From 5 to 120 Properties: How One Host Built a $3M Vacation Rental Empire. Learn how to grow your vacation rental business from someone who turned a hobby into a multimillion-dollar operation. In this episode, we sit down with a host who scaled from just 5 properties to over 120, generating $3,000,000 in four years.

We dig into the questions that matter:

- What systems helped him scale so quickly?

- How did he find (and fund) new properties?

- What mistakes did he make—and what would he do differently?

- What marketing strategies actually brought in bookings?

- How can YOU replicate this kind of growth?

Whether you're managing one cabin or building a short-term rental brand, this episode will leave you with practical insights, real numbers, and inspiring momentum to grow your business.

🎧 Hit play, take notes, and let’s level up your vacation rental journey.

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Imagine losing 40 properties — yet somehow boosting your revenue by 60%. That’s exactly what Tom Goodwin, owner of Mountain Laurel Chalets, pulled off. He’ll share the surprising strategy behind this risky move that redefined his business. This is a business that’s survived fires, recessions, and the challenges of a fast-changing industry. So, what’s kept Tom steady through it all? A set of values passed down through generations—and a commitment to creating something no tech-driven rental giant can touch. Today, we’ll explore Tom’s journey from outsider to Gatlinburg local and his bold new project that might just be the key to the future of vacation rentals.

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