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Ep 275 – The New Standard for STRs: Design, Ops, and Discipline with Shane O’Connor

2026-01-05T05:29:46-05:00

The STR game has changed—and most operators haven’t caught up. In this episode, we break down what actually separates top-performing short-term rentals from the ones stuck in the middle. From design and amenities to operations, leadership, and systems—this is a real look at how elite STR businesses are built and sustained in hyper-competitive markets. This isn’t theory. It’s what’s working right now. Inside this episode: Why “good enough” STRs are getting crushed The amenity arms race (and how to win without wasting money) What guests notice that most hosts completely miss How ops and hospitality matter more than design long-term Why [...]

Ep 275 – The New Standard for STRs: Design, Ops, and Discipline with Shane O’Connor2026-01-05T05:29:46-05:00

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

2025-08-04T07:53:19-04:00

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 Freeman2025-08-04T07:53:19-04:00
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