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Live Let Thrive Podcast

Live Let Thrivewww.liveletthrive.com
"Live Let Thrive" is a podcast about Airbnb life and the Shareconomy in general. Steve and Myka guide you through this exciting new world by sharing experiences of their own. They also dish out advice, tips and pointers on how to thrive in the new Airbnb/Shareconomy world. Join us on this journey and let us know what you think. Feedback is King. Hope you enjoy!
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Episodes

Episode 146: Airbnb unfriendly cities, STR Property Mgmt Boom, Clubhouse App taking over

Myka & Steve are back! This is our first live episode on Clubhouse and we discuss shutdowns, property management, communication, and interior designers. And why Clubhouse is taking over the business world! Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Steve's info: Join the amazing SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROFIT ACADEMY like...

Jan 19, 202148 min

Episode 145: How To Pick Up 10 Doors, Business Capital, & Start your damn LLC!

This week Myka & Steve discuss their 2021 goals. Steve sets his sights on acquiring 50 doors and Myka gives him a blueprint on how to get there. This episode is jam-packed with tips on getting multiple doors, building business capital, & starting up LLC's. Myka shares his Airbnb pre-IPO story. Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: www.face...

Jan 14, 20211 hr 5 min

Episode 144: Episode 144: Managing your management team, pivoting w/ Rona & Myka is all in 2021!

Myka & Steve are back with episode 144! We discuss managing your management team, pivoting in times of Covid and Myka decides to put all the chips on the table in 2021 by going on a huge arbitrage pickup. There are some great management tips, BRRRR strategies, & arbitrage acquisition tips on this episode! Tune in! Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join ou...

Jan 11, 20211 hr 16 min

Episode 143: How To Get Extreme Discounts On Arbitrage Furniture With Jeff Iloulian From HostGPO

This week we interview Jeff Iloulian from HostGPO. HostGPO is a group purchasing program created just for STR operators. Jeff gives us the details of the HostGPO program and the furniture discounts that he has negotiated for hosts. If you're going to be picking up units in the future you don't want to miss this episode. Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our ...

Jan 08, 20211 hr 9 min

Episode 142: New President, New Rental Rules? Arbigrage VS Owning, STR Management

The dynamic duo are back on a Steve & Myka ep. We discuss the new president's affect on the rental business and STR's in general. Arbitrage vs owning, the pros and cons to both. And how to manage your STR manager! All this and Soooooo much more. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Ste...

Dec 24, 20201 hr 15 min

Episode 141: Getting to 100 Doors using Subject To, Arbitrages, & BRRRR w/ Mike Glaspie

This week we interview Michael Glaspie! Michael has over 100 doors and is the author of the book The Elite Investor: A Military Approach To Real Estate Problem Solving. This episode is jam packed with gems! Mike gives us all the insight on subject to deals, Airbnb arbitrages, BRRRR, and investing in yourself! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Mike's info: IG:@michael.s.sglaspie FB: Mike G II Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) ...

Dec 11, 20201 hr 18 min

Episode 140: Over 50 doors @ 30yrs of age utilizing BRRRR & VA Loans, Shelby Osborne!

Ex military and current business butt-kicker, Shelby Osborne has accumulated over 50 doors in a short period of time by utilizing the BRRRR Strategy and VA loans! She teaches us that military mentality to approaching and solving problems and THRIVING in the process. YOU. WILL. BE. INSPIRED!!! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan...

Dec 04, 20201 hr 13 min

Episode 139: Unleashing the Power of TikTok & iG to Grow your Direct Bookings w/ Jake & Leah!

Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Steve's Dallas Condos! www.airbnb.com/rooms/45921721?s=…9582-e3c490d8c0fa www.airbnb.com/room/44686852 www.facebook.com/stevenche iG @stevenCheSuarez cell: 817-566-4777 (send me a shout!) Myka's Info: FB: https://www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreak...

Nov 19, 20201 hr 16 min

Episode 138: Arbitrage to own, Refinance & Save, Appraisal tips, SBA Loans

This week the guys talk Arbitraging to own properties, Refinancing to save big bucks, Appraisal tips and SBA Loans. All this plus soooo much more, LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www...

Nov 09, 20201 hr 13 min

Episode 137: STAYFI your way to BIG DIRECT BOOKINGS w/ Arthur Colker & Ryland Nelson

This week we interview Stayfi's creator Arthur Colker and short-term rental operator Ryland Nelson. Arthur tells us how he started Stayfi and how to use it to collect vital email information and use that to boost your direct bookings game. Ryland gives us insight into his 100 Airbnb listings and how he is using Stayfi to boost his bookings and save big time on internet costs. Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @li...

Oct 27, 202058 min

Episode 136: Managing your STR Manager, South America VA's, Famous Airbnb's

This week Myka & Steve discuss their business owner woes. Steve discusses hardships he has with his management company and Myka discusses his high cleaner turnover. What the hell is going on? Tune in to find out more. Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @shar...

