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Designer Courtney shares how she transformed a dull beach house into a high-performing short-term rental. She shows that beautiful spaces alone aren’t enough—long-term revenue management and strategy are essential.

Data + Design = Real Results. You need both to win.

Connect with Courtney:
Find her on Instagram: @happytrailshospitality

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In this episode, I sit down with Jilayne Smith, a full-time medical professional and mom of two who somehow found the time (and courage) to launch a short-term rental brand rooted in intention, warmth, and clarity. That vision became a safe space for others, eventually growing into what is now, The Nest.

Connect with Jilayne:
Find her on Instagram: @thenest_collective

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In this empowering episode, we sit down with Kellie Frost, a wife, mom of three, and short-term rental entrepreneur based in small-town southern Utah. Kellie shares how she transformed a hoarded, 6,000-square-foot fixer-upper into a cash-flowing short-term rental — all while raising her kids, living in the property, and managing a growing portfolio. Kellie opens up about her "why" — her kids — and how time freedom, not just financial freedom, drove her into real estate.

This episode is for any mom, investor, or dreamer who’s wondered if this kind of lifestyle is really possible. Kellie is living proof that it is. 

Connect with Kellie:
Find her on Instagram: @frostthishome

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In this episode, Zach joins us to pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to work with investors and build successful partnerships.

We talk about the heavy responsibility that comes with taking someone else’s money — and why conservative underwriting and crystal-clear communication are non-negotiable. Zach shares how he and his business partner went from "figure it out as we go" to running a streamlined, thriving operation — and why hard conversations, patience, and dreaming big together were the keys.

If you're thinking about raising capital or teaming up with someone on your next project, this conversation will save you a lot of headaches.

Connect with Zach:
Find him on Instagram: @zachharko

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In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, we sit down with Anne Carr, a visionary co-host and short-term rental owner based in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. At 63, Anne isn’t slowing down—she’s just getting started. With a deep love for her community, faith, and the beauty of Lake Winnipesaukee, Anne shares how she and her husband built a life around hospitality, creativity, and purpose.

With three properties under her belt and plans to expand to ten, Anne shares her hopes to “rewire, not retire” and continue creating meaningful work in her golden years.

Connect with Anne:
Find her on Instagram: @anneluxurystr

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In this episode, we sit down with Josh Peterson, Director of Business Development at Revedy Refined, to talk all things data-driven design for short-term rentals. Josh shares how Revedy started with their own investment properties in Joshua Tree and Orlando—before going viral and growing into a national design firm helping STR investors across 30+ markets.

If you’ve ever wondered how to boost your STR profits with design and data, this episode is for you!

Connect with Josh:
Find him on Instagram: @joshpeterson8 @revedystr  ; their website: https://revedy.com/find-a-property/

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This week, we sit down with Mike Sebastian, the founder of Build Your Hideaway and The Hideaways, where he manages 19 unique short-term rentals across the U.S. Mike shares his journey from running a marketing agency to scaling an STR business with automation, smart marketing, and strategic systems.

Connect with Mike:

Find him on Instagram: @buildyourhideaway @matmiike

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Struggling to stay consistent with social media for your short-term rental? 

In this episode, we chat with Lace Hernandez, founder of Mint STR Hosting, about how hosts can simplify their social media strategy by working smarter, not harder.

Connect with Lace:
Find her on Instagram: @mintstrhosting

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What if your career had nothing to do with real estate, but one conversation changed everything? 

In this episode, Tara Bergstrom never planned to become an investor—her background was in animal nutrition and sales. But after a chance discussion with family and a deep dive into the BiggerPockets podcast, she took a leap that would reshape her future.

Connect with Tara:
Find her on Instagram: @tarambergstrom

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This week, we’re joined by Cynthia J LaBrie, founder of Refresh Spaces, who shares her incredible journey from launching a cleaning business with just $50 to building a thriving short-term rental management company.

Connect with Cynthia:
Find her on Instagram: @cynthiajlabrie

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