Blog - Stacey St. John

How to Use Short-Term Rental Market Data to Avoid “The Bad Deal”

How to Use Short-Term Rental Market Data to Avoid "The Bad Deal" We’ve all seen it happen. An investor falls in love with a charming cabin or a chic beach condo, follows their "gut feeling," and signs the papers - only to realize six months later that the numbers just...

#175 Protect Your STR Business: Are You One Misunderstood Clause Away from Bankruptcy?

March 10, 2026 #175 Protect Your STR Business: Are You One Misunderstood Clause Away from Bankruptcy?What would happen if your short-term rental burned down tomorrow and your insurance company didn’t actually cover it? It’s a terrifying question, but it’s one you...

Why a Short-Term Rental Business Mindset is Your Secret to Freedom

Why a Short-Term Rental Business Mindset is Your Secret to Freedom “Are we here to play golf, or are we here to eff around?” That’s what my copy editor says to me when we’re working on the marketing side of my business, and she’s about to get real with me. She doesn’t...

#174 The Iceberg Method: Why Your Ideal Guest Avatar Is Failing You

February 24, 2026 #174 The Iceberg Method: Why Your Ideal Guest Avatar Is Failing YouWhat if your “ideal guest avatar” is the very thing keeping your best guests from ever booking with you? Most hosts treat an avatar like a worksheet to fill out—giving them a name,...

More Doors, Not More Headaches: Your Intentional STR Scaling Strategy

More Doors, Not More Headaches: Your Intentional STR Scaling Strategy You’ve landed your first few co-hosting clients, your systems are humming, and you’re starting to see the true potential of your co-hosting business. You get an urge. It kicks in fast. You want to...

#173 Why Connection is the Secret to Sustainable STR Success

February 24, 2026 #173 Why Connection is the Secret to Sustainable STR SuccessSuccess in the short-term rental world often looks like a highlight reel of beautiful interiors and impressive occupancy rates. But let's be real. What happens when your business looks...

Nail the Nerves: Your 4-Part Framework for Confident Co-Hosting Client Attraction

Nail the Nerves: Your 4-Part Framework for Confident Co-Hosting Client Attraction You've built the systems, you've protected yourself with an agreement, and now you need your first (or next) co-hosting client. The thought of putting yourself out there can be...

#172 How to Design Your Life and Business Through Short-Term Rentals

February 17, 2026 #172 How to Design Your Life and Business Through Short-Term RentalsWhat would your life look like if you actually designed it on purpose? I’m talking about the nitty-gritty details, girlfriend. How you spend your mornings, who you choose to work...

Beyond the Hype: The Co-Hosting Licensing Question (and Why the Money Flow Matters)

Beyond the Hype: The Co-Hosting Licensing Question (and Why the Money Flow Matters) You're ready to build your co-hosting business, but you have a nagging worry: Do I need a real estate license? This is huge. I can’t overstate how huge this is. This decision affects...

#171 How to Build a Real Estate Empire (Without Losing Your Family Time)

February 03, 2026 #171 How to Build a Real Estate Empire (Without Losing Your Family Time)Lady, let’s have a heart-to-heart. There comes a point in every investor’s journey where you hit a wall. You’ve got a few properties, the income is growing, but you’re...

Stop Micromanagement: How a Professional Co-Hosting Onboarding Process Buys Your Freedom

Stop Micromanagement: How a Professional Co-Hosting Onboarding Process Buys Your Freedom You closed the deal! You. Are. Superwoman! The rock-solid co-hosting agreement is signed, and you’re ready to celebrate. In all the celebrations and excitement, I want you to...

#170 Stop Building Islands: How to Start Scaling Your STR Business into an Empire

February 03, 2026 #170 Stop Building Islands: How to Start Scaling Your STR Business into an EmpireEver felt like you’re building an empire on an island? You’re carrying the entire mental load of your business while wondering why there isn’t a roadmap for women like...

