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Sep 28, 2026 · 50:08
STR Ai Summit Kicks Off tomorrow, grab your ticket from here: https://level.strsecrets.com/aisummit2 Dave Menapace is back — and he's got the receipts. In nine months he grew his…
Sep 21, 2026 · 58:28
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Sep 14, 2026 · 42:39
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Sep 7, 2026 · 39:45
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Aug 31, 2026 · 36:45
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Aug 24, 2026 · 31:21
If you want to run your STR business on autopilot by a bunch of Ai Agents then join us for a two day hands on Ai workshop on September 29-30. Register here:…
Aug 17, 2026 · 37:13
🎟️ STR AI SUMMIT — Sept 29–30 | Freedom Factory 100 spots only (sold out in 4 weeks last time). Two days building real AI tools WITH us — revenue manager, listing optimizer,…
Aug 10, 2026 · 48:20
What is your short term rental management company actually worth? Jacobie Olin sells these companies for a living, around 20 deals a year worth close to 200 million dollars, and…
Aug 3, 2026 · 38:03
Everyone in short-term rentals is chasing the next tool. The next software. The next tech company. The next shiny object. Jason Muth did the opposite. And it built him a 53-unit…
Jul 27, 2026 · 32:45
Most operators grow their rental business one contract at a time. Cameron Masters skipped the line and bought his way from 18 units to over 140 in a single deal. In this episode,…
Jul 20, 2026 · 19:29
Want to scale your property management or co-hosting business past 10, 20, 50 listings? Book a call here: https://strsecrets.com/apply Connect with Mike Reilly :…
Jul 13, 2026 · 22:05
Want to scale your property management or co-hosting business past 10, 20, 50 listings? Book a call here: https://strsecrets.com/apply Connect with Mike Reilly :…
Jul 6, 2026 · 32:26
Something big is happening in short-term rentals, and most operators have no idea. In this episode, Mike Sjogren returns to the show with Mike Reilly. And they open with a trend…
Jun 29, 2026 · 18:38
Six years ago, E said yes to something he had no idea would change his life. 300 episodes later, this is his last one. In this final solo show, recorded from his grandparents'…
Jun 22, 2026 · 41:15
He was working 80 hours every two weeks in a hospital ICU. Open heart surgery patients. Life or death. No room for error. And in the gaps between shifts, sometimes still in his…
Jun 15, 2026 · 55:44
His wife said something to him that he'll never forget. "I would let every business burn to the ground if it meant that when it's nighttime and on weekends, we could spend it as…
Jun 8, 2026 · 24:08
"🔥 LAST CHANCE — STR AI SUMMIT, June 23-24 | Freedom Factory, Beverly, MA Only 10 seats left . This is where direct bookings, AI agents, and the next decade of STR get built —…
Jun 1, 2026 · 49:32
🔥 LAST CHANCE — STR AI SUMMIT, June 23-24 | Freedom Factory, Beverly, MA Only 20 seats left. Use code "PODCAST" for a flat $1000 discount: 👉 strsecrets.com/aisummit The coupon…
May 28, 2026 · 58:21
Ryan will be showing how to make this and a custom revenue management tool live at the Ai Summit. Grab your spot at the AI Summit: strsecrets.com/aisummit at just $497. Use the…
May 25, 2026 · 37:17
🔥 Get $500 off at STR AI SUMMIT — June 23-24 | Freedom Factory, Beverly, MA Use code "MEMORIAL500" while checking out at strsecrets.com/aisummit You're doing the work. You're…
May 21, 2026 · 48:53
Get Carrie the AI Carousel Sniper Agent: https://level.strsecrets.com/drrachel 🔥 STR AI SUMMIT — June 23-24 | Freedom Factory, Beverly, MA Dr. Rachel is flying in to spend 2…
May 18, 2026 · 50:51
🔥 STR AI Summit — June 23-24 | Freedom Factory, Beverly, MA Only 100 seats. Built for operators who are serious about what comes next. 👉 strsecrets.com/aisummit If you're…
May 14, 2026 · 52:46
Join use at the STR AI Summit — June 23-24 at the Freedom Factory in Beverly, MA. 100 seats only strsecrets.com/aisummit Mike Sjogren spent over $5,000 in API credits in two…
May 11, 2026 · 41:03
🎟️ Join us at the STR AI Summit — June 23-24 at the Freedom Factory in Beverly, MA. Only 100 seats. Early bird: $1,497. strsecrets.com/aisummit Tying your identity to your door…
May 7, 2026 · 56:53
Join us at The STR AI Summit is June 23-24 at the Freedom Factory in Beverly, MA. 100 seats only. Grab your ticket: https://www.strsecrets.com/aisummit Most STR operators have…
May 4, 2026 · 41:55
