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Bringing Vacations Home with Rob Greyber
Episode 10831st August 2023 • the no BS podcast • Mateo Bradford & John Stokinger
00:00:00 01:04:03

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This episode is a long time in the making. We welcome a fan of our show and Vacasa CEO, Rob Greyber to our podcast! Rob brings decades of work in the technology and travel industry, to a high-profile must-win situation at Vacasa's helm.

Additionally, what makes this episode extraordinary is that Rob agreed to answer questions submitted by our listeners "live" on the pod on top of all our questions.

Listening to this episode will leave you with a greater understanding of where Rob is coming from and hopefully optimistic about the future of Vacasa and its place in our short-term rental eco-system

Episode Highlights

  • Rob reflects on his early career experiences, working with technology and witnessing the transformational power of tech solutions
  • We discuss Rob's accidental but significant early career experiences that shaped his understanding of technology and its potential
  • Rob emphasizes the company's commitment to serving owners and guests
  • We address industry criticisms aimed at Vacasa and how it is navigated
  • The significance of advocacy efforts in the industry and Rob's perspective on criticisms
  • We address the notion of Vacasa not being "local" with "boots on the ground" and its impact on the company and industry
  • Four questions from our no BS audience are highlighted and answered by Rob
  • Industry Diversity - The value of various players, from boutique operators to larger brands, in contributing to the growth of the vacation rental industry
  • Insight and vacation rental savvy that is unlocked when you process 31,000 reservations a weekend

* Donation Links to Help the Maui Communities Affected by The Wild Fires *

Red Cross of Hawaii https://www.redcross.org/local/hawaii.html

Hawai’i Community Foundation “Maui Strong Fund”https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

United Way of Mauihttps://mauiunitedway.org/

Maui Humane Societyhttps://www.mauihumanesociety.org/

Coconut Condos Ohana Relief - https://www.gofundme.com/f/6su93-lahaina-fire-relief

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