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Ep 267 – Desire vs. Fear: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

STRS Marketing2025-11-10T11:31:23-05:00

In this episode, we break down how to stop making decisions from lack, step into an identity-led mindset, and actually create the conditions for growth. • Desire vs. paradigm: the two voices in your head • How to make decisions from faith, not fear • The identity → behavior → reality chain • Why discipline is just choosing desire repeatedly • What to do when growth feels uncomfortable • How your environment can hold you back

Ep 267 – Desire vs. Fear: The Mindset Shift That Changes EverythingSTRS Marketing2025-11-10T11:31:23-05:00

Ep 266 – The Harsh Truth: If You Don’t Have Systems, You Don’t Have Freedom with Michael Dinwiddie

STRS Marketing2025-11-04T07:40:31-05:00

You didn’t start an STR business to be a full-time cleaner, guest texter, or firefighter. This episode breaks down how most hosts trap themselves in operations — and how to build systems that finally let you step out and scale up. • Why “hustle” kills long-term growth • The systems that keep your business running without you • How to delegate without losing control • Why buying back your time is your real ROI • A blueprint to turn chaos into clarity If you’re tired of putting out fires and want your STR to finally run smoothly, go to strsecrets.com/ops [...]

Ep 266 – The Harsh Truth: If You Don’t Have Systems, You Don’t Have Freedom with Michael DinwiddieSTRS Marketing2025-11-04T07:40:31-05:00

Ep 265 – Airbnb’s New Updates Are Quietly Killing Host Profits

STRS Marketing2025-10-27T06:41:33-04:00

Airbnb just rolled out updates that change everything for hosts. From hidden pricing shifts to the new “Buy Now, Pay Later” feature — this episode breaks down what’s happening behind the scenes and how it impacts your bottom line. • Airbnb’s latest update — and what it really means for hosts • The 18% pricing gap no one saw coming • Why “Buy Now, Pay Later” could destroy your cash flow • How to protect your listings from revenue loss • The survival strategy hosts need for 2025

Ep 265 – Airbnb’s New Updates Are Quietly Killing Host ProfitsSTRS Marketing2025-10-27T06:41:33-04:00

Ep 264 – The Truth About STR Investing Abroad with Fabio Moro

STRS Marketing2025-10-20T05:56:33-04:00

Everyone wants a piece of the global STR market — but most will lose money doing it. Fabio Moro reveals the brutal truths of running short-term rentals in Italy, and what it really takes to survive in a shifting STR landscape. • Why most foreign investors get crushed in Italy • The systems you must have to manage remotely • What happens when the STR gold rush slows down • How to protect your properties from market shifts • Lessons from building a sustainable business, not a gamble Fabio Moro's Bio Formerly a Partner at a major commodity trading firm [...]

Ep 264 – The Truth About STR Investing Abroad with Fabio MoroSTRS Marketing2025-10-20T05:56:33-04:00

Ep 263 – Redefining STR Leadership and Setting the Industry Standard with Sief Khafagi

STRS Marketing2025-10-14T06:14:33-04:00

Sief Khafagi didn’t just build a business—he built a standard. In this episode, he reveals how leadership, culture, and vision turned TechVestor into one of the most respected brands in STR investing. • How leadership shapes the future of the STR industry • Building a culture that scales with integrity and precision • Setting new standards for quality and operations • Why great teams outperform any market cycle • The mindset shift every STR leader needs to make Sief Khafagi's Bio Sief Khafagi is an ex-techie turned real estate investor who has helped thousands diversify into real estate. Today, he’s the [...]

Ep 263 – Redefining STR Leadership and Setting the Industry Standard with Sief KhafagiSTRS Marketing2025-10-14T06:14:33-04:00

Ep 262 – Airbnb Fees, Pricing Psychology, and Revenue Strategies with Thibault Masson

STRS Marketing2025-10-06T05:39:47-04:00

Airbnb’s shifting fee structure is shaking hosts, but the real issue goes deeper—pricing psychology, guest behavior, and knowing your market. In this episode, Thibault shares actionable strategies that hosts can use to protect margins, win more bookings, and scale smarter. • Why Airbnb’s new fee model has hosts freaking out • How to price for what guests see (not what you keep) • Tools like PriceLabs—and why they’re useless without context • How European vs. U.S. guests think about fees differently • When to simplify pricing and present “one clean price” • The principles of occupancy, demand, and market alignment [...]

Ep 262 – Airbnb Fees, Pricing Psychology, and Revenue Strategies with Thibault MassonSTRS Marketing2025-10-06T05:39:47-04:00

Ep 261 – Revenue, Scaling, and the Traits of Successful STR Hosts with Matthew McDonald

STRS Marketing2025-09-29T06:03:20-04:00

What separates the STR hosts who burn out from those who thrive? In this episode, Matt shares his hard-earned lessons on revenue management, scaling, and the mindset shifts that set top operators apart. • The truth about revenue management: when to DIY vs. hire • How beginners can scale from 1–2 units to many • Success traits Matt has seen across hundreds of operators • Why your calendar is the foundation of business success • The mindset shift: “If you can’t help yourself, you can’t help others” • How to design life first, then build STR around it Matthew McDonald's [...]

Ep 261 – Revenue, Scaling, and the Traits of Successful STR Hosts with Matthew McDonaldSTRS Marketing2025-09-29T06:03:20-04:00

Ep 260 – Marketing Frameworks Every STR Host Can Steal with Chris Crawford

STRS Marketing2025-09-23T06:08:11-04:00

Marketing isn’t just about ads—it’s about positioning, messaging, and action. In this episode, Chris shares practical frameworks and timeless principles that every business owner (and STR host) can use to stand out, attract clients, and scale smarter. • Why marketing and sales matter more than ever • The real difference between content and community • How to build a personal brand the right way • Authentic content vs. performative posting • Head vs. heart: the two frames of content • Why information ≠ transformation in business • How to message to your avatar’s pain + desire • Funnels, ads, and what [...]

Ep 260 – Marketing Frameworks Every STR Host Can Steal with Chris CrawfordSTRS Marketing2025-09-23T06:08:11-04:00

Ep 259 – Why STR Is Just the Vehicle to Building True Freedom

STRS Marketing2025-09-15T05:30:32-04:00

Short-term rentals are not the endgame—they’re the vehicle. In this episode, E and Mike break down how STR can fuel bigger goals, lasting freedom, and a life by design. • Why STR is a tool, not the destination • The mindset shift that changes how you build • How to keep your bigger vision in focus • Avoiding the trap of chasing unit count • Using business to buy back your time and freedom

Ep 259 – Why STR Is Just the Vehicle to Building True FreedomSTRS Marketing2025-09-15T05:30:32-04:00

Ep 258 – Analyzing STR Markets and Deciphering the Numbers with John Bianchi

STRS Marketing2025-09-08T04:47:12-04:00

John Bianchi has directed 100+ STR market analyses with a 100% success rate. In this episode, he joins E to break down the science behind choosing the right markets and making STR numbers work for you. • How John analyzed 100+ STR markets with zero failures • The method he uses to “decipher the numbers” • Why market selection is the real make-or-break skill • Common mistakes hosts make when running numbers • How to use data to build a sustainable STR portfolio John Bianchi's Bio John Bianchi is the Founder of STR Search. He has successfully directed over $100M+ [...]

Ep 258 – Analyzing STR Markets and Deciphering the Numbers with John BianchiSTRS Marketing2025-09-08T04:47:12-04:00

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