Best Meaghan T Podcasts (2025)

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No-Kill: The Hidden Fallout 49:56

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www.lawssavingpaws.org/thebark Follow us on Facebook and IG: @thebarklsp In this episode of The Bark, we pull back the curtain on the no-kill shelter movement and reveal the hidden consequences of chasing a “no-kill” status at all costs. While the goal sounds compassionate, the reality is far more complicated — and often devastating for animals and…

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Pedigree or Profit? 52:25

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In this powerful episode, we uncover how organizations like the AKC and USDA are quietly fueling America’s growing animal crisis—including right here in Tennessee. Behind the polished image of registered breeds and kennel standards lies a system that may appear to be built on unchecked overbreeding, outdated policies, and a disturbing tolerance for…

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Injustice For All 51:02

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We’re tackling a disturbing but critical piece of the animal crisis: the brutal reality of animal cruelty—and the warning signs it carries for domestic violence and child abuse. This isn’t just about neglected dogs or starving cats. It’s about animals being beaten, chained, shot, or left to die—and how that cruelty often signals a much bigger threa…

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Not Illegal Enough 48:53

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When it comes to animal laws in Tennessee, the truth is brutal: many of them aren’t broken—they were never built to work in the first place. In this episode, we’re digging into the legal side of the animal crisis and exposing the loopholes, penalties, and enforcement barriers that let abuse and neglect slip through the cracks. We break down how a l…

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"Houston, we have an animal problem" - Part 2 46:29

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The animal crisis is growing—and in Part 2 of our deep dive, we’re exposing the real cost of animal overpopulation in Tennessee. This episode unpacks the hard truths: higher euthanasia rates, shelter and rescue burnout, and the hidden taxpayer burden most people never think about. We’ll also connect the dots to rural life—how overpopulation affects…

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"Houston, we have an animal problem" - Part 1 40:54

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In this episode of The Bark, we dig into the messy truth behind animal overpopulation—and how problems that seem unrelated are often deeply connected. At the center of it all? Irresponsible breeding practices, lack of access to spay and neuter services, and a system that looks the other way. We expose how backyard breeding, accidental litters, and …

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Balls to the Wall 39:40

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In this episode of The Bark, we’re going “balls to the wall” on one of the biggest drivers of animal overpopulation in Tennessee—the decision to spay or neuter your pet. We dig into why fixing your animals matters and what happens when people don’t. From a growing veterinarian shortage to a lack of low-cost spay/neuter clinics, we break down the ba…

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Not Just a Personal Problem 48:50

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In this episode of The Bark, we explore how responsible pet ownership isn’t just a personal choice — it’s a community issue that impacts us all. From securing your pet and understanding the risks of choosing not to fix your animals, to the serious consequences of animal abandonment and chaining dogs, we break down why individual actions have statew…

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The Leash Is Off 41:03

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Welcome to The Bark, a Tennessee podcast powered by Laws Saving Paws, where we confront the animal welfare crisis at its roots. In this kickoff episode, we dive into the real issues behind animal overpopulation—from backyard breeders and loose dog laws to overwhelmed shelters funded by tax payers. Unlike feel-good animal rescue shows, The Bark is f…

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Episode 180 - One Last Booking. The Last Episode of Sarah and T 18:41

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Send us a text This is a bittersweet episode as your two faithful vacation rental podcasters call it a career for their podcast. This is the final edition of The Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast with Sarah and T. Episode 180 concludes the journey for this medium but Sarah and T have things in store. Listen to them talk about the highlights of 8 ye…

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Episode 179 - They’re Back! 2024 VRMA Conference Takeaways with Sarah and T 52:35

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Send us a text They are back, and better than ever! Sarah and T recently made an appearance at the VRMA International Conference and reprised their very popular "Conference Takeaways with Sarah and T" session. Hear the live recording of the conference session that took place in Phoenix at the end of the VRMA Conference and make note of these busine…

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Episode 178 - The Outtakes Episode 25:04

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Send us a text After 7 years, Sarah and T are publishing what you have never heard before. Our goofs, gaffes and general flub ups. This shows you a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put together a flawless episode. Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In Special than…

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Episode 177 - Listeners' Favorite Episodes Revealed! 34:47

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Send us a text In this edition of the Vacation Rental Manager's podcast Sarah and T turn the microphone over to the audience to reveal the favorite episodes of all time. Whether you are a new listener, or have been with the dynamic duo since day one this edition of the podcast will take you back to the best this podcast has to offer. Find all of Sa…

