mindset Archives - Short Term Rental Secrets

Ep 286 – Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging Even When You Know Exactly What to Do

STRS Marketing2026-03-23T07:02:40-04:00

Q1 is almost over. E has something to say about it. In this solo episode, co-host Emanuele shares everything he's been working on in 2026 — and gets raw about why most people are still stuck. The problem isn't the tools. It's not the market. It's not the strategy. It's your beliefs. E breaks down Tony Robbins' 3 S's — why State and Story have to come before Systems. He walks through the 5 core wounds that quietly drive self-sabotage: rejection, abandonment, humiliation, betrayal, and injustice. And he explains why your beliefs work like a thermostat — no matter how big [...]

Ep 286 – Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging Even When You Know Exactly What to DoSTRS Marketing2026-03-23T07:02:40-04:00

Ep – 285 The ‘Help First’ Sales Mindset That Grew Them From 12 to 120 Properties with Sean Bakhtiari

STRS Marketing2026-03-16T07:46:01-04:00

What happens when a corporate finance guy from Boston decides he's done working for someone else — and bets on short-term rentals? Sean Bakhtiari grew up in New Hampshire, studied finance at Providence College, and spent 9 years in Boston's financial district working in sales, marketing, and client experience. He loved the work — but always knew he wanted to build something of his own. So he bought his first STR. Then a second. Then started building a management company. At 12 properties, he hit a wall. He was good at business development and client relationships. But systems, operations, and scale? [...]

Ep – 285 The ‘Help First’ Sales Mindset That Grew Them From 12 to 120 Properties with Sean BakhtiariSTRS Marketing2026-03-16T07:46:01-04:00

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 279 – Why Conviction Beats Experience in Building a Real STR Business with Hailie Anderson

STRS Marketing2026-02-02T12:02:27-05:00

Success in STR isn’t about age, capital, or the model you choose — it’s about conviction. In this episode, we sit down with Hayley Anderson, a 22-year-old operator already on her second business, to unpack the mindset, discipline, and leadership traits that actually drive growth. From failing early to building confidence through reps, this conversation goes far beyond arbitrage or co-hosting. If you want to scale your business — or your life — this episode will challenge how you think about comfort, confidence, and commitment. Inside the episode: • Why conviction matters more than experience • How confidence is built through [...]

Ep 279 – Why Conviction Beats Experience in Building a Real STR Business with Hailie AndersonSTRS Marketing2026-02-02T12:02:27-05:00

Ep 276 – Your Calendar Is Exposing Why You’re Not Hitting Your Goals

STRS Marketing2026-01-12T05:14:17-05:00

Your goals aren’t failing — your calendar is. In this episode, E and Chris break down why most people start the year motivated… then quietly drift back into old patterns. The problem isn’t strategy, tools, or ambition — it’s misalignment between who you say you want to become and how you actually spend your time. This conversation dives deep into identity, courage, time audits, consistency, and the hidden habits that either compound your growth or quietly sabotage it. Inside this episode: Why your calendar tells the truth about your real priorities The “perfect week” exercise that exposes misalignment fast Why every [...]

Ep 276 – Your Calendar Is Exposing Why You’re Not Hitting Your GoalsSTRS Marketing2026-01-12T05:14:17-05:00

Ep 274 – Stop Setting Goals. Start Becoming This Person

STRS Marketing2025-12-29T05:38:54-05:00

Most people don’t fail because they lack discipline — they fail because they’re trying to grow without changing who they are. In this episode, Chris and E break down why goals alone don’t create change, how identity drives momentum, and the real reason most people stall out by February. This is a deep, practical conversation on discipline, accountability, emotionalized goals, and how to build habits that actually stick. If you’ve ever felt stuck despite “doing all the right things,” this episode will reframe how you think about growth — personally and professionally. Inside this episode: • Why identity matters more than [...]

Ep 274 – Stop Setting Goals. Start Becoming This PersonSTRS Marketing2025-12-29T05:38:54-05:00

Ep 273 – The Inner Game of Building a High-Performance STR Business with Stacey St. John

STRS Marketing2025-12-22T06:01:34-05:00

Most entrepreneurs focus on tactics — but the real breakthroughs happen internally first. In this episode, Stacey St. John breaks down how self-awareness, intuition, mindset, and values-driven leadership shape long-term success in business and life. From recognizing limiting beliefs to building aligned teams and managing energy, this conversation goes far beyond surface-level motivation. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or pulled in too many directions — this episode explains why and what to do about it. Inside this conversation: • How intuition and body awareness guide better decisions • Why identity drives action (and keeps people stuck) • The difference between [...]

Ep 273 – The Inner Game of Building a High-Performance STR Business with Stacey St. JohnSTRS Marketing2025-12-22T06:01:34-05:00

Ep 268 – The Next Era of STR & What’s Coming : Inside the Freedom Factory

STRS Marketing2025-11-17T15:07:07-05:00

Recorded LIVE inside the brand-new Freedom Factory, Mike, E., Chris, and Riley break down the mindset, seasons, strategy, and direction that will define the next 5 years of short-term rentals… and your future in it.• The story behind building the Freedom Factory• Mike’s “origin moment” and how it shaped everything• The dark seasons every entrepreneur must push through• Why property management will create more millionaires than arbitrage• The new PM roll-up and what it means for exits• How STR Secrets is evolving with 3 new shows & deeper curriculum

Ep 268 – The Next Era of STR & What’s Coming : Inside the Freedom FactorySTRS Marketing2025-11-17T15:07:07-05:00

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 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

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