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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Never Ignore Mentorship - It Can Make or Break ...
Please welcome Belinda Schwartz - the chair of the Real Estate Department at New York law firm Herrick Feinstein LLP. As one of the only women in the country to chair a major commercial real estate practice, Belinda has high-level insights into New York’s commercial real estate market, including trends and issues impacting development & sales, leasing, hotels, condos/co-ops, and more.
38 min
177
Not Just Tourists: Unexpected Guests for Your S...
We're thrilled to welcome J. Massey - real estate entrepreneur, father, coach, instructor, author, podcast host, short-term rental expert, and founder of Cashflow Diary, an STR hospitality training company that shows investors how to build their own short-term rental businesses.
53 min
178
Transform Your Life with the Power of Selfluenc...
It's a new year, and time to build that to-do list of goals and objectives for this quarter and for all of 2023. We're speaking with Blaine Oelkers, America’s only Chief Results Officer® and author of several books on results and getting things done.
40 min
179
Think You Understand Property Management? Guess...
We're talking property management in this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast! We are excited to welcome Certified Property Manager - CPM® Shira Ali, a 20-year veteran of the property management industry, with experience managing multi-family and commercial real estate assets.
40 min
180
NEVER Rely on One Income Stream Again (EVEN If ...
We're kicking off the new year with an excellent discussion that will ring true to any professionals who are looking to recapture their time from the grueling hours put into a W-2 job. Welcome Dr. Pranay Parikh, a practicing physician who is also helping doctors build generational wealth through real estate.
50 min
181
The Untold Benefits of Alternative Investments ...
Alternative investments are an excellent way to diversify your portfolio beyond real estate and stocks, and that's the topic of discussion on this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast.
41 min
182
Building a Trustworthy Airbnb Co-Hosting Busine...
Welcome Jake Cohen, a firefighter and real estate investor living in Colorado. Jake is an Airbnb Ambassador and an Airbnb Superhost for over five consecutive years.
70 min
183
Supercharge Your Real Estate Investments with S...
Self-directed IRAs empower investors to grow their retirement accounts with alternative assets such as private equity, private placements, precious metals, and - our favorite asset class - real estate.
34 min
184
Stop Cyber Attacks Before They Destroy Your Rea...
We are talking cybersecurity today and learning about all of the ways that hackers are looking to infiltrate the secure files, emails, address books, and bank accounts for real estate brokerages and law firms.
46 min
185
Why Airbnb Design Makes or Breaks Your Income |...
Have you ever stayed at a short-term rental home and wondered where a certain interior design item was purchased and how you could get it for your own home?
57 min
186
The $275M Real Estate Strategy They Don’t Teach...
We're excited to welcome Logan Rankin to the podcast for a spirited discussion about financial freedom and the true value of working at a W-2 job and why "quiet quitting" is one of the worst things that an employee an do.
51 min
187
Why Real Estate Investors Use DSCR Loans to Sca...
Cash flow and qualifying for financing are two of the biggest hurdles when it comes to running your real estate business and landing your next deal. We're talking about forward-thinking lending in this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast.
53 min
188
I Wish I Knew These (MONEY MAKING ) Tax Deed Se...
In this episode, we are learning how to invest in Tax Deed Auctions with the authority - Joseph Griffin - a.k.a. The Tax Deed Wolf.
42 min
189
I WISH I Knew These Airbnb Data Hacks Earlier |...
We're super excited to welcome John Bianchi - The Airbnb Data Guy’ - to this episode! Hear how John approaches Airbnb rentals from an analytical and pure data standpoint.
47 min
190
Self-Employed? Here’s How to Get a Mortgage (In...
If you're a self-employed entrepreneur, you know how difficult it can be for you to qualify for a mortgage. Lenders favor those with stable W-2 jobs even though many individuals with less regular income still can be excellent potential borrowers.
50 min
191
Never Overthink Your Social Media Content Again...
Awesome episode all about marketing! We are talking about utilizing social media and building your personal brand online in this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast.
60 min
192
How to Build a KICKASS Lead-Generating Real Est...
Welcome globally-recognized marketer and serial entrepreneur Kurt Uhlir to the podcast! Kurt is the CMO for Showcase IDX and has the unique bilingual ability to speak business and tech.
40 min
193
Why I Stopped Overthinking Content Creation (Do...
We have a dynamic episode with CEO, real estate broker, podcast host, and all-around great guy Jas Takhar, a Toronto native who has been in the sales and service industry for over 26 years. Jas is a beacon of positivity and his optimism and enthusiasm explodes through the speakers!
39 min
194
This Technology Changed How I Manage My Airbnb ...
We're talking short-term rentals in this episode! Meet Culin Tate, a serial entrepreneur, owner and host of nine Airbnb properties, short-term rental coach, author of Host Coach, and Airbnb ambassador.
47 min
195
Why Empathy Matters in Every Negotiation (You'l...
We are talking all about negotiation tactics with Eirik Davey-Gislason, a Negotiation Expert, Instructor, Coach, and Real Estate Professional out of New York City.
56 min
196
The REAL Challenges of Selling to the Ultra-Ric...
We take a deep dive into the luxury real estate market in Los Angeles, and learn the secrets as to how Nathaniel builds his book of business of rich and famous clients!
43 min
197
How I Use Property to Fund Travel Adventures | ...
We are flying across the pond for this episode, and speaking with real estate investor and podcast host Rob Smallbone from the United Kingdom. Rob hosts The Property Nomads Podcast, and covers an interesting mix of real estate, business, and travel topics. He's been in real estate since 2016 and is a wealth of information.
46 min
198
Why You’re Not Achieving Time Freedom Yet | Axe...
Another excellent conversation about financial independence and reclaiming your time. We're excited to host Axel Meierhoefer, Founder of Ideal Wealth Grower.
61 min
199
How I Left Corporate America for Real Estate (A...
Meet real estate entrepreneur Luke Andrews and hear how he escaped Corporate America with the help of his wife, who was already in the real estate space and coaxed him into getting a real estate license so he could help her with showings on his way home from W-2 World!
45 min
200
Cash Flow Secrets I Wish I Knew Sooner | Casey ...
In this episode, we're speaking with Casey Brown, host of CashFlow Pro and the CEO of 3000 Capital, a private equity firm that specializes in placement of individual investor funds into commercial real estate opportunities, acting as a "fund of funds."
45 min