Avoiding the STR Co-Hosting Burnout Trap: It’s Time to Think Like a CEO

Avoiding the STR Co-Hosting Burnout Trap: It's Time to Think Like a CEO If you love the hospitality side of Short-Term Rentals, you might have started helping a friend, a family member, or even a local owner with their property. Now you’re realizing the truth: you’re...

#169 From Corporate Burnout to Boutique Empire: The Grit Behind the June Motel

January 27, 2026 #169 From Corporate Burnout to Boutique Empire: The Grit Behind the June MotelHave you ever sat across from your best friend, cracked open a bottle of wine, and realized that the life you are living is just too small for the vision in your head? Most...

Stop the Handshake Deals: Why a Rock-Solid Co-Hosting Agreement is Non-Negotiable

Stop the Handshake Deals: Why a Rock-Solid Co-Hosting Agreement is Non-Negotiable When you land a new owner client, the energy is high! You’ve done the discovery call, you’ve proved your value, and you’re ready to dive in. In the excitement, it’s tempting to skip the...

#168 Stop Hoping for Bookings: How to Master Your STR Guest Experience

January 20, 2026 #168 Stop Hoping for Bookings: How to Master Your STR Guest ExperienceAre you tired of your property feeling like a commodity in a sea of identical listings? Many hosts find themselves on a treadmill, constantly adding expensive amenities just to...

STR Confidence: Beat Imposter Syndrome & Launch Your Rental

The Power of Showing Up: Why Your Future Self Will Thank You for Joining the STR Virtual Summit for Women 2026 When is your CEO time? Which hours have you blocked off in 2026 for working on your business? And when that time comes, what will you be working on? What’s...

#167 From Overwhelmed Operator to Confident CEO: Building Short-Term Rental Systems That Scale

January 13, 2026 #167 From Overwhelmed Operator to Confident CEO: Building Short-Term Rental Systems That ScaleHave you ever felt trapped in the whirlwind of your own business, wishing it could run itself so you could finally breathe—and maybe even enjoy a family...

STR Confidence: Beat Imposter Syndrome & Launch Your Rental

Ditch the Doubt: Your STR Confidence Blueprint to Beat Imposter Syndrome You've done the work. You've crunched the numbers, found the property, and you’re officially on the Short-Term Rental (STR) journey. You should be soaring, right? Instead, you're sitting with a...

#166 Why Short-Term Rental Photography Is Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool

January 06, 2026 #166 Why Short-Term Rental Photography Is Your Most Powerful Marketing ToolThink about the last time you booked a vacation. You likely spent less than three seconds looking at the cover photo before deciding whether to click or keep scrolling. In the...

Essential STR Tech Stack: 3 Tools Every New Host Needs

The 'Anti-Overwhelm' Tech Stack: 3 Essential Tools Every New STR Host Needs (and Nothing You Don't) Let’s get real for a second, sister. Does the word "software" make you want to hide under the covers? Do you feel a knot in your stomach every time you open a Facebook...

#165 From Lender to Investor: Lessons on Building a Smart STR Portfolio

December 31, 2025 #165 Building a Smart STR Portfolio: Lessons from Parker BorofskyBuilding a successful vacation rental business often feels like a balancing act between cold, hard data and that quiet voice in your gut that says, "This is the one." When you are...

The 5 Systems Every Burnt-Out Airbnb Host Needs to Get Their Time Back

The 5 Systems Every Burnt-Out Airbnb Host Needs to Get Their Time Back Hey sister, if you’ve grown enough to be busy, but you haven’t set up the essential systems for your Airbnb or short-term rental to handle the volume, then we need to have a heart-to-heart....

#164 From Corporate Burnout to the #1 Wish-Listed Airbnb with Janel Galucci

December 23, 2025 #164 From Corporate Burnout to the #1 Wish-Listed Airbnb with Janel GalucciEver wake up at 6:00 AM, drag yourself to the car, sit in traffic, work all day, and come home just in time to watch one episode of TV before doing it all over again? That...

