Hello & Welcome
Being an entrepreneur, and a host is hard! Managing homes, clients, and employees taught me the value of systems. As I am hosting my properties, I’m all about empowering others to make their systems so they can reclaim their time.
At my core, I’m here to meet you where you’re at—whether we’re swapping tips over email, sending reels back and forth, voice texting our wins, or hyping you up as your #1 fan on socials.
I am here for the Simple solutions, strong relationships, and a whole lot of fun—that’s what entrepreneurship and hosting should feel like, and thats what Hello and Welcome is all about! Enjoy the Show!
Episodes
78 episodes
78 - Scaling from Police Officer to 50+ Short-Term Rental Units with Luke Kolk
Luke shares how he went from being a police officer to managing over 50 short-term rental units in just a few years. He reveals the funding strategies, systems, and mindset shifts that helped him scale quickly while keeping risk low.<...
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77 - The Cost of Doing It All: Why DIY Is Hurting Your Business - with Marisa
In this episode, I share how doing everything yourself is keeping you stuck—and the mindset shift you need to finally scale. Discover the four key systems that will help you run your short-term rental business with more ease and freedom<...
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76 - Professional Soccer & Real Estate Investment Strategies – Spencer Richey
Spencer shares how he scaled his STR business and built boutique resorts after leaving pro sports—with no clients and no real estate experience.Want to find...
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40:15
75 - Mindset and STR Management with Chachi Horgan
Chachi shares how he built trust and scaled Ready Rentals from nothing to a thriving business in just one year.Tools mentioned in this Episode:Hospitable<...
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74 - Systems you Need in your Business right now! - with Marisa
In this solo episode, I share the four key systems every short-term rental or property management business needs to grow, scale, and breathe easier.Tools I mentioned in this episode:Relay Bank – For streamlined busines...
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73 - Spreadsheets aren’t cutting it for Your STR Finances with Kim Wesselman
Accounting can be one of the most confusing and overlooked parts of managing short-term rentals. In this episode, we sit down with STR bookkeeper Kim Wesselman, who shares how she transitioned from a traditional accounting role into this unique...
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72 - The Ins and Outs of hiring your first Virtual Assistant
If you’ve been thinking about hiring a virtual assistant—or you’re on your second (or third) try and wondering why it’s not working—this episode is for you.Shout out to our sponsor - ST...
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71 - What I Wish I Knew Before Setting Up My STR Business—with Austin Spitzenberger
If you’re just getting started with Airbnb or co-hosting, don’t skip this episode. Austin and I talk about all the behind-the-scenes decisions you need to make to actually run a business—not just manage a listing. We break down how to set up yo...
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70 - Why This Podcast Is Changing—And What That Means for You
Big changes are happening around here—and they’re all designed to help you scale with confidence.In this episode, Marisa shares the heart behind a major shift in direction and what you can expect moving forward. Whether you’re feeling st...
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69 - $11K in 90 Days Using Influencer Marketing + Social Media with Steph Weber
In this episode, Steph breaks down how she brought in over $11,000 in direct bookings in just 90 days using influencer marketing and organic social media. If you're looking to increase visibility, attract direct bookings, and build a brand beyo...
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68 - Building Wealth and Passive Income with Owner Financing with Keith Rodgers
In this episode, we sit down with Keith Rodgers, a seasoned real estate investor with over 25 years of experience and more than 3,000 real estate transactions under his belt. Keith breaks down the fundamentals of creative financing, with a deep...
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67 - Pretty Only Pays With a Plan - with Courtney Petrovich
Designer Courtney shares how she transformed a dull beach house into a high-performing short-term rental. She shows that beautiful spaces alone aren’t enough—long-term revenue management and strategy are essential.Data + Design = Real Re...
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66 - "Hospital" and "Hospitality" with Jilayne Smith
In this episode, I sit down with Jilayne Smith, a full-time medical professional and mom of two who somehow found the time (and courage) to launch a short-term rental brand rooted in intention, warmth, and clarity. That vision became a safe spa...
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65 - Short-Term Rentals in Small Towns with Kellie Frost
In this empowering episode, we sit down with Kellie Frost, a wife, mom of three, and short-term rental entrepreneur based in small-town southern Utah. Kellie shares how she transformed a hoarded, 6,000-square-foot fixer-upper into a cash-flowin...
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64 - Partnerships, Patience, and Profit with Zach Arko
In this episode, Zach joins us to pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to work with investors and build successful partnerships.We talk about the heavy responsibility that comes with taking someone else’s money — a...
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49:48
63 - Age 63 and Just Getting Started - Anne Carr’s Co-hosting Journey
In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, we sit down with Anne Carr, a visionary co-host and short-term rental owner based in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. At 63, Anne isn’t slowing down—she’s just getting started. With a deep love for ...
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62 - Data-Driven Design with Revedy Refined
In this episode, we sit down with Josh Peterson, Director of Business Development at Revedy Refined, to talk all things data-driven design for short-term rentals. Josh shares how Revedy started with their own investment p...
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61 - Smarter STR Hosting with Tech & Strategy with Mike Sebastian
This week, we sit down with Mike Sebastian, the founder of Build Your Hideaway and The Hideaways, where he manages 19 unique short-term rentals across the U.S. Mike shares his journey from running a marketing agency to scaling an STR business w...
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60 - Lace Hernandez on Simplifying Social Media for STR Hosts
Struggling to stay consistent with social media for your short-term rental? In this episode, we chat with Lace Hernandez, founder of Mint STR Hosting, about how hosts can simplify their social media strategy by working smarter, not ...
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59 - Animal Nutritionist Scaled from 1-6 properties and has all 5-star reviews
What if your career had nothing to do with real estate, but one conversation changed everything? In this episode, Tara Bergstrom never planned to become an investor—her background was in animal nutrition and sales. But after a chanc...
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58 - How a $50 investment launched a full service STR business with Cynthia J LaBrie
This week, we’re joined by Cynthia J LaBrie, founder of Refresh Spaces, who shares her incredible journey from launching a cleaning business with just $50 to building a thriving short-term rental management company.Connect ...
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57 - House Hacking, Fix & Flips, and Life on the Road with Sarah Pell
What happens when a teacher trades the classroom for real estate investing—while living in a fifth-wheel camper? Sarah Pell did just that! In this episode, she shares how she transitioned from elementary education to managing a thriving short-t...
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56 - Glamping, Rentals, and Revenue: Zoey Berghoff’s Expert Strategies
In this episode, I sit down with Zoey Burghoff, a short-term rental expert who has spent the past five years mastering the art of land hacking and unique stays. From glamping sites to custom-built retreats, Zoey shares how she creates incredibl...
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55 - Revedy’s Data-Driven Approach to Short-Term Rental Investment
In this episode, we’re joined by Colin Carvey, founder of Revedy, who’s here to share how data, design, and smart management can bring your short-term rental game to the next level! Colin takes us through his exciting journey from financial ser...
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54 - Tennis Professional to CEO of 105 Properties with Ashley Freeman
Ashley Freeman never planned to get into Airbnb, but three years later, she’s managing 105 properties and owning several of her own. In this episode, she shares her journey from being a professional tennis instructor to building a thriving shor...
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