The Austin Palacios Podcast
Join Austin Palacios as he interviews top level Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, and Real Estate Investors.
As he breaks down society's norms and asks what it truly takes to be successful in today's world.
The Austin Palacios Podcast
Airbnb Cleaner turned Co-Host l Harold Lesure l E51
In this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, we’re joined by Harold Lesure — a Las Vegas-based real estate agent, Airbnb cleaning business owner, and short-term rental property manager. Harold shares how he went from working as a behavioral therapist to running multiple businesses in the Airbnb ecosystem, scaling his property management company to over 26 properties in just three weeks.
Harold delivers tactical insights on entrepreneurship, operations, and mindset — especially around involving family in business, handling stress, and thinking long-term.
🔹 Topics Covered
- How Harold launched his cleaning business while still working a W2
- What pushed him to leave his job and go all in on himself
- Involving your spouse in your business: strategy & mindset
- How to charge more in Airbnb cleaning through premium services (fogging, spa draining, errands)
- Transitioning from cleaning to full-scale property management
- Scaling to 26+ properties in 3 weeks using virtual assistants and lead lists
- Building strong systems to grow sustainably
- Using aesthetics, reviews, and smart design to improve Airbnb performance
- Why every Airbnb operator should think about selling their company eventually
- Managing emotional stress while scaling a business
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