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Ep 254 – How to Buy Back Your Time and Scale Your STR Business Faster

STRS Marketing2025-08-11T06:22:00-04:00

Most STR owners get stuck putting out fires instead of building the business they actually want. In this episode, we break down the systems, hiring moves, and mindset shifts that free you from the day-to-day grind—so you can grow faster. • Why you always need that next big goal • The real reason we become entrepreneurs: time control • How to qualify and hire your first key player • Setting up turnover checklists that run without you • The role that keeps properties guest-ready every day • Why you must have someone who can step in for you • The investment [...]

Ep 254 – How to Buy Back Your Time and Scale Your STR Business FasterSTRS Marketing2025-08-11T06:22:00-04:00

Ep 253 -The Architecture of Living: Why Design Should Fit Your Real Life with Zeke Freeman

STRS Marketing2025-08-04T07:53:19-04:00

Most homes look good on paper. But they’re not designed for how people actually *live.* In this episode, guest architect Zeke Freeman shares the hidden design flaws baked into most houses — and how his process reshapes spaces around *real human behavior.* Whether you’re remodeling a home, designing an Airbnb, or dreaming about your next property, this episode will flip how you think about space, function, and flow. What you’ll learn: - Why most homes don’t reflect how people actually use them - How to design with *invisible behavior patterns* in mind - The “door test” for practical flow in short-term [...]

Ep 253 -The Architecture of Living: Why Design Should Fit Your Real Life with Zeke FreemanSTRS Marketing2025-08-04T07:53:19-04:00

Ep 252 – The 5 Sales Principles Every STR Closer Needs to Master with Adam Stein

STRS Marketing2025-07-28T12:21:00-04:00

Adam Stein's Bio With over $100 million in sales to his name, Adam Stein brings a rare mix of high-performance sales strategy and human-centered communication to the mic. Having taken more than 4,000 sales calls and reviewed over 10,000, he's coached and led sales teams from startup scrappers to 9-figure juggernauts. An avid golfer and father of two awesome boys, Adam blends psychology, mindset, and real-world sales mastery to help entrepreneurs sell with confidence, clarity, alignment, and compassion. Connect with Adam www.instagram.com/the.salesscientist

Ep 252 – The 5 Sales Principles Every STR Closer Needs to Master with Adam SteinSTRS Marketing2025-07-28T12:21:00-04:00

Ep 251 – The Airbnb Roll-Up Strategy No One’s Talking About with Patryk Swietek

STRS Marketing2025-07-21T05:47:53-04:00

He’s not managing Airbnbs, he’s buying the companies that do. In this episode, Patrick breaks down his roll-up strategy for short-term rental management businesses, focusing on Joshua Tree. You’ll learn: • How to value STR property management companies • The hidden formula top performers are using (4.9+ reviews + max RevPAR) • How he’s creating additional revenue from Netflix, OF shoots, and more • The underrated power of real hospitality, hyper-local service, and partner alignment This isn’t just about scaling, it’s about building a legacy business in a saturated market. Patryk Swietek's Bio Patryk Swietek is a 28-year-old entrepreneur with a [...]

Ep 251 – The Airbnb Roll-Up Strategy No One’s Talking About with Patryk SwietekSTRS Marketing2025-07-21T05:47:53-04:00

Ep 250 – Why Hosts Are Ditching Airbnb for Midterm Rentals with Furnished Finder CEO Jeff Hurst

STRS Marketing2025-07-14T06:56:14-04:00

Furnished Finder’s CEO, Jeff, joins us to break down why thousands of hosts are moving away from Airbnb and into the booming midterm rental space. In this episode: • Jeff’s journey from VRBO and Expedia to Furnished Finder • Why monthly rentals are the most underserved niche in real estate • How to price your MTR listings for max profit • The 3 types of hosts who thrive on Furnished Finder • Tech upgrades, new guest demographics, and the future of midterms • Why most Airbnb hosts still don’t understand real returns Whether you’re a casual host or a pro operator, [...]

