Off Grid with Zoey B

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...

Steph Weber is best known for helping entrepreneurs grow bold, bankable brands through The Weber Co. and podcast Branded and Booked —but today, she’s sharing a different kind of story. In this honest, heart-filled conversation, Steph sits down with Zoey to talk about navigating her most recent pivots: becoming a mom, getting into real estate, and shifting how she shows up in business. From growing...

Welcome to the very first episode of Off Grid with Zoey B ! In this solo kickoff, I’m sharing the heart behind the show—why I started this podcast, what “Off Grid” really means to me, and what you can expect in the weeks ahead. I’m diving into: My journey from Michigan to California to Arizona to Colorado (and 45 states in between) How I went from freelance marketing to building a real estate busi...

In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest myths in the short-term rental world: Do you really need a mega property to generate mega revenue? Drawing from my own experience building a lifestyle-aligned real estate portfolio, I break down why smaller, unique stays—like our 1,000 sq ft cabin earning up to $175K/year—can outperform large properties when it comes to ROI, stress, and sustainabilit...

In this episode, I’m joined by Carrie Drier—founder of Roost North Rentals, Airbnb community leader for Michigan, and founding board member of the Michigan Short Term Rental Association. She’s also a mom, a business owner, and someone who has built a thriving portfolio over the past decade—all while staying rooted in her hometown and raising her son. We talk about: How Carrie accidentally got into...

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the exact habits and mindset shifts that helped me go from earning $500/month at 21 to building multiple income streams, creating a lifestyle-aligned business, and experiencing real financial freedom. If you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling empowered when it comes to money—this episode is for you. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why tracking your e...