Best MOSO Partnership Inc Podcasts (2025)

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VRS640 - Why the FIFA World Cup 2026 Starts NOW for Your Vacation Rental with Mark Simpson 52:27

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📌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 professionals across North America: The FIFA World Cup 2026 doesn't start in June... it starts on Decem…

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VRS639 - Optimizing for AI: What Short-Term Rental Brands Need to Know About GEO and the Future of Search with Neely Khan 52:54

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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 one of the most important shifts we're seeing in vacation rental marketing: the rise of AI-powered sea…

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VRS638 - Democratizing Genius: How Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh Uses AI to Supercharge Short-Term Rental Success 52:39

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In this episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh from Short Term Gems to explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way short-term rental businesses operate. Rachel shares how she moved from being a pharmacist to building a real estate education company focused on medical professionals, and how AI is now a core part of that mi…

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VRS637 - AI in Action: What STR Hosts Can Learn from the AI for Business Summit 48:10

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In this packed episode, Heather Bayer shares her biggest takeaways from the AI for Business Summit in Las Vegas - and how short-term rental hosts and property managers can take immediate, practical steps to adopt AI tools in their business. Heather reveals how she used a Plaud NotePin to record and summarize every session, giving her powerful insig…

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VRS636 - Scaling Smart: How to Spot the Owners Who'll Sabotage Your Growth 55:57

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Dennis Goedheid is back on the show, and we dive deep into one of the most overlooked yet mission-critical aspects of running a property management company - identifying and saying no to the wrong owners. We also chat about his journey with Casiola's international expansion, his team's DEI award win at VRMA, and why scaling means getting crystal cl…

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VRS635 - From Tinkering to Transformation: Building an AI Adoption Strategy for Your Vacation Rental Business 45:25

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While everyone's been playing around with AI tools like ChatGPT, few in the short-term rental industry have taken the next step - turning experimentation into strategy. In this episode, Heather shares a clear, step-by-step framework to help you move from random tinkering to thoughtful implementation, drawn straight from her AI Ambassador Program. W…

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VRS634 - The Direct Booking Mindset Shift: What Every Host Needs to Hear Right Now 55:59

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In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Jenn Boyles, founder of the Direct Booking Success Summit and host of the Direct Booking Success Podcast. Jenn is a passionate advocate for empowering hosts and property managers to take back control from the OTAs - and she did it herself with an incredible 80% direct booking rate. We go deep into why di…

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VRS633 - The Trustology: The Secret to a Successful Direct Booking Strategy with Chris Maughan 51:25

2M ago51:25

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In this penultimate episode in our series on Direct Booking, this is an episode you can't afford to miss. Heather is joined by long-time industry leader Chris Maughan, the founder of i-PRAC and a pioneer in the trust movement for short-term rentals. This conversation isn't about OTAs, algorithms, or the latest booking engine. It's about what really…

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VRS632 - How to Transform Your Short Term Rental Business with Google's NotebookLM 58:51

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In this solo episode, Heather shares her enthusiasm for Google's NotebookLM. If you've ever wished for a research assistant who knows your business inside and out - an assistant who can analyze guest reviews, SOPs, market data, and spit out insights without hallucinating - this one's for you. Heather walks through how NotebookLM works, why it's dif…

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VRS631 - Are You a Digital Sharecropper? Taking Back Control with Humphrey Bowles 53:52

2M ago53:52

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In this bold and thought-provoking episode, Heather sits down with Humphrey Bowles, the founder of Truvi and who has adopted the term "digital sharecropping" within the short-term rental industry. Together, they explore the illusion of entrepreneurship in the short-term rental world - especially when you build your business entirely on platforms li…

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VRS630 - Build Trust, Book Direct: Lessons from Louis Andrews of OVO Network 55:50

2M ago55:50

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In this first episode of a special 5-part series on direct booking, Heather Bayer sits down with Louis Andrews, Director at OVO Network, to explore what it really takes to win the battle against OTAs and build a successful direct booking strategy. With OVO Network reaching 75-80% direct bookings, Louis shares the secrets behind their platform, the …

