SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel + Coaching | Airbnb Hosting Tips

Updated: 01 Apr 2025 • 246 episodes
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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 expert insights, legal tips, and proven strategies from successful hosts across the U.S. Whether you’re buying your first property, improving your listing, or looking to stay ahead of the competition, we offer actionable advice and real-life stories to help you thrive. From pricing strategies to guest communication, we provide the playbook to turn your property into a top-performing rental. Subscribe now and unlock your rental’s full potential with the SmartStay Show!

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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 challenges travelers with disabilities face. They uncover practical, budget-friendly ways to make your rental more accessible—like installing lever door handles, modi

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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 17-property short-term rental business! In this episode, she shares her journey from corporate consulting to full-time entrepreneurship, the mindset shifts that made it p

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Ever wondered if one spontaneous decision could completely change your career? That’s exactly what happened to Jayla Siciliano. While on vacation, she crunched the numbers on a short-term rental, saw its potential, and the next day, put in an offer on her first property. In this episode of SmartStay Show, Jayla takes u

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What makes a short-term rental truly unforgettable? In this episode of SmartStayShow, we uncover the secrets behind top-performing vacation rentals with Mark Lumpkin, sales director at STRCRIBS. From bachelorette-themed escapes in Nashville to hidden speakeasies and glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, Mark shares expert tips o

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Ever wondered what it’s like to live as a digital nomad, staying in over 30 short-term rentals around the world? In this exciting episode of the Smart Stay Show, we sit down with Eric and Marissa Dingler, a family that sold most of their possessions and turned their home into a life of adventure. From Costa Rica to Liv

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Can You Build a Thriving Short-Term Rental Business While Working Full-Time? In this episode, we sit down with Jim McGowan, a seasoned sales professional who has successfully built a profitable short-term rental portfolio—all while maintaining his full-time job! Jim takes us through his journey, from an early misstep i

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