The Vacation Rental Show
Welcome to The Vacation Rental Show where we dive into the latest hot topics, technology and strategies, to help you take the vacation rental world by storm. Hosted by industry veteran, Lynell Gordon.
Episodes
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon sits down with Karla Saladino, Managing Partner of Mirador Real Estate, to explore the complex dynamics of New York City's rental market and the unintended consequences of well-intentioned housing policies. With over twenty years of experience and 10,000+ transactions under her belt, Karla provides insider insights into how regulatory changes are creating a housing cri...
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July 30, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon sits down with Ashley Ching, Founder and CEO of Inhaven, to explore a comprehensive case study that reveals why national hospitality management companies consistently fail—and what property managers can learn from these patterns. Through extensive research and interviews with executives across vacation rental, hotel, and restaurant industries, Ashley has identified fiv...
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July 23, 2025 • 19 mins
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon sits down with Annie Holcombe, Director of Technical Supply Partnerships at NextPax and co-host of one of the industry's most popular podcasts, Alex & Annie: Vacation Rental Podcast. With deep roots in hospitality spanning both hotel management and vacation rentals, Annie brings unique insights into the business development strategies and mindful distribution approache...
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July 11, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon sits down with Mark Lumpkin, Sales Director at STR Cribs, to explore how strategic property improvements and quality amenities drive success in today's competitive vacation rental market. With over a decade in the industry as a licensed general contractor, Mark reveals his "heads and beds" strategy for maximizing revenue through legal space conversions, why investing i...
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July 1, 2025 • 6 mins
In this compilation episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon explores the hard-won wisdom of industry veterans who share their most expensive early mistakes. Jonathan Fonvielle reveals why being selective with homeowners matters more than chasing revenue, Scott Leggat emphasizes that advocacy must be proactive rather than reactive, and Adam Knight discusses the dangers of scaling too quickly without focus. From the w...
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June 25, 2025 • 9 mins
In this compilation episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon explores revolutionary revenue strategies that are reshaping the vacation rental industry for 2025. From Bryant Loy's disruptive minimum stay experiments to Francois Gouelo's $650 early check-in success in Aspen, this episode reveals three critical revenue pillars: pricing innovation, strategic upsells, and advocacy protection. Featuring insights from reven...
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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon sits down with Kory Rankine, founder of Escape Luxury Hospitality, to explore how authentic human connection drives success in Miami's competitive luxury rental market. With over a decade in hospitality, Kory reveals his daily outreach strategy of adding 30 new contacts to build partnerships, why luxury is about experience over amenities, and how he competes with five-...
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June 11, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon sits down with Scott Leggat, Director of Government Advocacy and Affairs at Inhabit, to discuss the critical advocacy battles shaping the vacation rental industry's future. With decades of experience from property management to leading tech company LSI, Scott reveals how the Right to Rent initiative raised $200,000 in just two weeks, why OTAs are capturing 50% of prope...
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Join host Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Justin D Ford, Director of Short Term Rental Safety at Breezeway and renowned vacation rental safety expert. In this critical episode, Justin reveals the life-saving safety protocols that most property managers overlook, from the monthly smoke alarm maintenance that could prevent criminal charges to the new flame detection technology protecting against lithium battery fires. Learn why f...
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Join host Lynell Gordon as she sits down with David Krauss, CEO of Rent Responsibly and a driving force behind industry-wide short-term rental advocacy. In this episode, David introduces the Right to Rent Collaborative, a first-of-its-kind initiative that empowers property managers to fuel advocacy efforts through a simple $2 per reservation model. Learn how this scalable and sustainable platform is paving the way for standardized,...
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May 20, 2025 • 27 mins
Join host Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Eric D. Moeller, CEO of Freewyld and a leader in redefining the vacation rental experience. In this episode, Eric shares how stepping away from technology can actually enhance your business and your life. He introduces “Wyld Mode,” a distinctive guest experience model designed to help people unplug and reconnect with nature, loved ones, and themselves. Discover actionable strategies for...
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May 6, 2025 • 36 mins
Join host Lynell Gordon as she speaks with Jon Sexton, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Nashville Home Agents. In this episode, Jon shares his journey from personal trainer to health club owner to successful real estate entrepreneur, providing invaluable insights on leadership styles, business scaling, and servant leadership principles. Discover why understanding whether you're a "visionary" or an "integrator" can transform you...
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April 29, 2025 • 35 mins
Navigate the changing landscape of vacation rental revenue management with RevMax co-founders Desiree Garcia and Maureen Shilling. In this episode, they share invaluable insights on adapting to 2025's market challenges, from shifting booking windows to creative pricing strategies beyond traditional discounts. Learn why cleaning fee credits outperform percentage discounts, how to leverage your customer database effectively, and why ...
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April 22, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode of How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon sits down with Bryant Loy, Director of Revenue Management and Distribution at Brett Robinson Vacation Rentals, to discuss how data can drive smarter pricing and better profits.
This episode is sponsored by RevMax.
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April 15, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Jonathan Fonvielle, Business Development Director at Atlantic Vacation Homes, a seasoned family business operating in the seasonal market of Gloucester and Rockport, Massachusetts.
This episode is sponsored by Streamline.
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April 8, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Francois Gouelo, CEO and co-founder of Enso Connect Inc, who returns to share insights on AI implementation in vacation rentals following his company's impressive 4x growth over the past year.
This episode is sponsored by Rental Guardian.
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April 1, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Brian Sbrocco, CEO and co-founder of ABOVE Vacation Residences, a luxury property management company with a unique approach to hospitality.
This episode is sponsored by Bluetent.
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March 25, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Eric Goldreyer, a true pioneer in the vacation rental space with over 30 years of experience who has founded multiple industry-changing companies including BedAndBreakfast.com and co-founded TurnKey Vacation Rentals.
This episode is sponsored by Streamline.
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March 18, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Kathy Kelly, the founder of DIGS Vacation Rentals who manages approximately 50 luxury vacation rentals across California's Central Coast, with several properties ranking in the top 10% worldwide on Airbnb.
This episode is sponsored by Streamline.
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March 11, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Avery Carl, CEO of The Short Term Shop and a top-performing real estate agent who has closed over $2.5 billion in sales.
This episode is sponsored by iTrip.
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