Your First 90 Days: A New Host’s Guide to Securing Bookings and 5-Star Reviews

Your First 90 Days: A New Host's Guide to Securing Bookings and 5-Star Reviews You’ve done the heavy lifting. You bought the property, you furnished it beautifully, and you finally hit "Publish." You sit back, waiting for the notifications to roll in... and then?...

#163 Stop “Renting” Your Guests: Mastering Your Direct Booking Strategy

December 16, 2025 #163 Stop "Renting" Your Guests: Mastering Your Direct Booking StrategyLet’s have some real talk, Lady. If Airbnb or Vrbo decided to delist your property tomorrow, would you still have a business? If the answer is "no," then you aren't owning your...

The #1 Asset No One Talks About in the STR Business: Your STR Support Network

The #1 Asset No One Talks About in the STR Business: Your STR Support Network Let’s take a pause from the strategy, the pricing algorithms, and the linen counts for a moment. I want to talk about you. As you make your way on this journey, and you climb the ladder, and...

#162 Discover 5 Major Airbnb Co-Hosting Mistakes That Keep You Stuck

December 09, 2025 #162 Discover 5 Major Airbnb Co-Hosting Mistakes That Keep You StuckLady, let’s be real. You're ambitious. You have the drive to build a profitable, seven-figure Airbnb co-hosting business, but right now, you might feel like you’re running a...

Are You Leaving Money on the Table? 5 Signs Your STR Pricing Strategy is Outdated

Are You Leaving Money on the Table? 5 Signs Your STR Pricing Strategy is Outdated Let’s talk about the one thing that makes most hosts squirm: money. Let’s take it a step further. Let’s talk about STR pricing strategy. Whose? YOURS, girl. You work incredibly hard. You...

#161 How One Woman Built a Multi-State Airbnb Business

December 02, 2025 #161 How One Woman Built a Multi-State Airbnb BusinessEver wondered if a passing joke could actually spark a life-changing real estate strategy? In this episode, we sit down with Sandy Lee and dive into how she built a multi-state Airbnb business—a...

The #1 Hosting Hack: Sleep in Your Own Airbnb (And Find Out What Guests Really Think)

The #1 Hosting Hack: Sleep in Your Own Airbnb (And Find Out What Guests Really Think) You check your cleaning reports. You skim the 5-star reviews. Everything looks great on paper, right? But let me ask you a question, host-to-host: when was the last time you...

#160 How to Build a Boutique Short-Term Rental Business Without Burnout

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 #160 How to Build a Boutique Short-Term Rental Business Without BurnoutEver feel like scaling your short-term rental business means sacrificing your sanity? You’re not alone. Many hosts think success only comes by adding more properties, working...

Stop waiting for Perfect: Your Guide to a Confident STR Business Launch

Stop Waiting for Perfect: Your Guide to a Confident STR Business Launch You’ve got the vision. You've been dreaming of more freedom, more adventure, and more "heck yes!" moments in your life. But maybe you're still stuck in "I'm not ready yet" thinking. You're...

#159 How to Master Remote Airbnb Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 #159 How to Master Remote Airbnb Management with Lydia PatelEver wondered how to manage a short-term rental or Airbnb hundreds of miles away—while keeping your career, your family, and your sanity intact? That’s exactly what Lydia Patel, a full-time...

#158 Purpose-Driven STR Business with Brindy Bringhurst

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 #158 How to Build a Purpose-Driven Short-Term Rental Business with Brindy BringhurstHow do you turn your hosting hustle into a business that not only grows—but gives you freedom, joy, and meaning? Many hosts start with a single property, working...

5 Short-Term Rental Investments I Don’t Regret Buying

5 Short-Term Rental Investments I Don't Regret Buying Building a successful short-term rental business feels like a game of trial and error, doesn’t it? You’re constantly searching for that secret weapon or one-and-done solution to boost your bookings and save you...

