The Hideaways Show

In this episode of the Hideaway Show, host Jordan Holmes interviews Gil Chan from Crafted Stays. They discuss the importance of nurturing guest relationships to boost direct bookings for short-term rentals (STRs). Gil shares his personal journey as a host and explains how his company helps other hosts create high-performing direct booking sites. They also cover topics such as email marketing, SEO,...

On this episode of The Hideaway Show , host Jordan Holmes sits down with Heather and Erin from Pink Wall Designs. Heather and Erin are experienced hospitality interior designers who specialize in maximizing ROI through design and brand partnership opportunities. Together, they dive deep into: What virtual design entails and how it helps Pink Wall Designs stand out from other interior designers in...

Welcome to another episode of The Hideaways Show - Behind The Curtain. On this episode, Mike and Jordan breakdown: How there are big profit opportunities in small-sized unique STR builds Mike’s new 16 acre development available to investors in the Red River Gorge of Kentucky Why you should focus on targeting the modern spontaneous traveler How to overcome challenges and the importance of built out...

Welcome to another episode of The Hideaways Show - Behind The Curtain. On this episode, Mike and Jordan breakdown: Four areas where hosts aren't investing enough time or money Why unique amenities are critical to making your property even better The importance of providing an extraordinary experience for each of your guests Join our free weekly calls where we talk about how YOUR STR can stand out:...

On this episode of The Hideaway Show, host Jordan Holmes sits down with Chase Charifa. Chase is no stranger to unique, experiential properties and has mastered how to provide a memorable stay for all his guests. Together, they dive deep into... The “hidden amenity” at Lightfoot Cabin and how curiosity brings about more bookings How Chase leverages lifestyle photography to attract brands to his pro...

Welcome to another episode of The Hideaways Show - Behind The Curtain. Today Mike and Jordan breakdown: The 328% increase from focusing on your SEO and listing optimization How Airbnb rewards you for being a pro-active, attentive host with your listings The “levels” to the short-term rental investing game and why too many hosts are leveling up before doing the required initial steps Join our free...

Welcome to another episode of The Hideaways Show - Behind The Curtain. Today Mike and Jordan breakdown: The challenge of trusting the unknown with unique short-term rentals Whether you should do social media marketing or email marketing for your STR Why consistency through social media can skyrocket your direct bookings and fill your calendar Join our free weekly calls where we talk about how YOUR...

On this episode of The Hideaways Show, host Jordan Holmes sits down with Steph Weber, CEO of The Weber Co., a specialized brand, design, and marketing company for short-term rentals. Together, they dive deep into... Steph’s journey from influencer to CEO How Steph expanded from 1 STR in Indianapolis to 11 cabins and a venue in a year Steph’s unique approach for building and operating a micro resor...

In today’s exciting episode of the Hideaway Show, host Jordan Holmes sits down with Jacob Mueller, the co-founder and CEO of a powerhouse property management company, Renjoy. Jordan and Jacob dive deep into: How Renjoy is able to excel in the world of STR property management. The significance of a reliable and trusted property management company. How the short-term rental industry is becoming more...

Welcome to another episode of The Hideaways Show - Behind The Curtain. Today Mike and Jordan dive deep into: The rise and importance of the modern traveler for short-term rentals Why you should establish a non-transactional relationship with guests Consider gamifying your STR experience with guests Join our free weekly calls where we talk about how YOUR STR can stand out: https://www.buildyourhide...

Welcome to another episode of The Hideaways Show - Behind The Curtain. Today Mike and Jordan dive deep into: Why ROI can’t be the only metric you focus on The power of positive 5-star reviews to fuel your business flywheel Why you should value every single guest that stays with you  Join our free weekly calls where we talk about how YOUR STR can stand out: https://www.buildyourhideaway.com/weeklyc...

Welcome to another episode of The Hideaways Show - Behind The Curtain. Today Mike and Jordan dive deep into: Revenue management & the philosophy behind our strategy Why revenue management alone won’t fix your short-term rental The value of sparking emotion in your potential guests through marketing  Link to the free calls with us: https://www.buildyourhideaway.com/weeklycalls Join the Facebook...

