Business

2021 VR Women’s Summit – Recognition: The Key to Success in Business and in Life with Audrey Leeds Miller If you want to have more fun at work and at home, create a company that your competition cannot compete with, build employee, customer, and owner loyalty like you have never seen before, and build influence…

2021 VR Women’s Summit – Sales Techniques: B2B Consulting and Sales for Vendors in the Vacation Rental Industry with Michelle Marquis What makes the difference between a good salesperson and a great salesperson? There is a big difference between these two profiles, but truly the differences are found in the small things. Michelle Marquis has…

2021 VR Women’s Summit – Be the Change: Channel Your Passion for the Vacation Rental Industry into Community Involvement with Tiffany Edwards, Cyndi Nguyen, Claire Reiswerg, and Claiborne Yarbrough Did you know that you can affect positive change? Policy, local elections, and serving on boards might sound tedious and boring, but if you are willing…

Cleaning is one of the highest priorities for hosts and short-term rental managers. Due to the pandemic, the stakes have been raised. Guests expect their rentals to reach hotel standards. How do we adjust to changing market conditions and ensure that these high standards are met? Let’s dive into all the moving parts of the…

We all hear that “data is king,” “communication is key,” and “people are what sets you above the rest,” but what internal processes and communication standards do you have around these essential components of your business? Learn how to establish the five fundamentals that will enable your team to thrive while giving management built-in accountability…

We hear a lot about debilitating short-term rental regulations in urban city centers, but what happens when harmful regulations get introduced within communities that are built upon and reliant on vacation rentals? The women on this panel have put their hearts and souls into protecting their destinations’ economies and will share what they’ve learned about…

BnSellit’s COO, Shauna Simmonds, will discuss a new and exciting way to capture additional revenue from your short-term rental properties. Introducing BnSellit’s innovative app that gives rental operators a platform to sell or rent items to guests during their stay. Short-term rental guests will enjoy a unique shopping experience to enhance their stay. Learn about…

Thinking career change? Design-thinking can guide you when options seem daunting and you’re suffering from burnout. Join Margot Schmorak, CEO and co-founder of Hostfully, as she reflects on her career switch from a corporate marketing executive to startup founder while balancing her love for motherhood and personal growth. Hear life coaching frameworks you can use…

2021 VR Women’s Summit – Exclusive First Look: Findings from Rent Responsibly’s 2022 State of the STR Community Report with Alexa Nota, Jenna Fuhrman, and Brianne Pope Harmful regulations are the biggest threat to our industry. After years of one bad policy after another, why are even long-standing VR destinations still struggling to find ordinances…

2021 was an all-hands-on-deck kind of year that stretched everyone. Delivering more growth in 2022 (and 2023, 2024, etc.) is going to take GRIT (guts, resilience, initiative, and tenacity). In this session, we’ll review ways to transform your team’s “hero” moments into scalable operating procedures using creative processes and modern tech. Come learn how property…