STR Investing, The Podcast
Unlock financial freedom through short-term rental investing with hosts Mark Lumpkin and Taylor Jones. Each week, they sit down with the biggest names in the STR industry to uncover what’s working right now — from acquisitions and design to operations, marketing, and scaling portfolios.
Taylor has helped acquire and manage over 500+ STRs, while Mark brings years of hands-on experience transforming properties into high-performing investments.
Together, they break down real strategies, real numbers, and real stories that help investors grow smarter and faster.
Whether you’re buying your first Airbnb or expanding a multi-market portfolio, this show is your roadmap to building wealth and freedom through short-term rentals.
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STR Investing, The Podcast
28 Years in the Hospitality Industry
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What does it take to stay relevant in the short-term rental industry for nearly three decades?
In this episode, Mark Lumpkin sits down with Michael St. Pierre, a hospitality veteran with 28 years of experience spanning vacation rentals, luxury resorts, revenue management, owner acquisition, and some of the industry's most recognized brands.
Michael shares how he got started in the business, the lessons he learned from working in Hawaii and with Hyatt-affiliated properties, and why hospitality is still the foundation of long-term success in a rapidly changing industry.
They also discuss:
• What investors can learn from luxury hotel brands
• Why relationships are one of the most valuable assets in business
• The evolution of revenue management and dynamic pricing
• How AI is changing the vacation rental landscape
• The importance of building systems, standards, and memorable guest experiences
• What the next generation of STR operators needs to focus on
Whether you manage one property or hundreds, this conversation is packed with practical insights on hospitality, growth, and building a sustainable business in the vacation rental industry.
Connect with Michael St. Pierre on LinkedIn to learn more about revenue management, owner acquisition, and the future of short-term rentals.
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