Owners Podcast Debi’s story of buying, renovating and marketing four separate (and very different) vacation rental properties is motivating and inspiring. From a career in patient care to a rewarding business in guest care, Debi has used all her skills of understanding the needs of people to create a welcoming environment and it shows in the consistent five star reviews she receives. In this episode Debi tells us how she began her business in what she calls a haphazard way, marketing on every platform she could find, and how now she does this in a more structured way. For example, Airbnb is a strong market for some, but not all her properties and she explains why Airbnb works better for all but one of them. Debi is a strong advocate of the Airbnb style of ‘owner centric’ operating and discusses the differences in approach between them and the traditional Home Away/Flipkey listing businesses. We also explore the value of finding a good housekeeper/property manager and Debi shares a great tip with me that I will be using with my own property manager very soon. The Oregon Coast is a beautiful part of the country, and Debi shares her knowledge of the area in a variety of ways including having a Vacation Insider Guide created, and exploring using Google Plus to maximize her opportunities to impact visitors. @Cottageguru interviews Debi Hertert in the #VacationRental Owner Success Series, Owner of http://ctt.ec/V43Ts+ http://ctt.ec/bQPlx+ In the episode we discuss How Debi got started with vacation rentals The early days of unstructured marketing How Airbnb has increased her occupancy levels The value of Airbnb’s review system Why it’s important to find a property manager who thinks the same way How she manages supplies at each property How her Vacation Insider Guide got underway Debi’s exploration of Google Plus as an information sharing gateway Her podcast launch plans and topics for interviews Links to sites mentioned: Next door group Video handshake – Will Franko Lucie Nolette G+ Amy Blomquist G+ Alans Google + course Vacation Insider Guides Debi’s website Ebook on finding a property manager Interview with Andy McNulty of Vacation Insider Guides [ois skin=”In Post Sign Up”] Where you can find Debi: Website Facebook Pinterest
Amy Blomquist - October 11, 2014 Debi, you have a great voice for podcasting – it’s very calming. I really enjoyed listening to your story (I have a caregiving background) and your take on Airbnb. I have not tapped into that market as I’m in a more rural area but it sounds like it would be a good fit. Looking forward to your podcasts 😉 Leave a reply: Cancel Reply Name* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment Glenn Cooley - October 15, 2014 Heather, what an enjoyable dialogue you and Debi had! I so enjoyed listening to your conversation; it was incredibly informative and offered such unique insight in ways I had never thought myself (even about Airbnb!). Debi and I have messaged about a speaking engagement in Portland. I’m convinced I must go now. Thank you both– Glenn Leave a reply: Cancel Reply Name* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment Comments are closed
