Hello & Welcome

On today's episode of Hello & Welcome, we sit down with Arthur Colker, CEO and founder of StayFi, a revolutionary software that helps you build lasting relationships with your guests and stay top-of-mind when they return to your area. StayFi is a small device that integrates with your Wi-Fi setup in your Airbnb listing, requiring all guests to input their email before gaining access! Soun...

Join us as we dive deep with industry expert Austin Palacios, exploring all the ins and outs of cohosting. In this episode, Austin shares his inspiring journey from managing a single long-term rental to building a thriving co-hosting business. Learn how he expanded his portfolio and now guides students and mentees to success. Whether you're new to cohosting or looking to scale your business,...

Don't miss out on this episode filled with tips, advice, and strategies on knowing where to invest in your next STR, and how to make data driven decisions to market your current STR to enhance performance.  Loved this Episode? Check out https://www.strinsights.com/ or @Kenny_Bedwell on Instagram  Ready to open your own airbnb, use this link! https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes?s=6&t=061n0g...

Dive into the crucial topic of short-term rental insurance with our special guests from Legacy Bridge Advisors. We'll explore protecting your property, your family, and your business. Our experts will share invaluable insights on the best insurance policies for short-term rentals, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies to ensure your assets are safeguarded. Tune in and learn how to secure p...

Welcome back to another episode of Hello and Welcome. Today, we dive deep into the world of designing Short-Term Rentals with SomerLed Designs. Jordan, the co-owner of SomerLed, joins us to share how they use Airbnb research and data-driven decisions to create designs that boost ROI for Airbnb owners. Jordan offers tips on where to splurge, where to save, and how to carefully plan and budget desig...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Short-Term Rental social media success with our special guest, Emily Lethgo. Emily focuses her social media expertise on Short-Term Rentals, using innovative strategies to drive bookings and create an engaging experience. Tune in for expert advice on how to add value to your followers and leverage social media platforms for a long-game approach to ma...

Welcome to another engaging episode of "Hello & Welcome"! Today, we're thrilled to sit down with Jana Giles, the talented muralist and interior designer behind GilesCreativeCo. Jana shares her unique journey, rooted in a family household known for hosting neighbors and friends. Discover her passion for creating spaces that not only feel like home but elevate the guest experience...

Tune in to today's episode as we chat with Chanda Allen, the owner of Antiqeology and the creator of 'Trading Up,' an online platform for selling used items. Chanda traded her career in politics for entrepreneurship and shares her inspiring journey with us. Join us for a fun and light-hearted conversation filled with insights and anecdotes about starting and running your own busines...

Tune in to the latest episode of Hello and Welcome, where we sit down with Audra Baldwin from Leverage Agent Coaching and Consulting. Audra shares her inspiring journey from her corporate job at Marriott to becoming a successful full-time real estate agent for the past 8 years. Learn how Audra balances raising a family with her thriving career. Loved this episode? Contact Audra on Instagram at @_A...

Join us on "Hello and Welcome" as we delve into the evolving world of short-term rental services with Jonathon from Well and Good Professional Services. He shares insights from a nationwide survey comparing cleanliness and guest preferences in STRs versus hotels and discusses innovative strategies to enhance the cleanliness, sustainability, and professional management of your rental. Dis...

Tune in to today's episode of "Hello & Welcome" as we sit down with Branding Expert and Creative Sidekick, Lissa Anglin. Discover the essence of branding and learn when it's time to invest in a branding strategy for your business and short-term rental. Lissa delves into the importance of being intentional and consistent in every aspect of your business, explaining how these...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Hello & Welcome" with your hosts Marisa and Miran! 🎙️ In this episode, we explore the intricacies of pricing, focusing particularly on dynamic pricing and its impact on short-term rentals (STRs). Tune in as Daniel from Pricelabs shares invaluable insights on optimizing pricing strategies to maximize revenue per night based on market demand....

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Hello & Welcome" with your hosts Marisa and Miran! 🎙️ In this edition, we explore the realm of Bookkeeping success with our special guest, Isabella Aragon, the brilliant owner of Meraki Bookkeeping. Join us as Isabella shares her invaluable knowledge on tracking income and expenses, optimal software solutions, tax strategies, and efficient in...

