by Paris Achen | Mar 12, 2024 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Juggling a demanding job at a global consulting firm across multiple time zones, Stacey St. John found herself at a breaking point. She felt overworked, depleted, and disconnected from her own goals. “I felt I was working my tail off to actually help my employer...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Jan 3, 2024 | Event Recaps, Leadership Seminars, STR Advocacy 101
In this Q&A, Amber Erickson-Hurdle, an expert in branding and leadership and a former hospitality professional, answers questions from participants at the virtual RR Leadership Seminar where she shared public speaking strategies in a presentation, titled From...
by Paris Achen | Jan 2, 2024 | 2023 Winter RR Summit, Event Recaps, STR Advocacy 101
Even if you live hundreds or thousands of miles away from your short-term rental, you can still influence regulatory and advocacy outcomes in the community where your rental property is located. In a session at the winter 2023 RR Summit, Paul Seago, Director of...
by Paris Achen | Dec 21, 2023 | 2023 Winter RR Summit, Event Recaps
An essential element of any successful vacation rental venture is human connection – with and between guests, staff, vendors, and our communities. In the winter 2023 RR Summit, Rent Responsibly hosted Cliff Johnson, Co-Founder of Vacasa and VP of New Homes at...
by Alexa Nota | Dec 20, 2023 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
While 2023 was by no means smooth sailing for short-term rentals, one inspiring theme did emerge: STRs must be here for good. There are several layers to this phrase. Hosts and managers around the country rallied together in alliances on a bigger scale and faster pace...
by Paris Achen | Oct 20, 2023 | Event Recaps
WATCH THE REPLAYJoin the Rent Responsibly Network to access the replay of this and other leader seminars. Once inside the network, join the STR Community Builders Group and visit its resource library. Already a member? Log in here. GET THE REPLAY Professional...
by Paris Achen | Oct 3, 2023 | Advocate Engagement, Community Engagement, Leadership, Local Government, Organization, Politics & Elections, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
An important part of running a vacation rental alliance is advocating for reasonable regulations and defending against oppressive restrictions. But as busy professionals, alliance leaders can’t be everywhere at once. Having a lobbyist to be your eyes and ears and to...
by Paris Achen | Sep 28, 2023 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Leadership, Organization, STR Advocacy 101
Rolf Blizzard grew up on a hog farm in the eastern part of North Carolina. Days on the farm started early, were filled with hard manual labor, and provided a clear idea of the basic effort it took to produce a stable, sustainable, and affordable meal – one of life’s...
by Paris Achen | Sep 8, 2023 | Advocate Engagement, STR Advocacy 101
Holding events – both virtual and in-person – is an excellent way to build support and a sense of community for your short-term rental alliance. Whether it’s a membership drive, donation drive, networking event, or all-in-one, an event can help you accomplish your...
by Paris Achen | Aug 2, 2023 | Advocate Engagement, Community Engagement, News, Organization, STR Advocacy 101
A short-term rental alliance is a powerful way for vacation rental owners and operators to act and speak as a united front. But to tap into your full potential for advocacy, continuing education, and social responsibility, your alliance needs to generate revenue....
