Apr 09 2025 42 mins
In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Julie Brinkman, CEO of Beyond, to explore how the company is transforming the way property managers approach pricing and profitability.
From dynamic pricing to market intelligence, Beyond has become a vital tool for short-term rental professionals looking to scale sustainably and outperform their competition. Julie shares how the company empowers property managers with smarter data, automation, and real-time insights to "beat the market"—no matter what that market looks like.
Key Topics Discussed:
1️⃣ Julie’s unique path to leadership and the lessons learned from her mother’s resilience
2️⃣ The evolution of revenue management in vacation rentals
3️⃣ How Beyond's tools help property managers maximize revenue while saving time
4️⃣ Lessons learned navigating COVID-19 and coming out stronger
5️⃣ The unique challenges of pricing single-unit properties vs. hotels
6️⃣ How global expansion is shaping Beyond's product innovation
7️⃣ The critical role of empathy, culture, and customer feedback in tech development
Julie also touches on the importance of industry collaboration, the rising need for smarter pricing strategies, and why AI alone isn’t enough to drive revenue in a human-centered business.
If you're a property manager, tech enthusiast, or hospitality professional looking to stay ahead in a competitive market, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration.
Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jrbrinkman/
Website: https://www.beyondpricing.com/
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