#157 How to Build the Perfect Short-Term Rental Tech Stack

NOVEMBER 04, 2025 #157 Developing Your Short-Term Rental Tech Stack: How to Build Streamlined Systems for GrowthWhat if the right short-term rental technology could give you back your time—and your peace of mind? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Margot...

Ready to Start a Co hosting Business? The Co Host Code is Your Ultimate Playbook

Ready to Start a Co-Hosting Business? The Co-Host Code is Your Ultimate Playbook If you're reading this, you probably love the world of hospitality and short-term rentals. You might already be helping a friend with their Airbnb, or maybe you're wondering, "Could I...

#156 Unreasonable Hospitality with Candice Menard

OCTOBER 28, 2025 #156 Unreasonable Hospitality: How Candice Menard Is Transforming the Short-Term Rental ExperienceWhat if standing out in the short-term rental industry isn’t just about the property—but the experience you create? In a world where guests are flooded...

#155 Ashley Freeman’s Short-Term Rental Success

OCTOBER 21, 2025 #155 Short-Term Rental Success: How Ashley Freeman Built a 115-Property EmpireHow do you rebuild your life—and create extraordinary success—after everything falls apart? In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Freeman, a former tennis pro who turned...

Level Up Your Hosting: the Strategic Power of an STR Mastermind

Level Up Your Hosting: The Strategic Power of an STR Mastermind I was on a recent STR Success Accelerator call when a very experienced host named Shelly had an "aha" moment. We were discussing a niche operational strategy, and she unmuted herself to say, "I didn't...

STR Business Delegation: Reclaim Your Time

Reclaim Your Time: Your Guide to STR Business Delegation So you’ve launched your short-term rental (STR) business. You’re excited. You wake up in the morning and you bounce out of bed, ready for the day. The opportunities are glittering on the horizon. And...

#154 Building Wealth Through Short-Term Rentals

OCTOBER 14, 2025 #154 Building Wealth Through Short-Term Rentals: How Zoey Berghoff Turned a Tiny Dome Into a Real Estate EmpireCould a 300-square-foot glamping dome really be the start of a real estate empire? For Zoey Berghoff, the answer is a resounding yes. In...

STR Welcome Book: Digital vs. Physical — Which Is Best?

Digital vs. Physical Welcome Book: Which Is Right for Your STR? Your guest finally arrives after a long flight and a drive from the airport. They’re tired, hungry, but before they satisfy their basic human needs, they have to do one very important thing - connect to...

#153 Abundance Mindset for STR Growth

OCTOBER 07, 2025 #153 Abundance Mindset for STR Growth: Mindset Shifts That Boost Your RevenueWhat if the biggest barrier to growing your short-term rental business isn’t strategy, listings, or even money—but your mindset? That’s exactly the lesson Esmeralda Alba...

STR Sisterhood: A Top Short Term Rental Podcast

We Did It! STR Sisterhood Named a Top Short Term Rental Podcast When women decide to tell the truth about what it really takes to build a business in the short-term rental space… this is what happens. I am so incredibly thrilled and honored to announce that The STR...

#152 Vacation Rental Success with Allison Bayley

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 #152 Vacation Rental Success: How Allison Bayley Built a 66-Property PowerhouseWhat does real vacation rental success look like? For Allison Bayley, it meant transforming her family’s real estate legacy into a thriving business—one that now manages...

How to Prioritize Your To-Do List: The “Ta-Da List” Method

The Ta-Da List: How to Prioritize Your To-Do List and Actually Get Things Done Repeat after me: Your to-do list is not the boss of you. If you’ve ever wondered how to prioritize your to-do list so you actually finish the things that matter most, you’re not alone. That...

#151 Shoppable Short-Term Rentals That Boost Income

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 #151 Shoppable Short-Term Rentals: How to Unlock New Revenue Streams in Your STRWhat if your short-term rental could earn money even when guests aren’t booking? That’s exactly what Nisha Franklin is teaching hosts to do with shoppable short-term...

