning for a disaster.   The key part of the process is indeed planning.    Do you have a football?  Find out what that means.   In the news segment AirBnB has done more to irritate professional vacation rental managers and we have the story!Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this week's episode Sarah and T talk about various issues that can arise in dealing with a "new" owner in your rental program, or an owner that is not properly welcomed to your rental program.   Listen to their experience in a variety of situations that we all have dealt with.  In the news segment a major on line travel agent announces 25% of their work force will be cut.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIt is the height of the summer vacation rental season and many VRMs are at their wits end with the stress of running a high touch business in a Covid-19 world.  This week's episode of Sarah and T focuses on what you need to think about to be most effective during this crazy time.   Here's a hint - it begins and ends with You!   Lots of great tips on organization, delegation, leadership styles, and self care in this episodeFind all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textSue Jones is well known as human resources expert in the vacation rental industry and today Sarah and T interview her about the challenges many in vacation rentals are facing with human resources issues.  Sue brings great answers and strategies to the table this week as we talk about the Federal Unemployment benefit, how to overcome staffing shortages, and how to keep you and your staff motivated during this difficult time.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this episode our two intrepid vacation rental management owners tackle your top questions about the daily issues in vacation rental managment.  Taking these questions from on-line rental forums, Sarah and T help solve some of today's top issues.   Some really good ideas are exchanged here.  In the news segment, a report about a stimulus bill that would directly help travel if passed. Go Martha! Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textIn this episode our two hosts dive deeper into the biggest fails they have made in the vacation rental industry.   Part one of this episode was heard earlier, and today picks up where they left off bearing their souls on hiring mistakes, business strategy mistakes, and business growth problems of their past.   Listen in and take heed from their experience.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textThis week, Sarah and T interview one of their most famous and accomplished guests.  John Ruhlin, the best-selling author of "Gift*ology  The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Client Retention."Sarah has referenced this book many times on our podcast, and in person at various conferences around the country and today she gets to interview him!   This episode will change your perspective on gift giving and branding SWAG that you may give to your guests.   You will definitely hear some things that will hit home on failures that you don't even know you have made.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textThis is an unbelievable episode that every rental manager and owner should listen to.  16 company owners and managers give a report to Sarah and T on how their business is faring.   The guests are (in appearance order) Mark Driskell (Mountain Time Vacation Rentals), Judith Lee (Sun Place Vacations), Steve Milo (V-Trips), Chris Bettin (Premier Vacation Rentals), Kirsten King (Big Sky Vacation Rentals), Joanne Logie (New England Vacation Rentals), Sharon Walker (Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals), Larry Hoffer (Resortia), Amy Gaster (Tybee Vacation Rentals), Brad Stewart (Stewart Mountain Lodging), Betsy LeBarge (Mt. Hood Rentals), Mike Harrington (Carolina Retreats), Lance and Elaine Stitcher (Seaside Vacations), Angie Leone (Coconut Condos), and Alan Hammond Holiday Vacation Rentals.Nothing more needs to be said other than if you want to know what is going on with vacation rentals in the country today - listen to this episode.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a textThis week's episode brings us closer to normalcy as we start to think about welcoming guests into our properties.  Michelle Williams is the General Manager of Atlantic Vacation Homes in Gloucester, MA and the chairperson of the Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals.   This group just released a document to all vacation rental managers to give guidance on how you might approach cleaning your properties during this challenging time.  Michelle brings specific actionable items to us in this far ranging discussion.   This is one you need to pay attention to and take good notes.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special thanks to our podcast Partners:Intercoastal Net Designs www.icoastalnet.comKeyData www.keydatadashboard.comSojo www.getsojo.com