SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Co...

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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I Wish I Knew THESE Business Development Tips E...
42 min
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Investing with Purpose and Building Financial F...
53 min
153
How to Automate and Scale for Real Estate Riche...
In this episode, we welcome TJ Kosen and dive deep into his success as a real estate entrepreneur by building scalable systems and processes and discuss the importance of networking, surrounding oneself with a strong team, and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
39 min
154
How to Build Wealth Through Land Investing with...
We are super excited to welcome land investing expert Brent Bowers back to the podcast! Brent joins us again to reveal his secrets for tapping into the lucrative and often overlooked world of land deals.
41 min
155
Why You Need a Public Adjuster - Navigating Ins...
Have you ever found yourself struggling with an insurance claim, unsure how to navigate the complex world of insurance to get the settlement you deserve? Meet Andy Gurczak, founder of All City Adjusting, a licensed public adjusting firm that is dedicated to helping property owners level the playing field against insurance companies.
28 min
156
Stop Chasing Flips and Start Using Private Lend...
We dive into the world of active and passive investing and learn why real estate is an attractive option for many investors. Join us as we uncover the secrets of Wall Street and Main Street investing with our esteemed guest, Kevin Amolsch, founder and president of Pine Financial Group.
38 min
157
The Truth About Co-Hosting STRs: What It Takes ...
Super excited to share this episode, featuring our friends Mark Vondrak and Dave Stokely, short-term rental operators and co-founders of HostPros in Cleveland and the only Superhosts in Ohio with over 5,000 reviews!
58 min
158
I Wish I Knew This Before Investing in Real Est...
Today we're joined by Brad Shepherd, Managing Partner of Sugarhouse Investments, a real estate expert with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate and a focus on syndications and passive investing alternatives.
39 min
159
How This Simple 5 Minute-a-Day Hack Transformed...
44 min
160
NEVER Trade Time for Money Again (The Wealth Bu...
In today's episode, we're thrilled to have a conversation with our friend Avery Heilbron, who has made a name for himself in the online worlds of personal finance and real estate investing. Avery has amassed an impressive online following by candidly sharing his experience as a young and successful real estate investor.
45 min
161
Why Golden Handcuffs Are Holding You Back from ...
Welcome to another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast! We're excited to have Gianna Rahmani, Day Hustle Co-Founder and Creator of Angel Employment, joining us for a captivating conversation about turning your day hustle into your main gig.
46 min
162
Empowering Each Other: Women Building Wealth To...
In this inspiring episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast, we're excited to welcome Deborah Razo, a successful real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of the Women's Real Estate Network (WREN), a community where women in real estate excel and empower each other, sharing experiences, resources, and tools to help one another grow both personally and professionally.
40 min
163
Real Estate Hustle: Why Your Network Matters | ...
It's our 100th Episode! Whoa! And we're super excited to be celebrating with a young dyanmo. One of the most steadfast and ambitious real estate investors in the Greater Boston area - the one and only Kyle Curtin!
55 min
164
Are You Giving the Wrong Gifts to Your Clients?...
In this episode, we speak with Steve Buzogany, a strategic appreciation expert, who shares his insights on how gratitude and gift-giving can strengthen customer relationships and generate referrals, leading to business success.
40 min
165
What You Don’t Know About Luxury Vacation Renta...
In this episode, we sit down with Jason Griggs, one of the biggest short-term rental investor in the Las Vegas / Henderson area. With 11 active Airbnb rentals, Jason shares his journey from life as an elementary school teacher to becoming one of the most successful realtors and short-term rental operators in Nevada.
44 min
166
Why I Ditched Big Law to Help Entrepreneurs Bui...
In this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast, we are joined by Nick Troxel, Co-Founder of Troxel Fitch, LLC, a Denver-based law firm designed to cater to the legal needs of modern entrepreneurs. Troxel Fitch provides comprehensive legal services for businesses, from formation to raising capital and acquisitions, with a focus on high-growth startups.
50 min
167
Using Technology to Thrive in 1031 Exchanges | ...
We have an excellent discussion about commercial real estate, 1031 Exchanges with nxtCRE Founder and CEO, Adam Sharif, a CRE veteran with over 25 years of experience in finance and development.
38 min
168
How to Master Referral Partnerships and NEVER C...
In this episode, we learn about referral partnerships and sit down with Justin Stoddart, CEO and Head Coach at Think Bigger Real Estate, and author of the best-selling business book, The Upstream Model, which provides practical tips and insights to help real estate agents grow their business through warm-market referrals.
43 min
169
Unlock Real Estate Rebates for Military and Fir...
Today's episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast is all about giving back those who serve and have served our country and local communities. We're excited to have David Cain, President/Owner or Chief Hero Evangelist of Heroes Home Advantage, join us to shed some light on this amazing program.
36 min
170
Living the Dream: How I Run My Business While T...
In this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast, we're excited to introduce you to Kase Knochenhauer, a successful real estate investor who has figured out how to live a life of freedom and adventure while pursuing his professional goals.
41 min
171
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Investing in Turn...
We have an excellent discussion with the Founder and CEO of Rent To Retirement, Zach Lemaster, a licensed optometrist and Air Force veteran who retired early from his career in medicine to be a professional real estate investor by strategically focusing on markets that maximize cash flow, appreciation, and equity.
42 min
172
How Partnering with Investors Grows Your Busine...
In this episode, we'll be discussing how to scale your real estate business by working with real estate investors. As a real estate agent, it is critical to have a steady stream of clients and deals to keep your business thriving. And by partnering with real estate investors, you can tap into a whole new source of opportunities and take your business to the next level.
50 min
173
Unlock Your Home Equity WITHOUT a Loan | Matthe...
With interest rates hovering many points higher than many investors and buyers would like to see, the BRRRR and cash-out refinance strategies that have worked for many years are proving to be a difficult strategy for many property owners sitting on mountains of equity, but without logical pathways forward using today's rates.
42 min
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Private Lending SECRETS Explained (Expert Advic...
In this episode, we're decoding the world of private money and private lending with our guest Heather Dreves, the Director of Funding at Secured Investment Corp, one of the fastest growing companies in the private money marketplace in the US, focusing on residential real estate investments.
50 min
175
Unlock Wealth with Buy-and-Hold Investing – Sec...
Sometimes, a buy-and-hold strategy is the best pathway forward when you're a real estate investor looking for steady growth. Our guest is taking that approach, and it's working out quite well.
44 min