Off Grid with Zoey B

In this episode, Zoey opens up about the 10 things she wishes she knew in her twenties. With just two years left in her twenties, she reflects on the pivotal moments that changed everything, from the power of intentional decisions to the importance of choosing the right relationships and habits early on. Zoey gets real about how your twenties lay the foundation for your thirties and beyond. She sh...

In this episode, Zoey sits down with Hanan Kim, an investor, mother of three, and one of the most inspiring women in the short-term rental space. Hanan shares her journey from launching her very first Airbnb in California to building a diverse real estate portfolio that includes long-term rentals, boutique hotels, and even a treehouse resort. She opens up about how she and her husband strategicall...

In this solo episode, Zoey breaks down the exact strategy behind buying your first real estate investment, the one that can truly change your financial future. Whether you’re brand new to investing or already own property, this episode will teach you how to think like a strategic investor, not just a homebuyer. Zoey dives into how to identify the right property, add real value through smart renova...

In this episode, Zoey sits down with Tamara Lambert, an experienced interior designer who’s worked on everything from large-scale commercial developments to intimate short-term rental spaces. Together, they dive into the creative process behind designing properties that tell a story and leave a lasting impression on guests. Tamara shares how her years in commercial real estate and hospitality desi...

In this solo episode, Zoey breaks down the details of how she and her husband scored a jaw-dropping $250,000 off asking on their latest real estate purchase. She walks listeners through the negotiation process, the power of timing and relationships, and how they turned a fixer-upper with two houses into a high-value property in just a few months.  Whether you’re a seasoned investor or dreaming of...

In this episode, host Zoey B sits down with her sister, Jade to talk about turning a passion into a thriving business. What started as posting knitting content online has transformed into a global community, complete with knitting retreats, yarn sales, and DIY sweater kits. Jade shares her journey from side projects and a 9-to-5 job to taking the leap into full-time entrepreneurship in 2024. Toget...

In this highly requested solo episode of Off Grid , Zoey dives into the real strategies behind building and growing a meaningful social media presence — and how to actually monetize it. Unlike the highlight-reel approach, this approach is rooted in authenticity, experience, and the ups and downs of growing a community from the ground up. You’ll hear 10 practical, actionable tips for starting your...

In this episode, Zoey B sits down with Marisa Grover —a powerhouse mom of two toddlers and the founder of a growing property management business. Marisa opens up about her journey into real estate and short-term rentals, sharing how she got started, the systems that keep her business running smoothly, and what it really takes to balance entrepreneurship with motherhood. We dive into: How Marisa tr...

From underestimating costs to learning the hard way about guest communication, I get real about the not-so-pretty side of running STRs. If you’re just starting out, or even if you’ve been hosting for years, these lessons will save you time, money, and stress. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: The #1 mistake that cost me the most as a host Why “good enough” design is never actually good eno...

In this inspiring episode, Zoey B sits down with Olivia Tati, traveler, real estate investor, and founder of Wanderlust Wealth Academy, to unpack how she went from $25K in debt and a draining corporate job to building a freedom-based lifestyle through real estate. Olivia shares: • The pivotal moment that pushed her into real estate investing • How she house hacked her first duplex and quit her job...

In this episode, Zoey B sits down with David Rosenbeck , a nurse practitioner turned real estate investor who scaled from house hacking in Indiana to raising capital and breaking ground in Sedona. David opens up about: • How he accidentally stumbled into mid term rentals during the pandemic • Building an 8 door portfolio by house hacking “misfit” homes no one else wanted • Lessons from caring for...

In this inspiring episode, Zoey B sits down with Federico, an Argentinian entrepreneur who arrived in the U.S. with only $2,000 and went on to build a thriving property management empire. From sleeping on an air mattress to managing nearly one hundred properties, launching a hotel and restaurant, and mentoring hosts nationwide, Federico’s story is filled with grit, humility, and the pursuit of the...

In this fast-paced solo episode, Zoey B pulls back the curtain on the five biggest financial mistakes she made, so you don’t have to. From letting cash sit idle to missing out on free travel, Zoey shares the mindset shifts and actionable steps that transformed her money game. She dives into: Why knowing your cost to live is the foundation for financial freedom How to set up and maximize a high-yie...