She thought it had to be one or the other. Career or kids. No middle ground. Then her daughter was diagnosed with leukemia at three years old. And everything changed. Jane Ng…
Apr 27, 2026 · 56:07
📲 Connect with STR Secrets: Free 6-step course for scaling STR operators: https://level.strsecrets.com/pc-book STR Secrets FB group:…
Apr 23, 2026 · 28:31
As of April 15th, Airbnb moved every host to a 15.5% host-only fee. If you haven't updated your pricing yet — your next booking will pay you less than you expect. Btw you can…
Apr 20, 2026 · 26:55
Free 6-step course for scaling STR operators: https://level.strsecrets.com/pc-book STR Secrets FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/STRentalsecrets E just got back from the…
Apr 16, 2026 · 44:11
If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids: http://strsecrets.com/implement If you want to join our weekly free…
Apr 13, 2026 · 45:23
In 2016, Cara and Mark Truckey lost their 14-month-old son. He never woke up at daycare. Most couples don't survive a loss like that. Instead, it became the moment that changed…
Apr 9, 2026 · 39:37
If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids: http://strsecrets.com/apply If you want to join our weekly free…
Apr 6, 2026 · 42:29
If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids: http://strsecrets.com/apply If you want to join our weekly free…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:02:51
If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids: http://strsecrets.com/apply If you want to join our weekly free…
Mar 30, 2026 · 49:24
If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids, talk to us: http://strsecrets.com/apply If you want us to review…
Mar 26, 2026 · 36:43
Resources mentioned in this episode are available at: strsecrets.com/clinic If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with…
Mar 23, 2026 · 24:00
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION Most people end Q1 the same way they started it. Behind on goals. Ahead on excuses. In this solo episode, E breaks down why that happens — and what to…
Mar 19, 2026 · 38:13
If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids: http://strsecrets.com/apply Check out our free 6 step course:…
Mar 16, 2026 · 42:47
Connect with Sean: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_bakhtiari/ Check out Seacoast 2 Summit: https://www.seacoast2summit.com Check out our free 6-step course for scaling…
Mar 12, 2026 · 37:48
Connect with Jeremiah: Instagram: @jeremiahkwatson Business: www.affluentvacays.com Check out our free 6 step course: https://level.strsecrets.com/pc-book STR Secrets FB group…
Mar 9, 2026 · 43:28
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…
Mar 5, 2026 · 22:12
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Mar 2, 2026 · 42:55
He built a “sexy” real estate portfolio in the early 2000s… Then 2008 hit. Reserves drained. Assets liquidated. Eventually — bankruptcy. Most investors never come back from that.…
Feb 26, 2026 · 37:22
2026 is going to separate serious operators from everyone else. Supply is rising. Middle-class travel is tightening. Occupancy is projected to decline. Rates are compressing. If…
Feb 23, 2026 · 25:47
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…
Feb 16, 2026 · 42:20
Vivian Yip went from corporate burnout at Apple to building a thriving midterm rental portfolio and property management company. In this episode, she breaks down how she pivoted…
Feb 9, 2026 · 37:35
Most STR hosts misunderstand influencer marketing — and it’s costing them bookings. In this episode, Madison Rifkin breaks down what actually works when partnering with content…
Feb 2, 2026 · 41:59
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…
Jan 29, 2026 · 31:57
The STR market isn’t crashing — it’s recalibrating. In this episode, we break down AirDNA’s 2026 outlook and translate the data into real, tactical decisions for hosts and…
Jan 26, 2026 · 40:46
Scaling isn’t a systems problem — it’s a leadership problem. In this episode, we break down what actually changes when you go from being a solo operator to leading a real team.…
Jan 19, 2026 · 42:39
Most operators think better tech will fix their problems. It won’t. In this episode, Frank Bosi (Hostfully) joins the show to unpack the real challenges STR leaders face as they…
Jan 12, 2026 · 29:34
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…
Jan 5, 2026 · 43:01
The STR game has changed—and most operators haven’t caught up. In this episode, we break down what actually separates top-performing short-term rentals from the ones stuck in the…
