The Austin Palacios Podcast

In this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, we sit down with Patricia Currid, a former corporate project manager turned real estate investor and short-term rental co-host. Based in New Hampshire with her husband and 7 kids, Patty shares how she built a 30+ property Airbnb management business in under a year — all while prioritizing lifestyle, freedom, and family.

She breaks down her transition from nuclear power plant consulting to rural tiny-home hosting, and how discovering the co-hosting model changed everything. This episode is packed with personal insight, strategy, and lessons from scaling fast and learning on the fly.

🔹 Major Topics Discussed

• Why Patty left her corporate project management firm
• How she started with a tiny home on her farm — and it took off
• The importance of creating a unique guest experience (not just lodging)
• How she built a 30+ property management portfolio in 7 months
• Why she only takes on homes that meet her quality and design standards
• Managing both guest expectations and high-maintenance owners
• Transitioning from DIY host to team-based business model
• How she sets rates, plans onboarding fees, and qualifies clients
• Scaling smart: creating systems and setting boundaries to avoid burnout
• Long-term vision: potentially selling the business and living peacefully off-grid

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In this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, we’re joined by Eric McCarty, a former engineering director turned full-time short-term rental manager and co-host. Eric walks us through how he built a 15-property Airbnb portfolio—mostly managed remotely—while working a demanding W2 job and raising three young kids.

He shares the tools, systems, mindset shifts, and sales strategies that helped him scale, quit his job, and step into full-time entrepreneurship.

Topics discussed:

• Eric’s transition from engineering director to full-time Airbnb co-host
• How he built a 15-property STR portfolio while working a full-time job
• The systems he used early (PriceLabs, PMS, ops tracking) to scale efficiently
• Managing properties remotely and building reliable on-the-ground teams
• His 6-month grind to land the first few clients—and what finally worked
• Sales mindset shifts: how not needing the sale led to more conversions
• Creating a financial roadmap to confidently leave his W2 job
• How he prices co-hosting services: 20–25% + onboarding fees

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On this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, we sit down with Patrick Dowling, a seasoned real estate investor who’s been building wealth through multifamily and commercial properties for over two decades. Patrick shares how he bought his first rental property as a broke college student, grew his portfolio into the millions, and survived the 2008 crash without defaulting — all without using investor money.

This episode is packed with high-level strategy and raw lessons, including:

• How Patrick turned a $22K profit on his first deal in 4 months
• What really happened to real estate investors during the 2008 collapse
• His criteria for identifying undervalued properties with cash flow potential
• Why “smart leverage” and tax strategies like cost segregation are the ultimate wealth tools
• How to scale from small multifamily to massive $20–30M commercial deals

We also explore how Patrick’s mindset, operations, and market instincts evolved — and why personal branding has now become a surprising growth lever in his career.

👉 Connect with Patrick on Instagram: @pinnaclelifeshift
🚀 Interested in working with him? He even offers to fund your first deal if you qualify and can't find financing!

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In this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, we're joined by Allison Craft, a corporate finance escapee turned successful short-term rental co-host. Allison shares her deeply personal journey — from the loss of her brother and postpartum burnout to discovering the STR tax loophole on YouTube and taking massive, imperfect action.

Topics covered:

• Allison’s transition from corporate finance to short-term rental co-hosting.
• Personal motivation behind the career change (loss of her brother, burnout, motherhood).
• Discovering the STR tax loophole and using it to receive a $56,000 tax refund.
• Building a real estate business with 16 listings in under a year.
• Balancing entrepreneurship with parenting and family life.
• Overcoming fear and perfectionism to take “imperfect action”.
• Using co-hosting as a low-risk entry point into real estate.
• Importance of community, mentorship, and masterminds.
• Strategic use of tax advantages for short-term rental investors.
• Creating freedom through purpose-aligned business models.

This is a raw, honest conversation about entrepreneurship, taking risks, and choosing purpose over comfort. If you’ve ever dreamed about quitting your job and starting something meaningful, this is your sign.

🎯 Want to learn more about co-hosting or join our mastermind? Connect with Allison on Instagram: @allison_craft1

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In this episode of the Austin Palacios Podcast, Austin sits down with entrepreneur and yacht club founder Michael Lupolover. From a legal career in New York to launching a debt settlement company during the 2008 financial crisis, Lupolover shares his journey to discovering his true passion: luxury hospitality and yachting in Miami. They dive into the evolution of Lupolover's businesses, the birth of Lupo Yacht Club, and how he turned a side hustle into a thriving luxury membership model. Expect insights on entrepreneurship, building systems, hiring talent, and disrupting traditional yacht ownership with an innovative membership approach.

🧠 Topics Covered:

• Entrepreneurship & Business Building
• Transitioning from Corporate Law to Business Ownership
• Financial Services & Debt Settlement Industry
• Creating Scalable Systems and KPI-Driven Leadership
• Hospitality and Luxury Lifestyle Ventures
• The Yachting Industry & Membership Business Models
• Customer Retention & High-End Client Experiences
• Covid-19’s Unexpected Impact on the Yacht Rental Industry
• Mindset Shifts: From Crisis Management to Celebration Facilitation

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In this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, Austin sits down with Zac Richman, founder of Launch Vector, a fast-growing e-commerce acquisition firm that buys, scales, and sells Shopify brands. Zac breaks down how his team identifies undervalued e-commerce stores, the exact steps they take to scale them profitably, and how they exit with big returns. He also dives into how they work with capital partners, what a typical deal structure looks like, and how he went from running an ad agency to owning 50+ e-com businesses. If you're curious about alternative investing, entrepreneurship, or buying digital businesses like assets—this episode is packed with insights.

