The Road Less Chosen

"Most people focus on the worst-case scenario, but that's putting too much attention on the wrong thing"

Today we sit down with Mark Palmiere, seven-figure STR co-host and mindset coach.

We talk about:

- Why he ditched a predictable, well-paying Johnson & Johnson job to dive into Airbnb’s deep end

- What he did after losing 50% of his portfolio

- What mindset shift turned business chaos into unstoppable growth

So grab your earbuds and tune in to Mark’s episode!

🔗 Connect with Mark: Instagram – @mark.palmiere

"I knew if I followed everyone else, I’d know exactly what my future looked like and that didn’t sit well with me."

Today we sit down with Quinn Foster, CEO of Feather PMS and CRO of Stay Duvet. We talk about:

• Why he ditched a soul-crushing freight job with no backup plan

• How 400 cold calls sparked a 400-property STR empire

• What drove him to build a game-changing, white-glove property management system from scratch

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

🔗 Connect with Quinn: Website - featherpms.com

"You know that saying - Build the plane while you fly it? It's true."
 

Today we sit down with Danny Reynolds, Part Owner and Chief Strategy Officer at Valor Pro Virtual Assistance. We talk about:

• How a career-ending injury sparked a bold leap into building a virtual assistant empire

• Why marrying AI with human talent is revolutionizing the STR industry

•  Why putting people before profits creates a standout company culture

So pop in those earbuds, and learn from Danny’s game-changing journey (pun intended)!


🔗 Connect with Danny: Website – www.valorproassist.com | LinkedIn – Danny Reynolds

Today we sit down with Joe Prillaman, Short-Term Rental Investor with 25 owned doors and 70 managed listings. 
We talk about:

1. How surviving a hurricane forced a game-changing pivot in his STR business
2. The #1 value that drives his thriving real estate portfolio
3. The daily habits that keep you winning when everyone else quits

So grab your drink and tune in to Joe’s unstoppable journey!

🔗 Connect with Joe: Instagram – @joe.prillaman | Facebook/LinkedIn – Joe Prillaman

Today we sit down with Jay Ullrich, CEO of Hostbuddy AI and Co-Founder of SelectStays.

We talk about:

1.  How to assess risk when evaluating a new opportunity
2.  How to boost your AirBnB listing in the algorithm using guest messaging
3. How to remove overwhelm in goal setting

So put down your sandwich and pop in those bluetooth headphones to listen in.

🔗 Connect with Jay: Email - [email protected] | Website - hostbuddy.ai | Instagram - @jay_ullrich_ | LinkedIn - Jay Ullrich

"Put me in a room full of entrepreneurs and I'll likely be the most risk-adverse one in there, but put me in a room full of CPAs and I'll be the riskiest one." Daniel Rogers, founder of Furnished By Friends (and a client of Andrea's), shares his story of how he built a 30 property empire in Lexington, KY. How did a pandemic job loss and the Clubhouse app catapult him into success? Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform.

🔗 Connect with Daniel on Instagram and Tiktok: @shortstaycpa

Today we meet Tiffanie Jensen, co-founder of Premium Rentals with her husband, whose passion and dedication to growth has led to a portfolio of over 100 STR properties - all while raising 6 kids. How did a spark at the Eiffel Tower and years of postpartum struggles ignite a travel-driven empire of 100+ rentals? Listen and be inspired by Tiffanie's story.

🔗 Connect with Tiffanie on Instagram: @tiffanie_michele

Join us as we dive into the extraordinary journey of Dr. Jessica Katz – AirBnB arbitrage expert, real estate investor, and mom of four, who turned 77 rejections into a 30-property STR empire that outearned her OBGYN salary. How did a devastating career blacklist spark her unstoppable rise to emotional and financial freedom? Tune in now to uncover her story AND secrets!

Today we sit down with Brianna Amigo, founder of Brianna Michelle Interiors, an STR design pioneer whose stunning, bespoke properties have elevated over 300 rentals, driving client revenues up by as much as 50%. How did a potentially disastrous mural mistake turn into a major win for her team? Tune in now to hear this story AND her unique insights!

Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of Bella Linchenko, co-founder of Let’s Go Design Co., renowned muralist, and short-term rental designer who’s transformed properties into guest magnets with her bold, artistic vision. How did a small-town artist turn a triple life collapse—failed Kickstarter, heartbreak, and career crossroads into a nomadic, love-filled empire of murals and high paying rentals? Tune in now to uncover her secrets AND story!