
Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast
The Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast is dedicated to providing actionable content to help new and seasoned real estate investors launch, automate and scale their Airbnb business and fast track their journey to financial freedom. You can enjoy the podcast and other free resources at www.STRsecrets.com
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John Bianchi has directed 100+ STR market analyses with a 100% success rate. In this episode, he joins Emanuele to break down the science behind choosing the right markets and making STR numbers work for you. • How John analyzed 100+ STR markets with zero failures • The method he uses to “decipher the numbers” • Why ma
After getting sick, Steve Resnick had a wake-up call: you can’t work forever. This episode dives into how that moment reshaped his approach to business—and why building systems that outlast you is the true measure of success. • The turning point when Steve realized he couldn’t keep grinding • Why time freedom matters m

Do You Really Want It? Lessons on Grit and STR Growth | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 25
Success in STR—or anything—comes down to one question: do you really want it? This episode dives deep into mindset, grit, and the obstacles that stop most people before they ever scale. • The difference between interest and commitment • Why obstacles are often just excuses in disguise • Lessons from Navy SEALs on resil

Ep 256 - Why 95% of STR Deals Fail—and the 10 Hospitality Rules That Make the Rest Win
Most STR deals fail before they even start—95% don’t pencil out. But the ones that work? They’re powered by more than numbers. In this episode, we break down both sides of the equation: finding deals that actually perform and delivering hospitality that scales profit. • 10-point hospitality playbook • Why 95% of STR de

Ep 255 - How Two Investors Scaled from Co-Living to 80 STRs with Blake Anthony Carter and Jeremy Courtney
Blake and Jeremy went from managing shared co-living spaces to running 80 short-term rental properties. In this episode, they share the systems, deals, and mindset that made it possible. • How they pivoted from co-living to STRs • The growth path from a handful of units to 80 • Systems they rely on to keep operations t

What It Really Takes to Run a Top STR Management Company | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 24
Being the #1 property manager in the U.S. isn’t all glamour—it’s grind. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to scale, the operational demands behind success, and how to grow without sacrificing your life. • How the top U.S. property manager was built since 2021 • The workload reality behind rapid STR growth