112 million people of the US population have listened to a podcast. The average podcast listener subscribes to at least 6 shows.
With the increase in audio-engagement for information, other popular podcasts relate to the vacation rental industry. We found the best vacation rental podcasts from industry influencers. We’ve featured the top podcasts in our new e-book.
This blog post expands on the available podcasts to feature the top 7 vacation rental podcasts.
1. Vacation Rental Success by Heather Bayer
Heather Bayer is the CEO of Cottage Blogger and the Co-founder at Real Estate Advanced Learning for Vacation Rentals at REALforVR. With the help of her son Mike Bayer, the two have launched successful businesses and resources.
In between these positions in 2013, Heather started the podcast Vacation Rental Success. This podcast features interviews with industry experts and successful owners. Listeners come away with tips and strategies they can apply to their business.
Podcast Frequency
Weekly
Content
Interviews with industry influencers/business owners
Includes design tips & marketing ideas
Gives shout-outs to other industry influencers/resources
Examples:
VRS211 – Paying it Forward with Vacation Rental Owner Bob Garner
VRS210 – How to Create a Great Lead Magnet with Jason Beaton
Length
45 mins – 1 hour
Listen From
Cottage Blogger website
Or where you download podcasts (iPhone App, iTunes, etc.)
Quality
Great introduction music
Clear quality & voice
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2. Holiday Let Success by Elaine Watt
Elaine is the podcast host of Holiday Let Success. She is also involved in Stayable Property Solutions which specializes in short-stay markets.
Frequency
According to iTunes, Elaine published 4 podcasts throughout 2017. However, there are 75 total episodes queued from 2016. The post frequency ranges from 2-7 podcasts per month.
Content
Educating owners to build successful businesses
Focuses on sharing industry knowledge
How to create lasting guest relationships
Examples:
079: How to Maximize Your Booking.com Income | Jitka Foralova | Booking.com
Draws on personal experience (Ep. 70 Apps & Smartphones)
3. Get Paid for Your Pad by Jasper Ribbers (Airbnb Superhost)
In 2012 Jasper listed his Amsterdam apartment on Airbnb. Through his learning curve, he finally made enough money to travel full-time through his income. As an Airbnb Superhost, he decided to create a website/podcast to show other Airbnb hosts “[how to] avoid pitfall, create outstanding guest experiences and generate an income… while keeping things safe.”
Frequency
2 times per week, Mondays and Fridays
Content
Focuses on the Airbnb hosting experience
How to make the most income
Actionable tips
News stories
Personal anecdotes
Example:
EP212: The Power of Under-Promising and Over-Delivering
The Week in the World of Airbnb
Length
25-30 mins
Listen From
Podcast tab of website
Access 100 Episodes on iTunes
Quality
Strong, clear quality (similiar to radio)
Custom introduction
Quiet background, clear guest speakers
4. BiggerPockets by Joshua Dorkin & Brandon Turner
Joshua Dorkin founded BiggerPockets. As a marketing expert, he has published several real estate books and wrote for a variety of blogs. He is also active as a conference speaker.
His co-host is Brandon Turner. Brandon is an active real estate investor, entrepreneur, and author. Their podcast “features off-the-cuff interviews with investors of various backgrounds, niches, and experience levels.”
Frequency
Once per week on Wednesdays
Content
The hosts of the podcast describe it as, “Grabbing a beer with hundreds of real estate investors and entrepreneurs.”
Not technically vacation rental-focused. Though VR owners can gain information through casual discussions about:
Real estate industry
Personal learning curves
Owner information
Example
BiggerPockets Podcast 256: The Surprising (Scientific) Truth Behind What Makes You Successful with Eric Barker
BiggerPockets Podcast 255: Six-Figure Real Estate Investing in Just 20 Hours a Week with Elliot Smith
Length
1 hour 30 mins
Listen From
The Podcast tab of the BiggerPockets website
iTunes, with 256 episodes
Soundcloud
Stitcher
Quality
Casual, conversational radio-style
Fun introductory music
5. Shampoo and Booze by Ryanne and Jay
Named after the two most frequently left-behind items, Ryanne and Jay share their long and short-term rental experiences. Their podcast tracks their renovations for both large and small projects and renting on Airbnb.
Frequency
Varies based on length and complication of property renovations
Content
Ryanne and Jay know what they’re doing. They document their progress to show the before and after of their renovations. First-hand accounts of the process are shared with owners who may also renovate or flip rental properties.
Discuss the financial and marketing experience of renovating a home for Airbnb.
Hosted by owners of rural vacation rentals.
Covers their renovation progress, long and short-term renting, while running Airbnb’s.
Example:
Shampoo and Booze Episode 53: Renovation 100% Done! Now time to make money.
Length
21 minutes-1 hour
Depends on the stage of the renovation. Mid-process check-ins are less time than final property reviews.
Listen From
The Podcast tab of the Shampoo and Booze website
iTunes
YouTube
Download the audio as an mp3
Quality
Natural, realistic dialogue. Not scripted
No introduction music. Jumps right into the content
Accompanied by text and visual for an overall story
6. Hosting Your Home by Deb and Rob Hertert
The married high school sweethearts Debi and Rob own 4 vacation rental properties. They have listed on Airbnb since 2010. In 2016, they launched their podcast. Hosting Your Home features Airbnb short-term rental hosts. Listeners can learn about the host’s property, guests, and their stories from the rental industry.
Frequency
2-3 times every few months
Content
Stories from Airbnb hosts around the world. Topics range from every situation that owners may experience.
Example
HYH-40 “Sara Anselmi, Airbnb Host in Italy”
HYH-41 “When Friendship is Your Business” with Bob Garner in Italy
Length
28-40 mins
Listen From
Podcast tab of the website
iTunes
Google Play
Stitcher
Quality
Great intro with music
Each episode has a visual and write-up under the article
Clear, high-quality voice
Doesn’t appear to be scripted, casual interview format
7. The Property Podcast by Rob Bence & Rob Dix
Rob Dix is a blogger and data-seeking property investor. He’s written 3 best-selling books, while acting as director of a finance company. Rob Bence is the founder of RMP Property (a property investment company). He is also the director of a letting agency and property management company in the United Kingdom.
With 100,000 listeners “the Property Podcast is packed with news, useful resources, weekly discussions and advice for established and aspiring property investors.”
Frequency
8-9 times / month
Content
Broken into categories such as:
Advanced
Getting Started
Random
Ask Rob & Rob
Goals & Strategy
Business
Lettings & Management
Economics
Mortgage & Finances
Example
TPP234: How to Get a High Yield
TPP216: Alternative Property Investments You Should Be Aware Of
Length
30 minutes
Listen From
iTunes: 300 episodes available
The podcast tab of their website
Quality
Introductory music
Clear, professional quality
What Podcasts Do You Listen To?
Do you listen to any of the best vacation rental industry podcasts? Did we miss any podcasts you think are the best? What podcasts do you find valuable outside of our industry? Share your thoughts and comments below!
