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#186 How to Scale an Airbnb Property Management Business in a Seasonal Market
May 26, 2026 #186 How to Scale an Airbnb Property Management Business in a Seasonal MarketMany short-term rental hosts believe that scaling simply means adding more doors to a portfolio. However, true operational freedom requires a complete evolution of...
#186 How to Scale an Airbnb Property Management Business in a Seasonal Market
May 26, 2026 #186 How to Scale an Airbnb Property Management Business in a Seasonal MarketMany short-term rental hosts believe that scaling simply means adding more doors to a portfolio. However, true operational freedom requires a complete evolution of...
Why “We’ll Add It to the Checklist” Isn’t Good Enough for Your STR Cleaning Team
Why "We'll Add It to the Checklist" Isn't Good Enough for Your STR Cleaning Team There’s a well-known story in the STR biz. It’s a horror story. And more short-term rental hosts have a version of it. . Ya ready? You identify a recurring problem. You ask your cleaning...
#185 How to Use Airbnb’s Design Strategy to Increase Revenue
May 19, 2026 #185 How to Use Airbnb Design Strategy to Increase RevenueWhen most investors think about design, they think about aesthetics. They think about color palettes, furniture trends, and "the look" of a property. But if you want to move from being a casual...
Short-Term Rental Booking Window: Why Guests Are Waiting Longer to Book (And What to Do About It)
Short-Term Rental Booking Window: Why Guests Are Waiting Longer to Book (And What to Do About It) For many Airbnb hosts, the days of guests booking months in advance are kinda over. The sooner you wrap your head around that, the sooner you realize that guests aren't...
#184 The CEO Mindset: Overcoming Financial Loss and Building an Empire
May 12, 2026 #184 The CEO Mindset: Overcoming Financial Loss and Building an EmpireWe have all heard the highlight reels of successful entrepreneurs, but we rarely get to hear the unvarnished truth about what it takes to build, lose, and rebuild an empire. Today’s...
Does the Airbnb Single Service Fee Actually Hurt Your Bookings? Here’s the Data
Does the Airbnb Single Service Fee Actually Hurt Your Bookings? Here's the Data One of the properties in my portfolio is performing WELL. Like…really well. It’s performing way better than another similar property in my portfolio. And by similar I mean same market,...
#183 Fixing the Messy Middle: How Airbnb Hosting Systems Can Reclaim Your Time
May 05, 2026 #183 Fixing the Messy Middle: How Airbnb Hosting Systems Can Reclaim Your TimeThe short-term rental (STR) industry often advertises the dream of "passive income," but anyone truly operating a business knows that without robust Airbnb hosting systems,...
Why an Airbnb Turnover Inspection is the Step Most Hosts Skip (And How to Fix It)
Why an Airbnb Turnover Inspection is the Step Most Hosts Skip (And How to Fix It) How’s your cleaning operation doing? Are you 100% happy with the turnover of your property? Is it spotless? Is attention to detail part and parcel of operations? Is it five-star worthy?...
#182 Beyond the Grind: Mastering STR Leadership Mindset with Christina Tracy
April 28, 2026 #182 Beyond the Grind: Mastering STR Leadership Mindset with Christina TracyMost entrepreneurs wait for a perfect plan before they take action, but the most successful short-term rental owners know that clarity often follows courage. Christina...
Why Your Airbnb Cleaning System Keeps Failing (And It’s Not Your Cleaner)
Why Your Airbnb Cleaning System Keeps Failing (And It's Not Your Cleaner) Your Airbnb cleaning system isn't broken because you hired the wrong person. In fact, it’s not broken at all. “But Stacey” I hear you say, “Waddya mean it’s not broken? It’s not working! How can...
#181 Beyond Aesthetics: Building a Cohesive STR Design Strategy for More Bookings
April 21, 2026 #181 Beyond Aesthetics: Building a Cohesive STR Design Strategy for More BookingsWhat if the secret to a standout short-term rental isn’t just great design, but a fully cohesive experience that starts the moment a guest clicks on your listing? Many...
STR Operator vs CEO: How Do You Shift From Running Your Business to Leading It?
STR Operator vs CEO: How Do You Shift From Running Your Business to Leading It? The difference between you being an STR operator vs CEO isn’t just about a title. It’s about how you’re spending your time as you build your business. It’s about mental focus: the operator...
#180 Scaling Short-Term Rental Management: Lessons from the Airbnb Sisters
April 14, 2026 #180 Scaling Short-Term Rental Management: Lessons from the Airbnb SistersBuilding a successful short-term rental business is rarely a solo endeavor. For Lauren Schmidt and Jen Stone, known as the Airbnb Sisters, the secret to scaling their STR...
How to Build a Scalable Short-Term Rental Business (Without It Running Your Life)
How to Build a Scalable Short-Term Rental Business (Without It Running Your Life) Most STR owners don’t have a scaling problem. They have a structure problem. Think about it. A scalable short-term rental business isn’t built by adding more properties. It’s built by...
#179 Why Your Short-Term Rental Needs a Story to Stand Out
March 31, 2026 #179 Why Your Short-Term Rental Needs a Story to Stand OutMost short-term rental owners start their design journey in the same place: a Pinterest board filled with trendy furniture. While aesthetics matter, a beautiful room without a cohesive narrative...