Short-Term Rentals vs. Legacy Vacation Rentals: Lessons for Hosts & PMs

Short-Term Rentals vs. Legacy Vacation Rentals: What Each Side Can Learn From the Other What separates a solo Airbnb host dealing with everything from cleaning companies, to bookings, to which covers to put on the throw pillows on the bed…from a large, professional...

#150 Scaling Short-Term Rentals to 25 Properties

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 #150 Scaling Short-Term Rentals: How Chelsea Cutrer Grew to 25 Properties in Just One YearWhat would it take for you to leave behind a secure, six-figure tech career and bet on yourself instead? For Chelsea Cutrer, the decision came after a...

Short-Term Rental Vendor Management: Build Your Dream Team

How to Build Your Rockstar Short-Term Rental Dream Vendor Team Running a successful short-term rental isn't just about a beautiful property and happy guests. It's also about the invisible engine humming behind the scenes: your vendor team. Imagine a perfectly...

#149 Airbnb Design Ideas That Wow Guests

SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 #149 Airbnb Design Ideas: How to Create Spaces Guests Can’t Stop Talking AboutWhat if the real magic of your short-term rental wasn’t in the furniture you bought—but in the experiences you created? That’s the approach designer Robin Spires takes...

STR CEO Mindset: Scale Your Rental Business

Unlock Time Freedom: Shift My STR CEO Mindset to Scale Strategically Lady! Tired of chasing your own tail? What if, instead, you had guests chasing your short-term rental? Hmmmmm. Seriously, you’re reacting to every email, guest message, or maintenance ping. Aren’t...

#148 Building a Family Airbnb Business That Works

SEPTEMBER 02, 2025 #148 Building a Family Airbnb Business That WorksFamily Airbnb Business: How One Host Built Success With Her Parents Can family and Airbnb really mix? Or will working with loved ones lead to strained relationships, heated arguments, and awkward...

#148 Building a Family Airbnb Business That Works

SEPTEMBER 02, 2025 #148 Building a Family Airbnb Business That WorksFamily Airbnb Business: How One Host Built Success With Her Parents Can family and Airbnb really mix? Or will working with loved ones lead to strained relationships, heated arguments, and awkward...

Big Changes to Airbnb Host Fees: What You Need to Know

AUGUST 28, 2025 Airbnb Host Fees Are Changing: Your Guide to the New 15.5% Service Fee Ladies, let’s talk about some big changes coming from Airbnb this fall…changes that directly affect your earnings and pricing strategy, especially if you’re using property...

#147 Direct Bookings for Short-Term Rentals

AUGUST 27, 2025 #147 Direct Bookings for Short-Term Rentals: How One Host Reached 70% Without OTAsWhat if the career you’ve spent decades building was the very thing standing in the way of the life you actually want? That was the turning point for Kerri Gibson, a...

How to Implement Profit First for Short-Term Rentals

AUGUST 21, 2025 How to Implement Profit First for Short-Term Rentals: A Smarter System Are you living from booking to booking? Your STR properties are generating impressive gross revenue, but your bank account tells a different story. You feel trapped in a cycle where...

#146 How Emotional Design Can Build Airbnb Guest Loyalty

AUGUST 19, 2025 #146 Emotional Design for Guest Experience: The Hidden Shortcut to Guest Loyalty in Your AirbnbWhat if the key to repeat bookings, raving reviews, and lifelong guests wasn’t a fancier coffee maker or five-star linens—but the chemicals in your guest’s...

Create an Ideal Guest Avatar for STR Success

AUGUST 14, 2025 Do you know who wants to rent your property? Do you know their needs, their wishes, their dreams? Do you know your guests? In the competitive world of short-term rentals (STR), knowing exactly who you’re serving is your ultimate advantage. An ideal...

#145 Profitable Midterm Rentals for Real Estate Investors

AUGUST 12, 2025 #145 Profitable Midterm Rentals: Aisha Govani’s Blueprint for Sustainable IncomeWhat if the key to consistent, scalable income isn’t short-term—or long-term—but hidden right in the middle? If you’ve been feeling the squeeze of STR regulations or...

