We’re excited to share the second episode of our new podcast, Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals. This show pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build, scale, and run a successful company in the vacation rental industry.
Hosted by Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes, co-founders of OwnerRez, the podcast is inspired by a ritual the two have followed for years: weekly walks where they talk candidly about the business, debate ideas, unpack problems, and push each other toward clearer thinking.
Why We Created Walk ’n Talk
Behind every feature release, integration, or product decision at OwnerRez, there’s a story, sometimes messy, sometimes funny, sometimes stressful, but always rooted in the reality of building software for thousands of property managers. This podcast captures those stories. Whether you’re a host, manager, entrepreneur, or just curious how vacation-rental software gets made, this show gives you real conversations, real experience, and real insight one walk at a time.
🎙️ Episode 2 Now Live
EP2 – The Hardest Day, the Best Day & Avoiding Burnout as Founders
In Episode Two, Paul and Chris revisit some of the hardest and best days in OwnerRez history, from a server issue that nearly wiped out thousands of booking records to the day they both began working full-time on OwnerRez. They also talk openly about how they have handled burnout, family life, and share some of the hobbies that have helped them stay grounded over the years.
You’ll hear about:
- The software update that nearly wiped out thousands of booking records
- The emotional and operational impact of the outage
- The moment they realized OwnerRez was here to stay
- How transparency has guided OwnerRez through the years
- What burnout really looks like for founders and why it is not just about long hours
- How Paul and Chris balance work, family, routines, and hobbies through different seasons
It’s an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about fragility, resilience, and the genuine investment it takes to build something that thousands of people rely on every day.
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Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals is available on:
New episodes are already in the works, and we can’t wait for you to join us on the walk.