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Host as Guest

Leo Walton from Truvi

30 episodes

3 months ago

In this engaging episode of "The Host As Guest," host Leo sits down with Jeremy Worden, co-founder of BNBCalc, seasoned short-term rental owner, and experiential travel aficionado. Jeremy shares his unique journey from launching a boat rental business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to becoming a prominent figure in the STR world, managing over 20 properties with a focus on creating unforgettable guest experiences. Key Highlights: The Accidental STR Mogul: Learn how Jeremy transitioned from boat...

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In this engaging episode of "The Host As Guest," host Leo sits down with Jeremy Worden, co-founder of BNBCalc, seasoned short-term rental owner, and experiential travel aficionado. Jeremy shares his unique journey from launching a boat rental business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to becoming a prominent figure in the STR world, managing over 20 properties with a focus on creating unforgettable guest experiences. Key Highlights: The Accidental STR Mogul: Learn how Jeremy transitioned from boat...

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Episodes (20/30)

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Direct Marketing + Tiktok: Get Right into Your Guest's Screens

In this engaging episode of "The Host As Guest," host Leo sits down with Jeremy Worden, co-founder of BNBCalc, seasoned short-term rental owner, and experiential travel aficionado. Jeremy shares his unique journey from launching a boat rental business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to becoming a prominent figure in the STR world, managing over 20 properties with a focus on creating unforgettable guest experiences. Key Highlights: The Accidental STR Mogul: Learn how Jeremy transitioned from boat...

3 months ago

30 minutes

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The Unfiltered Truth of Direct Bookings: Craigslist Bookings & Chargebacks

Join us at the STR Hospitality Summit for an insightful conversation with Stacey St. John of Cozy Getaways, a full-service property management firm in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! Stacey shares her passion for creating memorable family vacations and the surprising joy of being a small part of someone's lifelong memories. Discover how Cozy Getaways manages 43 oceanfront properties, catering to families during the busy summer months and welcoming snowbirds from the Northeast for extended winte...

4 months ago

22 minutes

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Money's in Niches: How to Pick Your Niche and Become a Master in It

Join us for an insightful conversation with Kyle James, CEO of Atomic Stays, at the SDR Hospitality Summit! Kyle shares his journey from managing a few properties to overseeing 175 across Colorado, emphasizing the importance of local expertise and a "act like an owner, feel like a guest" philosophy. Discover how Atomic Stays balances direct bookings with OTAs like Airbnb, Expedia, and booking.com, and their unique partnership with Marriott, offering access to a valuable clientele. Kyle dives ...

5 months ago

18 minutes

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From Zero to 45% Repeat Guests in DB: Return Guests On Repeat with Rose Tipka

Unlock the secrets to skyrocketing direct bookings and cultivating a loyal base of return guests with Rose Tipka, owner of Your Family's Place! In this information-packed episode, Rose shares her innovative strategies for building an independent hospitality brand and achieving an impressive 40% repeat guest rate – all without relying on Airbnb. Discover actionable direct booking best practices, including how to: Craft a compelling brand identity that resonates with your ideal guest.Identify a...

5 months ago

35 minutes

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A Case Study: Oliver Harper on Sustainable Hospitality, Service Apartments & Building with Vision

In this special case study episode, Katya Kachkovska sits down with seasoned property professional Oliver Harper, Managing Director of Harper Luxe Serviced Apartments, for an insightful conversation on building a purposeful short-term rental business rooted in sustainability, creativity, and care. With over 45 years of experience in construction, property development, and management, Oliver shares his inspiring journey—from hod carrier at 15 to managing his own property portfolio and now run...

6 months ago

9 minutes

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Host as Guest – “Furnish It With Love” with Susan Montiel

In this episode, Leo is joined by Susan Montiel, the founder and CEO of Casa Montiel Properties — a short-term and midterm rental co-hosting business that operates across the United States. Susan joined us from her current home base in Virginia, about an hour south of Washington, D.C., where she and her husband continue to live the digital nomad life while managing their growing portfolio. Susan’s journey into the short-term rental world is refreshingly relatable. She didn’t start as ...

6 months ago

31 minutes

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Case Study: How Stay Nordic Built a Host-First Property Management Model with Torbjörn Fredman

In this case study, Katya sits down with Torbjörn Fredman, a seasoned leader in the Swedish and European travel industry. With a career that spans decades and includes high-level roles in both incoming and outgoing tourism, Torbjörn shares how his journey led him back to the short-term rental world—and how he’s building a host-first property management company with Stay Nordic. We dive into the story behind Stay Nordic’s launch, their current portfolio of around 300 properties, and why Torbjö...

7 months ago

6 minutes

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Scaling a Vacation Rental Business in Croatia

This episode of Host as Guest was recorded live at the SCALE Eastern Europe conference in Bulgaria, where we had the chance to sit down with Boris, the CEO and founder of Sun Spolato, a property management company based in Croatia. Boris shares his journey from launching the business five years ago to now managing over 110 short-term rental properties across Croatia, including apartments, boutique rooms, and luxury villas. With a team of 10 people and a steady annual growth rate of 20 to 30 ...

7 months ago

12 minutes

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Scaling a Vacation Rental Business in Croatia: How Sun Spolato Grew to 110 Properties with Quality and Transparency

This episode of Host as Guest was recorded live at the SCALE Eastern Europe conference in Bulgaria, where we had the chance to sit down with Boris, the CEO and founder of Sun Spolato, a property management company based in Croatia. Boris shares his journey from launching the business five years ago to now managing over 110 short-term rental properties across Croatia, including apartments, boutique rooms, and luxury villas. With a team of 10 people and a steady annual growth rate of 20 to 30 ...

