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Simon Lehmann sits down with industry leaders, operators, and innovators to uncover the trends and strategies driving short-term rentals. Each conversation offers sharp insights and real lessons from inside the market.

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Global STR Scale Challenges

Graham Donoghue (Forge Group), Steve Schwab (Casago), and Quirin Schwaighofer (MadeComfy) join Simon Lehmann to explain why no one has built a truly global STR operator and what it really takes to scale across markets.
October 21, 2025
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Building a Profitable STR Business

Brian Egan, Co-Founder and CEO of Evolve, reveals how he turned a small vacation rental startup into a $5B business with 35,000+ properties. He shares lessons on scaling trust, balancing tech with hospitality, and the future of short-term rentals.
October 14, 2025
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6 Trends Defining Short-Term Rentals

The short-term rental industry is entering a decisive moment. Regulation is rising, OTAs are shifting power, and AI is changing the game. Simon Lehmann unpacks the six trends defining STR in 2025, sharing sharp insights from decades in the global market.
October 6, 2025
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Host - Simon Lehmann

Simon is one of the leading voices in the short-term and vacation rental world. He runs AJL Atelier, a specialized consultancy, and advises multiple companies as a Board Member and Executive Chairman.

He’s a sought-after speaker and loves diving into everything from big-picture industry trends to the nitty-gritty of online distribution across the top OTAs.

Before that, Simon co-founded and chaired Vacasa Europe, led PhocusWright as President, and sat on HomeAway’s board. He’s also held top executive roles at Interhome, Hotelplan Group, and Swissport.

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Simon Lehmann

Simon Lehmann

Simon Lehmann is a global STR leader and CEO of AJL Atelier. He’s advised hundreds of operators, startups, and investors, and is a frequent speaker at top industry events worldwide.

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Simon Lehmann

Simon Lehmann

Simon Lehmann is a global STR leader and CEO of AJL Atelier. He’s advised hundreds of operators, startups, and investors, and is a frequent speaker at top industry events worldwide.

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Simon Lehmann

Simon Lehmann

Simon Lehmann is a global STR leader and CEO of AJL Atelier. He’s advised hundreds of operators, startups, and investors, and is a frequent speaker at top industry events worldwide.