Episode seven of Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals podcast is live!
Inspired by their weekly walks, Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes, co-founders of OwnerRez, created the Walk ’n Talk podcast to give everyone a peek into the challenging conversations that have shaped OwnerRez over the years. Whether you’re a host, manager, entrepreneur, or just curious how vacation-rental software gets made, listen in for real insights and real-life stories from the vacation rental industry.
🎙️ Episode 7 Now Live
EP7 - Are Conferences Bullshi*t?
In Episode Seven, Paul and Chris dig into whether conferences actually provide real value for vacation rental operators and software companies. They talk through OwnerRez’s history with conferences, how they think about marketing spend, and why relationship-building is their top priority. They also share some exciting updates around OwnerRez events in 2026.
You’ll hear about:
- Why Paul questions the value of conferences
- How OwnerRez has approached conferences over the years
- Why in-person interaction still matters
- A sneak peek at what’s coming up in 2026
It’s a raw look at how Paul and Chris approach their business and challenge conventional thinking in the vacation rental industry.
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New episodes are already in the works, and we can’t wait for you to join us on the walk.