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Send us a text This is a bittersweet episode as your two faithful vacation rental podcasters call it a career for their podcast.  This is the final edition of The Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast with Sarah and T. Episode 180 concludes the journey for this medium but Sarah and T have things in store. Listen to them talk about the highlights of 8 years of podcasting and see what the future holds for Sarah and Tim. 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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text They are back, and better than ever!  Sarah and T recently made an appearance at the VRMA International Conference and reprised their very popular "Conference Takeaways with Sarah and T" session.   Hear the live recording of the conference session that took place in Phoenix at the end of the VRMA Conference and make note of these business changing ideas that came up.  36 attendees share their one thing that will pay for the cost of the conference! In the Not So Hot Off The Press, But Definitely Happening segment Sarah and T share a recent article from PhocusWire that outlines a new program from Airbnb that allows for co-hosts on their properties, but the key is the co-host can't be a professional vacation rental manager.  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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text After 7 years, Sarah and T are publishing what you have never heard before.  Our goofs, gaffes and general flub ups.   This shows you a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put together a flawless 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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text In this edition of the Vacation Rental Manager's podcast Sarah and T turn the microphone over to the audience to reveal the favorite episodes of all time.  Whether you are a new listener, or have been with the dynamic duo since day one this edition of the podcast will take you back to the best this podcast has to offer. 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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text In this episode Sarah and T have opened the phone lines once again to their loyal (and brave) listeners.   This time we share crazy stories that have happened in our rental properties.  Be prepared to be amazed and amused by these stories.   Be advised some of the content is not appropriate for younger listeners! 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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text In this episode Sarah and T tackle the question of how to breath energy into professional conferences in the Vacation Rental Industry.   In response to three listener questions our two intrepid hosts hit the subject head on and offer great insights into what they think makes an outstanding professional conference. 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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text In one of the most popular formats of this long running podcast, Sarah and T have opened up the show to the listeners.   Today's podcast offers a wide range of questions which are thought provoking.   We are sure you will get many takeaways from this episode. Topics covered include:  - what supplies VR companies should provide - terms you use - STR vs. vacation rental, etc  - after hours coverage - cancellation policies - accessiblity - working with Realtors - OTA success - budgets for new homeowner acquisition and more!  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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text Be prepared to be Amazed!   In this episode of your favorite podcast our two intrepid hosts unveil what A.I. can do for you.   Spoiler alert, it can do a lot!   Meaghan Moylan is using A.I. more and better than most in the vacation rental business and she is the guest on today's episode.  Meaghan shares her tips and tricks about how to use AI to help you save time and make more revenue.  Thank you to KeyData for sponsoring this gem!  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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text In this week's episode Sarah and T interview their friend Tim Rosolio, Vice President of Partner Success at Expedia Group (yeah, that makes him the boss at VRBO in our eyes).  Sarah and T get into it with Tim about bookings being down, wonky search results, the Vacation Rental Home of the Year, and why VRBO upset the entire country of Canada with a recent ad.   Lots of great information revealed in 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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text This episode brings you the one and only John DiJulius.   He has a new book and our hosts have an advanced copy of this revolutionary release.   Get ready to write as John covers The Great Resignation, What really motivates employees, How to properly onboard a new employee, Radical interviewing techniques, and how to keep all stars for life.   You will learn a lot and earn a lot by listening 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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text Melanie Brown is the top analyst of data from the Vacation Rental industry, and today The Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast with Sarah and gets to hear what's up!  Melanie gives us key trends in the vacation rental industry in Q-1 and what that means for vacation rental managers for the rest of the year.    Get a pen and paper ready to take notes on this informative 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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text This week Sarah and T reprise an episode from 5 years ago that is just as relevant today as it was when it first aired.   Carl Shepherd,  one of the co-founders of HomeAway (now Vrbo), was interviewed by Sarah and Tim in the fall of 2019.   The interview was wide ranging and filled with predictions about the future which have all come true.   Many consider this the best episode in the history of the program.   Sit back and listen to one of the true visionaries in the industry give a great rundown on the history and future of vacation rentals.  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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text In this episode Sarah and Tim cover all you need to know to set up a proper budget for your vacation rental company.   This episode is a must listen for any company owner that is not currently using a budget, or the company owner that wants to improve their current process.   Two of the true experts on this subject give all of their secrets of this critically important component of running a successful business! 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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text In this episode Sarah and T interview one of the customer service giants.   A world renowned motivational speaker and author of 8 books Shep Hyken is the guest on this week's episode. Learn the true meaning of the word Fine.   Learn the 5 steps of how to get better at customer service.  And, learn why the worst trained staff person on your team is the standard you set on customer service.   Get a pen and paper ready because this episode is chock full of takeaways for you and your business. 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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com

Send us a text Logistics, the mere mention of the word brings fear to some vacation rental managers.   Scheduling cleans, inspections, maintenance, getting the property ready for the next guest and providing all of the arrival amenities is no joke in the vacation rental business.  In this episode Sarah and T talk to Max Farley of Sojo about how to improve logistics for your firm.   Lots of great ideas and takeaways are in store.  In Not So Hot off The Press But Definitely Happening Sarah and T reveal the top 3 shows of 2023. 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.com KeyData www.keydatadashboard.com Sojo www.getsojo.com