Vacation rentals are becoming increasingly sought after, offering travelers an affordable and convenient alternative to traditional hotels. Property owners and vacation rental companies alike have taken advantage of this booming business and are profiting from it. They provide travelers with more space, privacy, and the ability to conveniently customize their stay as much of the arrangements like the booking and managing rentals has shifted online. Businesses can also capitalize on this trend by offering services such as cleaning and maintenance, catering, and concierge services to enhance the rental experience. Whether one is a property owner or a vacation rental company, this is a great opportunity to make the most of this booming industry.
Vacation rental properties offer a home away from all the stress factors, providing clients with fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, and access to local attractions, all at an affordable price. They also provide a variety of services to meet the needs of travelers, from property management and marketing to customer service and booking assistance. These properties have become a popular choice for couples, families, and larger groups looking for a unique and cost-effective getaway. Moved by this growing interest of the public in vacation rentals, an individual named Andrew McConnell earned a great reputation in the industry.
Michael Andrew McConnell is an American entrepreneur, a Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, and the founder of Rented, Inc. He was born in Birmingham, AL and raised in a neighborhood built on a former tobacco field in Greenville, NC, with a population of 50,000. He graduated with honors from Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and the University of Cambridge, all while becoming a member of the USA Open Water Swimming National Team and earning an international Bronze Medal.
Andrew struggled to find his footing in the business world, bouncing from the banker (Merrill Lynch) to attorney (Eversheds Sutherland) to consultant (McKinsey & Co.) before striking out on his own. Later on, he founded Rented Capital, LLC., the leading provider of technology, tools, and services to assist vacation rental professionals in optimizing their property portfolio.
McConnell took the company he founded from less than $200,000 in revenue to nearly $10 million in less than three years by implementing the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Rented is comprised of property managers, revenue managers, and support staff from the industry, each with a wealth of experience in managing, marketing, and cultivating relationships within the industry. The company is now a two-time Inc. 500 winner, and the company’s growth is unstoppable. In addition to being a frequent national and international speaker and writer for vacation rental events and outlets, Andrew also contributes general business insights and advice to publications such as Inc.com, Forbes, and Huffington Post.
He is a founding Board Member of Atlanta Technology Leaders and a TechStars Mentor for Social Impact Startups. McConnell has been involved in a variety of non-profit and professional organizations, including Sheltering Arms Georgia’s oldest charity, where he currently serves on the board; The Entrepreneurs Organization, where he serves on the EO Atlanta Board; and the EO Atlanta Accelerator Board, Young Entrepreneur Council, Atlanta Tech Leaders (on the Advisory Board), and the Serve America Movement.
Along with being a tech leader, Andrew also wrote a book Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom, published in 2022 and debuted at #5 on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller list in its first week. This book was inspired by Andrew’s desire to share encouragement, resources, understanding, and techniques. Get Out of My Head demonstrates how to effectively allocate your mental resources, set mental boundaries, and overcome challenges by seizing ownership of your own mind and channeling adversity as a vehicle for growth by drawing on ancient Stoic philosophy, modern science, and remarkable stories of contemporary innovators in business, sports, and more. In addition, excelling at rental properties and knowing that property managers have the potential to revolutionize the hospitality industry by providing travelers with unique, cost-effective, and personalized lodging experiences, Andrew McConnell is striving to create a customized experience for each guest by offering a variety of services such as grocery delivery, concierge services, and personalized check-ins. He is making sure that his services can provide travelers with access to local attractions and activities that may not be available at a traditional hotel.