Join us for another enlightening episode of "Hello & Welcome" with your hosts Marisa and Miran! 🎙️ In this episode, we delve into the world of home staging, exploring its significance in short-term rentals. Our guest, Paige Freeman, a vacant home stager, shares her expertise and insider tips on staging techniques. From the number of pillows on a bed to evoking emotions through images...

Step into the World of Financial Transformation with Cassandra Rosas! In this electrifying episode of 'Hello & Welcome,' Marisa and Miran sit down with Cassandra Rosas, a powerhouse credit repair specialist. Get ready to dive deep into the realm of financial empowerment as Cassandra unveils the secrets to credit repair. With her wealth of experience, she reveals that it's not ju...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Hello & Welcome" with your hosts Marisa and Miran! 🎙️ In this installment, we sit down with Assaf, the CEO & Co-founder of Turno, a software designed to streamline vacation rental cleaning schedules and payments by connecting hosts with local vetted Airbnb cleaners. Join us as we delve into how to utilize the software effectively and ex...

Listen into a new episode of "Hello & Welcome" featuring your hosts Marisa and Miran! 🎙️ In this episode, we explore practical budgeting ideas and design concepts for each room based on our experiences. Join us as we discuss where it's wise to invest your money and the items worth splurging on.    Ready to open your own airbnb, use this link!     https://www.airbnb.com/host/home...

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Hello & Welcome" with your hosts Marisa and Miran! 🎙️ In this edition, we dive deep into the world of social media success with our special guest, Susie Flores, the brilliant owner of Built Social Studio. Susie's journey from a full-time teaching position to launching a social media management company is nothing short of inspiring. Join...

Join us on this exciting episode of "Hello and Welcome" as we sit down with the incredible Liz Levy from Buffalo, NY. Liz takes us on a riveting journey from a 12-year career in audit and accounting to becoming the mastermind behind On Demand Bungalows, her thriving short-term rental (STR) empire. Discover the fascinating tale of Liz's entry into the STR world, a path that began wit...

On this weeks Episode: Join Marisa as she delves into a candid conversation with Haley Madewell, a full-time photographer with an inspiring journey. Haley shares her evolution from the youngest child in her family to an expert photographer. Despite being told to 'get a real job,' Haley embraced her passion and built a thriving career. Haley shares how she spent many years exclusively a p...

Hello and Welcome! Thanks for joining us on episode 5! In this episode, we sit down with Albert, a connoisseur of construction and supplies. Albert, Miran's husband, reveals his tips on roofing, essential supplies, and his journey into the fixer-upper industry. Get ready for a candid conversation filled with valuable insights and firsthand experiences from someone who knows the ropes. Whether...

On this weeks Episode:   In this episode, we dive into the diverse journey of real estate with special guest Chase Marberry. From starting his own brokerage to venturing into commercial real estate and co-working spaces, Chase has done it all. Join us as we explore his experiences as an agent, investor, property manager for both long-term and short-term rentals, and his knack for furnishing and de...

Hello and Welcome! Thanks for joining us on episode 2, where we interview Jim Archer. On this weeks Episode: Join Marisa and Miran as we interview Jim Archer, a Local broker and Owner Of Steadfast Realty in Lubbock Texas. Jim shares his journey and knowledge, as a a successful individual that went from a full-time teaching position at a college-level to a career in real estate agent. Jim shares hi...

Hello and Welcome! Thanks for joining us on episode 3, where we interview Jennifer Jobe from SecurityNational Mortgage Company.    On this weeks Episode:   Join hosts Marisa and Miran on as they dive into the world of real estate financing with special guest Jennifer Jobe, a mortgage lender. In this insightful episode, Jennifer breaks down the complexities of lending, offering valuable advice for...

Hello & Welcome to our first episode! We are so excited to have you here. On this weeks episode: Meet Marisa, an Airbnb powerhouse with over 300 stays hosted and two management companies under her belt. Joining her is Miran, a business teacher, house flipper, investor, and Airbnb enthusiast who knows the ins and outs of the industry. Get ready for insights, stories, and laughter as we navigate...