Best PropCast Is A Property Podcasts (2025)

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Building Sustainable Tech Ecosystems with Mike Norde of Inhabit 24:12

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5h ago24:12

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Property management technology partnerships can make or break operational efficiency, yet most platforms struggle to balance openness with sustainability. In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Mike Norde, Director of Third-Party Partnerships at Inhabit, about how thoughtful partnership strategies create value f…

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How Pre-Arrival Grocery Service Is Creating Hotel-Like Experiences with Milad Ghods of Bellhopt 20:25

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The vacation rental industry promises travelers the comforts of home with hotel-like amenities, but there's been a persistent gap between that promise and reality. In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Milad Ghods, co-founder of Bellhopt, about how his company is bridging that gap through pre-arrival concierge …

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Octopus Capital’s Ed Clough on the investment thesis bridging later living and renewable energy 45:24

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On this week’s PropCast, Octopus Capital’s head of real estate, Ed Clough, joins Lauder Teacher’s founding partner Andrew Teacher to discuss how Octopus is harnessing its cross-sector investment strategy to scale living, care and renewable energy assets across the UK and Europe, while using its strong track record to build trusted partnerships with…

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The Third Lane: How Stakeholders VR Is Creating a New Exit Strategy for Property Managers with Stakeholders VR 23:50

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Lino Maldonado and Brady Stump, co-founders of Stakeholders VR, about creating an entirely new consolidation model that didn't exist in the vacation rental industry. What you'll learn: Why traditional "cash out and move on" acquisitions aren't the right fit for many success…

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Melissa Murphy KC's journey from pirate radio to planning 38:36

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In this week’s PropCast, in partnership with Property Week, Andrew Teacher speaks with Melissa Murphy KC about her unconventional journey from prosecuting pirate radio DJs to becoming one of the UK’s leading planning barristers. Murphy shares insights on affordable housing, compulsory purchase powers, and heritage protection — all while reflecting …

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Rebuilding Through Adversity: Angie Leone's Journey from 60 Properties to One After the Maui Fire 27:14

21d ago27:14

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Angie Leone, CEO and founder of Coconut Condos, about navigating the most challenging circumstances a property manager can face while maintaining faith, family priorities, and forward momentum. What You'll Learn: How to set non-negotiables from day one that protect work-lif…

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Criterion Capital’s Halima Aziz on transforming the Trocadero into Zedwell’s flagship hotel, redefining affordable hospitality, and building community at the heart of London 49:36

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This week on The PropCast, in partnership with Property Week, Andrew Teacher, Founder of Lauder Teacher, sits down with Halima Aziz of Criterion Capital. Halima’s journey into hotel real estate has been anything but conventional. Growing up under the watchful eye of Criterion Capital’s founder — and renowned property entrepreneur — Asif Aziz, she g…

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Why Digital Wallets Are Taking Over Vacation Rentals with Matthew Gurley of Lynnbrook 34:35

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Matthew Gurley, Director of Sales and Partner Integrations at Lynnbrook, about the fundamental shifts in payment processing technology required as vacation rental companies evolve and scale their operations. What you'll learn: How digital wallets (Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo) …

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Small-Scale Stories to Enterprise Automation with Grace Souter of Inhabit 26:07

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Grace Souter, Director of Digital Marketing at Inhabit, about the fundamental shifts in marketing strategy required as vacation rental companies evolve from boutique operations to enterprise-scale businesses. What you'll learn: How marketing messaging shifts from "unique an…

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How John Lewis Partnership and Aberdeen are reshaping housing through a retail-minded focus on service and operations 48:02

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On the latest episode of PropCast, our co-founder Andrew Teacher is joined by John Lewis Partnership’s Katherine Russell and Anne Breen of Aberdeen Investments to discuss how their partnership to deliver rental homes is creating long-term value for investors and communities alike.

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Bidwells Head of Data, what AI means to property 33:34

2M ago33:34

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The latest PropCast, hosted by Andrew Teacher and in partnership with Property Week, features Ben Lee, Head of Data and AI at Bidwells, who explains how generative AI is already changing what ‘knowledge work’ is and what successfully integrating tech looks like in the property industry.

