
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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Airbnb Just Rolled Out a Trap for Hosts (Opt Out Fast) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 15
Airbnb’s Summer 2025 update just launched, and buried inside is a feature that could destroy your margins and expose you to serious risk. It’s called “Services,” and it lets guests book things like chefs, trainers, and masseuses without your approval, while you carry all the liability. In this episode, I break down:Wh

Ep 245 - From Tragedy to Terra: How Diana & Josh Built Palm Springs’ First Wellness Hotel
This episode is a masterclass in turning pain into purpose. Diana and Josh, two married architects, were forced to reimagine their future after losing both their fathers in 2021. What began as a journey to escape the W-2 grind became Terra Palm Springs, the city’s first true wellness boutique hotel. They reveal how the

AirDNA’s New Tools Just Gave Smart Hosts a Huge Advantage (Here’s What to Do) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 15
AirDNA just dropped its biggest platform update in years, and if you’re not using these tools, you’re falling behind. From custom comps to Airbnb integration, this episode breaks down the new features, how to use them, and what they reveal about the 2025 STR landscape. What you’ll learn:How to use the new Rentalizer co
Fouad spent 20 years in banking and 11 more consulting banks before walking away from corporate life when his wife’s income surpassed his. What happened next? A wild ride through the world of short-term rentals, driven by family, strategy, and a long-term vision few operators ever reach. In this episode, Fouad breaks d

Airbnb Summer 2025 Update: What Hosts Need to Know About Services & Experiences | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 14
Airbnb just rolled out its biggest update of the year, and if you’re a host, you need to know what’s coming. In this live breakdown, we cover: • The truth about Airbnb’s new “Services” feature and why it matters • What this means for photographers, chefs, massage therapists, and YOU • How Airbnb plans to monetize add-o

Ep 243 - From Zero to $1B: Hostaway CEO Marcus Rader on AI, Talent, and the Brutal Truth About Scaling
In this raw, no-fluff episode, Hostaway CEO Marcus Rader shares the hard-won lessons behind building a billion-dollar vacation rental software company, starting with zero industry experience. Marcus breaks down:Why most entrepreneurs aim too small and why it costs them everythingThe mental and physical toll of building