VRS657 - When the Calendar Looks Full But the Business Is Bleeding with Sarah Stahl
Summary
This episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast features Sarah Stahl, VP of Marketing at Lake.com, discussing the real costs of OTA dependency and the importance of direct bookings. She shares insights on marketing strategies, the significance of understanding margins, and the evolving role of AI in the short-term rental industry.
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