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How Hospitality Heroes Is Revolutionizing Disaster Recovery Planning for Property Managers 36:04

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Rachele Hobbs, Sue Jones, and April Burns about their groundbreaking nonprofit initiative that's transforming how the hospitality industry approaches disaster preparedness and recovery. What you'll learn: How Hurricane Helene's impact on Western North Carolina sparked the c…

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Colin MacDonald on mastering relationship-driven property – lessons from Singapore 28:20

2M ago28:20

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This week’s PropCast, hosted by Andrew Teacher, brings one of Irish real estate’s most forward-thinking and innovative executives, Colin MacDonald. MacDonald, having followed an unconventional path into property, puts forward a compelling investment thesis as well as offering sage wisdom on the dos and don’ts of commercial real estate in an increas…

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How VRMA Transformed from Member Feedback to Action Driven Results with Anne Gardner of VRMA 33:34

2M ago33:34

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Anne Gardner, Executive Director of VRMA, about the dramatic transformation of the vacation rental industry's largest professional association and how it's adapting to serve members in an era of rapid change. What you'll learn: How VRMA's "grand listening tour" transformed …

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The HR Secrets to Scaling Your Property Management Business with Sue Jones of HR for Vacation Rental Management Companies 37:32

2M ago37:32

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Sue Jones, founder and owner of HR4VR and the vacation rental industry's premier HR expert, about transforming property management teams through strategic human resources practices. What you'll learn: Why standardizing systems before scaling is crucial for sustainable growt…

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The Vacation Rental Show Trailer 2:42

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The Vacation Rental Show is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of O…

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How Property Managers Can Lead Sustainability Efforts with Derreck Kayongo of Clean Production Action 38:16

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Derreck Kayongo, upcoming keynote speaker at Streamline Summit 2025: Soar and Executive Director of Clean Production Action, about transforming vacation rental properties through sustainable chemistry and environmental responsibility. What you'll learn: Why hotels threw awa…

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Weatherbys CEO and Kensington LGPS warns of competing interests 39:06

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In this week’s PropCast, Marshall, the current chair of the investment committee for the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea’s Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – offers a robust, clear-eyed assessment of how pension money should be managed, what’s wrong with government pooling proposals, and why most investors are paying too much in fees. T…

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How New York's Rental Regulations Are Reshaping Real Estate with Karla Saladino of Mirador Real Estate 43:42

3M ago43:42

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Karla Saladino, Managing Partner of Mirador Real Estate, about the complex realities of New York City's rental market and the unintended consequences of housing regulations that have created a crisis of vacant inventory amid severe housing shortages. What you'll learn: Why …

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Five Key Principles to Successful Property Management with Ashley Ching of Inhaven 29:57

3M ago29:57

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Ashley Ching, Founder and CEO of Inhaven, about a comprehensive case study revealing why national hospitality management companies consistently fail and the five key principles that determine success in property management scaling. What you'll learn: The "4 out of 5 drive-b…

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Bosses scrambling to reassess 2030 net zero targets, warns Hillbreak founder 38:40

3M ago38:40

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Where does ESG find itself within real estate today, and does it have a future? This type of grand strategy within the sector is what Jon Lovell, co-founder of Hillbreak, is best placed to guide, given his role as one of the first movers and shakers in the industry to recognise the need for bridging the gap between financiers and the narrative-driv…

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Building Your Property Management Sales Funnel with Annie Holcombe of NextPax 19:13

3M ago19:13

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Annie Holcombe, Director of Technical Supply Partnerships at NextPax, about building sustainable property management businesses through strategic business development and mindful technology selection. What you'll learn: Why every team member should be trained in business de…

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How IPD Changed Property - Rupert Nabarro's Story 56:40

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Data fuels every aspect of investment, and one company pioneered this change more than any other: IPD. This week’s PropCast, with Andrew Teacher, charts the incredible story of how Rupert Nabarro and the late Ian Cullen laid the groundwork for decades of institutional investment growth when they founded IPD in 1985.…

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Creating Standout Guest Experiences with Mark Lumpkin of STR Cribs 32:52

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Mark Lumpkin, Sales Director at STR Cribs, about creating standout guest experiences in today's evolved vacation rental market where basic accommodations no longer generate premium returns. What you'll learn: The "heads and beds" strategy: how to legally convert garages and…

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The retrofit opportunity: A new asset class for UK investors 35:10

