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Ep – 284 Why Most STR Operators Fail at Hiring (Leadership Masterclass) with Alex Hall

STRS Marketing2026-03-09T06:28:45-04:00

Scaling a short-term rental company isn’t just about getting more properties. It’s about building the team that can support the growth. In this episode, Chris and E sit down with Alex Hall — talent advisor and leadership strategist — to break down the real challenges STR operators face when building teams. From job clarity and org structure to burnout, hiring, and leadership development, Alex shares the frameworks that help operators scale from a handful of listings to a real company. If you're trying to grow beyond the stage where you do everything yourself, this episode is a masterclass in leadership and [...]

Ep – 284 Why Most STR Operators Fail at Hiring (Leadership Masterclass) with Alex HallSTRS Marketing2026-03-09T06:28:45-04:00

Ep – 282 What’s Actually Holding Your STR Business Back

STRS Marketing2026-02-23T06:39:54-05:00

Most entrepreneurs think they need better strategy. They don’t. In this Boardroom recap from the Freedom Factory, we unpack the real reasons businesses stall — and it’s not systems. It’s people, identity, and the state you operate from. Inside this episode: • Why most business bottlenecks are solved by the right “who” • The difference between hiring people and developing talent • W2 vs 1099 mistakes operators make • Why State → Story → Strategy is the real order of success • The 4 archetypes running your decisions (Warrior, Magician, Lover, Sovereign) • Why high performers get stuck in Warrior mode [...]

Ep – 282 What’s Actually Holding Your STR Business BackSTRS Marketing2026-02-23T06:39:54-05:00

Ep 214 – Thanks for Visiting: Building Your Dream Team with Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant

STRS Marketing2024-11-04T09:06:49-05:00

Learn how to build a dream team that will take your business to new heights! In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant, the dynamic duo behind the Thanks for Visiting Podcast, to discuss the secrets of building a successful team. Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant's Bio As short-term rental owners and operators for 10 years and counting, Sarah and Annette founded the Thanks For Visiting podcast and their online educational platform to bring their diverse knowledge to hosts ready to grow their businesses. Sarah and Annette met at a Columbus, Ohio City Council Meeting [...]

Ep 214 – Thanks for Visiting: Building Your Dream Team with Sarah Karakaian and Annette GrantSTRS Marketing2024-11-04T09:06:49-05:00

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