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SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Welcome to the SmartStay Show, your go-to podcast for mastering Short-Term Rentals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and beyond. For more Airbnb tips, visit smartstayshow.com and smartstaycoaching.com.
Hosted by 30-time Airbnb Superhost Jason Muth and Real Estate Attorney Rory Gill, we equip you with the tools to launch, manage, and optimize your vacation rental like a pro.
Unlike other shows, we specifically cater to owners of small-but-mighty portfolios who self-manage their properties. Each episode delivers…
Episodes
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Your Property Management Software Is About to Get WAY Smarter | Hospitable's Emily Tunggala
What if your property management software could help you find your next client? In this episode, we sit down with Emily Tangala from Hospitable to explore how…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Can’t Afford Your Dream Home? Buy Your Second Home First | Katie Cline
What if the smartest first step into homeownership was buying your second home first? In this episode, we sit down with Katie Cline, founder of Second Home…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
I Left a 21-Year Medical Career for Short-Term Rental Real Estate | Brian McArthur
What happens when someone trained to make decisions with medical precision applies that same mindset to short-term rental investing? In this episode, we sit…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
He Owns Zero Rentals - But Manages a Growing STR Business | Travis Sprague
Can you build a successful short-term rental management company without owning a single vacation rental? Travis Sprague is proving that you can. In this…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Our Guest Woke Up to a Stranger Inside the Rental | Smart Stay Stories 001
We’re back! After taking a little break from the Smart Stay Show, I’m trying something new with Smart Stay Stories: real situations that have happened to us…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Being a Good Neighbor Could Protect Your Short-Term Rental Investment | Joy Cutrone
When you invest in real estate, you’re not just buying a property—you’re becoming part of a community. And how well you understand that community can play a…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
How Profitable Airbnbs Are ACTUALLY Designed | Courtney Petrovich
Are the design choices you love actually costing your short-term rental money? In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Petrovich, founder of Denori Designs…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
The AI Paradox: Hospitality Needs More Humans, Not Less | Annie Holcombe
Through changing platforms, new technology, AI agents, and automation, one thing about hospitality hasn’t changed: people still want to connect with people. In…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Why I Stopped Thinking Like an Employee as I Built a Business | Matt Marcelissen
What happens when someone who spent 15 years in corporate HR sees his own layoff coming—and decides to build his next career before it happens? In this…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Your Best Future Guests Have Already Stayed With You | StayFi's Arthur Colker
Ever wondered how to turn an Airbnb or Vrbo guest into a repeat guest you can actually market to? In this episode, we sit down with Arthur Kolker, founder of…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
The Game-Changing Tax Move That Short-Term Rental Owners Overlook | Erik Oliver
💡 What if there’s a way to slash your tax bill while building real estate wealth—without buying a single new property? In this episode, we turn the spotlight…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Why I Stopped Letting Airbnb Control My Business | Eric Goldreyer
💡 Tired of losing revenue to Airbnb and Vrbo? What if you could connect directly with guests and keep more of your profits? Today, we sit down with Eric…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
I NEVER Thought I’d Quit Teaching to Manage Airbnbs (But I Did) | Colleen Coale
What happens when a lifelong teacher realizes the classroom isn’t the only place she can make an impact? Today we sit down with Colleen Coale, co-founder of…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
We Sold Our Airbnb Property - And Don’t Regret It (Here’s Why) | Sean Bakhtiari
What if the smartest move in real estate isn’t buying more… but selling at the right time? In this episode, we do something most investors avoid — we talk…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Behind the Bold Designs That Maximize Short-Term Rental ROI | Bri West + Jordan McDonough
Ever wondered what makes a short-term rental truly unforgettable? Some hosts swear by bold color schemes, while others lean into quirky themes, but what really…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
What the Top 10% of STRs Are Doing Differently (According to Data) | Kenny Bedwell
What actually makes one short-term rental crush it… while another barely books? Today we sit down with Kenny Bedwell, a former data analyst turned short-term…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
NEVER Let Emotions Dictate Your Pricing Strategy | Dan Rivers
What does it really take to build a short-term rental business that supports the life you want? Today we sit down with special guest Dan Rivers from Synergy…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Run Your STR Like a Pro With This Tech Stack | Hospitable's Pierre-Camille Hamana
What does it really take to stay ahead as short-term rentals and property management continue to evolve? In this episode, we sit down with Pierre-Camille…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Designing for Dollars: The Strategy The Airbnb Hosts Overlook | Erica Dike