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Could a smarter, data-led retrofit strategy unlock billions of pounds in value for investors and governments, boosting energy efficiency and stamping out fuel poverty? These are the big questions Anna Moore, founder at Domna, believes she has the answers to on this week’s episode of PropCast.By PropCast: The Property Podcast

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What I Wish I Knew: Lessons from Vacation Rental Leaders 6:45

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In this compilation episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon examines the critical lessons that industry veterans wish they had learned earlier in their careers, featuring insights from leaders who built successful businesses through both triumphs and costly mistakes. What you'll learn: Jonathan Fonvielle's homeowner selection matrix…

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From the Welsh valleys to the Walkie Talkie, is Russell Harris the property world’s most unlikely legal celebrity? 38:18

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In the latest episode of PropCast, Andrew Teacher, co-founder at Lauder Teacher, is joined by Russell Harris KC, one of the UK’s most successful planning barristers. Known for successfully battling appeals for Marks & Spencer on Oxford Street and Renzo Piano’s Shard, Harris chats warmly about his working class roots in a Welsh mining town and about…

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The New Rules for Maximizing Vacation Rental Income 9:03

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In this compilation episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon examines the fundamental shifts in vacation rental revenue strategy, featuring insights from industry leaders who are rewriting traditional approaches to pricing, upselling, and business protection through strategic advocacy. What you'll learn: How Bryant Loy's flexible min…

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How Luxury Hospitality Is Built on Human Connection with Kory Rankine of Escape Luxury Hospitality 43:02

5M ago43:02

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Kory Rankine, founder of Escape Luxury Hospitality, about building authentic luxury experiences in Miami's highly competitive vacation rental market while maintaining the human touch that technology threatens to replace. What you'll learn: How daily manual outreach of 30 ne…

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Paul May on Real Estate Market Shifts and Strategic Outlook 38:02

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In the latest episode of PropCast, Andrew Teacher, co-founder at Lauder Teacher, is joined by Paul May, Director and Head of Real Estate Equity Research at Barclays Investment Bank. With years of experience in the real estate sector, Paul offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of real estate investment, asset classes, and the challeng…

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How Right to Rent Is Building STR Defense Networks with Scott Leggat of Inhabit 30:13

5M ago30:13

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Scott Leggat, Director of Government Advocacy and Affairs at Inhabit, about the revolutionary advocacy strategies protecting vacation rental businesses from increasing regulatory threats while maximizing revenue streams that OTAs are systematically capturing. What you'll le…

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Lynda Shillaw, CEO of Harworth Group, a leading regeneration and development company 1:04:44

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In this week’s episode of PropCast, Andrew Teacher, co-founder of Lauder Teacher, is joined by Lynda Shillaw, the Chief Executive of Harworth Group, a leading regeneration and development company. Lynda’s career is a remarkable story of evolution—one that began with humble roots in South Yorkshire and led her to become the CEO of a FTSE 250 company…

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How Safety-First Strategies Are Preventing Vacation Rental Tragedies with Justin Ford of Breezeway 41:59

5M ago41:59

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Justin D. Ford, Director of Short Term Rental Safety and Certification Programs at Breezeway, about the critical safety protocols that property managers must implement to protect guests and avoid devastating liability. Justin Ford explores the evolving landscape of vacation…

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How $2 Per Reservation Is Scaling Vacation Rental Advocacy with David Krauss of Rent Responsibly 34:12

5M ago34:12

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with David Krauss, CEO of Rent Responsibly, about the launch of the Right to Rent Collaborative, a new 501(c)6 trade association designed to transform how the vacation rental industry approaches advocacy and community organization. David Krauss explores a transformative shift in…

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How Tech-Free Stays Are Redefining Hospitality with Eric D. Moeller of Freewyld 27:37

6M ago27:37

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon sits down with Eric Moeller, CEO of Freewyld, to discuss his innovative "Wyld Mode" concept and strategies for balancing technology use in vacation rentals while maintaining essential business operations. Eric Moeller explores a revolutionary approach to vacation rental management focu…

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Grainger’s Rob Hudson on the value of authenticity 42:16

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Fresh from delivering a sector-leading set of results and winning the RESI Award for Large BTR Operator of the Year, Rob Hudson, CFO of Grainger, joins Andrew Teacher on this week’s PropCast. Hudson reflects on his career journey, Grainger’s impressive growth, and – as one of the City’s only openly gay CFOs – the important role diversity plays in t…