Casa-Cast

In this episode of CasaCast, Steve Schwab sits down with Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder , to talk about one of the fastest growing segments of the lodging market: mid-term rentals . Jeff shares his path from leadership roles at HomeAway, Vrbo, and Expedia to leading Furnished Finder, a platform that began by solving a simple problem for traveling nurses and has since grown into a nationwide n...

Laura Bowers grew up in the vacation rental business—literally answering reservation phones as a teenager while her mother built one of the Smoky Mountains’ early short-term rental companies. In this episode of CasaCast, Laura joins host Steve Schwab to share her multi-generation journey through the industry, from family-run operations to leadership roles at Vacasa and AvantStay, and now as a Part...

In this episode, Steve Schwab talks with Breezeway founder Jeremy Gall about the operational backbone of vacation rental management and how getting it right unlocks better hospitality, stronger owner relationships, and more efficient teams. Jeremy shares the arc of his career, from corporate attorney to travel-tech entrepreneur to accidental lumberjack, and how those experiences shaped Breezeway’s...

Meet Alex Johnson, whose journey is the key to understanding the depth of experience and operational expertise she brings to Casago. Her career has been shaped by a decade of industry leadership and a personal commitment to principle based decision making. Alex’s career began in the “big data” and new media sector at Rentrek (now CommCore), where she worked with television and movie studios. This...

Maximizing Value: Insights from Senior Advisor David Angotti In this episode of Casa Cast, host Steve Schwab welcomes David Angotti, a senior advisor at Casago, to discuss his extensive experience and the exciting developments. They delve into the recent merger that brought vacasa.com into the fold, highlighting its significant impact on franchisees and homeowners. David explains the strategies an...

Mastering Five-Star Guest Experiences with Casa Cast: The North County San Diego Casago Office In this episode of Casa Cast, host Steve Schwab sits down with Bert King, Eric Trojan, and David Carter, the owners of the North County San Diego Casago office, to discuss their success in the vacation rental management industry. They explore their two-and-a-half-year journey with Casago, emphasizing the...

Innovating Guest Experiences and Tech Partnerships with Casago: Insights from Ash and Nash In this engaging episode of Casa-Cast, host Steve Schwab leads insightful conversations with Ash from Adaptive and Nash, focusing on technological advancements in the vacation rental industry. Ash shares his background from Google, elucidating how Adaptive's AI platform enhances guest experiences for Casago...

Unlocking Rental Success: Unique Design, Strategic Marketing, and Hero Features with Felipe Caldera In this episode of CasaCast, host Steve Schwab interviews Felipe Caldera from Port Boulevard to explore the transformative impact of unique property design and strategic marketing on rental revenue. The discussion emphasizes differentiating properties with standout amenities such as hot tubs, game r...

Revolutionizing OTAs: Insights with Mike Mears In this episode of Casa-Cast, host Steve Schwab interviews Mike Mears, co-founder of the innovative OTA, Vacay My Way. Mike shares his journey from VRBO and HomeAway to creating a new platform aimed at balancing benefits for property managers, hosts, and travelers. They discuss the evolution of the OTA market, strategies for sustainable growth, and th...

A Harmony of Hospitality and Market Strategies In this episode of Casa Cast, host Steve Schwab is joined by Alfredo Arcos, VRBO's Director of Partner Success for the Americas. Alfredo shares his musical family background and discusses his professional journey from the hotel industry to the vacation rental space with Casago. He emphasizes the importance of professional photography, competitive pric...

Standing Out in Short-Term Rentals: The Flower Field Concept In this episode of CasaCast, host Steve Schwab discusses a mastermind session focused on enhancing short-term rental listings with Stacy Wesson, Jackie Norde, Carlos Corzo, and David  Mejorado. The concept of 'flowered fields' is introduced, comparing unique and eye-catching properties to colorful flower fields among monotonous brownfiel...

Unveiling Success: An Interview with Scott Klein In this episode of Casa Cast, host Steve Schwab sits down with Scott Klein, a Partner Success Manager at Casago. They discuss Scott's background, his journey from Nebraska to his current role, and his passion for metaphysical studies. Scott shares his experiences in the business world, including his mentorship in Tampa and his role in helping studen...