Welcome to another episode of The Hideaways Show - Behind The Curtain. Today Mike and Jordan dive deep into: The five most important lenses that you should use when analyzing opportunities for unique short-term rentals Learn more about our live 8-week training program where we will show you how to turn your property into a destination: https://buildyourhideaway.com/training Join the Facebook group...

In today’s captivating episode of the Hideaway Show, host Jordan Holmes sits down with Tanya Rooney, a multifaceted real estate entrepreneur, podcast host, author, and coach. Tanya recounts her dynamic career journey from commercial real estate to residential flipping, short-term rentals, and motel management. She shares key lessons on learning from financial losses, the power of community and men...

Welcome to another episode of The Hideaways Show - Behind The Curtain. Today Mike and Jordan discuss: The new unique hot tub addition and the massive increase in our numbers from it Why you should understand what "unique stacking" means and how it can benefit your property How a $30 swing can produce 6-figures in revenue Learn more about our live 8-week training program where we will sho...

Welcome to another episode of The Hideaways Show - Behind The Curtain. Today Mike and Jordan discuss: Budgeting for monthly, quarterly, and annual property refreshes Why basic real estate photography isn’t good enough to stand out The ethics behind hosts charging a pet fee to guests Learn more about our live 8-week training program where we will show you how to turn your property into a destinatio...

Welcome to another episode of The Hideaways Show - Behind The Curtain. Today Mike and Jordan discuss: The promise Jordan is making to fix his camera once and for all Jordan’s nightmare guest who threw a party at his new A-frame Taking accountability for anything that happens Turning a negative experience with a bad guest into a positive one Learn more about our live 8-week training program where w...

Today Brett got the chance to interview Brett Synicky. Brett Synicky has a long and seasoned career in the retirement account space, and routinely helps investors who don’t have traditional situations use their retirement accounts to invest. From investing in the stock market to many unique alternatives, Brett Synicky gives us a deep dive on how to accomplish it all!  Brett’s Website: www.sensefin...

Welcome to another episode of Behind The Curtain, where we go through: How you can get creative and think outside of the box when it comes to lending How even in a new house issues can still arise Jordans plans for his newest A-frame Does banning Airbnb actually work in cities and historical examples Join the facebook group we mentioned here!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildyourhideaway Link...

Today Brett got the chance to talk with Stacey St. John. Stacey is a seasoned vacation rental investors and is pioneer for women in the space. From buying multiple condos in Myrtle beach to building her own resort in Hocking Hills, Stacey has a plethora of experience with the unique hospitality world. Today Staecy opened up about her journey so far in short term rentals. The different challenges s...

Welcome to another episode of Behind The Curtain, where we go through: Why you need to make your property the destination The unexpected setbacks that can occur on a new property Why Dave Ramsey’s advice is terrible Join the facebook group we mentioned here!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildyourhideaway Link to the free calls with us: https://www.buildyourhideaway.com/weeklycalls   Mikes Inst...

Meet Josh Cadillac. Josh is an extremely successful real estate agent as well as coach, and speaker. Josh got the chance to sit down with us and and give us the inside look as to how you can best work with a real estate agent for your short term rental business. If you want to find Josh on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshdcadillac/reels/   If you are curious about anything we talked about...

Welcome to another episode of Behind The Curtain, where we go through: How to evaluate comps for a UNIQUE property Does social media carry a value in an acquisition Another condo rant from Brett And so much about uniqueness and standing out with your rental  Join the facebook group we mentioned here!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildyourhideaway Link to the free calls with us: https://www.bui...

Welcome to another Episode of the Hideaways Show, where Brett sits down to interview Ryan Duffy. Ryan is a builder, investor, and realtor in and around the Branson MO market and has a wealth of insights. From what it was like to plan and execute on his first community development, to building unique container homes, Ryan has done it all.  Ryan is also an accomplished author as well as a family man...

Welcome to another episode of Behind The Curtain, where we go through: How the time of year determines if we buy a property or not Do you trust Airbnbs automated pricing 3rd party pricing software advantages The bug apocalypse Join the facebook group we mentioned here!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildyourhideaway Link to the free calls with us: https://www.buildyourhideaway.com/weeklycalls  ...