Can intentional design actually boost your short-term rental profits? Find out in this week’s episode featuring Vacation Rental Design Strategist Erica Dike…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
What It Really Takes to Merge Two STR Companies | Evan Davison + Evan Montgomery
Is going solo really the best way to scale a short-term rental business—or can the right partnership take you further, faster? In this episode, we sit down…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
How We Helped 200+ Investors Use the STR Loophole | Blake Anthony Carter + Jeremy Courtney
What does it really take to scale a short-term rental business, and when does “more” stop meaning “better”? In this episode, we sit down with Blake and Jeremy…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
5-Star STR Design That Holds Up (Without Looking Cheap) | Allegra Muzzillo
What really makes a short-term rental unforgettable—and consistently five-star worthy? In this episode, we sit down with Allegra…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Is Building a 100 Sq Ft Glamping Cabin Actually Worth It? (Hint: YES) | Melissa Hessney Masters
How do you turn a rustic flower farm into the Northeast's most enchanting glamping experience? On this episode, I step into the heart of the Vermont woods to…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
I Walked Away From My W-2 at 47 (Here’s What Happened) | Jeremy DeGrasse
Ever wonder what it really takes to walk away from a steady W2 and reinvent your life in real estate and short-term rentals? In this episode, host Jason Muth…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
From MLS to STR - How This Ex Pro Soccer Built a 7-Figure Business | Spencer Richey
What happens when a pro athlete walks away from the game and builds an entirely new kind of success? In this episode, I had an in-depth conversation with…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Pet Screening 101 for Vacation Rentals | John Bradford + Mike Shytle
Ever wondered what it really takes to make a vacation rental truly pet-friendly—and profitable? 🐾 In this episode, we sit down with John Bradford and Mike…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
We Transformed a Boring Office Into a Modern Airbnb for 42 Guests (Booked SOLID) | Andrew Llewellyn
What happens when an ice cream shop owner decides to reinvent hospitality in the heart of bourbon country? 🍨🥃 In this episode, we sit down with Andrew…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
He Left Tech Sales to Run Airbnbs (and Undercoat Cars?) | Morgan Steir
Ever wondered what it takes to leave a tech career and build a thriving short-term rental business? In this episode, Morgan Steir joins me to share his journey…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Big Mistake - NEVER Skip Professional Photos for Your Airbnb | Kaylee DeCollibus
What makes some short-term rental listings instantly irresistible while others get scrolled past? 🎥 Join us and real estate photographer Kaylee DeCollibus as…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Stop DIY Bookkeeping for Your Airbnb Business! | Ben Coons
In this episode, we sit down with Ben Koons from Keystone Bookkeepers to unpack the unique challenges of managing finances in the short-term rental world. From…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
What AirDNA’s Chief Economist Actually Invests In (Short-Term Rental Picks) | Jamie Lane
What if the key to short-term rental success isn’t just location, but insight? In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, for a…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
How a Full-Time ICU Nurse Built a MIND-BLOWING 20-Unit Airbnb Biz | Jeremy Rosen
What happens when an ICU nurse brings his heart for care into the world of short-term rentals? In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Rosen, who’s turned his…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Inside the Midterm Rental Movement (It’s Not Just Traveling Medical Pros) | Katie Lyon
Is the future of hosting all about midterm rentals? In this episode, we chat with Katie Lyon from Furnished Finder to uncover why midterm stays are gaining…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
I Bought This 400 sq ft Condo for $1M… Now It Pays for 2 Homes (STR Reality) | Kareem Sanjaghi
Ever wonder how a beachfront condo in Provincetown could become a gold mine? In this episode, we sit down with Kareem Sanjaghi—Prideaway Stays’ very first…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
My Airbnb Ops Were Complete Chaos... Until I Did THIS | Michael Dinwiddie
What if one tool could organize your entire short-term rental business—and actually give you your time back? In this episode, we sit down with hospitality…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Why I Stopped Trusting Airbnb Alone for Last-Minute Bookings (and did THIS) | Alex Alioto
Can Last-Minute Bookings Actually Boost Your STR Revenue? Last-minute bookings aren’t just a backup plan anymore—they’re becoming a key revenue strategy for…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Quitting My Job for Short-Term Rentals (Everything I Learned) | Jake Martin
What does it really take to break free from the 9-to-5 and build a thriving short-term rental business? In this episode, We sit down with Jake Martin, a former…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
Traveling the World With Kids While Running Rentals? It's Possible! (Here's How) | Adrienne Green
What if you could run a thriving real estate business from anywhere in the world—without ever setting foot in most of your properties? In this episode, we sit…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
How I Turned Ghost Town Casitas Into a Brand (Not Just an Airbnb) | Coleman Davis
What does it take to turn a remote West Texas ghost town into an Instagram-worthy short-term rental experience? In this episode, discover how a former NYC…
- SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
