STR Global Unlocked with Simon Lehmann: Unfiltered knowledge for the short term rental industry
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<p>The short-term rental industry is evolving fast, and Simon Lehmann isn’t afraid to say what others won’t.<br><br>STR Global Unlocked is where property managers, STR tech founders, vacation rental investors, and hospitality leaders get real about the business. Each episode breaks down what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s coming next: property management operations, direct bookings, vacation rental software, pricing strategies, mergers and acquisitions in real estate, professional host challenges, and the future of automation, AI, and tech stacks.<br><br></p><p>Hosted by Simon Lehmann, CEO of AJL Atelier and one of the most trusted voices in the global STR space, the show delivers unfiltered conversations with the people shaping the industry. Simon has decades of experience in vacation rentals, travel tech, and hospitality, including leadership roles at Vacasa Europe, PhocusWright and HomeAway.<br><br></p><p>If you’re scaling a property management company, building short-term rental technology, investing in vacation rentals, or entering this fast-moving market, this podcast is your seat at the table. </p>
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Recent Episodes
August 18, 2026
043: Why Big Property Managers Should Be Worried | Jannik Abraham
Host Simon Lehmann interviews Jannik Abraham about how rising professionalism and technology challenge large property managers in the short-term rental industry.
August 11, 2026
Why Scaling Your STR Breaks Without This System
Simon Lehmann, founder of STR Global, reveals the essential system for scaling short-term rental businesses without endless hiring or increased complexity.
August 4, 2026
042: Why Your Rental Business Is Easy to Replace | Rachel Alday
Simon Lehmann interviews Rachel Alday, founder of Abode Luxury Rentals, about how short-term rental businesses become easily replaceable despite efforts to stand out.
47 total episodes available with 37 transcripts
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- What is STR Global Unlocked with Simon Lehmann: Unfiltered knowledge for the short term rental industry?
<p>The short-term rental industry is evolving fast, and Simon Lehmann isn’t afraid to say what others won’t.<br><br>STR Global Unlocked is where property managers, STR tech founders, vacation rental investors, and hospitality leaders get real about the business. Each episode breaks down what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s coming next: property management operations, direct bookings, vacation rental software, pricing strategies, mergers and acquisitions in real estate, professional host challenges, and the future of automation, AI, and tech stacks.<br><br></p><p>Hosted by Simon Lehmann, CEO of AJL Atelier and one of the most trusted voices in the global STR space, the show delivers unfiltered conversations with the people shaping the industry. Simon has decades of experience in vacation rentals, travel tech, and hospitality, including leadership roles at Vacasa Europe, PhocusWright and HomeAway.<br><br></p><p>If you’re scaling a property management company, building short-term rental technology, investing in vacation rentals, or entering this fast-moving market, this podcast is your seat at the table. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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