Insights from recent episode analysis
Audience Interest
Podcast Focus
Publishing Consistency
Platform Reach
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
Est. Listeners
Based on iTunes & Spotify (publisher stats).
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
10,001 - 25,000 - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
25,001 - 75,000 - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
5,001 - 15,000
Market Insights
Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
Total Followers
—
Total Plays
—
Total Reviews
—
* Data sourced directly from platform APIs and aggregated hourly across all major podcast directories.
On the show
Recent episodes
Operator Series: Winning In The Midwest With The Right Team (With Michael Friedman)
Apr 29, 2026
56m 55s
The Art Of Hospitality Meets The Art Of Storytelling (With Neely Khan and Rachel Alday)
Apr 22, 2026
57m 39s
Everything Is Changing And It Brought This Exec Out Of Retirement (With John Suzuki)
Apr 15, 2026
42m 41s
Operator Series: So, What's Up With Fairly? (With CJ Johnson)
Apr 8, 2026
55m 37s
The Future Of What Vacation Rental Management Leadership Looks Like Is Here (With Jack Zoppa)
Apr 1, 2026
54m 26s
Social Links & Contact
Official channels & resources
Official Website
Login
RSS Feed
Login
| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/26 | Operator Series: Winning In The Midwest With The Right Team (With Michael Friedman) | We're pumped to welcome Michael Friedman, Chief Executive Officer of Simple Life Rentals onto the show to talk all things AI, growth, team, profitability, smart homeowner marketing that works, where we're headed into 2026 and a LOT more.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Michael FriedmanSimple Life Rentals | 56m 55s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | The Art Of Hospitality Meets The Art Of Storytelling (With Neely Khan and Rachel Alday) | We're thrilled to be joined today by Neely Khan and Rachel Alday to talk all things storytelling, marketing to luxury, being chosen vs being found, AI / LLM discoverability, and a LOT more.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Neely KhanRachel AldaykahaniAbode Luxury Rentals | 57m 39s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | Everything Is Changing And It Brought This Exec Out Of Retirement (With John Suzuki) | We're thrilled to welcome John Suzuki - industry LEGEND - to the podcast to talk all things AI, the future, retirement (and then un-retirement), platforms, young professionals interacting with AI and a LOT more...Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell John SuzukiFinding Better PodcastAmerican Grit BookStaylist | 42m 41s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Operator Series: So, What's Up With Fairly? (With CJ Johnson) | Welcome to the AoH Operator Series! We're excited to peel back the layers on the smartest minds in short term rentals / vacation rentals who are in the weeds leading teams, building businesses and driving amazing results. We're thrilled to welcome CJ Johnson, Regional Director at Fairly to talk all things about Fairly! We learn how many properties they have (hint: it's already over 1,000 in just over 12~ months), where they are seeing growth, what makes their model unique vs Vacasa/other PMs, how "everyone can win" and a LOT more. Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell CJ JohnsonFairly | 55m 37s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | The Future Of What Vacation Rental Management Leadership Looks Like Is Here (With Jack Zoppa) | We're joined by wunderkid Jack Zoppa to talk all things growth, AI, agents as tools to help your team, scaling to hundreds of units in his 20s, the future and a LOT more... you don't want to miss this one.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Jack ZoppaHaven Vacation Rentals | 54m 26s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | Operator Series: Learning Business Models And Growth The Right Way (With Doug Truitt) | Welcome to the AoH Operator Series! We're excited to peel back the layers on the smartest minds in short term rentals / vacation rentals who are in the weeds leading teams, building businesses and driving amazing results. We are super lucky to have Doug Truitt, Senior Director of Channel Optimization at VTrips, join us for the first episode where we dive into his deep expertise and knowledge spanning the top brands in vacation rentals.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Doug TruittVtrips | 51m 08s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | Learning How To Actually Operate Better With AI (With Heather Bayer) | We're thrilled to bring back Heather Bayer again to the podcast to talk all things learning, AI, changes in 2026, "pacing", where we're headed and more. Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Heather BayerVacation Rental SuccessVacation Rental Formula | 48m 25s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | What Vacation Rental Managers Can Learn From High-End Dining (With Chef Franck) | We welcome Chef Franck (Franck Desplechin) to hear a brand-new perspective on fine dining and how we can apply those foundational elements to the service in the short term vacation rental industry. Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Franck DesplechinChef Franck | 52m 27s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | What Building A PMS Looks Like In 2026 (With Jim DeVos) | We welcome Jim Devos to the podcast to talk all things building a PMS in 2026, service, where AI fials, live customer feedback and a LOT more.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Jim DeVosVRWorks | 40m 19s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | What Almost All Vacation Rentals & Short Term Rentals Are Getting WRONG (With Scott Eddy) | We welcome Scott Eddy to the show to talk storytelling, hospitality, what hotels get right and Vacation Rentals get WRONG, Instagram, thinking about growth in 2026 and a LOT more...Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Scott Eddy (IG) Scott Eddy (LinkedIn) Scott Eddy Website | 52m 15s | ||||||
Want analysis for the episodes below?Free for Pro Submit a request, we'll have your selected episodes analyzed within an hour. Free, at no cost to you, for Pro users. | |||||||||
