
Heather Bayer, author of Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit, former CEO of a highly successful cottage rental agency, and a popular blogger, hosts the Vacation Rental Success podcast. With many years experience of owning and managing multiple vacation rental properties, Heather brings her knowledge and views on every aspect of the business, together with interviews with vacation homeown... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 643 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessInvesting | |||

What happens when a corporate professional takes a chance on short-term rentals in the middle of a global pandemic? In this inspiring episode, Heather sits down with Stacey St. John - real estate investor, property manager, and community builder - to... more
When disaster strikes - whether it's a fire, flood, or even a bat infestation - families are often left scrambling for safe, comfortable housing. That's where Jake Mast steps in. In this episode, Heather Bayer sits down with Jake, founder of Rapid Re... more
📌In this power-packed episode, Heather Bayer is joined once again by vacation rental marketing guru Mark Simpson of Boostly. Mark returns for his fifth appearance on the podcast - and this time, he's bringing an urgent message for vacation rental pr... more
This week I'm welcoming back one of my favourite guests, Neely Khan, founder of the storytelling agency Artwork Creative. This is her second time joining me in less than six months - and there's a good reason for that. Neely is at the forefront of on... more
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Thank you, Heather for sharing your wealth of information and expertise in this booming industry where it is easy to get lost among the giants.
I’ve listened to every episode since June of 2017 and bought my first STR in August of 2017. By far the most informative and useful podcast about the STR market. Two thumbs way up.
Heather is so wonderful in her interactions with guests. I’ve never met her but feel we are already friends. I’ve listened to so many of her episodes and continue to be challenged and learn. As a guest on the podcast, I found Heather’s professionalism exceptional but more than that she is the real deal, warm, kind and encouraging. She is a pioneer in this industry and has offered endless content and advice we can all learn from. I love that she is a continual learner and is so committed to this ... more
Great solid advice from the amazing Fairy Godmother of short term rentals.
This is my favorite podcast to listen to for STR content. It’s no fluff! Just loaded with incredible, actionable content. Thank you for all the time you put into this amazing resource for your listeners!
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Focusing on the vacation rental industry, this podcast offers an array of insights aimed at both novice and experienced hosts. The episodes cover pivotal strategies related to optimizing short-term rental businesses, leveraging technology including AI, and establishing strong relationships with guests and homeowners. Notable discussions delve into the importance of direct bookings, pricing strategies around major events, and practical advice to enhance guest experiences. Unique perspectives from industry experts further enrich the content, making it an essential resource for those looking to navigate the complexities of vacation rental management.
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Vacation Rental Success launched 13 years ago and published 643 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Vacation Rental Success include:
1. Jake Mast
2. Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh
3. Dennis Goedheit
4. Jenn Boyles
5. Humphrey Bowles
6. Louis Andrews
7. James Rubino
8. Ashley Ching
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