Creating a Better Booking Experience with Eric Goldreyer of Savvy
March 25, 2025
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Eric Goldreyer, a true pioneer in the vacation rental space with over 30 years of experience who has founded multiple industry-changing companies including BedAndBreakfast.com and co-founded TurnKey Vacation Rentals.
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In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with Eric Goldreyer, a true pioneer in the vacation rental space with over 30 years of experience who has founded multiple industry-changing companies including BedAndBreakfast.com and co-founded TurnKey Vacation Rentals.
Together they explore:
- Eric's entrepreneurial journey from BedAndBreakfast.com to his latest venture, Savvy
- How Savvy is creating the first true book-direct OTA in the vacation rental industry
- Why eliminating booking fees creates a win-win for both travelers and property managers
- The strategic advantage of working exclusively with professional property managers
- How Savvy's business model differs from traditional OTAs by prioritizing direct relationships
- The increasing costs of distribution in the vacation rental industry
- Price comparison technology that instantly shows travelers their savings
- Strategies for property managers to shift business from high-cost to low-cost distribution channels
- The power of authentic hospitality in driving repeat and word-of-mouth business
Eric Goldreyer brings unparalleled industry knowledge and a refreshing perspective on how to create better booking experiences while reducing costs for both travelers and property managers. With Savvy already connected to 15 leading PMSs and representing nearly 50,000 listings from 2,500 property management companies, his vision for a more efficient marketplace is quickly becoming reality.
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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.
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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:
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