{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Casa-Cast","title":"Alfredo Arcos: VRBO's Director of Partner Success for the Americas","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/cd9e44a7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":712,"description":"A Harmony of Hospitality and Market Strategies\nIn this episode of Casa Cast, host Steve Schwab is joined by Alfredo Arcos, VRBO's Director of Partner Success for the Americas. Alfredo shares his musical family background and discusses his professional journey from the hotel industry to the vacation rental space with Casago. He emphasizes the importance of professional photography, competitive pricing, and optimized properties for attracting travelers. Alfredo also highlights the role of technology in both industries and the significance of an owner-centric approach. The episode concludes with anticipation for a friendly competition involving spicy chicken wings.\n00:00 Introduction to Casa Cast\n00:16 Meet Alfredo Arcos\n00:28 Alfredo's Musical Background\n01:52 Transition to Hospitality Industry\n04:04 Optimizing Vacation Rentals\n06:50 The Importance of Market Knowledge\n09:15 Reflections on CosaCon\n10:26 Owner Centric Philosophy\n11:08 Closing Remarks and Fun Challenge","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9nMLNCwHXVjwzXHEuY3puYKiuaMoxZLrYmE6-Dr02kc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4MzYyLzE3MDQz/OTI0NDMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}