In this value-packed episode, Zoey B chats with Cheyenne Martinez, founder of STRBKeep, a bookkeeping firm built specifically for short-term rental hosts and real estate investors. As both a bookkeeper and an STR owner herself, Cheyenne understands firsthand the challenges of keeping finances organized while growing a rental business. Together, they unpack the behind-the-scenes systems that keep y...

In this heart-centered episode, Zoey B sits down with Karsen Murray ( copywriter, mama, and first-time STR investor) whose journey from marketing manager to business owner to boutique cabin host will leave you inspired to pivot with purpose. Karsen shares the unfiltered story of how she: • Transitioned from a 9–5 to full-time freelancing (before it was trendy) • Landed her first clients without a...

In this powerhouse episode, Zoey B sits down with Marilynn Taylor (Airbnb OG, real estate investor, and financial freedom advocate) who has been mastering short-term rentals for over two decades. From her early days as a ballerina and makeup artist to weathering economic downturns and building a multimillion-dollar portfolio, Marilynn shares the raw truth behind her entrepreneurial evolution. She...

In this vibrant episode of Off Grid with Zoey B , we meet Nicole Baldwin, real estate investor, agent, and all-around short-term rental strategist, who turned early entrepreneurial hustle into a powerful real estate career rooted in strategy, grit, and intentionality. From flipping designer jeans on eBay in high school to house hacking her first property in Denver, Nicole’s journey is anything but...

What happens when you quit your six-figure job with no backup plan—but a whole lot of faith? In this powerful episode of Off Grid with Zoey B , we sit down with Jessica Khani , a former healthcare executive turned real estate entrepreneur, who bet everything on herself—and won. Jessica walks us through her inspiring journey from burnout and hustle culture to becoming the CEO of a thriving short-te...

In this episode of Off Grid with Zoey B , we sit down with investor, entrepreneur, and mindset strategist Gil Chan , who’s on a mission to help high-achieving professionals escape burnout and build aligned, purpose-driven wealth through real estate. Gil shares how he went from following the traditional success script—climbing the corporate ladder in New York finance—to rewriting the rules entirely...

In this episode of Off Grid , Zoey sits down with her very first mentee, Holly Neuens , to reflect on an extraordinary journey from college senior to successful short-term rental owner and corporate sales professional, all by the age of 26. Holly shares how a personal finance masterclass in college sparked her obsession with building wealth, how she bought her first property at 22, and why she and...

In this episode of Off Grid with Zoey B , we sit down with Janel Gallucci—short-term rental investor, consultant, and educator—who walked away from the golden hamster wheel of corporate life in San Francisco to build a real estate business rooted in freedom, strategy, and intention. Janel shares how a burnout cure disguised as a Lake Tahoe cabin turned into a profitable STR, a thriving personal br...

What do you get when you mix a former youth pastor, a YouTuber, and a dad of four with a relentless work ethic? You get Matt Krueger—aka rental.cashflow—who traded his 9-to-5 for financial freedom through house hacking, short-term rentals, and social media storytelling. In this episode of Off Grid with Zoey B , Matt shares how he and his wife went from scraping by on $35K a year to building a thri...

In this episode of Off Grid with Zoey B , we sit down with the powerhouse behind some of the most iconic short-term rentals in Upstate New York—Madi. Known for her unmatched eye for design, next-level underwriting skills, and lightning-fast execution, Madi shares the behind-the-scenes journey of how she and her partner Skyler built a thriving real estate business from scratch. From discovering ren...

In this inspiring episode of Off Grid , Zoe B sits down with Emily and Spencer, the dynamic duo behind Keeping It Real Estate and Stellar Escape Rentals . From a speech therapist and a motion graphics designer to full-time real estate entrepreneurs, Emily and Spencer reveal how they built a thriving short-term rental business and transitioned Emily out of her 9-to-5 in less than two years. You’ll...

Ready to hear the full story behind Cabin in the Canyon? From buying the worst house in the neighborhood to building over half a million in equity in just 15 months. What started as a spontaneous stop on a bike ride turned into one of the riskiest and most rewarding projects we’ve ever taken on. In this episode, I’m breaking down the numbers, the mistakes, and the moments that made it all worth it...