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VRS629 - From Digital Guides to Donut Walls: Inside a Next-Gen Guest Experience 54:14

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I first met James Rubino at a VRMA conference in Orlando two years ago. He was there at the start of his journey in short term rentals, to learn and network and I mentioned to him then I would have him as a guest on the podcast down the road. So two years later here we are and what a story it is . At just 26, James launched Rubino Home Ventures and…

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VRS628 - Why Local Wins: The Five Pillars for Success You Must Follow - with Ashley Ching 54:48

3M ago54:48

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Have you ever found yourself wondering why so many large-scale property management companies rise quickly… and then fall just as fast? In this episode, I'm joined by Ashley Ching, Founder and CEO of Inhaven, who brings a fresh - and deeply researched - perspective to this question. Ashley recently published an eye-opening report, "A 25-Year History…

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VRS627 - Thriving in the Age of AI and Short-Term Rentals with Bart Sobies 55:02

3M ago55:02

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In this episode, Heather Bayer welcomes back a long-time friend and industry innovator, Bart Sobies, founder of iBooked.Online and the creative mind behind the Strive to Thrive events in Australia and beyond. Bart joins Heather (from tomorrow, no less - Australia time!) to share insights on: The power of in-person connections and how conferences ca…

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VRS626 - Tech-Enabled Hospitality with Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide 52:56

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What does it really mean to run a tech-enabled hospitality business - and how do we do it without losing the human touch? In this episode, Heather sits down with Jessica Gillingham, founder of Abode Worldwide and author of Tech-Enabled Hospitality, to talk about how property managers can embrace technology to improve guest experiences, operations, …

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VRS625 - Five Quick Wins to Start Using AI in Your STR Business Today 47:05

4M ago47:05

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In this solo episode, Heather Bayer returns to the mic for an approachable explanation of the transformative power of AI in short-term rental operations. With over 600 episodes under her belt, Heather has seen just about every trend in this space - but few as game-changing as this. Whether you're a solo host or run a multi-property management compa…

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VRS624 - Trust, Tech & Storytelling: The Keys to a High-Converting STR Website 56:04

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In this fun and super insightful episode, I'm joined once again by vacation rental marketing expert Jodi Bourne, and we're diving headfirst into something that's never been more important - your website. With all the recent changes to the big OTAs, more and more hosts are waking up to the power of direct bookings. And at the heart of that? Your web…

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VRS623 - Safety Sells: Why STR Leaders Are Putting Protection First 49:22

4M ago49:22

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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down for a summer Sunday chat with Justin Ford from Breezeway, to discuss how prioritizing safety can transform your short-term rental business. Not just in protecting reputations, even boosting bookings, but in saving lives. Justin has been on the show just a few times…

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VRS622 - Navigating Growth, Change, and True Hospitality with Jackie Norde from Casago 50:02

4M ago50:02

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When change hits fast and hard, what keeps a company grounded? In this episode, Heather welcomes Jackie Norde, who shares her remarkable journey from vacation rental software onboarding to her current role helping Casago franchisees succeed - especially in the wake of Casago's rapid expansion via Vacasa acquisitions. Jackie offers rich insights int…

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VRS621 – The Power of Storytelling: How Hospitality Brands Can Stand Out in a Sea of Sameness 54:49

5M ago54:49

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In this inspiring episode, Heather Bayer sits down with storyteller and copywriter Neely Khan to explore how hospitality businesses can set themselves apart through powerful, purpose-driven storytelling. Neely shares her journey from aspiring writer to founding AWC, a story-branding agency that helps short-term rental businesses create meaningful c…

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VRS620 - Staying Human: The Power of Vulnerability in Vacation Rental Leadership 57:44

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In this episode, Heather Bayer sits down with Heather Fillmore, co-founder of Utah-based StayLuxe Properties, for an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, and leadership in the short-term rental space. Heather shares her remarkable journey from surviving a catastrophic flood in Baton Rouge to launching a successful luxury vaca…

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VRS619 - Making AI Work for You: Insights, Use Cases, and a New Industry Survey with Fred Bassili of Hostfully 50:55