Topics covered:

• Zac's background in digital marketing and e-commerce
• Transitioning from agency work to buying and scaling brands
• How Launch Vector identifies and acquires Shopify stores
• Deal structure, multiples, and due diligence
• Benefits of buying vs. building from scratch in e-com
• Working with capital partners and structuring win-win deals
• ROI and cashflow potential of e-commerce brand acquisitions
• The role of subscription revenue in valuation
• SBA loan usage in the e-com acquisition space
• Real-world examples of student-run brands selling for six figures
• Operational challenges of managing a portfolio of 50+ brands
• Vision for roll-up exits and selling to hedge funds or private equity
• Zac’s supplier trip to China: insights on manufacturing, logistics, and culture
• Emerging trends in the e-commerce acquisition landscape
• Advice for entrepreneurs who want to get into e-com investing
• How to refer Shopify store deals or invest with Launch Vector

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In this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, Austin sits down with Eli Facenda, founder of Freedom Travel Systems, to reveal the hidden strategies behind luxury travel for 90% off using points and miles. They dive into Eli's journey from youth sports travel entrepreneur to mastering the points game, how business owners can leverage their everyday expenses for dream vacations, why most people use points the wrong way, and the surprising tax advantages tied to travel hacking. Plus, they discuss hosting transformational mastermind events around the world, including their recent trip to Japan. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to travel better, smarter, and practically for free — this episode is packed with real, actionable strategies.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Eli and Freedom Travel Systems
• How business owners can travel luxury for 90% off using points
• Eli’s background: youth sports travel industry to points consulting
• The power of leveraging credit card points for dream trips
• Tax advantages of using points for personal travel
• Best strategies for using points (and mistakes people make)
• The importance of choosing the right credit cards based on spending habits
• How to pay for rent, payroll, and other large expenses using points
• Common traps to avoid: Amazon, gift cards, and poor point redemptions
• How to actually find flight and hotel point deals (flexibility, alerts, assistants)
• Building a points system tailored to entrepreneurs’ travel goals
• Inside look at hosting mastermind events (Japan trip experience)
• Why investing in travel and networking accelerates business growth
• The emotional and productivity benefits of taking real vacations as entrepreneurs
• Future vision for Freedom Travel Systems and premium travel services

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In this episode of the Austin Palacios Podcast, Austin sits down with Yash Daftary, the founder of Fanbasis — a rapidly scaling platform reshaping how online creators, course sellers, and info-product businesses process payments and build communities. They dive deep into Yosh’s journey from launching celebrity fan experiences to pivoting Fanbasis into a billion-dollar payments and SaaS powerhouse. You’ll hear insider stories about overcoming Stripe shutdowns, building a driven team culture, the rise of 15-year-old entrepreneurs making six figures, and the future of education beyond traditional universities. Plus, Yash shares what keeps him balanced outside of business — and why work-life integration, not balance, might be the new secret to success.

Topics covered:

• Overview of Fanbasis
• The Origin Story of Fanbasis
• Challenges with Traditional Payment Processors
• How Fanbasis Solves Payment Issues
• The Growth of the Info Product Industry
• Fanbasis Business Model and Differentiators
• Team Building and Company Culture
• Work-Life Balance and Personal Insights
• Scaling Fanbasis and Strategic Decision-Making

Whether you’re building an info product, scaling a coaching business, or just love entrepreneurial stories, this conversation is packed with gold.

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In this solo episode, Austin Palacios shares a raw and insightful breakdown of his five-week trip across Asia — from speaking at masterminds in Bali to skiing in Japan — and the surprising personal and business lessons he learned along the way.

Austin talks about the importance of travel for self-growth, the hidden dangers of scaling too quickly, the power of delegation, building stronger teams, and why true business success is about protecting your peace of mind. He also shares practical takeaways on hiring, creating systems, preventing burnout, and why simplifying your focus can help you grow faster.

Whether you're building your first business or scaling your second, this episode will shift your perspective on what it really means to grow without losing yourself.

Topics covered:

• Introduction and Apology for Inconsistency
• Recap of 5-Week Asia Trip
• The Importance of Travel for Self-Discovery and Business Growth
• Networking, Masterminds, and the Value of High-Level Rooms
• Biggest Personal and Business Takeaways from the Trip
• Importance of Delegation for Scaling a Business
• Building and Training a Strong Team
• Lessons on Hiring Slow and Building Systems
• The Role of Peace of Mind in Sustained Success

Plans for the Next 90 Days: Delegation, Focus, and Simplicity
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In this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, Austin sits down with fitness enthusiast and gym-goer, Jim Molley, to discuss the power of tracking progress, building routines, and finding joy in fitness. Jim shares his personal journey—from setting ambitious goals like hitting 200 pounds to mastering the muscle-up, and even working toward a 315-pound flat bench. The conversation dives into the importance of consistency, avoiding injuries, and using technology to optimize workouts, including how AI tools like ChatGPT are shaping personalized fitness plans. The episode also explores the mindset behind treating the gym as a fun, celebratory part of life, not a chore.

Topics include:

• The importance of tracking workout progress
• Setting and achieving fitness goals
• Building routines for consistent progress
• The role of AI in fitness planning
• Creating a fun and sustainable gym experience
• The philosophy behind enjoying fitness and staying injury-free
• The role of diet and supplementation in progress

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