What do a legendary football coach and a five-star vacation rental have in common? More than you might think!

In this episode of Powering Travel, host Tim Rosolio sits down with two guests to talk vacation rental hosting tips and what separates a good host from a great one. First up is Helen Melluish, VP of Integrated Marketing at Vrbo, who unpacks how the concept of a coach — someone encouraging and focused on discipline and quality — inspired Vrbo's new Marketplace campaign to help hosts raise their standards. Then Tim welcomes Kyle Whittingham, one of the most respected head coaches in college football, to bring that coaching mentality to life. Kyle explains how attention to detail makes a stay memorable, what it means to be "all in," and why consistency is the key to 5-star hosting.

Together, Kyle and Helen make the case that great hosting isn't just about a beautiful property. It's about habits, discipline, and the kind of consistency that keeps guests coming back.

New traveler research is rewriting the rules of vacation rental hosting. Want to know what it says?

In this episode, former Powering Travel host, Brandon Ehrhardt, and Tim Rosolio break down what today's travelers expect from their rentals and how hosts can deliver it. Brandon walks through the non-negotiables that separate a booked-out listing from one collecting dust. He shares why good photos are beyond critical, why 80% of guests expect a reply within the hour, and how a simple proactive check-in message can turn even a broken hot tub into a five-star review.

He also unpacks why 86% of travelers will pay more for a higher-quality listing, what pricing red flags send guests straight to a competitor, and how to solicit reviews like your business depends on it…because it does.

This episode is for the host ready to level up.

Building a great vacation rental operation takes far more than adding doors or chasing occupancy.

In this episode, Tim has a candid conversation about what makes excellent operators stand out with Alex Husner and Annie Holcombe, the expert voices behind The Real Women of Vacation Rentals podcast.



Alex and Annie reflect on how they each found their way into the vacation rental world and what’s evolved in the industry. With Tim, they unpack some of the biggest challenges facing property managers today, including the temptation of growth, the pressures from a crowded market, and the complexity of managing an ever-expanding tech stack.

The three VR experts also share insights on branding, distribution, AI, and why smaller operators need a strategy over scale. Hit play to discover the future of hospitality.