How to Recession-Proof Your Short-Term Rental in 2026 (Before the Market Shifts)
How to Recession-Proof Your Short-Term Rental in 2026 (Before the Market Shifts) Introduction We’re about to get uncomfortable, lady. Ya ready? We’re gonna talk about something most hosts don't want to think about — what happens to your STR when the market stops being...
#178 From Strangers to Strategy: Why Your Next STR Retreat is Key
March 31, 2026 #178 From Strangers to Strategy: Why Your Next STR Retreat is Key That lingering hesitation you feel before clicking "book" on a professional event is completely normal. Most short-term rental owners spend their days managing cleaners, answering guest...
How Can STR Business Automation Stop the “Firefighter Cycle” and Help You Scale?
How Can STR Business Automation Stop the "Firefighter Cycle" and Help You Scale? Introduction “Hi, my wifi password isn’t working.” “The lock code isn’t working.” “There’s a lot of noise coming from the property next door.” I know allllll about the messages you’re...
#177 The Rentalpreneur Advantage: How to Outperform the STR Giants
March 24, 2026 #177 The Rentalpreneur Advantage: How to Outperform the STR GiantsMost hosts enter the short-term rental world by accident. We see an opportunity, we jump in, and suddenly we realize that one strategic weekend booking can cover an entire month’s...
Why Women Need a Short-Term Rental Community to Scale Faster
Why Women Need a Short-Term Rental Community to Scale Faster Have you ever felt like you’re operating on "Isolation Island"? You’re sitting in your home office, staring at a calendar of bookings, and suddenly a guest situation pops up that leaves you feeling...
#176 From Pretty to Profitable: How to Design a Short-Term Rental That Actually Drives Returns
March 17, 2026 #176 From Pretty to Profitable: How to Design a Short-Term Rental That Actually Drives ReturnsWhat if the secret to a high-performing short-term rental isn’t adding more expensive gadgets or slashing your nightly rates, but simply designing with more...
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)...
#186 How to Scale an Airbnb Property Management Business in a Seasonal Market
May 26, 2026 #186 How to Scale an Airbnb Property Management Business in a Seasonal MarketMany short-term rental hosts believe that scaling simply means adding more doors to a portfolio. However, true operational freedom requires a complete evolution of...
Why “We’ll Add It to the Checklist” Isn’t Good Enough for Your STR Cleaning Team
Why "We'll Add It to the Checklist" Isn't Good Enough for Your STR Cleaning Team There’s a well-known story in the STR biz. It’s a horror story. And more short-term rental hosts have a version of it. . Ya ready? You identify a recurring problem. You ask your cleaning...
#185 How to Use Airbnb’s Design Strategy to Increase Revenue
May 19, 2026 #185 How to Use Airbnb Design Strategy to Increase RevenueWhen most investors think about design, they think about aesthetics. They think about color palettes, furniture trends, and "the look" of a property. But if you want to move from being a casual...
Short-Term Rental Booking Window: Why Guests Are Waiting Longer to Book (And What to Do About It)
Short-Term Rental Booking Window: Why Guests Are Waiting Longer to Book (And What to Do About It) For many Airbnb hosts, the days of guests booking months in advance are kinda over. The sooner you wrap your head around that, the sooner you realize that guests aren't...
#184 The CEO Mindset: Overcoming Financial Loss and Building an Empire
May 12, 2026 #184 The CEO Mindset: Overcoming Financial Loss and Building an EmpireWe have all heard the highlight reels of successful entrepreneurs, but we rarely get to hear the unvarnished truth about what it takes to build, lose, and rebuild an empire. Today’s...
Does the Airbnb Single Service Fee Actually Hurt Your Bookings? Here’s the Data
Does the Airbnb Single Service Fee Actually Hurt Your Bookings? Here's the Data One of the properties in my portfolio is performing WELL. Like…really well. It’s performing way better than another similar property in my portfolio. And by similar I mean same market,...
#183 Fixing the Messy Middle: How Airbnb Hosting Systems Can Reclaim Your Time
May 05, 2026 #183 Fixing the Messy Middle: How Airbnb Hosting Systems Can Reclaim Your TimeThe short-term rental (STR) industry often advertises the dream of "passive income," but anyone truly operating a business knows that without robust Airbnb hosting systems,...
Why an Airbnb Turnover Inspection is the Step Most Hosts Skip (And How to Fix It)
Why an Airbnb Turnover Inspection is the Step Most Hosts Skip (And How to Fix It) How’s your cleaning operation doing? Are you 100% happy with the turnover of your property? Is it spotless? Is attention to detail part and parcel of operations? Is it five-star worthy?...
#182 Beyond the Grind: Mastering STR Leadership Mindset with Christina Tracy
April 28, 2026 #182 Beyond the Grind: Mastering STR Leadership Mindset with Christina TracyMost entrepreneurs wait for a perfect plan before they take action, but the most successful short-term rental owners know that clarity often follows courage. Christina...
Why Your Airbnb Cleaning System Keeps Failing (And It’s Not Your Cleaner)
Why Your Airbnb Cleaning System Keeps Failing (And It's Not Your Cleaner) Your Airbnb cleaning system isn't broken because you hired the wrong person. In fact, it’s not broken at all. “But Stacey” I hear you say, “Waddya mean it’s not broken? It’s not working! How can...