Best Propcast Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with brother-sister duo Taylor Moore and Danielle Giancola, founders of Nomadic Vacays, about building a vacation rental business from scratch during COVID-19, prioritizing infrastructure before growth, and creating systems that make operations plug-and-play. What You'll Learn: …

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Building Employee Culture in Rural Markets with Amanda Look - Vacation Rental Show 14:39

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Amanda Look, founder of Salt Air Properties, about building a 100-property portfolio in Bar Harbor, Maine with a fully employed team rather than contractors, maintaining culture in seasonal markets, and learning when to say no to growth opportunities. What You'll Learn: Why…

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11/12 - Wolfe in Sheep's Clothing 14:56

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Geography Matters Most in Growth with Jennifer Mucha - Vacation Rental Show 9:34

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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Jennifer Mucha, founder of Arrived, about scaling from one property to 350 units across multiple states while navigating the realities of geographic expansion, remote team management, and sustainable business growth. What you'll learn: Why geography is the single hardest fa…

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04/12 - Saint Nicolo 17:47

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The Flex Stay Revolution with Tiffany Moldovan of Beach Realty - Vacation Rental Show 26:35

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The Outer Banks of North Carolina has long been the exception to vacation rental market volatility, a place where generational families returned year after year for traditional Saturday-to-Saturday seven-night stays. That stability is being disrupted in ways property managers everywhere need to understand. In this episode of The Vacation Rental Sho…

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Why We Cap Growth at 100 Properties with Michael Steinkirchner of Uncharted Vacations - Vacation Rental Show 20:47

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Most vacation rental managers chase unlimited growth, but Michael Steinkirchener is doing something radically different. In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Michael, founder of Uncharted Vacations, about why he's deliberately capping his portfolio at 100 properties and how strategic limitations have become hi…

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20/11 - Plethora of Prop Picks 18:09

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Building a Multi-Country Vacation Rental Empire with Christian Gissing - Vacation Rental Show 17:26

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Scaling a property management business across international borders while maintaining culture and quality seems impossible—until you meet someone who's done it. In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Christian Gissing, founder of True North Property Management, about building a multi-country vacation rental empi…

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NTT Data’s artificial intelligence guru Bill Wilson on separating AI theatrics from real value creation 44:02

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On this week’s PropCast in partnership with Property Week, Bill Wilson, head of applied artificial intelligence at NTT Data, joins Lauder Teacher’s founding partner Andrew Teacher to explore how AI can help businesses scale by unlocking the untapped value in the real estate sector’s vast datasets.

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Building Trust in Luxury Vacation Rentals with Casey Alderman - Vacation Rental Show 21:57

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When hurricanes strike repeatedly and booking windows collapse from a year to two weeks, how do property managers not just survive but build stronger operations? In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Casey Alderman, Property Manager at Parsley-Baldwin Realty, about transforming crisis management into competitiv…

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John Slade recounts the deals that defined London’s boom years – and why the city always bounces back 46:14

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In the latest episode of PropCast in partnership with Property Week, hosted by Lauder Teacher co-founder Andrew Teacher, dealmaking veteran John Slade – who has witnessed the London market’s many booms and busts – speaks candidly about timing, client relationships, and why the capital remains the world’s foremost real estate destination.…

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06/11 - Lady Luck 18:15

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Building Sustainable Tech Ecosystems with Mike Norde of Inhabit - Vacation Rental Show 24:12

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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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30/10 - Well-Trodden Paths 17:05

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How Pre-Arrival Grocery Service Is Creating Hotel-Like Experiences with Milad Ghods of Bellhopt - Vacation Rental Show 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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23/10 - Incoming Full Sweep 18:11

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The Third Lane: How Stakeholders VR Is Creating a New Exit Strategy for Property Managers with Stakeholders VR - Vacation Rental Show 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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16/10 - Goal Kick Gambits 17:42

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

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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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02/10 - Gin the Green 16:07

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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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25/09 - Set Piece Shambles 19:09

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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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18/09 - Benchwarming 20:49

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

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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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11/09 - Shithouse Strikers 19:23

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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

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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

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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

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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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21/08 - End it Early 19:21

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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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14/08 - The Tortured Full-Backs Department (Rico's Version) 20:46

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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…