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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Fred Bassili from Hostfully to discuss the evolving role of AI in vacation rental businesses and how short-term rental managers can use AI tools and workflows to scale operations, improve guest communication, and boost owner acquisition. Fred Bassili, a season…

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VRS618 - Legacy, Leadership & AI: Inside the Evolution of Cottage Connection of Maine with Alexis Miller 44:21

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Some of the strongest brands in the vacation rental business have been around for decades and are rooted in tradition, family values and local knowledge. As the next generation stepping into a decades-old family-run vacation rental business, Alexis Miller personifies this legacy as she shares how she's honoring her family's rich story while usherin…

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VRS617 - What an AI Summit Taught Me About Hosting, Branding, and Staying Ahead 42:23

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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer shares her top takeaways from the AI for Business Summit in Orlando, diving into the transformative power of artificial intelligence and how vacation rental professionals can leverage it to drive growth, efficiency, and guest experience Revolutionize Your Employee Onboarding…

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VRS616 - A Podcast Within a Podcast: A Look into NotebookLM 44:54

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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with… herself! It's a podcast within a podcast as Heather explores the power of AI through a hands-on demonstration of Google's NotebookLM, sharing practical examples of how it can be a game-changer for short-term rental businesses. Drawing on her extensive industr…

MOSO Partnership Inc Podcasts

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Vacation Rental Success

Heather Bayer aka @CottageGuru

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VRS640 - Why the FIFA World Cup 2026 Starts NOW for Your Vacation Rental with Mark Simpson 52:27

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VRS639 - Optimizing for AI: What Short-Term Rental Brands Need to Know About GEO and the Future of Search with Neely Khan 52:54

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VRS638 - Democratizing Genius: How Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh Uses AI to Supercharge Short-Term Rental Success 52:39

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VRS637 - AI in Action: What STR Hosts Can Learn from the AI for Business Summit 48:10

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VRS636 - Scaling Smart: How to Spot the Owners Who'll Sabotage Your Growth 55:57

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VRS635 - From Tinkering to Transformation: Building an AI Adoption Strategy for Your Vacation Rental Business 45:25

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VRS634 - The Direct Booking Mindset Shift: What Every Host Needs to Hear Right Now 55:59

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VRS633 - The Trustology: The Secret to a Successful Direct Booking Strategy with Chris Maughan 51:25

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VRS632 - How to Transform Your Short Term Rental Business with Google's NotebookLM 58:51

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VRS631 - Are You a Digital Sharecropper? Taking Back Control with Humphrey Bowles 53:52

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VRS630 - Build Trust, Book Direct: Lessons from Louis Andrews of OVO Network 55:50

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VRS629 - From Digital Guides to Donut Walls: Inside a Next-Gen Guest Experience 54:14

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VRS628 - Why Local Wins: The Five Pillars for Success You Must Follow - with Ashley Ching 54:48

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VRS627 - Thriving in the Age of AI and Short-Term Rentals with Bart Sobies 55:02

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VRS626 - Tech-Enabled Hospitality with Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide 52:56

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VRS625 - Five Quick Wins to Start Using AI in Your STR Business Today 47:05

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VRS624 - Trust, Tech & Storytelling: The Keys to a High-Converting STR Website 56:04

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VRS623 - Safety Sells: Why STR Leaders Are Putting Protection First 49:22

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VRS622 - Navigating Growth, Change, and True Hospitality with Jackie Norde from Casago 50:02

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VRS621 – The Power of Storytelling: How Hospitality Brands Can Stand Out in a Sea of Sameness 54:49

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VRS620 - Staying Human: The Power of Vulnerability in Vacation Rental Leadership 57:44

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VRS619 - Making AI Work for You: Insights, Use Cases, and a New Industry Survey with Fred Bassili of Hostfully 50:55

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VRS618 - Legacy, Leadership & AI: Inside the Evolution of Cottage Connection of Maine with Alexis Miller 44:21

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VRS617 - What an AI Summit Taught Me About Hosting, Branding, and Staying Ahead 42:23

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VRS616 - A Podcast Within a Podcast: A Look into NotebookLM 44:54