Ep 250 – Why Hosts Are Ditching Airbnb for Midterm Rentals with Furnished Finder CEO Jeff HurstSTRS Marketing2025-07-14T06:56:14-04:00

Ep 249 – How They Went from Helping One Homeowner to Building a Thriving STR Portfolio with Joe Rohne

STRS Marketing2025-07-07T05:47:01-04:00

What started as a favor for one struggling homeowner turned into a multi-property, multi-market STR business, and a system built on honesty, hard lessons, and smart investing. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why most first-time hosts shouldn’t expect a profit (and what to aim for instead) • The $65K reno gamble that paid off, plus how to pitch owners to invest • 5 non-negotiables every STR investor needs to check before buying • How to match properties to real investor goals (not hype) • What to say when a listing has bad photos, ugly furniture, and zero bookings • How [...]

Ep 249 – How They Went from Helping One Homeowner to Building a Thriving STR Portfolio with Joe RohneSTRS Marketing2025-07-07T05:47:01-04:00

Ep 248 – From Airbnb Suspension to 90% Occupancy with Midterm Rentals & AI Automation with Amanda Williams

STRS Marketing2025-06-30T07:15:02-04:00

Amanda Williams branded herself as The Traveling Realtor and built a thriving rental business, only to be banned from Airbnb overnight. In this episode, she shares how that crushing moment forced her to pivot into midterm rentals, automate with AI, and rebuild a better business that runs with less stress, higher profits, and total platform independence. What You’ll Learn: Why Airbnb banned her (and what you can do to prevent it) How midterm rentals (MTR) gave her 90–95% occupancy The AI tool she built to automate listings, guest comms & content How she balances business with nervous system regulation & wellness [...]

Ep 248 – From Airbnb Suspension to 90% Occupancy with Midterm Rentals & AI Automation with Amanda WilliamsSTRS Marketing2025-06-30T07:15:02-04:00

Ep 247 – The Identity Shift That Unlocks Everything (And How to Use AI to Scale Smarter)

STRS Marketing2025-06-23T06:36:29-04:00

Most people quietly self-sabotage… Not because they don’t want success. But because they still talk like the person who doesn’t have it yet. In this solo episode, Mike and E break down how internal dialogue shapes your future, and how AI can help you become the version of yourself that already wins. What you’ll learn: How to reprogram your self-talk to unlock growth Why “watering down” your vision is killing momentum The AI tools Mike uses weekly to review sales calls, write listings, automate ops, and even train his team How to use custom GPTs to build an internal consultant that [...]

Ep 247 – The Identity Shift That Unlocks Everything (And How to Use AI to Scale Smarter)STRS Marketing2025-06-23T06:36:29-04:00

Ep 246 – He Scaled to 70 STRs While Running 2 Companies with Buck Cumbo

STRS Marketing2025-06-16T06:24:16-04:00

Most people can barely handle one business. Buck scaled two. In this episode, we break down how he went from managing one unseen unit in Nashville to running a 70-property short-term rental operation and a digital marketing agency at the same time. No fluff, just systems, AI, and strategic growth. What you’ll learn: How he jumped from 5 to 20 units with one key client The team structure and cashflow strategy that saved them in winter Using AI + Hormozi to craft irresistible offers The “$10 / $100 / $1K / $10K” time block system Why smart maintenance = higher reviews [...]

Ep 246 – He Scaled to 70 STRs While Running 2 Companies with Buck CumboSTRS Marketing2025-06-16T06:24:16-04:00

Ep 245 – From Tragedy to Terra: How Diana & Josh Built Palm Springs’ First Wellness Hotel

STRS Marketing2025-06-09T06:33:26-04:00

This episode is a masterclass in turning pain into purpose. Diana and Josh, two married architects, were forced to reimagine their future after losing both their fathers in 2021. What began as a journey to escape the W-2 grind became Terra Palm Springs, the city’s first true wellness boutique hotel. They reveal how they: • Pivoted from flips and BRRRRs into commercial real estate • Used their design and construction edge to underwrite with vision • Created immersive guest experiences that transcend hospitality • Built three synergistic businesses to scale with intention • Took bold action while honoring their deepest personal [...]

Ep 245 – From Tragedy to Terra: How Diana & Josh Built Palm Springs’ First Wellness HotelSTRS Marketing2025-06-09T06:33:26-04:00

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