The Vacation Rental Show: How We Grow

In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Jeff Iloulian, CEO and founder of HostGPO, exploring his journey from managing 150 vacation rentals to creating a group purchasing organization that's transforming how property managers access commercial-grade products. This episode is sponsored by Streamline.

In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show: How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon continues her conversation with Justin Hauge, exploring his pivotal role in Airbnb's expansion into traditional vacation rental markets and his current work with luxury properties at Storied Collection. This episode is sponsored by RevMax.

In this episode, Lynell Gordon sits down with Justin Hauge, one of Airbnb’s first employees and the co-founder and CEO of Storied Collection, a luxury accommodation platform for historic properties across the UK and Ireland. Justin shares his experience helping build Airbnb from a niche idea into a global travel powerhouse, insights into customer experience, and the evolving role

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Mark Simpson, founder of Boostly and a leading expert in direct bookings. Mark shares proven strategies to help property managers cut commission costs, build guest loyalty, and drive repeat business through smart marketing and communication. From email marketing to community-building and the future of AI, this episode is packed with insights

Join Lynell Gordon as she explores the intersection of technology and hospitality with Josh Meisel, owner of iTrip Austin. Drawing from his corporate technology background at VRBO/HomeAway and other tech giants, Josh shares innovative approaches to property management, including midterm rental strategies, smart amenity investments, and technology-driven operations. This episode is

Join Lynell Gordon as she explores operational excellence with Dave Roberts, Operations Director at Outer Banks Blue and VRMA board member. Drawing from his Six Sigma Black Belt background, Dave shares innovative approaches to team dynamics, maintaining consistency with seasonal staff, and transforming property management through systematic improvement. This episode is sponsored

Join Lynell Gordon for an insightful conversation with Stacey St. John, founder of STR Global Enterprises and the Female Short Term Rental Investors community. Discover innovative strategies for finding profitable properties in today's challenging market, building remote management systems, and scaling your STR business while maintaining strong guest experiences. This episode is

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Rachel Alday, co-founder of Abode Luxury Rentals, to explore the difference between true concierge service and traditional upsells, maintaining luxury standards, and creating memorable guest experiences that drive business growth. This episode is sponsored by Rental Guardian.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Julie George, author of Million Dollar Host, to explore how she scaled her vacation rental business to 130 properties through effective delegation and innovative co-host structures, ultimately leading to a successful exit. This episode is sponsored by Lynnbrook Group.

Join Lynell Gordon as she sits down with Moriya Rockman, CEO of Smiling House Luxury, to explore the intersection of technology and personal touch in luxury vacation rentals, empowering women in business, and the future of B2B hospitality platforms. This episode is sponsored by iTrip.