Ep 246 - He Scaled to 70 STRs While Running 2 Companies with Buck Cumbo

16 Jun 2025 • 36 min • EN
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Most people can barely handle one business. Buck scaled two. In this episode, we break down how he went from managing one unseen unit in Nashville to running a 70-property short-term rental operation and a digital marketing agency at the same time. No fluff, just systems, AI, and strategic growth. What you’ll learn:How he jumped from 5 to 20 units with one key clientThe team structure and cashflow strategy that saved them in winterUsing AI + Hormozi to craft irresistible offersThe “$10 / $100 / $1K / $10K” time block systemWhy smart maintenance = higher reviews and retention If you’re building a real business, this one’s a blueprint. 04:48 – How One STR Outperformed 4X and Sparked a Business 10:55 – Cleaning & Tech Enabled Remote STR Scaling 13:27 – Investor Stepped In During Cash Flow Crisis 15:05 – Zig When Competitors Zag: Break Industry Norms 17:00 – 5-Star Guarantee: No Commission Without Reviews 20:01 – Flat-Fee Maintenance Boosts Property Standards 24:00 – Focus on $1K and $10K Tasks to Scale Faster Guest Bio: Buck Cumbo is the owner of www.seamountainvacations.com. He is managing nearly 50 million dollars in assets amongst 60+ properties in the Myrtle Beach area. Buck have also recently been brought on as Brand Director at www.theonehundredcollection.com. Guest Link: http://www.instagram.com/captain_buck_ Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings: https://group.strsecrets.com

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