About Jerry Isbell

Jerry Isbell, a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, has a diverse background in corporate, entrepreneurial and international sales, marketing, philanthropy and media ventures. In 2021, he co-authored the book "Explosion of Prosperity-A History of Broken Bow Lake, Beavers Bend State Park and Hochatown" with Oklahoma Hall of Fame member and famed author/attorney, Bob Burke. Isbell began his career in media and marketing at KGOU Radio, KTVY Television and Remington Park Racetrack in Oklahoma City. Isbell also worked at a network affiliate in Minneapolis, MN. He has consulted internationally on sales, marketing and media projects. Isbell was chosen as Oklahoma’s first field representative for Xerox Corporation's authorized agency program in the early 1990's. He later enjoyed success at Curtis 1000, an international print communications company, and was named “Great Plains Sales Representative of the Year” in 1994 and 1995. In the late 1990's Isbell worked in management at Commercial Financial Services. He led a department of over 50 employees and was responsible for millions of dollars in monthly revenue. Isbell returned to Xerox in 1999 and won numerous Par Club awards while simultaneously completing the Xerox Management Program and earning certifications in Lean Six Sigma. He directed new business development territories that produced multi-million dollar annual sales in public, corporate and graphic arts sectors. He is a consultant for the Xerox Agent organization covering Oklahoma. He has traveled the United States and Europe on projects involving marketing, sales, media, social media, including a project to begin an English speaking television channel in Paris, France. Isbell founded BeaversBendVacations.com, a popular luxury resort in the mountains of southeastern Oklahoma. This creation was featured in the Sooner State’s centennial celebration book, Treasures of Oklahoma. Isbell has been involved in American Kennel Club dog shows with his nationally ranked Brussels Griffon and boxers for many years. He resides in Norman, OK with his wife Sherri, a senior administrator at the University of Oklahoma. Sherri was named the International Publishing and Management Association’s National Contributor of the Year in 2013 and she has served as their President.

Choosing A Beavers Bend Cabin Property Manager

“We need help choosing a Beavers Bend cabin property manager.”

I hear this sentence frequently as cabin building continues to boom in Broken Bow. How do you choose one? Do you really need one?

If you’re not a marketing and media expert, you need to rely on a pro. We’ve seen it all during Mountain Vista’s fantastic history.

Maintenance bills being jacked up 30%; cabin owners’ receiving no invoices for work done; charges for advertising and more…

A few tips to consider before entering Beavers Bend’s rental market:

Is the property manager marketing an acceptable number of cabins?
Does the property manager’s bio exude confidence and facts regarding their media and marketing expertise?
Will your cabin be on a state-of-the-art website?
Are you dealing with social media experts?

If you’re unable to answer with a resounding “Yes” to any of these bullet points, engage your safety.

Little things such as having someone return a call promptly is important to luxury travelers. If someone is managing 50-80 cabins-you do the math. That’s lots of phone calls to return.

Choosing A Beavers Bend Cabin Property Manager

We’ve seen a dramatic increase of people interested in buying luxury vacation properties since November. More than the last eight-years combined. If you’re interested in discussing Beavers Bend cabins, contact us.

Incorporating professional video and social media is important to cabin success. We have decades of global marketing and media experience to lead your strategy.

The summer season at Mountain Vista is winding down. It’s been our best ever. Guests love our views and seclusion. We never gouge guests with resort, insurance and cleaning fees.

Our Beavers Bend mobile app is a great way to keep up with area activities and VIP offers. It’s a free download and is compatible with IOS and Android devices.

Make sure to accept push notifications when downloading the app. We have fantastic offers for our fans via text.

Choosing A Beavers Bend Cabin Property Manager

Weekends are filling fast for the remainder of 2017. A few remain available in September. October and November are very popular for fall foliage season guests. If you’re planning on a trip to Beavers Bend in the fall, book your cabin now.

Mountain Vista luxury cabin is under three-hours from Dallas in Southeastern Oklahoma. Nestled in the Kiamichi Mountains, two-million annual visitors enjoy the Broken Bow Lake area.

Jerry Isbell2017-07-31T17:14:48+00:00July 31st, 2017|Beavers Bend cabins|

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Broken Bow Cabin Lodging, Luxury rental property tips, travel blogs

Broken Bow Cabin Rental Tips

I get tons of inquires from people wanting Broken Bow cabin rental tips. What are the most important things to consider before reserving a luxury cabin in Beavers Bend?

My Top 5 Broken Bow Cabin Rental Tips

Make sure your cabin will be secluded. I’m not saying you need to be on a hundred acres with no one nearby. You want to have peace and quiet when spending a lot of money on a vacation. Often, Broken Bow visitors don’t realize another cabin is nearby until they arrive. Surprise, the Beavers Bend cabin management company didn’t tell you about nearby neighbors on their website! Ask for perimeter pictures and videos of the property. There are scores of cabins being built close together now that the economy has picked up.
Don’t Pay Add-On/Resort Fees. @KillResortFees is a great follow on Twitter. They’ve been featured here a few times. @KillResortFees does fantastic job of exposing tourist scams across the country. Resort fees, insurance fees, incidental fees, hot tub fees, cleaning fees…they’re prevalent punches to your pocketbook at a plethora of hotels and resorts. We never gouge our guests with this junk at Mountain Vista
Stay Clear Of Honkey Tonks. So you’ve booked a great looking cabin online and you arrive to the sounds of this blaring through your cabin.

Make sure your cabin isn’t near a loud bar with outdoor tunes crankin’ until the wee hours of the morning. This happens frequently and unless you brought earplugs, it could be a sleepless night.

4. Know T’s & C’s. Read the terms and conditions carefully before booking a Beavers Bend luxury cabin. If you see penny-pinching things such as “We provide two trash bags. If you need a third, bring it,” punt them to the curb! We provide plenty of trash bags and all the essentials you’ll need at our Mountain Vista vacation home.

5. Understand vacation and rental home differences. Sometimes management companies will own cabins with the sole purpose of renting them. They’re not true vacation homes. Corners will often be cut regarding amenities, location and proximity to a loud highway. These cabins are usually smaller and very close together. A vacation home will probably offer more upscale features such as free firewood, s’mores kits and non-generic supplies. Our guests at Mountain Vista don’t get cheap paper towels and toilet paper. We feature the Real McCoy’s. Free firewood and s’mores kits are given to every guest.

There are many fantastic cabins in Beavers Bend State Park at every price range. Follow my Broken Bow cabin rental tips and hopefully you’ll have a wonderful visit to Southeastern Oklahoma…with no surprises.

There’s no funky music at Mountain Vista! Only acres of seclusion, amazing views and upscale amenities. Contact us at 405-535-8055 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Follow me on Twitter @BeaversBend.

Jerry Isbell2017-07-07T18:37:35+00:00July 7th, 2017|Broken Bow Cabin Lodging, Luxury rental property tips, travel blogs|

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