Create High-Converting Airbnb Listings & Get More Bookings

AUGUST 07, 2025 Are you tired of refreshing your Airbnb dashboard, only to see a calendar full of empty dates? You’ve created a beautiful space, but the bookings just aren’t rolling in. It’s frustrating. It gets you down. And it can make you question if all this...

#144 Scaling Your Short-Term Rental Business Without Burnout

AUGUST 05, 2025 #144 How to Scale Your Short-Term Rental Business Without BurnoutWhat if you could scale your short-term rental business—without the burnout or chaos? That’s exactly what Kit Leggett did, and in this episode, she’s sharing how. Kit went from being...

Mastering Airbnb’s Cancellation Policies

JULY 31, 2025 You’re a host in the STR world. That means you’re navigating a lot of moving parts. What if I told you that one super important, yet often overlooked, aspect is Airbnb's cancellation policies? To elevate yourself as a host, you need to understand these...

#143 Empowered Exit from Corporate Life

JULY 29, 2025 #143 The Empowered Exit from Corporate Life: How Airbnb Helped Rebecca Reclaim Her Time and WealthFeel like you're trapped in the 9-to-5 grind with no real way out? Let me introduce you to someone who didn’t just quit her corporate job—she rewrote the...

Top Short-Term Rental PMS 2025: Best Picks

JULY 24, 2025 Table of Contents TL;DR Key Takeaways Introduction Evaluation Criteria for Short-Term Rental PMS Hostfully Short-Term Rental PMS Review Lodgify Short-Term Rental PMS Review OwnerRez Short-Term Rental PMS Review Side‑by‑Side Short-Term Rental PMS Feature...

#142 Brand Partnerships for Short-Term Rentals

JULY 22, 2025 #142 How to Land Brand Partnerships for Short-Term RentalsWant to turn your short-term rental into a brand magnet—one that draws in top-tier products, adds value to your guests, and puts more cash in your pocket? You’re in the right place. In this post,...

Boost STR ROI with Key Data Dashboard

JULY 17, 2025 How much control do you actually have over your STR business? Are you waiting for things to happen, and then responding? Or are you tracking data so that you can stay ahead of the game? If you’re like most of the amazing students inside my STR Success...

#141 Master Short-Term Rental Analytics for STR Growth

JULY 15, 2025 #141 Short-Term Rental Analytics: Your Secret Weapon for Higher ProfitsLet’s be real: data can feel overwhelming. When you’re juggling multiple platforms, guest communication, turnovers, and everything else that comes with running an STR business,...

AI Prompts for Airbnb Hosts: Complete Guide

JULY 10, 2025 Unlocking the Power of AI Prompts in Your Short-Term Rental Business Lady! I see you. You’re a smart short-term rental (STR) investor. You got a lot going on and time is just not on your side. So you’re looking to offload some of your tasks, and you’ve...

#140 Maximize Short-Term Rental Design ROI

JULY 08, 2025 #140 Short-Term Rental Design ROI: How to Turn Style Into Serious ProfitYour short-term rental shouldn’t just look beautiful—it should generate serious profit. That’s the power of short-term rental design ROI. Today’s savvy hosts know that intentional...

STR Ownership vs Co-Hosting: Choose Your Path

JULY 03, 2025 TL;DR Building your portfolio with short‑term rentals (STRs) typically follows one of two proven models: Ownership Track: Deploy capital to purchase property and capture equity, appreciation, and favorable tax treatment. Co‑Hosting Track: Provide...

#139 How Anja Schaer Built a Freedom-Fueled Airbnb Business

JULY 01, 2025 #139 How Anja Schaer Built a Life of Freedom Through Her Airbnb BusinessWhat if the key to building a profitable and fulfilling Airbnb business wasn’t in playing it safe—but in saying yes to risk? On a recent episode of The STR Sisterhood podcast, I sat...