How a Tech Sales Guy Built an Airbnb Business on Cape Cod (Unfiltered) | Matt Cutler
Ever wondered what it really takes to leave your 9–5 and build a successful short-term rental business on Cape Cod? 🌊🏡 In this episode, we sit down with Matt…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsFrom Fired to 31 Short-Term Rentals - MyBrokerMatt’s FULL Playbook | Matt McCall-Stillman
What does it take to walk away from a high-paying corporate job and build a 50+ property short-term rental empire? In this episode, I sit down with real estate…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsHow I Grew to 11 STRs in Months (Full Breakdown) | Chachi Horgan
Ever wonder what it really takes to pack up your life, move to a new city, and build a short-term rental business from scratch? In this episode, We sat down…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsHow Prideaway Stays Became Provincetown's #1 Airbnb Host | Ethan Sobel + Jason Muth
Can a side hustle built on friendship and a love of travel become something bigger? Join Jason Muth, Rory Gill, and Ethan Sobel as they share the real story…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsAfter 450+ Real Estate Deals, I Finally Bought My 1st Airbnb (HERE'S WHY) | Jeremy Beland
What if your best-performing Airbnb was sitting just a mile away—and you almost missed it? In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Beland, a real estate investor…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsAirbnb, Family, and the Life I Never Had While Working a Corporate Job | Fouad Bazzi
What if your real estate business was designed to serve your life — not run it? In this episode, we chat with Fouad Bazzi, a former banker who left the…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsThe TRUTH About Airbnbs in Opportunity Zones (AMAZING Tax Benefits) | Ashley Tison
What if your next real estate deal could help you eliminate capital gains taxes—while building a thriving short-term rental business? In this episode, tax…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsWhat Airbnb Hosts Don’t Realize About Furnished Rentals | Ken and Gary Brown
What does it take to turn a small real estate side hustle into a global corporate housing empire? In this episode, we sit down with Gary Brown and his son Ken…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsNo Real Estate Background - 40+ STRs Later (HERE'S HOW) | Alex Steeg
What does it take to grow from managing one small rental to overseeing 40+ short-term properties in just seven years? In this episode, we sit down with Alex…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsWHAT? A Mystery Game That Lives Inside Your Airbnb?? | Rachel DeSantis
Want to turn your vacation rental into an unforgettable adventure that guests can’t stop talking about? In this episode of the SmartStay Show, we sit down with…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsNEVER Let Equity Sit Idle - Here's What Smart Real Estate Investors Do Instead | Alan Franks
Feeling “equity rich” but still cash strapped? You’re not alone—and there’s a smarter way to break free. In this eye-opening episode, We sit down with…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsHosting Doesn’t Have to Be Chaotic (Hospitable’s Bold Fix) | Pierre-Camille Hamana
What happens when a frustrated Airbnb host builds a tool to solve his own problem—and ends up launching one of the most influential platforms in short-term…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsInsurance Claim Secrets That STR Hosts Need to Hear | Andy Gurczak
What Happens When Your Airbnb Becomes a Disaster? Join us as we sit down with Andy Gurczak, a seasoned public adjuster and new short-term rental owner, to…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsThe Tax Strategy Airbnb Hosts Can’t Afford to Ignore | Sean Graham
Did you know your short-term rental could be a powerful tax-saving machine? In this episode, We sit down with Sean Graham—CPA, real estate investor, and cost…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsAvoid the Biggest Mistakes in Airbnb Investing | John Bianchi
Are you ready to find your next cash-flowing short-term rental property — and actually know it’s a winner before you buy? In this episode, We sit down with…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsConfident Hosts Do This Differently - Boostly's Founder Mark Simpson Explains
Are you putting all your hosting eggs in the Airbnb basket? What if there's a smarter way to grow your short-term rental business? In this eye-opening episode…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsI Wish I Knew These Airbnb Tax Hacks Before We Bought | Anne Gannon
Are you leaving money on the table with your short-term rental? In this episode, We sit down with CPA and tax strategist Anne Gannon to uncover the…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsLuxury STR Hosts Are Using This Exclusive Booking Model! | Kevin Duran
"What if your vacation rental came with VIP treatment?" Dive into the world of luxury short-term rentals with Kevin Duran, founder of JKW Vacation Club. In…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsWhy Making Your Airbnb ACCESSIBLE is a Smart Business Move! | Mrs. Schneider
Is Your Short-Term Rental Truly Welcoming to All Guests? In this must-listen episode, we sit down with Mrs. Schneider, an expert who understands the real…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsBetting on Yourself + Leaving a Lucrative Career for STRs (WAS IT WORTH IT?) | Payton Cummings
Would You Quit Your 9-to-5 to Build a Short-Term Rental Empire? Payton Cummings did exactly that—leaving behind a steady paycheck to scale a thriving…
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting TipsWant to Scale Your Airbnb Portfolio? Stop Doing Everything Yourself! | Jayla Siciliano
Ever wondered if one spontaneous decision could completely change your career? That’s exactly what happened to Jayla Siciliano. While on vacation, she crunched…