| 2/18/26 | The Future Of Franchising Is Operations, Brand And Excellence (With Dennis Goedheid & Russ Kraft) | We welcome back Dennis Goedheid from Casiola alongside Russ Kraft to break down the future of why Casiola is expanding, brand, direct vs OTA bookings, results of operational excellence and a LOT more. Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Dennis Goedheid Russ KraftCasiola Casiola Franchising | 52m 44s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | The Story Of Exploding Business Growth With A National Property Mangement Brand (With Elliott Caldwell) | In this episode, we chat with Elliott Caldwell, CEO of Rise Collective, one of the fastest-growing vacation rental and real estate brands in the entire US about his opinions on local property management, signing up customers to scale, growth, profitability, tax benefits of short-term rentals and a LOT more. One of most unique interviews ever! Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Elliott CaldwellRise Collective | 49m 22s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | Breaking Down The Current Status Of Regulations In Our Industry (With Dana Lubner) | In this episode, we check-in with Dana Lubner at Rent Responsibly. She's the Director of Community Development and has 8+ years of experience in the STR/Vacation Rental industry at both property management and in her current focus on regulation, community engagement, impact research and a LOT more. We cover a wide range of topics including local vs state groups (which one is better and why), the current state of regulations and Dana's background and wins. Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Dana LubnerRent Responsibly | 53m 07s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | Connecting Local Hosts, Property Managers And The World Is Marketing (With Mark Simpson) | In this episode, we get Mark Simpson himself to join to talk all things Boostly Connect, marketing, 2026 changes, why he says "Soccer" and a LOT more...Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Mark SimpsonBoostly | 55m 37s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Building An OTA That Guests AND Property Managers Will Love (With Alex Alioto) | In this episode, we get Alex Alioto of Whimstay back for a proper full-length recording! We talk building an OTA, algo updates on platforms, trust, guest demand for last-minute stays and a LOT more... Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Alex AliotoWhimstayWhimstay - List Your Properties | 54m 29s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | Learning From Two Decades Of Mid-Term Rentals Experience (With Gary Brown) | In this episode, we're joined by Gary Brown of Furnished Quarters to talk mid-term rentals, NYC, regulations, growth, marketing vs product, the guest experience, when to expand into a new market, and a LOT more...Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'ConnellGary BrownFurnished Quarters | 54m 19s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | How Do You Make Data Useful For Your Vacation Rental Business (With Adam Norko & Conrad O'Connell) | In this episode, we're solo to catch up again on year-end 2025 trends, data vs "vibes", averages, DARM recapping and a LOT more...Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell | 31m 55s | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | Breaking Down Growth In All The Right Ways, Vibe Coding & More (With JJ King) | We welcome back JJ King on his own dedicated episode to dive into his recent expansion, vibe coding, SAAS platforms, the future of vacation rentals, FL and more!Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell JJ KingBeachside VR | 51m 37s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | Talking All Things Revenue, Booms, Local Vs National & More... (With Rena Pacheco-Theard) | In this episode, we're joined by Rena Pacheco-Thea, the CEO & Co-Founder at Boutiq to talk all things revenue, pricing, booms and busts, marketplace dynamics and more...Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'ConnellRena Pacheco-Theard Boutiq | 1h 00m 30s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | Taking Control Of Your Career And Mindset For Success (With Michelle Marquis) | In this episode, we're joined (again) by industry legend Michelle Marquis to talk all things leadership, career pivots and her journey, being "bossy" and a LOT more.Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'ConnellMichelle MarquisThe Bossy Girl's Guide to Leadership: Real Talk on Power, Purpose, and Leading Out Loud | 50m 43s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | Creating Success In Unique Vacation Rental Markets (With Jeremy Udovich) | In this episode, we're joined by Jeremy Udovich to talk about breaking into the vacation rental space from outside of it, being in a "small" market, properties that can make $300k+ per year, growth, leaving a 9-5, the golf industry and how it relates to vacation rentals and a LOT more...Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'ConnellJeremy Udovich Sheboygan Vacation Rentals | 51m 34s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | Everything Is Changing: This Expert Explains Why And How You'll Be Impacted (With Brennen Bliss) | In this episode, we break apart the changes happening in marketing, AI, search, brand discovery and a TON more with expert Brennen Bliss. Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell Brennen BlissPropellicThe 2025 Study | 49m 31s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | Sonder Is Dead. What Happened And What's The Future Of Master Leasing? (With Adam Norko and Conrad O'Connell) | In this episode, we're solo to break down the Sonder death, master leasing, shifting tides in our industry, demand going down and a LOT more...Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'ConnellSkift - Sonder Shuts Down After Marriott Termination, Marking the End of a Hospitality Experiment | 33m 32s | ||||||
| 11/12/25 | Previewing DARM 2025: The Impact Of Vacation Rental Conferences Right Now (With Amy Hinote) | In this episode, we're joined by Amy Hinote to preview the upcoming DARM (Data and Revenue Management Conference) 2025 conference in Sandestin, Florida. Buy your ticket TODAY to see us there.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'ConnellAmy HinoteDARM | 48m 50s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | What Most Managers And Hosts Miss When Designing Their In-Property Experience (With Rachel Vigil) | In this episode, we break down what many hosts miss when it comes to the in-property experience, how product placement works in vacation/short term rentals, building a business while hosting and a LOT more.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell UpClose MarketingRachel Vigil | 52m 44s | ||||||
Showing 25 of 106
Sponsor Intelligence
Sign in to see which brands sponsor this podcast, their ad offers, and promo codes.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.