What if your real estate business was designed to serve your life — not run it?

In this episode, we chat with Fouad Bazzi, a former banker who left the corporate world to build a thriving short-term rental business centered around freedom, family, and purpose. He shares how he scaled his operations, mentors the next generation (including his own kids), and shifted from chasing work-life balance to creating true work-life unity.

This isn’t just about real estate — it’s about building a values-driven business that aligns with the life you want. Whether you're an investor or just curious about the space, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Hit play and get ready to rethink success.

Things we discussed in this episode:

Fouad’s shift from banking to STR for time and financial freedom

Goal-driven real estate strategies over social media trends

Rebranding from Crescent Retreats to The Owner Hosts

Involving family in staging and business learning

Building a global team with specialized virtual assistants

Health and fitness as pillars of entrepreneurial success

STR Cohort: action-based consulting and peer learning

Embracing “work-life unity” over balance

Tax strategies and real estate for high-income earners

Creating sellable, legacy-driven businesses

Get in touch with Fouad:

Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foubazzi/

Linkedin - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/fouad-bazzi-4415973/

Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fouadbazzi.com/

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