Join us as Austin Rutherford shares his transformative journey from flipping houses to building a robust rental portfolio. In this episode, Austin reveals the pivotal moments and strategies that led him to shift his focus towards long-term rental investments. Discover the insights and lessons learned along the way, and how Austin's approach can inspire your own real estate endeavors.

🎙 Hosted by: Jonathan Farber 

👤 Guest: Austin Rutherford

🎧 Podcast: The Scaling Made Simple Podcast 

📅 Episode Recorded: 2025 📍

 Topics: Real Estate, Property Management, Client Experience, Operational Strategy, Investment

In this episode, Tyler Coon takes us on a journey through the dynamic real estate market, sharing the strategies that have driven his remarkable growth. From building strong networks to identifying lucrative opportunities, Tyler's insights offer a roadmap for success. Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio or break into the market, this conversation is packed with actionable advice to help you thrive.

 Hosted by: Jonathan Farber 

👤 Guest: Tyler Coon

🎧 Podcast: The Scaling Made Simple Podcast 

📅 Episode Recorded: 2025 

📍 Topics: Real Estate, Property Management, Client Experience, Operational Strategy, Investment

Join us for an insightful conversation with Mikey Taylor as he delves into the complexities of raising capital and navigating compliance in the real estate industry. 

Discover how Mikey's journey from professional skateboarder to real estate investor has shaped his approach to overcoming regulatory hurdles and securing funding. Learn about the strategies he employs to balance deal flow with capital availability and the innovative solutions he's implemented to build a successful real estate firm. 

Whether you're an aspiring investor or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable lessons on thriving in a heavily regulated market.

🎙 Hosted by: Jonathan Farber 

👤 Guest:  Mike Taylor

🎧 Podcast: The Scaling Made Simple Podcast 

📅 Episode Recorded: 2025 

📍 Topics: Real Estate, Property Management, Client Experience, Operational Strategy, Investment

Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Cale Delaney, who transitioned from a 16-year career in construction management to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur. Discover how Cale navigated the challenges of shifting industries, the strategies he employed to build a thriving short-term rental business, and his insights on revenue management and co-hosting.

Whether you're considering a career change or looking to expand your real estate knowledge, this episode offers valuable lessons and motivation. Tune in to learn how Cale turned his construction expertise into real estate success!

🎙 Hosted by: Jonathan Farber

👤 Guest: Cale Delaney

🎧 Podcast: The Scaling Made Simple Podcast

📅 Episode Recorded: 2025

📍 Topics: Real Estate, Property Management, Client Experience, Operational Strategy, Investment

In this insightful episode, Jonathan Farber interviews Corby Goade, a real estate entrepreneur whose approach blends operational excellence with a human-first mindset. Corby shares how stepping outside his comfort zone has opened new doors in property development and community-backed funding. He explains why mindset-focused reading and personalized client experiences have had a bigger impact on his business than traditional strategies. From negotiating high-value deals to delivering $5 personalized gifts that leave a lasting impression, Corby emphasizes the value of human connection in business.

He also reveals his team's strategy of quarterly book clubs and how “Unreasonable Hospitality” inspired him to create memorable moments for clients—beyond the transaction. Whether you're in real estate or any service-based industry, this episode offers a blueprint for building loyalty, communicating effectively, and creating WOW experiences that people never forget.

🎙 Hosted by: Jonathan Farber
👤 Guest: Corby Goade
🌐 Guest’s Website: BoiseTurnkey.com
🎧 Podcast: The Scaling Made Simple Podcast
📅 Episode Recorded: 2025
📍 Topics: Real Estate, Property Management, Client Experience, Operational Strategy, Investment

Episode Description
In this episode, Kyle Fugatt takes us behind the scenes of managing over 60 short-term rental doors and boutique hotels. He shares how living by the calendar, applying the 4 Ds of task management (do, delay, delegate, delete), and dividing roles based on strengths transformed his family-run business. Kyle dives into the power of lean operations, how switching to ClickUp helped streamline workflows, and why empowering his team has been key to sustained growth. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, this conversation is packed with practical tools and mindset shifts to run your STR business smarter—not harder.