Insights from the 2024 Streamline Summit In this episode of the Casa-Cast by CasaGo, the team discusses their key takeaways from the 2024 Streamline Summit. Featuring insights from Shannon, Catrina, Brennan, Wendy, Jeremy, Scott, and Stacy. The conversation covers advancements in AI, team development strategies, new Streamline features, branding insights, and efficient processes for property manag...

Exploring the B&B Finder Difference with Michelle Gilliland and Tim Wilson In this episode of Casa Cast, host Steve Schwab sits down with Michelle Gilliland and Tim Wilson from B&B Finder to discuss their unique business model and recent success. The conversation covers their mission to reduce travel costs by cutting out excessive fees and commissions, thus linking travelers directly with...

The Casa Cast: The Science and Process of Effective Cleaning with Dave Thompson In this episode of Casa Cast, host Steve Schwab interviews Dave Thompson, the founder of the Academy of Excellence. They delve into what defines true cleaning, emphasizing the importance of pH balance and physical removal in the cleaning process. Dave explains how the right chemicals, agitation, and rinsing are essenti...

Safety First: Insights from  Justin Ford on CasaCast In this episode of CasaCast, host Steve Schwab welcomes Justin Ford from Breezeway, an expert in short-term rental safety. They discuss Justin's journey from running a large vacation rental company to becoming a safety guru driven by personal experiences and incidents. The conversation includes essential safety measures for property managers, fo...

Maximizing Relationships with Your VRBO Account Manager: Insights from Jenny Davis In this episode of Casa Cast, host Steve welcomes Jenny Davis from VRBO, the account manager for Casago. Jenny shares insights into her background, having moved from San Diego to Texas, and her journey from teaching to working at VRBO. The episode focuses on the six ways to utilize your account manager better. These...

7 Secrets of Property Management Growth with Brooke Phautz In this episode of Casa Cast, host Steve interviews Brooke Phautz, founder of Vintory, a leader in the inventory acquisition sector. Brooke shares insights from his 17-year experience in the vacation rental industry, revealing seven critical lessons learned from helping over 700 companies grow their inventory. These lessons include underst...

Nurturing Homeowners: The Big Three Approach In this episode of Casa-Cast, Steve Schwab discusses the importance of nurturing relationships with homeowners as part of Casago's Orange Credo. The episode features a presentation by Andres from Fort Lauderdale, who explains a strategic approach to nurturing homeowners by focusing on three key areas: rates and occupancy, home upkeep, and continuous imp...

Key Takeaways from IMN Conference 2024: Homeowner and Customer-Centric Strategies In this episode of CasaCast, Steve Schwab discusses the significant takeaways from the IMN Conference 2024 in Austin with guests Manuel and Jason from Orlando. The conversation centers around four main points: the importance of being homeowner-centric, enhancing the customer experience, adopting a holistic view for c...

Mastering Revenue Management: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Strategies In this episode, Steve hosts Desiree Garcia, co-founder of RevMax, to discuss essential practices in revenue management. Desiree shares her journey and expertise, highlighting strategies that property managers should implement daily, weekly, and monthly. Key focuses include measuring bookings, leads, and pickup daily; reviewing pr...

Exploring Streamline's Hidden Features with Andrea Park In this episode of Casa Cast, Steve welcomes Andrea Park, owner of South Padre Island CasaGo and software development manager at Streamline. They discuss Andrea's role in overseeing development and delve into eight lesser-known Streamline features, including language customization, custom user groups, rotation logic on websites, a customizabl...

Mastering Work Orders with Operational Excellence: A Conversation with Bill In this Casa-Cast episode, Steve welcomes Bill Johnson, a former homeowner turned Stigward, to discuss the intricacies of handling work orders. Bill shares his expertise on the operational aspects of using work orders as tools for workflow and coordination and for enhancing communication. They delve into the five key thing...

Top 10 Revenue Management Terms Every Property Manager Should Know In this episode, Steve interviews Desiree Garcia, the co-founder of RevMax. The discussion centers around the top 10 revenue management terms vital for property managers. The conversation begins by highlighting Desiree's extensive experience in the industry and how she partnered with Carlos and Streamline to create RevMax. The term...