Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals
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Podcast Overview
<p><i>Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals</i> pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build, scale, and run a successful company in the vacation rental industry.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Paul and Chris, co-founders of OwnerRez, the show is inspired by their long-standing ritual: taking weekly walks together to think through problems, debate ideas, and talk candidly about the business. These walking conversations have shaped countless product decisions, strategy shifts, and breakthrough moments. Now, you get to listen in.</p><p></p><p>Each episode dives into the lessons learned from more than a decade of bootstrapping, product building, customer challenges, industry changes, and the day-to-day realities of running a tech company that serves thousands of property managers.</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re a host, manager, entrepreneur, or just curious how vacation rental software gets built, this podcast gives you real conversations, real experience, and real insight, one walk at a time.</p>
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11/15/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 15, 2026
EP15 - When Process Replaces Hospitality
<p>In Episode Fifteen, Paul and Chris discuss the growing tension between hospitality and process in the vacation rental industry. They explore how rental agreements, fees, upsells, security measures, and other layers of process can sometimes create friction that works against the guest experience. They also share some key takeaways from their experience at Keys100.</p><p></p><p>You’ll hear about:</p><ul><li>Key takeaways from Keys100</li><li>When process gets in the way of hospitality</li><li>The hidden cost of friction in the guest experience</li><li>Why some travelers are heading back to hotels</li><li>How tools used correctly can support hospitality</li></ul><p></p><p>It’s a raw conversation about recent vacation rental experiences, hospitality, and where Paul and Chris think the industry sometimes gets it wrong.</p>
June 1, 2026
EP14 - The Evolution of Product Feel
<p>In Episode Fourteen, Paul and Chris discuss the importance of “feel” in software and the challenge of balancing simplicity, speed, and information density in a product as large as OwnerRez. They talk through how the product has evolved over the years, why you sometimes need to prune and strip things back, and how designing for new users can bring a fresh perspective.</p><p></p><p>You’ll hear about:</p><ul><li>Why “feel” matters in software design</li><li>The challenge of balancing simplicity with powerful features</li><li>How pruning and simplifying can improve the product over time</li><li>The importance of layering experiences for different types of users</li><li>Why the best design often goes unnoticed</li></ul><p></p><p>It’s an honest conversation from Paul and Chris on how they are currently approaching product design, user experience, and the ongoing challenge of refining a product that has evolved for almost two decades.</p>
May 19, 2026
EP13 - The Power of Saying No & When to Say Yes
<p>In Episode Thirteen, Paul and Chris break down the undervalued power of saying no and how that clears the way for the right yes. They talk through recent investment decisions, how their thinking has shifted over time, and how to recognize a property with the right “feeling.”</p><p></p><p>You’ll hear about:</p><ul><li>Why saying no matters just as much as saying yes</li><li>Time in the market vs timing the market</li><li>What makes a property stand out beyond the numbers</li><li>Why “feeling” is hard to scale</li><li>Where smaller operators have an edge</li><li>Balancing cost decisions with guest experience</li></ul><p></p><p>It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Paul and Chris make investment decisions and where they’re finding value in today’s market.</p>
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- What is Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals?
<p><i>Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals</i> pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build, scale, and run a successful company in the vacation rental industry.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Paul and Chris, co-founders of OwnerRez, the show is inspired by their long-standing ritual: taking weekly walks together to think through problems, debate ideas, and talk candidly about the business. These walking conversations have shaped countless product decisions, strategy shifts, and breakthrough moments. Now, you get to listen in.</p><p></p><p>Each episode dives into the lessons learned from more than a decade of bootstrapping, product building, customer challenges, industry changes, and the day-to-day realities of running a tech company that serves thousands of property managers.</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re a host, manager, entrepreneur, or just curious how vacation rental software gets built, this podcast gives you real conversations, real experience, and real insight, one walk at a time.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
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