🎙️ Guest: Kyle Fugatt
📲 Connect with Kyle:

• Facebook: Kyle Fugatt
• Instagram: @thekylefugatt
• Join the free Facebook group: Power Path – Airbnbs, Boutique Hotels & Creative Real Estate
• Website: powerpathconsulting.com

Kyle also shares free STR masterclasses and trainings in the group. Feel free to DM him—he answers personally!

What’s the secret to building a scalable, profitable consulting business? In this episode, Cameron Williams — founder of Kinley Consulting — shares how choosing the right niche and confidently pricing his services transformed his growth. We dive into how he built a solid team, streamlined operations, and used marketing strategies that actually work.

If you're struggling with underpricing, unclear offers, or wearing too many hats, this episode is your blueprint. Cameron breaks down his journey, lessons learned from paid ads, tips for setting client expectations, and how to build a business that runs without you.

Whether you're just starting or ready to scale, this conversation is packed with insights you can apply today.

🎯 Topics covered:

• Niche selection and why it matters
• Confident pricing strategies
• Building a team and delegating smart
• Sales and marketing that convert
• Operational systems that scale
• Client communication tips
• Lessons from growing a consulting business

🎙️ Guest: Cameron Williams, Founder of Kinley Consulting
🌐 Website: www.kinleyconsulting.com (K-Y-N-L-I Consulting)
📩 Email: [email protected]
📱 Follow for free content & insights: Facebook page – Kinley Consulting
🧠 Content includes: case studies, client challenges, real-time insights, and valuable business tips (3–5 posts daily)

In this episode of The Scaling Made Simple Podcast, Jonathan Farber sits down with Jeremy Rosen — a full-time nurse who also manages 21 short-term rental properties. Jeremy breaks down how he successfully balances a demanding job while scaling a thriving STR business, thanks to the power of virtual assistants, strong systems, and smart time management.

Jeremy dives deep into the day-to-day operations of managing multiple properties, including his approach to guest communication, pricing strategies, and creating a five-star experience that drives repeat bookings. He shares the tools and tactics he uses to stay organized, the importance of hiring early, and why building a reliable team (both virtual and local) is the key to long-term success.

Guest: Jeremy Rosen
Role: Full-time nurse & short-term rental operator
Based in: San Antonio, TX
STR Portfolio: 21+ properties
PMS: Hospitable
CRM Tool: Elite 360
Booking Platforms: Airbnb (primary), VRBO, Booking.com (limited), Direct bookings via personal website

In this episode, Luke Kolk shares how he went from being a police officer to building a thriving Airbnb co-hosting business with over 60 units — all while working just 15–20 hours a week. He breaks down the systems, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped him scale fast, including how he finds quality leads, builds a strong team, and uses tools like Asana and Indeed to streamline operations.

Luke also dives into the power of execution over information, why effective communication and team incentives matter, and how he structures his time to stay efficient. Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale your short-term rental business, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply right away.

🎙️ Episode Credits

Guest: Luke Kolk
Follow him on Instagram and Facebook: @kolkhomes
If you’re facing a challenge in your short-term rental business, Luke probably has a solution — whether it’s a VA, bookkeeper, revenue manager, mentorship, or simply the right connection to help you scale.
➡️ “It’s probably not an information problem. It’s an execution problem.”

Host: Jonathan Farber
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Scaling Made Simple Podcast.

In this episode, real estate investor Michael Chang shares the systems and strategies that have helped him scale a portfolio of 39 short-term rental properties. From automation and AI to guest communication and hiring the right team, Michael dives deep into the tools that allow him to manage operations remotely and sustainably. He also breaks down key tax benefits for real estate investors—especially high-earning W2 professionals—explaining how depreciation and the time value of money play crucial roles in building long-term wealth. Whether you're a new host or scaling your STR business, this conversation is packed with insights on building a sustainable and profitable real estate operation.

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