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Episode 176 - Tales from the Guest Book: Vacation Rental Shenanigans 31:55

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Send us a text In this episode Sarah and T have opened the phone lines once again to their loyal (and brave) listeners. This time we share crazy stories that have happened in our rental properties. Be prepared to be amazed and amused by these stories. Be advised some of the content is not appropriate for younger listeners! Find all of Sarah and T's…

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Episode 175 - Curing the Vacation Rental Conference Conundrum 42:39

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Send us a text In this episode Sarah and T tackle the question of how to breath energy into professional conferences in the Vacation Rental Industry. In response to three listener questions our two intrepid hosts hit the subject head on and offer great insights into what they think makes an outstanding professional conference. Find all of Sarah and…

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Episode 174 - Sarah and T Answer Our Listeners' Toughest Questions 48:49

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Send us a text In one of the most popular formats of this long running podcast, Sarah and T have opened up the show to the listeners. Today's podcast offers a wide range of questions which are thought provoking. We are sure you will get many takeaways from this episode. Topics covered include: - what supplies VR companies should provide - terms you…

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Episode 173 - The Magic of AI in Vacation Rentals w/ Meaghan Moylan 41:18

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Send us a text Be prepared to be Amazed! In this episode of your favorite podcast our two intrepid hosts unveil what A.I. can do for you. Spoiler alert, it can do a lot! Meaghan Moylan is using A.I. more and better than most in the vacation rental business and she is the guest on today's episode. Meaghan shares her tips and tricks about how to use …

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Episode 172: Tim Rosolio (The Boss at VRBO) Checks in with 2024 Trends 40:47

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Send us a text In this week's episode Sarah and T interview their friend Tim Rosolio, Vice President of Partner Success at Expedia Group (yeah, that makes him the boss at VRBO in our eyes). Sarah and T get into it with Tim about bookings being down, wonky search results, the Vacation Rental Home of the Year, and why VRBO upset the entire country of…

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Episode 171 - John DiJulius, The Employee Experience Revolution 51:37

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Send us a text This episode brings you the one and only John DiJulius. He has a new book and our hosts have an advanced copy of this revolutionary release. Get ready to write as John covers The Great Resignation, What really motivates employees, How to properly onboard a new employee, Radical interviewing techniques, and how to keep all stars for l…

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Episode 170 - Melanie Brown of Key Data Dishes Out 2024 Vacation Rental Trends 35:41

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Send us a text Melanie Brown is the top analyst of data from the Vacation Rental industry, and today The Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast with Sarah and gets to hear what's up! Melanie gives us key trends in the vacation rental industry in Q-1 and what that means for vacation rental managers for the rest of the year. Get a pen and paper ready to t…

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Episode 169: The OG of VR returns! Carl Shepherd of Homeaway, Reprised. 42:33

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Send us a text This week Sarah and T reprise an episode from 5 years ago that is just as relevant today as it was when it first aired. Carl Shepherd, one of the co-founders of HomeAway (now Vrbo), was interviewed by Sarah and Tim in the fall of 2019. The interview was wide ranging and filled with predictions about the future which have all come tru…

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Episode 168 - Budgeting for Vacation Rental Managers 41:06

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Send us a text In this episode Sarah and Tim cover all you need to know to set up a proper budget for your vacation rental company. This episode is a must listen for any company owner that is not currently using a budget, or the company owner that wants to improve their current process. Two of the true experts on this subject give all of their secr…

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Episode 167 - "Be Amazing or Go Home!" w/ Shep Hyken 41:50

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Send us a text In this episode Sarah and T interview one of the customer service giants. A world renowned motivational speaker and author of 8 books Shep Hyken is the guest on this week's episode. Learn the true meaning of the word Fine. Learn the 5 steps of how to get better at customer service. And, learn why the worst trained staff person on you…

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Episode 166 - Optimize Your Logistics with Max Farley 36:23

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Send us a text Logistics, the mere mention of the word brings fear to some vacation rental managers. Scheduling cleans, inspections, maintenance, getting the property ready for the next guest and providing all of the arrival amenities is no joke in the vacation rental business. In this episode Sarah and T talk to Max Farley of Sojo about how to imp…

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Episode 165 - Takeaways From 2023's VR Women's Summit and DARM 40:49

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Send us a text Your Christmas present from Sarah and T is an episode that gives all of the takeaways from the recent Vacation Rental Women's Summit & the DARM (Data and Revenue Management) conference that was held in Nashville, TN in early December. Sarah was there with a microphone in hand to get all of the best takeaways from the conference atten…

