The STR Sisterhood Podcast
If you’re an ambitious woman who’s looking to have a 5-star STR business on your hands without having to sacrifice the things you love, then tune in today for all the goodness!
The STR Sisterhood
Whether you’re brand new to Airbnb or an experienced Superhost, you’re giving yourself the gift of financial freedom and FUN when you’re in the short-term rental space. On this show, it’s all about you and your short-term rental journey. You’ll hear actionable advice from industry experts as well as stories from real women about their experiences, achievements, frustrations, and challenges…and how they’ve managed to turn their short-term rental business dreams into reality.
Recent Episodes
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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,...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
YOUR HOST
Stacey St. John
“It’s my mission to help women worldwide to turn their real estate dreams into reality and start living a life they love.”
If you let her, Stacey is going to help you turn your short-term rental goals into reality without having to sacrifice your family, your free time, or your sanity!
In a nutshell: Wherever you are in your journey…whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, whether you’re stuck, or whether you’re simply looking to scale your already-successful short-term rental business, Stacey will help you move your STR dreams forward, upwards, and beyond anything you can imagine!
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