The Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast with Sarah and T

Send a text In this episode The professional vacation rental manager's podcast with Sarah and T has fun with our listeners by letting them sound off on what they have had it with.   Taking the lead from a popular podcast we let our professional vacation rental manager friends give it some thought and record what they "have had it with."  Quasi Hostage Taking Crisis with Reviews, Sof...

Send a text Vacation Rental Decor topics are a favorite for Sarah and T.  Today our hosts have a true V.R. Decor expert on the show to discuss the BIG 3 things (The Decor Trinity) to think about when you consider decorating a property.   Cara Shimizu bring of great content and takeaways in this episode.  In the Not So Hot Off The Press, But Definitely Happening segment Sarah and T talk about Exped...

Send a text In this episode Sarah and T take a deep dive into what makes a 3rd party listing of your property great.  We predict you will listen to this episode again and again as our two pros give some great tips about how to make your property stand out on VRBO, Airbnb, or any 3rd party listing site.   Great episode! Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow...

Send a text In this episode of Sarah and T - The Professional Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast our hosts cover a subject everyone in the Vacation Rental business can do better on.   It is the subject of employees verses hiring contractors.   There are a lot of moments in this episode that will make you squirm with discomfort as the hosts identify many common mistakes in the employment world....

Send a text Do you have insurance?   Of course, everyone who runs a vacation rental business knows you need insurance.   Do you have enough insurance?   Do you have the right insurance?  Are you SURE you are covered in the event of anything that might happen?    Maybe the answers to the last 3 questions are not as convincing as the first question's answer.    In this episode Sarah and T are o...

Send a text Sarah and T have big news in this episode.   Not only do they bring you great content in this edition to help you grow your business, but they have a big announcement to make.    Listen in to hear the great news and then get a pad and paper ready to pick up on tips that will make you money!   Like always, Sarah and T deliver for you. Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.saraha...

Send a text Are you doing everything from washing sheets to payroll for your company?   Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you hired capable help so you can work on your business instead of in your business?   In this week's episode, Sarah and Tim welcome Brian Harris and Alan Kemper who will discuss Brian's process of self analysis Brian did with Alan as his coach   ...

Send a text How many guests are too many?   The question begs you to think of over population of our resort areas.  Today's podcast is a webinar that Sarah and T did for Rent Responsibly's People, Places & Planet Summit.  Check out Rent Responsibly's 2023 STR Sustainability Report for more on all of the topics discussed.  Sarah and Tim cover what we all can do to be better citiz...

Send a text John DiJulius was so good in episode 146, our hosts had to have him back for a 2nd episode.    Show Notes: - Chat GPT - how it may be used in the vacation rental industry - Subrogration - Ryan Reynolds trying ChatGPT - Every generation is relationship disadvantaged now - there has been a significant decline in relationship-building skills. Here's 5 skills to teach (well, one is no...

Send a text John DiJulius is well known as the customer service experience champion.   His fresh approach and no nonsense analogies will open your mind about how you can deliver service better.   With clients like Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, The Cheesecake Factory, Marriott, The Ritz Carlton, Lexus, and other top of the market customer service brands you can see John knows his stuff.   He was on the s...

Send a text Our listeners take center stage again this week as we continue the theme of "who is your favorite vendor?"    There were a lot of great comments on the last episode, and we are sure you will learn even more from this episode. Thank you to our friends that contributed to this great edition of Sarah and T. Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also...

Send a text Do you have a favorite company you work with?   We posed that question to our listeners and boy did we get a response!    In this episode, we cover just half of the favorite vendors that were mentioned by our listeners.   Next episode will have the rest! There are some great discussions on this episode about whom we hire to help us and what they do to make our lives easier. Find all of...

Send a text In this episode Sarah and T talk about the benefits of being involved in your industry, and your community.   Stepping up to help does have benefits, and that is the subject for this week.   Sarah and T also pay tribute to two important people that recently passed away. Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked I...

Send a text There's something tantalizing about talking about things you shouldn't right?  Well, if that is the case you are going to be super excited to listen to today's episode.  Sarah and T cover some very seldom talked about topics in the V.R. Industry.  Our dirty little secrets we don't want people to know!  From sex toys in the hot tub to employees hooking up in the prop...

Send a text In this episode Sarah and T give you rich content to make your company better in 2023!   Get a pen and paper ready and listen closely as our hosts give us 6 ways to beat your competition by doing what they are NOT doing.   This episode can move your company to the top of the heap in 23!   Listen closely. Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow th...

Send a text In this episode, the first of Season #7, Sarah and T review the top 10 most listened to podcasts from the last year.    Our two hosts review some of the top takeaways from each episode and revisit some of the best ideas and heartiest laughs from this past year.   Listen to this episode to get a feel for which shows you need to go back and listen to yet again. Find all of Sarah and T&ap...

Send a text Each year Sarah and T end the year with a wrap up of the previous year and look forward to the next year with predictions about what to expect.  This year is different in that our hosts have called on some of the top Vacation Rental Industry leaders to make their predictions about 2023.   Take a listen to some great predictions and some that are wild!   As always we will look back a ye...

Send a text Among other titles, Ryan Bailey is the CEO of Track software.  A big player in the vacation rental business.  Recently the company made a big acquisition by bringing Rented in under the umbrella of companies that Ryan oversees.   In this episode find out how these kinds of deals go down, and what Ryan looks for in purchasing another company.  Great insight on this episode Find all of S...

Send a text AT the VRMA International Conference in Las Vegas Sarah and T interviewed representatives of VRBO and Airbnb.  This episode was supposed to be dedicated to both representatives answering audience follow up questions.  Regrettably Airbnb executives decided to deny their representative the opportunity to be on our podcast, but lucky for us we have Tim Rosolio of VRBO on this episode to a...

Send a text Sharon Walker is one of Sarah and T's favorite people, and today Sharon is on the show.  Sharon is here to ask our two hosts the questions that came up during the Property Manager's Roundtable session at the VRMA International Conference.   Some of their answers are on point, and others are a little snarky.   See what you think.   All three give their biggest takeaways from t...

Send a text This is it.  The most popular episode of the year!   VRMA Conference Takeaways with Sarah and T.   Live from Las Vegas this episode was recorded at the end of the recent VRMA International conference.  A record attendance, and a record number of educational sessions made for good discussion.  Listen to all of the good takeaways from attendees. Find all of Sarah and T's content at...

Send a text VRMA's International Conference starts in less than one week from the day this episode was dropped.  This episode is for all of those folks who were not selected by Sarah and T in the last episode as being "Sarah and T Approved."   Listen in as 8 presenters tell us why we should come to their session at the VRMA International Conference! Find all of Sarah and T's co...

Send a text The VRMA International Conference is fast approaching and it can be overwhelming to many vacation rental managers.   Thousands of attendees, dozens of sessions, and the lure of the distractions of Las Vegas await.  Our two hosts have taken time to go through the entire VRMA International program and in this episode they give you recommendations about what sessions to attend for every t...

Send a text In this week's episode Sarah and T turn the tables.  We open the phone lines to take questions from loyal listeners who wanted to be on the podcast.   Thanks to Kelly, Adria, Tom, Joni, Sandy, Caleb, Lance and Brandon who all called us and asked a question that Sarah and T answered live.   This is an action packed episode with a lot of great takeaways.  Enjoy this first of its kin...

Send a text In this episode Sarah and T put a twist on a word to measure the health of your business.  If you follow these 4 areas of measurement people will NOT be Gossiping about your company.   Great content alert!   This is a good one! 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: I...