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SOF & Leadership with ADM (Ret) McRaven 46:02

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We are honored to feature ADM (Ret) William H. McRaven in SOFspot Episode #70. He pulls from his legendary SOF career to share his views of leadership, the future of SOF, and the importance of international partnerships. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the greats! ADM (Ret) William H. McRaven's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/W…

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Episode 164 - What is a "Zoomer" and how do you deal with them? A conversation with Cal DiJulius. 36:24

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Send us a text In this week's episode we have a familiar name - DiJulius. This time it is Cal DiJulius who is John DiJulius' son and an expert on the motivations of Millennials and Gen Z workers and why it is important to understand those motivations. This is a fascinating look at what our employees are thinking and what motivates them. A great con…

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Episode 163 - EOS, (Not TS's Tour). A deep dive with Matt Durrette 38:15

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Send us a text Sarah and T are back with another great content episode. This week our two hosts interview Matt Durrette of Cozi Vacation Rentals in Texas. Matt has adopted the EOS platform to run his business and he shares all of his secrets with us on today's episode. In addition find out how Matt has leveraged his brother in Honduras to help his …

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Episode 162 - 14 Ways to Blast Your Email Marketing Into a Booking Machine 38:53

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Send us a text In this episode Sarah and T take on the topic of e-mail blasts. Are you doing them? Are you doing them effectively? How do you know? 14 specific points are covered in how you can crush your next effort and know exactly how well you did. 1) Build up your email list & segment - all previous guests list, potential guests, by season, by …

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Episode 161 - 33 VRMA Conference Attendees Share Their Key Takeaways 51:48

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Send us a text Again this year Sarah and T have come through with their signature episode. The VRMA Conference takeaways has become an annual must listen to podcast. This year Sarah and Tim talk to more than 30 participants at the conference held in Orlando about what was hot, and what was not at VRMA. Some of our special guests include: Paul Farin…

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What We've Been Up To 46:23

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The Global SOF Team is BACK in your pod-feed! After a year-long hiatus from SOFspot, we're returning with all new episodes. A lot has happened for Global SOF since Summer '22, so Stu, Meaghan, Chelsea, and Jenn got together to discuss just what HAS happened over the course of the past year. From SOF Week to growing the team to policy education, we …

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More Reality Than Fiction 35:12

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Chelsea sat down with Colonel (R) Jeffrey H. Fischer, a successful author of thrillers and an experienced journalist in international security with a 30-year military career. His service includes seven combat tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans, and he's taken inspiration and experiences from those deployments for his Curt Nover military fi…

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Episode 160 - David Angotti, The Vacation Rental Content Marketing Dumbledore 44:39

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Send us a text We've waited 159 episodes to have the wizard of content marketing on the Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast. David Angotti is on today's episode dropping knowledge about everything you thought you knew, but the secret is you probably don't. The master is in the house. In the news segment Sarah and T (and David) talk about the upcoming…

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Episode 159 - BED BUGS! It's Not A Question of If, But When. Be Ready. 40:33

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Send us a text In this episode our two fearless rental managers talk about the subject of bed bugs. Don't pretend you don't think about this or haven't had this happen to you. What do you do when you get them? How do you handle them? Will I catch them just thinking about the subject? The answer to these and many more questions will be revealed in t…

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Episode 158 - Three Ways to Connect With Your Homeowners 32:43

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Send us a text Have you been feeling a bit disconnected with your property owners? Concerned about what feedback you may get if you ask them how you are doing? Well, fear not fellow Vacation Rental Management Professional. In this week's episode Sarah and T take you through three fail safe ways to re-connect and energize your relationship with your…

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Episode 157 - Vacation Rental Fraud and the Quasi Hostage Taking Crisis 43:42

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Send us a text A few episodes go (I've Had It!), more than one vacation rental company owner said they have "had it" with being threatened by guests with bad reviews if they don't give a refund, an increase in chargebacks and fraudulent transactions (aka. stolen credit cards). In this episode, Sarah and Tim welcome 3 experts on to talk about how to…

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Episode 156 - Direct Vacation Rental Bookings Are the Best: Here's How 32:52

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Send us a text This is a master class in getting direct bookings and not relying on On Line Travel Agencies (Vrbo & Airbnb) to get your bookings. Listen carefully to up your game on getting direct bookings to your website from two of the true experts in the business. Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this po…

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Episode 155 - I've Had It! (Vacation Rental Managers' Rants) 30:28

