Steve Schwab
CEO of Casago (and Vacasa following the merger), experienced short-term rental operator and franchisor with decades building and scaling property management businesses.
Best podcasts with Steve Schwab
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Feb 5, 2026 • 42min
The Future of STR Property Management
Steve Schwab, CEO of Casago (now part of Vacasa), veteran short-term rental operator and franchisor. He discusses the Vacasa–Casago integration and how local ownership and empowered in-market teams change operations. They cover franchise economics, hidden tech complexity like PMS and integrations, and why churn, accountability, and curated portfolios matter for sustainable growth.
May 1, 2025 • 37min
Breaking News: Steve Schwab on Casago's $128M Acquisition of Vacasa
In this discussion, Steve Schwab, founder and CEO of Casago, dives into the company's groundbreaking $128 million acquisition of Vacasa. He shares his unique journey from military service to building a successful business focused on owner satisfaction. Steve outlines how transitioning Vacasa to a franchise model will reshape the vacation rental management landscape. He emphasizes the importance of integrity and trust in brand integration and the challenges faced in creating a respected name in a competitive market.
