This week Joe brings on a dear friend, Harshad Lalan. Harshad and his wife Ishita are the creative minds and passionate entrepreneurs behind two thriving ventures: 5Seasonshomestays and Ishita Interiors. This dynamic couple combines their love for design and hospitality to create exceptional experiences, both in the spaces they design and the homes they host.

Harshad Lalan brings a strategic and hands-on approach to both businesses, ensuring that every project and guest experience is handled with the utmost care and precision. His expertise in management and customer service is the backbone of 5Seasonshomestays, where guests enjoy personalized stays that feel like a home away from home.

Talking through his business insights, he walks us through the hands-on approach that brought his business so much success. 

To get in touch with Harshad please go to https://www.5seasonshomestays.com/

You can also contact him by phone at 1 (828) 844-8799 or their by their business email - [email protected]

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Duffy and Shae Duffy, a powerhouse couple who are redefining what short-term rentals can look like in the Greater Branson area, specifically Omaha.

Ryan and Shae aren’t just buying properties—they’re building and developing unique, experience-driven homes designed to stand out in a crowded market. From breathtaking Ozark views to creative builds like their container home, their portfolio proves that design and intentionality matter.

But what makes their story truly powerful is the sacrifice behind the success.

At one point, Ryan and Shae made the bold decision to move their family into a much smaller space so they could rent out their own primary home. That short-term discomfort created long-term momentum—and became the foundation for what is now a growing short-term rental empire.

Today, they lead Ozark Mountain Realty Group and Ozark Mountain Vacation Rentals, helping investors build, buy, and manage high-performing STRs throughout the Ozarks.

What we cover in this episode:
Why building unique homes beats copying cookie-cutter STRs

The container home build and how it attracts premium guests

The personal sacrifices that accelerated their growth

How they evaluate land, views, and locations in the Ozarks

Transitioning from owners to developers, Realtors, and operators

Lessons learned while scaling a vertically integrated STR business

If you’re thinking about ground-up development, designing standout properties, or making short-term sacrifices for long-term freedom, this episode will seriously light you up.

🎧 Tune in to hear how Ryan and Shae Duffy turned vision, grit, and smart risk-taking into a thriving short-term rental brand in the Ozark Mountains.

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, I sit down with Steve Resnick, a featured author in Hospitable Hosts Couples Edition, whose journey is a masterclass in scaling with intention.

Steve started just like many hosts—owning three short-term rentals in the Ocean City area. But instead of stopping at ownership, he saw an opportunity to build something bigger. Today, Steve runs a property management company overseeing 80+ short-term rental properties called HeavenlyRez, helping other owners maximize performance while building a sustainable, systems-driven business.

We dive into how Steve made the leap from owner to operator to leader, the challenges that come with rapid growth, and the mindset shifts required to scale beyond yourself.

What we cover in this episode:
How Steve and Kim transitioned from owning a few STRs to managing 80+ properties

The early mistakes he learned from when scaling a management company

Systems, staffing, and processes that make large-scale operations work

Why hospitality and trust are the foundation of long-term growth

Advice for hosts who want to move from “side hustle” to real business

If you’re a host thinking about scaling, co-hosting, or launching a property management company, this episode is packed with real-world insights from someone who’s done it the right way.

In this special episode of the Short-Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, I’m switching seats and sitting down with my wife, Jen Rohne, to share our story—the real one behind the business, the brand, and the growth.

From sharing an office and figuring things out as we went, to designing and setting up short-term rentals, co-hosting properties, and building a hospitality business together, this episode is all about the big leaps we took—personally and professionally.

We talk openly about how we leaned into each other’s strengths, navigated uncertainty, and made intentional decisions that allowed us to grow and scale without losing sight of our relationship. This journey wasn’t about having it all figured out—it was about trusting each other, taking action, and jumping together.

As co-authors in Hospitable Hosts, this conversation reflects what we believe deeply: the strongest businesses are often built through partnership, alignment, and shared vision.

What we cover in this episode:
What it really looks like to build a business as a couple

The leap from shared desk to shared vision

How design, systems, and hospitality became our growth engine

Using complementary strengths instead of competing roles

Lessons we learned the hard way while scaling together

Why jumping together matters more than jumping fast

If you’re building a business with your spouse—or thinking about it—this episode is for you. It’s honest, reflective, and full of lessons we wish we’d known earlier.

🎧 Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how we built, grew, and scaled—together.

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, Joe sits down with Kerri Gibson and Phillipe Gibson, the powerhouse couple behind Châlets Hygge.

Based in Quebec, Canada, Kerri and Phillipe have intentionally built a hospitality portfolio that blends thoughtful design, guest experience, and strategic growth. What started as a small short-term rental operation has grown into 6 beautifully curated STRs, and most recently, the acquisition of a 17-unit boutique hotel—a massive leap that required a completely different mindset and operational approach.

They also share insights from being featured contributors in the upcoming book Hospitable Hosts Couples edition, co-authored with Joe Rohne and launching February 14, 2026. The conversation dives into what it truly means to scale with intention, how to avoid growth burnout, and why hospitality—not just real estate—is the long game.

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, Joe sits down with Libby Ross, one half of a dynamic hosting duo alongside her husband Cody Ross.

Libby and Cody are Hospitable Hosts book contributors, co-authoring alongside Joe Rohne in the upcoming release of Hospitable Hosts Couple Edition, launching February 14, 2026. Based in the Oklahoma City area, they own and cohost multiple short-term rental properties and have built a reputation for strong systems, local expertise, and hands-on hospitality.

What makes their story especially compelling is how they identified a recurring pain point for hosts—trash and turnover logistics—and turned it into a dedicated trash service built specifically for short-term rental operators in their market. This episode dives into how solving your own operational problems can unlock entirely new revenue streams.  

In this episode of the Short Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, I sit down with Trish Bartley, Director of Expansion for Savvy STR Agents—and one of the most positive, abundance-driven leaders in the short-term rental real estate space.

Trish shares her personal journey into the STR industry and how she intentionally developed a mindset rooted in abundance, growth, and possibility—even in a competitive market. That mindset isn’t just something she practices personally; it’s something she radiates to everyone around her, shaping culture, leadership, and long-term success.

We dive into what it really takes to scale a real estate team nationally, how Savvy STR Agents is positioning itself to become the #1 short-term rental real estate agent team in the country, and why mindset is the foundation for sustainable growth.

If you are interested in becoming a Savvy STR agent in your market reach out to Trish at [email protected]

Today Joe returns to talk about things that you can do to prepare for 2026 in the down season to crush the rest of 2026. Tips, Tricks, and proven results. Joe talks about it all today and gets you all ready for an amazing 2026!

Today Joe returns to talk about Investments and strategies that you can incorporate in your Short Term Rentals to maximize profits, draw in more guests, and increase your revenue in 2026!

If you have any questions please leave a comment down below!

Joes sits down this week to discuss short term rental data and the STRIQ advantage. This data platform is a great way to find investment opportunities in markets across the united states. 

Go to strIQ: The Smartest Way To Invest In Short Term Rentals to book a call