How I Built a $2M Short-Term Rental Investing Portfolio

JUNE 26, 2025 I used to live the life I thought I was supposed to want—six-figure salary, leadership role, and a calendar packed with back-to-back meetings. But behind the scenes? I was running on empty. The long hours, constant pressure, and lack of control over my...

#138 Short-Term Rental Hosting with Heart & Purpose

JUNE 24, 2025 #138 Short-Term Rental Hosting with Heart: Inside the Hospitable Hosts Movement with Jodie Odlin BusinessIf you've ever felt like there’s something deeper behind why you host—something more meaningful than clean sheets and check-in instructions—then...

Making Data-Driven Decisions: Why Seeing Your Short-Term Rental Metrics Changes Everything

JUNE 19, 2025 Table of Contents TL;DR Key Takeaways Introduction A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Moment The Power of Visualizing Your Property Management Data Why Data-Driven Decisions Lead to Higher Profits What to Track in Your Airbnb Business Final Thoughts: Don’t Fly...

#137: 6 Airbnb Legal Mistakes That Can Derail Your STR Business

JUNE 17, 2025 #137- 6 Airbnb Legal Mistakes That Can Derail Your STR BusinessAre you unknowingly risking your Airbnb or short-term rental investment because of overlooked legal details? In this episode recap, we break down the biggest Airbnb legal mistakes that can...

Short Term Rental Revenue Management: How to Stay Ahead of the Market with Weekly Pricing Reviews

JUNE 12, 2025 Table of Contents TL;DR Key Takeaways Introduction Behind the Scenes: Weekly Revenue Meetings at Kozy Getaways Why Tracking REVPAR, Occupancy, and ADR Matters Spotting Opportunities and Making Adjustments Why You Need a Revenue Manager (or Access to One)...

#136 Automate Like a Pro: Why AI-Powered Property Management Is the Future of STRs

JUNE 10, 2025 #136 Automate Like a Pro: Why AI-Powered Property Management Is the Future of STRsLet’s talk about the game-changing power of AI-powered property management. If you're juggling guest messages, double-bookings, and endless operational tasks, I see...

Hospitality Copywriting: Why Clear Communication is Your Ultimate Superpower

JUNE 09, 2025 Hospitality Copywriting: Why Clear Communication is Your Ultimate Superpower TL;DR If you’re in the short-term rental or hospitality business, your words matter more than you think. Communication isn’t a bonus skill - it’s foundational. Clear, caring,...

#135 How Chandni Dhanjal Saved $22K on Airbnb Setup Using AI

JUNE 03, 2025 #135: How Chandni Dhanjal Saved $22K on Airbnb Setup Using AIWhat if your short-term rental setup could look high-end, feel luxurious, and cost a whole lot less—because AI helped you do the heavy lifting? That’s exactly what Chandni Dhanjal is doing, and...

Short-Term Rental Copywriting: Write Listings, Emails & Pitches That Book More Guests and Land Your Dream Clients

JUNE 02, 2025 Short-Term Rental Copywriting: Write Listings, Emails & Pitches That Book More Guests and Land Your Dream Clients Table of Contents TL;DR Key Takeaways The Real Reason Your Copy Isn’t Converting What Is Sticky Language—and Why Should You Care? What...

Navigating Airbnb TOS Changes: How Kozy Getaways Is Pivoting with Purpose

MAY 29, 2025 Navigating Airbnb TOS Changes: How Kozy Getaways Is Pivoting with Purpose Table of Contents TL;DR Key Takeaways Introduction Weekly Team Wins at Kozy Getaways Adapting to Airbnb’s Latest Policy Changes Why We’re Prioritizing Direct Bookings: A Direct...

#134 Brand Over Platform: Tori Bolt’s 600K Instagram Strategy & Direct Booking Blueprint

MAY 27, 2025 #134: Brand Over Platform: Tori Bolt’s 600K Instagram Strategy & Direct Booking BlueprintLet me ask you something: What if you stopped depending on booking platforms… and started building a brand guests are obsessed with? Inside this episode, I’m...

