Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast

Are you ready to take your short term rental business to the next level? If you're like me, you're always looking for new ways to leverage cutting-edge technology and stay ahead of the competition. That's why I'm super excited to bring you today's episode!We're diving deep into the world of AI, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer. Our guest today is none other than Bart Sobies, the AI guru behind ibooked.online. This guy knows his stuff, and he's here to share some killer tips and tricks on how you can use AI to maximize your short term rental business.So buckle up and get ready to take some serious notes, because this episode is packed with valuable insights that you won't want to miss. Trust me, your business will thank you for tuning in! As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com5 Day AI Challenge: https://ibooked.online/aiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibooked.online/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bart-sobies/

Brian & Susan began feeling the drag of corporate life and their entrepreneurial side got them looking into vacation home investing. They have never investing in real estate before, but after a lot of research, they dove in and purchased their first cabin a little over a year ago. Brian & Susan have since become hooked on the many possibilities of building lifestyle and financial freedom investing in vacation homes and are already renovating properties 2 & 3 as we speak.Brian shares the ups and downs of their first full year in business and many of the lessons learned along the way. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com You can check out Brian & Susan's vacation home or book a stay on VRBO at the link below: https://www.vrbo.com/9629050ha?unitId=8711253

Elise was looking for an asset that could help her save on the massive tax bill she was paying each year when someone suggested she look into investing in short term rentals. She dove in right out of the gate and bit off a bit more than she had planned with an older home purchase that needed some work.However, through the challenges, she has become hooked on the many possibilities of building lifestyle and financial freedom investing in vacation homes. I can't wait for you to hear her story and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com You can check out Elise's vacation home or book a stay on AirBNB at the link below: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/778127208429738774

I'm joined today with one of our Vodyssey Empire Club members, Benjamin Kimball. Ben shares his amazing story of grit and determination to reach his goals despite some huge challenges and hurdles along the way. I can't wait for you to hear his story and I hope it is as inspirational to you as it was for me. As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comYou can visit Ben's properties and book a stay at the links below:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/51491507https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50002008https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/618750601524539540https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/699999888857707150

My #1 goal has always been to help investors not only succeed in vacation rental investing, but to also walk into this game with their eyes wide open.I've always said that short term rental investing is not the right fit for everyone. In today's episode, I want to share 3 things you should be aware of BEFORE you dive into short term rental investing. ​​​​As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com

You can feel it in the air—economic concern is riding high with the consensus of many economic forecasters predicting at least a mild recession in 2023. But there are a few bright spots, too. Data shows us that the vacation rental industry has more cause to stay optimistic than despair, as travel tailwinds still have the power to overcome economic headwinds. With employment remaining strong and consumer interest increasingly turning to travel, the diverse and often affordable experiences offered by short-term rentals (STRs) will continue to draw crowds in 2023—both on the supply and the demand side.In short, the performance forecasting isn’t quite on par with the stellar and even dramatic results the industry saw in 2021 and 2022. But it’s clear 2023 will be a year of mature performance from an industry that recovered more nimbly than conventional lodging and recently reached all-time highs in supply, demand, and total revenue.As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com

2022 is winding up and the STR market is ending with another banner year. However, there are signs of a shifting market and whether you currently own a short term rental or you are thinking of purchasing one, there are things you should be doing to prepare for the new opportunities I anticipate seeing in 2023.In today's episode, we will talk about what you can be doing to prepare for new opportunities in the coming year.As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com

Unfortunately, a lot of people just drift through life with no real plan.Less than 53% of people even have long term plans which causes them to react to different short term events. This causes a lot of stress and ultimately holds them back from ever achieving their dreams.One of the most common things you will hear them say is that they will "Wait & See". They avoid making decisions and become very reactionary. In today's episode, I want to challenge you to think about your long term plans and not become reactionary to short term events.As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com

Now is the time of year that most people begin to take their foot off the gas pedal.   People tend to relax and begin to procrastinate during the holiday season. Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's are holiDAYS not holiMONTHS.Before we dive into all of that, I want to share with you why most people fail and the 3 key points you should be aware of to set yourself up for success.  How leverage really works, How to multiply time, & Why new opportunities are making you poor. Most people start to relax, make excuses & push things off until the first of the year.  You may even have a tendency to take it easy right now. This is the time to accelerate your progress and gain some massive ground on not only the competition but also the old you, without giving up the fun of the holidays.As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com  

Today I was joined by Kim Lalande, CEO & Founder of KEY.coKim founded KEY to help vacation home owners bring 5 Star Concierge services to their guests.  We are always talking about the importance of delivering the fairytale experience. Whether your guests want to enjoy a stocked fridge upon arrival, indulge in a dinner prepared by a private chef or reach peak relaxation with an in-home massage, KEY has you covered.  We had a great conversation on merging technology with hospitality to really elevate your guest's experience. As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com