

The Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast with Sarah and T
Sarah Bradford/Tim Cafferty
This is The Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast with Sarah and T.. The first podcast dedicated to the professional vacation rental manager. Join Sarah Bradford and Tim Cafferty on their journey through day to day issues affecting the professional vacation rental manager. From the Coast to the Mountains, Sarah and T have been covering all things vacation rental for over 7 years and counting.
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Jun 28, 2021 • 45min
Episode 100 - A Celebration for Sarah and T
Send us a textSarah and Tim have recorded 100 episodes of this podcast. In today's episode Sarah and T hear from former guests, friends in the vacation rental industry, and some fans they have never met who tell them their favorite episodes and takeaways over the last 5 seasons. Sit back, relax and enjoy this celebration of 100 episodes. As the musical group Five for Fighting says "There's never a wish better than this!"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

Jun 14, 2021 • 37min
Episode 99 - Top of the Bed. A Recommended Approach.
Send us a textIt is one of the dirty little secrets of the vacation rental business. Top of the bed. What are you doing? Do you wash comforters after every guest? If so you may be the only one. In this episode we "uncover" this discussion and give you some great ideas to consider as vacation rentals gain more awareness among the general public. Do you know what a mattress condom is? How about a lumbar pillow? Do you know the ONLY color to choose for bed coverings? If you don't know the answers to all of these questions you should take a listen to this podcast today!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

May 31, 2021 • 36min
Episode 98 - Kevin Locraft, Partner Success Chief at VRBO and Expedia
Send us a textIn this week's episode Sarah and T talk to the head of partnership success at VRBO. This is the person in charge of the folks that deal with professional vacation rental managers. Hear how you can be more successful with your VRBO listings, where he would open a vacation rental firm if he had the chance, and what the Red Lion of 30th street is all about.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

May 17, 2021 • 34min
Episode 97 - Photography can make you or break you.
Send us a textIn this week's episode Sarah and T tackle a topic they have been avoiding. The importance of photography in the success of your vacation rental business. Learn 16 tips from two of the real pros in our business. Some are funny, and some are deadly serious. Also Sarah and T talk about a very important upcoming episode where they will be looking to hear from you about what you like about this podcast.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

May 3, 2021 • 36min
Episode 96 - Jeff Hurst, President of VRBO, Talks All Things Vacation Rentals
Send us a textIn this week's episode Sarah and T welcome back to the show Jeff Hurst of VRBO. Jeff is the record holder for the guest that drew the most listeners in the 5 season history of the podcast. Jeff is back to introduce us to Kevin Locraft (you will see who that is), and to answer Sarah and T's questions about the state of the vacation rental world, how VRBO is helping VRMs get ahead of the competition, and how his children's sports teams are faring in this Covid world. A very informative and enjoyable conversation with one of the top executives in the Vacation Rental 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

Apr 19, 2021 • 37min
Episode 95 - Sarah and T "Should on you." What you should be doing on your website
Send us a textThis is a follow up episode to our last episode. In the last episode of Sarah and T our dynamic duo pointed out several things you should not be doing on your website. Today they talk about what you should be doing. Sarah and T hand out "yays" to several Vacation Rental Management companies from around the company that are doing a great job with their website. 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

Apr 5, 2021 • 39min
Episode 94 - Sarah and T's VR Website Pet Peeves
Send us a textIn this episode our daring hosts tackle the issue of website problems. Before you say "my website is great" maybe you should listen to ways that you prevent your guests from working with your company. Sarah and T cover 11 of their pet peeves with vacation rental websites. Get out a note pad and listen carefully on this one.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

Mar 22, 2021 • 25min
Episode 93 - The Elevate Conference Wrap Up - Live Recording
Send us a textIn this episode Sarah and T present the wrap up session for the recent Elevate Conference presented by Breezeway software. Sarah and T were invited to join the conference and record this episode live to wrap up the conference. Company C.E.O. Jeremy Gall joined Sarah and T live on a virtual conference in front of 700 people who had just finished a two day webinar on so many aspects of the vacation rental business. Our two hosts questioned Jeremy on the top takeaways from this fabulous education session. This is a fun, fast-paced, and informative alternative to the typical podcasts you are used to. EnjoyFind 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

Mar 8, 2021 • 38min
Episode 92 - You Never Get a 2nd Chance To Make a 1st Impression
Send us a textIn one of the most entertaining episodes in the history of Sarah and T's podcast, our hosts explore 6 key components to a successful welcome of your guests. Included in this podcast is a hilarious description of a recent description of a welcome to a vacation rental that Sarah experienced personally. A cringe worthy moment! So many takeaways in this podcast, it should cost you money!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

Feb 22, 2021 • 32min
Episode 91 - VRM Intel Myth Busters plus!
Send us a textThis week's episode of Sarah and T focuses on a recent article that appeared on VRMIntel.com that discussed "Fact of Fiction Mythbusting Hot Vacation Rental Trends" written by Jason Sprenkle. Sarah and T dive into this article and discuss some of these trends, and add 6 more trends currently being seen (or not) in the Vacation Rental business.Fast paced and full of great content. Take a listen!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