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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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
177
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
178
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
179
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
180
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
181
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
182
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
183
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
184
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
185
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
186
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
187
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
188
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
189
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
190
Empowering Female Airbnb Real Estate Investors ...
We're talking about short-term rentals, recession proofing your investing, how to "read" the Airbnb market, and how to pivot to strategies that work with real estate investor, best selling author, national speaker, and real estate coach Nancy Wallace-Laabs.
50 min
191
How to Buy a House for the Price of a Car | Coa...
We are speaking with business coach Pam Hill about how new investors can buy a house for the price of a car, and scale a small business by applying the Fortune 500 operational and finance concepts.
41 min
192
SEO Hacks Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Know...
An excellent discussion on SEO for real estate professionals and developing useful and searchable content is ahead on this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast.
36 min
193
Quitting Corporate Was the Best Move for Our Re...
We're super excited to welcome wife and husband team Sam + Nick Riccio onto the podcast - guests that we've wanted to have for quite some time! They are a power couple in the Boston real estate scene, making all the right moves. If you and your life partner are new to real estate investing and looking for inspiration on where to start, this episode is that motivation!
47 min
194
Building Black Wealth for Future Generations | ...
We have an amazing guest - Jacqueline Schadeck, a Certified Financial Planner from Atlanta. The net worth for the black community is set to be zero by the year 2053, a statistic discovered pre-pandemic. Her mission is to help people build their first million dollars of net worth, and create $100 million of new black net worth over the next 10 years.
39 min
195
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting in Real Esta...
This week, we welcome Kent Ritter, CEO of Hudson Investing, to The Real Estate Law Podcast to discuss real estate syndication deals and why he's so passionate about helping others find their pathways toward financial independence.
50 min
196
The Power of Land Deals (And Why You Should Sta...
Meet Dan Haberkost! Dan's goal is to build a real estate business and portfolio that allows him the freedom to live and work wherever he wants. Check out his Instagram, and it's all photos of his projects, the mountains, and the beach. Snowboarding, surfing, hiking, and mountain biking - what a life!
43 min
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Even YOU Can Build Generational Wealth with Lan...
Learn where Brent is investing in land, what value adds he brings with a different marketing approach, why he loves "in-fill" lots, the benefits to seller financing deals, and how he approaches a territory to farm, starting with one hot zip code within a county and expanding outward from there.
45 min
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Landing Clients in Unconventional Ways (That Yo...
Johnny Welsh has worked parallel paths in real estate and mixology for the better part of two decades. Learn how these careers are connected, and how Johnny has been able to build a client base in unconventional ways!
38 min
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Generating Motivated Seller Leads with Digital ...
We have an awesome discussion about generating motivated seller leads with digital marketing expert, Brandon Bateman. Digital Marketing requires lots of testing, logic, and trust. Brandon has spent more than 10,000 hours perfecting the process of generating motivated seller leads online using PPC, Facebook Ads, and SEO. He’s successfully generated leads in more than 100 markets across the United States.
55 min
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How to Become an Armchair Real Estate Millionai...
We're speaking with an excellent guest during this episode, with a story that is entirely relatable to people looking to make a change from their existing 9-5 careers into a pragmatic and patient real estate journey or for people looking for their first home and realizing that an investment property might be the right direction.
55 min