The Misinterpretation of Distribution Channels with Annie Holcombe, Director of Business Development for the US & Canada at Marriott Homes & Villas
May 16, 2023
Join Lynell Gordon and Annie Holcombe, Director of Business Development for the US & Canada at Marriott Homes & Villas, as they discuss why you shouldn’t rely too much on third-party distribution channels.
In this episode of How We Grow: The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Annie Holcombe, Director of Business Development for the US & Canada at Marriott Homes & Villas.
Join them as they:
- Discuss why you should be wary of relying too much on third-party distribution channels
- Debate whether or not customer acquisition is more important than customer retention
- Explain why you should always do your research on properties
Annie Holcombe is a deeply knowledgeable expert in the vacation rental industry with over thirty years of experience under her belt. She is the Director of Business Development for the US & Canada at Marriott Homes & Villas, and is also a co-host of the Alex & Annie Vacation Rental Podcast.
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Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.
Check out the three most downloaded episodes:
Previous guests include: Jim DeVos of Best Beach Getaways, Stacy Wesson of Cascara Vacation Rentals, Michael Friedman of The Simple Life Hospitality, Steve Caron of Inhabit, John An of TechTape, Jessica Gillingham of Abode Worldwide, Justin Ford of Breezeway, Mahwussh Alam of One Perfect Stay, Lisa Stinnett of Inhabit, and many more.
Check out the three most downloaded episodes:
- Vacation Rental Stories: Episode 63 - Driving Innovation and Partnership
- Homeowners Become Family with Michael Godfrey, Owner of Michael’s Vacation Rentals
- Life in Maui as a Property Manager with Scott Jordan, Owner of Maui Life Realty
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