Dec 29, 2025 · 32:53
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…
Dec 22, 2025 · 40:04
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…
Dec 15, 2025 · 44:16
AI isn’t a tool anymore — it’s infrastructure. In this episode, Chris and E sit down with Shahar Goldboim, founder of BOOM, to break down how AI is fundamentally changing…
Dec 8, 2025 · 48:29
Your STR isn’t underperforming by accident — it’s underperforming because of decisions. In this episode, Chris and E sit down with Mark Lumpkin from STR Cribs, the company behind…
Dec 1, 2025 · 37:41
Your business can’t outgrow the identity you’re stuck in. In this episode, Bernie Cesareo reveals the mindset and identity shifts that transformed his life, his confidence, and…
Nov 27, 2025 · 23:02
The arbitrage era is cracking — fast. With Sonder filing bankruptcy and operators across the country getting crushed by fixed leases, the truth is clear: the STR model you choose…
Nov 24, 2025 · 41:59
In this episode, Chris and E sit down with the founder of Vintory to uncover the real reason PMs fail, what the top managers are doing differently, and how to build a predictable…
Nov 20, 2025 · 17:32
Your STR business is worth more than you think—if you build it the right way. In this episode, we break down the difference between operators who burn out… and operators who…
Nov 17, 2025 · 40:51
The STR industry is shifting — and this episode marks the beginning of a new era. Recorded LIVE inside the brand-new Freedom Factory, Mike, E., Chris, and Reilly break down the…
Nov 13, 2025 · 31:30
AI isn’t the threat — it’s the opportunity most hosts are ignoring. In this episode, we walk through how top operators are using AI and automation to scale smarter, simplify…
Nov 10, 2025 · 18:35
Your life is driven by one of two things: desire or fear. In this episode, we break down how to stop making decisions from lack, step into an identity-led mindset, and actually…
Nov 6, 2025 · 29:19
You can’t scale if you’re the cleaner, the guest texter, the bookkeeper, and the ops manager. This episode breaks down exactly when to hire, who to hire first, how to onboard…
Nov 3, 2025 · 41:10
You didn’t start an STR business to be a full-time cleaner, guest texter, or firefighter. This episode breaks down how most hosts trap themselves in operations — and how to build…
Oct 30, 2025 · 26:33
The latest Airbnb updates are already shaking the market. From the new pricing structure to changes in visibility and payout logic, this episode breaks down what’s changed — and…
Oct 27, 2025 · 24:21
Airbnb just rolled out updates that change everything for hosts. From hidden pricing shifts to the new “Buy Now, Pay Later” feature — this episode breaks down what’s happening…
Oct 20, 2025 · 32:59
Everyone wants a piece of the global STR market — but most will lose money doing it. Fabio Moro reveals the brutal truths of running short-term rentals in Italy, and what it…
Oct 13, 2025 · 42:59
Sief Khafagi didn’t just build a business—he built a standard. In this episode, he reveals how leadership, culture, and vision turned TechVestor into one of the most respected…
Oct 9, 2025 · 30:24
Most Airbnb listings are costing hosts thousands—because they’re built wrong. In this breakdown, we show you exactly how to rebuild your listing from the ground up to rank…
Oct 6, 2025 · 29:02
Airbnb’s shifting fee structure is shaking hosts, but the real issue goes deeper—pricing psychology, guest behavior, and knowing your market. In this episode, Thibault shares…
Oct 3, 2025 · 2:07
In this episode, Mike Reilly breaks down exactly how he closed a co-hosting deal in just 13 days—from the first call to signing the contract. He shares the sales process, the…
Sep 29, 2025 · 27:24
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…
Sep 25, 2025 · 25:54
Airbnb’s new 15% fee structure has left property managers, cohosts, and homeowners asking the same question: who’s really paying? In this episode, finance expert Ben Coons breaks…
Sep 22, 2025 · 40:01
Marketing isn’t just about ads—it’s about positioning, messaging, and action. In this episode, Chris shares practical frameworks and timeless principles that every business owner…
Sep 18, 2025 · 36:19
Cohosting is one of the most powerful (and overlooked) ways to build a short-term rental business without heavy upfront costs. In this episode, we break down the cohosting model…
Sep 15, 2025 · 29:39