Beyond Operations: How a Hospitable Mindset Drives Success in Short-Term Rentals

MAY 22, 2025 Beyond Operations: How a Hospitable Mindset Drives Success in Short-Term Rentals A few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to speak at the STR Hospitality Summit—an event that brought together short-term rental hosts from around the world who are...

#133 Turn Lookers Into Bookers: How Visual Storytelling Can Skyrocket Your Airbnb Bookings

MAY 20, 2025 #133: Turn Lookers Into Bookers: How Visual Storytelling Can Skyrocket Your Airbnb BookingsIf you're looking for ways to boost your Airbnb bookings and finally stand out in what feels like an oversaturated short-term rental market, you're not alone—and...

#132 How to Master Time Management as an Airbnb Host: Melissa Mondzelewski’s Secrets to Balancing Life & Business

MAY 13, 2025 #132: How to Master Time Management as an Airbnb Host: Melissa Mondzelewski’s Secrets to Balancing Life & BusinessWhat if your calendar served you—instead of the other way around? In this inspiring episode of The STR Sisterhood Podcast, I sat down...

#131 How to Scale Your Airbnb Business Without Burnout: Carrie Drier’s Story of Intentional Growth

MAY 06, 2025 #131: How to Scale Your Airbnb Business Without Burnout: Carrie Drier’s Story of Intentional GrowthCan you really scale your Airbnb business without burnout or sacrificing the life you’re building it for? In this episode of The STR Sisterhood Podcast, I...

#130: Profit Smarter: Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Revenue Management Secrets with Jillian & Karin

APRIL 29, 2025 #130: Profit Smarter: Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Revenue Management Secrets with Jillian & KarinUnlocking More Profits from Every Booking Is your Airbnb leaving money on the table? In this podcast episode, I chat with revenue management pros...

#129: Running an Airbnb Business After Loss. Sharon Pace’s Story of Resilience

APRIL 22, 2025 #129: Running an Airbnb Business After Loss. Sharon Pace’s Story of ResilienceAirbnb Host Tips for Navigating Life, Grief, and Business Alone What do you do when life forces you to become the host, the operator, and the decision-maker overnight? In this...

#128: From Corporate Sales to Hospitality Empire with Dawn Cornett

APRIL 15, 2025 #128: From Corporate Sales to Hospitality Empire with Dawn CornettFrom Cybersecurity Sales to a Life of Purpose: Dawn Cornett’s Hospitality Journey Ready to break free from the 9-to-5 grind? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dawn Cornett—a...

Why Is My Airbnb Listing Not Performing?

APRIL 14, 2025 Why Is My Airbnb Listing Not Performing? If you've found yourself repeatedly asking, "Why is my listing not performing?" you're not alone. The vacation rental market is competitive, and even small details can significantly impact your booking rates....

#127: From Dental Hygienist to STR Powerhouse: Denise Vaughn’s Success Secrets

APRIL 8, 2025 #127: From Dental Hygienist to STR Powerhouse: Denise Vaughn's Success SecretsBuilding a Thriving Short-Term Rental Business with Heart and Hustle What does it take to transform your life, leave a stable job, and find true success in the world of...

#126: From Local Listings to Global Moves: How Nikki Stoddart is Taking Her Short-Term Rental Business to France

April 1, 2025 #126: From Local Listings to Global Moves: How Nikki Stoddart is Taking Her Short-Term Rental Business to France What does it take to go from hosting a few properties in your hometown to building a thriving short-term rental portfolio across the globe?...

#125: From $0 to $2.5 Million: How Christina McNaught Built a Thriving Short-Term Rental Empire

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#124 Breaking Barriers: A Sneak Peek of the LIVE BIG Beach Retreat

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#123: How LIVE BIG Was Born: The Untold Journey & Lessons Inside the Book

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#122: Creating Standout Short-Term Rentals: Data-Driven Design Strategies with Brianna Amigo

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