Ep 253 -The Architecture of Living: Why Design Should Fit Your Real Life with Zeke Freeman
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 [...]
Ep 252 – The 5 Sales Principles Every STR Closer Needs to Master with Adam Stein
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 [...]
Ep 251 – The Airbnb Roll-Up Strategy No One’s Talking About with Patryk Swietek
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, [...]
Ep 250 – Why Hosts Are Ditching Airbnb for Midterm Rentals with Furnished Finder CEO Jeff Hurst
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 [...]
Ep 249 – How They Went from Helping One Homeowner to Building a Thriving STR Portfolio with Joe Rohne
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 [...]
Ep 248 – From Airbnb Suspension to 90% Occupancy with Midterm Rentals & AI Automation with Amanda Williams
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 [...]
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