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Send us a text In this episode The professional vacation rental manager's podcast with Sarah and T has fun with our listeners by letting them sound off on what they have had it with. Taking the lead from a popular podcast we let our professional vacation rental manager friends give it some thought and record what they "have had it with." Quasi Host…

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Episode 154 - Vacation Rental Decor with an Expert Flair 31:00

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Send us a text Vacation Rental Decor topics are a favorite for Sarah and T. Today our hosts have a true V.R. Decor expert on the show to discuss the BIG 3 things (The Decor Trinity) to think about when you consider decorating a property. Cara Shimizu bring of great content and takeaways in this episode. In the Not So Hot Off The Press, But Definite…

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Episode 153 - Your VRBO Listing Blows! 40:14

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Send us a text In this episode Sarah and T take a deep dive into what makes a 3rd party listing of your property great. We predict you will listen to this episode again and again as our two pros give some great tips about how to make your property stand out on VRBO, Airbnb, or any 3rd party listing site. Great episode! Find all of Sarah and T's con…

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Episode 152 - Vacation Rental Employees vs Contractors: What You Need to Know 46:53

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Send us a text In this episode of Sarah and T - The Professional Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast our hosts cover a subject everyone in the Vacation Rental business can do better on. It is the subject of employees verses hiring contractors. There are a lot of moments in this episode that will make you squirm with discomfort as the hosts identify m…

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151 - Insurance Needed for Vacation Rental Managers: Are You Covered? 26:03

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Send us a text Do you have insurance? Of course, everyone who runs a vacation rental business knows you need insurance. Do you have enough insurance? Do you have the right insurance? Are you SURE you are covered in the event of anything that might happen? Maybe the answers to the last 3 questions are not as convincing as the first question's answer…

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150 - How to Make Your Vacation Rentals Stand Out From the Rest 33:49

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Send us a text Sarah and T have big news in this episode. Not only do they bring you great content in this edition to help you grow your business, but they have a big announcement to make. Listen in to hear the great news and then get a pad and paper ready to pick up on tips that will make you money! Like always, Sarah and T deliver for you. Find a…

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Episode 149 - Who's Your Morris? 39:12

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Send us a text Are you doing everything from washing sheets to payroll for your company? Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you hired capable help so you can work on your business instead of in your business? In this week's episode, Sarah and Tim welcome Brian Harris and Alan Kemper who will discuss Brian's process of self analy…

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Episode 148 - How Many Guests Are Too Many? Our Rent Responsibly Summit Session 38:56

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Send us a text How many guests are too many? The question begs you to think of over population of our resort areas. Today's podcast is a webinar that Sarah and T did for Rent Responsibly's People, Places & Planet Summit. Check out Rent Responsibly's 2023 STR Sustainability Report for more on all of the topics discussed. Sarah and Tim cover what we …

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Episode 147 - John DiJulius [Part 2], The Passion for Service 31:38

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Send us a text John DiJulius was so good in episode 146, our hosts had to have him back for a 2nd episode. Show Notes: - Chat GPT - how it may be used in the vacation rental industry - Subrogration - Ryan Reynolds trying ChatGPT - Every generation is relationship disadvantaged now - there has been a significant decline in relationship-building skil…

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Episode 146 - John DiJulius [Part 1], Creating a Customer Service Revolution thru Relationships 21:42

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Send us a text John DiJulius is well known as the customer service experience champion. His fresh approach and no nonsense analogies will open your mind about how you can deliver service better. With clients like Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, The Cheesecake Factory, Marriott, The Ritz Carlton, Lexus, and other top of the market customer service brands yo…

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Episode 145 - VR Vendors You Can't Live Without - Part 2 30:37

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Send us a text Our listeners take center stage again this week as we continue the theme of "who is your favorite vendor?" There were a lot of great comments on the last episode, and we are sure you will learn even more from this episode. Thank you to our friends that contributed to this great edition of Sarah and T. Find all of Sarah and T's conten…

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Episode 144 - VR Vendors You Can't Live Without - Part 1 24:01

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Send us a text Do you have a favorite company you work with? We posed that question to our listeners and boy did we get a response! In this episode, we cover just half of the favorite vendors that were mentioned by our listeners. Next episode will have the rest! There are some great discussions on this episode about whom we hire to help us and what…

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Episode 143 - Get Involved to Get Better! 37:47

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Send us a text In this episode Sarah and T talk about the benefits of being involved in your industry, and your community. Stepping up to help does have benefits, and that is the subject for this week. Sarah and T also pay tribute to two important people that recently passed away. Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also …