Podcast
Podcast
Podcast
From CDs to Clouds: Avantio’s Tech Evolution in Vacation Rentals
7/30/2024
In the latest episode of the VRMA Arrival Podcast, VRMA publications editor Alexa Schlosser interviews Tommy Ciaccio, head of business development for Avantio in the US and Canada. Ciaccio shares Avantio’s journey from its beginnings in Spain to its expansion into North American markets, highlighting their focus on innovation and local expertise.
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Professionalism, Personalization, and Technology with Jeremy Gall
4/30/2024
On this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, sponsored by Avalara, we welcomed Breezeway CEO Jeremy Gall to discuss the state and challenges of the short-term vacation rental market. Breezeway is an operations and guest experience platform serving clients in the vacation rental market.
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Common Mistakes Property Managers Make with PMS Systems
3/26/2024
In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, VRMA editor Alexa Schlosser interviews Dave Payette, the founder of 365Villas, discussing his journey in founding the company and the influence of his background in technology. Payette shares his experience transitioning from the tech industry to the vacation rental sector and the challenges he faced as a property manager himself.
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Streamlining Vacation Rental Furnishing
2/26/2024
In this VRMA Arrival podcast episode, Sage Nathan of Minoan discusses the concept of systematizing furnishing in the context of short-term vacation rental businesses. Minoan is a tech platform that aims to streamline the furnishing process for vacation rental owners and operators. Sage emphasizes the challenges in the industry, such as using outdated systems like spreadsheets, and highlights the need for a more efficient approach.
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Estate Planning for Vacation Rental Owners
1/29/2024
Kevin Vozar, the senior director of business development and owner relations at Cabins for You, discusses the importance of estate planning for short-term vacation rental owners in this episode of the podcast. He shares his journey into the short-term rental market after a career in financial services and emphasizes the necessity of estate planning, highlighting the basic components: a will, a durable family power of attorney, and advanced directives. He stresses the importance of planning to avoid interruptions in property management and potential complications for heirs in case of an owner's incapacitation or passing.
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Inside KEY.co’s Capital One Venture X Partnership
12/18/2023
Kim Lalande from KEY.co discussed significant updates since their last conversation. The company has experienced substantial growth, expanding its curated home inventory from 700 to over 3,000 properties, aiming to hit 4,000 by year-end. A major announcement was their partnership with Capital One Venture X program, targeting high-end spenders with curated inventory and personalized services, enhancing the overall stay experience.
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Innovating Procurement with Ashley Ching
11/27/2023
Ashley Ching, the founder and CEO of Inhaven, discussed her professional procurement solution for the vacation rental industry in an interview for the VRMA Arrival podcast. Inhaven helps vacation rental owners and property managers standardize the products in their homes and maintain those standards through a tool called Inhaven Keep. Ching shared her background as a mother of four and a frequent traveler, highlighting the issues she faced with inconsistent and misleading descriptions of vacation rentals.
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