7 months ago

12 minutes

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Scaling Short-Term Rentals with Mihaela from Rentify

In this live episode of Host as Guest, recorded at Scale Eastern Europe, we sit down with Mihaela, co-founder of Rentify. Mihaela shares her journey of turning a single small apartment into a thriving short-term rental business managing 40 properties—with a goal of reaching 100. We dive into the challenges, strategies, and insights that come with scaling a hospitality business, from property acquisition and management styles to the crucial role of cleaning staff and guest experience. Join us ...

7 months ago

13 minutes

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Redefining Hospitality in Short-Term Rentals with Jodie Odlin

In this episode of Host as Guest, Leo Walton chats with Jodie Odlin, a short-term rental host and founder of the Hospitable Host community. Jodie shares how she moved beyond relying on Airbnb by building a direct booking strategy, using social media, and fostering guest loyalty. She also talks about working with local businesses, like partnering with a butcher to provide breakfast packs for guests, creating a win-win for everyone involved. Jodie reflects on how the industry has changed since ...

8 months ago

10 minutes

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Elevating Hospitality with Nicole Pace

In this mini episode of Host as Guest, host Leo Walton welcomes Nicole Pace to discuss the evolving landscape of property acquisition, hospitality, and midterm rentals. Nicole shares insights on how Sojourn has grown its inventory organically through reputation and strong relationships with realtors and boutique developers in its two main markets. She highlights the importance of efficiently managing small multifamily properties and the significance of working with owners who are willing to m...

8 months ago

10 minutes

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On saving yourself some sleep with AI: How Jodie Manages Rentals in the UK living in Australia

Welcome to this episode of The Host as Guest, where host Leo Walton is joined by Jodie Odlin, the head of The Hospitable Hosts and founder of Tetbury Escapes. Jodie shares her fascinating journey from living in the UK’s Cotswolds to running a successful short-term rental business while now residing in Brisbane, Australia. Jodie recounts how her hosting journey began almost by accident with a single cottage listed on Airbnb. Her decision to try out the platform turned into a thriving bu...

8 months ago

32 minutes

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The Secret Is to Do the Important Things Right

In this mini episode of Host as Guest, host Leo Walton welcomes Nicole Pace to discuss the evolving landscape of property acquisition, hospitality, and midterm rentals. Nicole shares insights on how Sojourn has grown its inventory organically through reputation and strong relationships with realtors and boutique developers in its two main markets. She highlights the importance of efficiently managing small multifamily properties and the significance of working with owners who are willing to m...

8 months ago

12 minutes

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San Diego’s Agenda Pushes Hosts into Mid-Term Rentals

In this episode of The Host as Guest, Leo sits down with Angela Sillmon, CEO of Peacock Bungalows, to discuss her journey from corporate IT project management to building a thriving short-term and mid-term rental business. Angela scaled her portfolio from zero to 50 properties in just two years, leveraging rental arbitrage, strategic partnerships, and data-driven decision-making. Topics covered in this episode: How Angela transitioned from corporate IT and real estate flipping to short-term r...

9 months ago

25 minutes

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Saskia's Secret to Running 50 Self-Catering Villas

I’m chatting to Saskia van der Bolt in this week's episode. Saskia owns Villa in Umbria, a property management company overseeing 50 self-catering villas in this beautiful part of Italy. We learn how Saskia fell into the industry and why she now can’t imagine doing anything else. We look at how the business has changed from when she started and why her secret to finding the best guests is still the same. We hear all about Saskia’s challenges as a one-woman business owner in Italy and pinpo...

9 months ago

36 minutes

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Stop Scaling, Dominate Locally

Steve tells us what a local STR shop does better than any STR giant and shares why he always chooses honesty over the promise of a moon on a string. Hello Host, would you like to get featured? We're looking for experienced Property Managers who want to share their secrets, achievements, and failures. If you're a PM or a host or know someone willing to collaborate, email us at press@truvi.com or tag us in the comment section. Read our blog to stay on top of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠industry updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

9 months ago

18 minutes

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On Perks of Playing Your Part in Community

In this week’s episode, we chat with Linnie and Kyle, owners of Dwell Luxury Rentals in Flagstaff, Arizona. The power couple shares the secret to their success - consistency, a real connection with guests, and being part of the local community. We also learn how they counterbalance and complement each other and the boundaries they had to put in place to ensure the best work relationship. Hello Host, would you like to get featured? We're looking for experienced Property Managers who want to ...

9 months ago

38 minutes

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Upscale Your Portfolio: Strategic Insights from Ex-Hedge Fund Manager Ben Early

Find out how Holt manages to create profit consistently by developing commercially leased properties themselves using a team of architects and renovators. We also learn how Ben’s background as a hedge fund manager helps him manage risk and build a balanced property portfolio. His unique approach is invaluable advice for anyone thinking of scaling. There is more with Ben Earley in this week’s episode of The Host as Guest. We're looking for more experienced Property Managers who want to sha...

9 months ago

41 minutes

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STR Forever? Plan Exit Strategy Now

We chat with Dave Goodfellow from Noki Stays in Chester, UK. Dave shares how he sees his exit strategy. Hint: by buying offices in the heart of Kent, UK, and converting them into... well, enough hints already hehe. Go and listen to the episode now! Hello Host, would you like to get featured? We're looking for experienced Property Managers who want to share their secrets, achievements, and failures. If you're a PM or a host or know someone willing to collaborate, email us at press@superhog.co...

9 months ago

24 minutes