Short-term rentals are not the endgame—they’re the vehicle. In this episode, Emanuele and Mike break down how STR can fuel bigger goals, lasting freedom, and a life by design. •…
Sep 8, 2025 · 35:44
John Bianchi has directed 100+ STR market analyses with a 100% success rate. In this episode, he joins Emanuele to break down the science behind choosing the right markets and…
Sep 1, 2025 · 37:53
After getting sick, Steve Resnick had a wake-up call: you can’t work forever. This episode dives into how that moment reshaped his approach to business—and why building systems…
Aug 28, 2025 · 12:17
Success in STR—or anything—comes down to one question: do you really want it? This episode dives deep into mindset, grit, and the obstacles that stop most people before they ever…
Aug 25, 2025 · 27:13
Most STR deals fail before they even start—95% don’t pencil out. But the ones that work? They’re powered by more than numbers. In this episode, we break down both sides of the…
Aug 18, 2025 · 37:34
Blake and Jeremy went from managing shared co-living spaces to running 80 short-term rental properties. In this episode, they share the systems, deals, and mindset that made it…
Aug 14, 2025 · 26:39
Being the #1 property manager in the U.S. isn’t all glamour—it’s grind. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to scale, the operational demands behind success, and how to…
Aug 11, 2025 · 30:21
Most STR owners get stuck putting out fires instead of building the business they actually want. In this episode, we break down the systems, hiring moves, and mindset shifts that…
Aug 7, 2025 · 28:00
This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the latest STR WealthCon. From attracting 30 members to the mastermind to tactical takeaways from a 2000+ person event, we break it…
Aug 4, 2025 · 38:25
Most homes look good on paper. But they’re not designed for how people actually *live.* In this episode, guest architect Zeke Freeman shares the hidden design flaws baked into…
Jul 28, 2025 · 44:18
If you want to win in cohosting, you need to sell. In this episode, Adam breaks down the 5 core sales frameworks he teaches to high-performance closers in STR and beyond. From…
Jul 24, 2025 · 29:38
Most people lose in STR because they think small. This episode breaks down exactly why $150K–$200K is now the minimum to win, and how to outpace the competition by investing in…
Jul 21, 2025 · 41:03
He’s not managing Airbnbs, he’s buying the companies that do. In this episode, Patrick breaks down his roll-up strategy for short-term rental management businesses, focusing on…
Jul 17, 2025 · 19:28
The new Trump-era bill just brought back 100% bonus depreciation and STR owners are about to get a massive tax break. In this episode, we break down exactly how the short-term…
Jul 14, 2025 · 46:37
Furnished Finder’s CEO, Jeff, joins us to break down why thousands of hosts are moving away from Airbnb and into the booming midterm rental space. In this episode: • Jeff’s…
Jul 10, 2025 · 14:10
Airbnb quietly changed the rules, and if you’re not paying attention, you could be giving refunds you didn’t agree to. In this episode, we break down exactly what changed and…
Jul 7, 2025 · 38:38
What started as a favor for one struggling homeowner turned into a multi-property, multi-market STR business, and a system built on honesty, hard lessons, and smart investing. In…
Jul 3, 2025 · 18:21
Mark had 11 Airbnb units, a full-time medical sales job, and barely any profit. Just 18 months later? He runs 37 listings, left his W-2, and built a profitable, freedom-filled…
Jun 30, 2025 · 49:26
Amanda Williams branded herself as The Traveling Realtor and built a thriving rental business, only to be banned from Airbnb overnight. In this episode, she shares how that…
Jun 26, 2025 · 25:44
Most co-hosts are blaming the market. But it’s not the market... ...it’s your offer. In this episode, we walk through how to dominate even when bookings slow down, using…
Jun 23, 2025 · 31:50
Most people quietly self-sabotage… Not because they don’t want success. But because they still talk like the person who doesn’t have it yet. In this solo episode, Mike and E…
Jun 19, 2025 · 29:39
The end of an era. The final STR WealthCon is here, and Mike Sjogren and Bill Faith are going out with a bang. In this episode, we break down exactly what’s coming, why this…
Jun 16, 2025 · 36:31
Most people can barely handle one business. Buck scaled two. In this episode, we break down how he went from managing one unseen unit in Nashville to running a 70-property…
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