Live from VRNation: Unpacking The Real Story

Send us a message! Alex & Annie bring you behind the scenes at VRNation 2025 to explore direct booking strategies, industry growth, tech innovation, and the evolving role of associations in vacation rentals. Recorded live in Austin, Texas, this special bonus episode captures real-time insights from the conference floor. Alex & Annie had on-the-spot conversations with some of the industry’s most influential voices and rising innovators to unpack the real story behind what’s shaping the vacation rental space today. In true Alex & Annie fashion, they also asked some of the conference participants one powerful question: “In one word, what’s the biggest problem in vacation rentals?” The answers reveal a lot about where the industry stands and where it"s headed. Featuring interviews with:Heidie Henriksen – Executive Director of VRNationOrlie Benjamin – Founder of LasohDylan Bozarth – General Manager of 30A EscapesTera Lorimer – Founder of Luxury Getaways and VRNation Board MemberHeather Van Wie – Founder of Cottages on the Key and VRNation Board MemberNicholas Wegener & Roy Collins – Founders of SendSquaredAnne Gardner – Executive Director at VRMA Whether you were at VRNation or following the buzz afterward, this episode captures the energy and insight straight from Austin. Mention "Alex & Annie" when you sign up with Boom to get 50% off your onboarding fee and 1 month FREE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.boomnow.com/⁠⁠ Get $50 credit and $0 onboarding fee when you sign up for Beyond, the leading dynamic pricing tool for vacation rentals: http://beyondpricing.info/alexandannie  #vacationrentals #Shorttermrentals #VRNation2025