The Vacation Rental Show, Hosted by Lynell Gordon
The Art of Less: Maximizing Profits in Vacation Rentals with Rachel Gainsbrugh of Short Term Gems
September 12, 2023
Join Lynell Gordon and Rachel Gainsbrugh as they take a deep dive into the secrets to making more money with fewer properties, the strategies for growing a profitable vacation rental business, and the significance of understanding the guest journey.
In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Rachel Gainsbrugh, the Founder of Short Term Gems.

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Rachel is the Founder of Short-Term Gems. With a background in healthcare, Rachel transitioned into the vacation rental industry to find a way to generate income without trading hours for dollars. She has successfully implemented strategies to maximize revenue with luxury short-term rentals and has expanded her business to include property management and education for other professionals looking to enter the industry.

She is also the host of The Luxury Short-Term Rental Doctor Podcast and contributing author of the recently published book, Hospitable Hosts.

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