Oct 19, 20201 hr 6 min

Episode 135: Direct Booking Tips, Eviction BAN, iG Advertising & StayFi

This week Myka & Steve discuss creating direct booking fliers with QR codes, CDC's new eviction regulations for the remainder of 2020, and building an IG presence for direct bookings. Steve gives us all the details on his first arbitrage unit in Dallas. Be sure to like the video, subscribe, and leave a comment if you have any questions! Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook...

Oct 12, 20201 hr 2 min

Episode 134: From Task Rabbit to STR Superstar, He's all Shareconomy, Michael Brown!

This repeat guest lives and breathes the Shareconomy. From making bank on Task Rabbit, to automating his STRs to get them running like a fine tuned machine, you're gonna love this episode. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Myka's Info: FB: https://www.facebook.com/myka.a...

Sep 30, 20201 hr 9 min

Episode 133: Pre-Launch Marketing, Passive Arbitrages, Home Warranties, & Bridge Loan Programs

Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Rent Steve's Dallas Condo! Mention LLT and get 15% off! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44686852 cell: 817-566-4777 (send me a shout!) FB: https://www.facebook.com/stevenche iG: @stevenCheSuarez Myka's Info: FB: https://www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednb...

Sep 14, 20201 hr 23 min

Episode 132: Mother & Daughter Team in REI, STR, Airbnb & Life! Betsy Betsy Pepine & Maria McNiece

This Episode will change you're life. This Mother and Daughter Super Team is doing amazing things in Real Estate, Short Term Rentals, Airbnb and life. They play off each others strengths and weaknesses and form a power duo that is attaining success at super high levels! Be inspired! Live Let Thrive Y'all! Hollar At Betsy & Maria! www.pepinerealty.com Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https:...

Sep 07, 20201 hr 3 min

Episode 131: Turo talk, Investing out of state, STR Rehab & Refi strategies

The guys talk the Turo take over, Red States vs Blue Cities affecting covid travel, investing out of state, juggling projects and rehab BNB, the art of the Refi and sooooo much mooooore! LLT Y'ALL!!! Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Rent Steve's Dallas Condo! Mention LLT and get 15% off! https:...

Aug 21, 202059 min

Episode 130: Private Money, Airbnb's Direct Booking Crackdown, BRRRR Strategy, & Crazy STR Stories!

This week Myka & Steve discuss using private money for the BRRRR strategy, Airbnb's New Direct Booking Crackdown, and stay tuned for some wild Airbnb stories. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL! Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Rent Steve's Dallas Condo! Mention LLT and get 15% off! https://www.airbnb.c...

Aug 15, 20201 hr 15 min

Episode 129: Direct Bookings, Clever Marketing, Building your STR Team w/ Sara Aber

This week we interview the founder of Vacation Stayz, Sara Abner. Sara gives us great tips on how to max direct bookings, promote the heck outta yourself, build a solid STR team and create your own short term rental brand. Sara also gives us the inside on her amazing booking platform Vacation Stayz. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Sara's info: IG @vacationstayz Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https:...

Aug 02, 20201 hr 9 min

Episode 128: Build a 7 figure STR business using these systems with Travers Xanthos

Travers has built a highly successful 7 figure business with marketing, systems and hustle. Hear his story and start building your own! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Rent Steve's Dallas Condo! Mention LLT and get 15% off! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44686852?check_i...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 5 min

Episode 127: Payments via Direct Booking, Airbnb Cleaner Badge, Getting Organized

Steve & Myka are back! This week they discuss, direct booking payments, airbnb cleaner badges, the real estate investing woes they have suffered during quarantine, Airbnb's new cleaner badge, getting advice from millionaires, getting organized and soooo much more! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://w...

Jul 18, 20201 hr 14 min

Episode 126: From inmate to entrepreneur/STR property manager NO EXCUSES w/ Scott Jennings!

You think you have valid reasons and excuses not to start your entrepreneur journey? Well forget them NOW! Scott Jennings went from being locked up to being a serious entrepreneur, business man and big time property manager. If his story don't inspire you, I don't know what will. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Grou...

Jul 09, 20201 hr 26 min

Episode 125: Landing your first Arbitrage & Interior Design Hacks with Sarah Glidewell!

Sarah Arbitrages Apartments and makes them look incredible on a cheap budget using her skills in interior design and artistic touch. She's managed to thrive during this Covid crisis and can teach you to do the same! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL! Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Rent Steve's Dallas Con...

Jul 01, 202057 min

Steve And Myka Live and Uncut! Time mgmt, Side hustles, Following up!

Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Rent Steve's Dallas Condo! Mention LLT and get 15% off! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44686852?check_in=2020-09-22&check_out=2020-09-23&s=67&unique_share_id=d71c9932-5a34-4b59-a3d8-51cfe3287157 cell: 817-566-4777 (send me a shout!) Myka's Info: FB: ht...

Jun 20, 20201 hr 9 min

Episode 124: Airbnb/STR Automated Systems = Freedom! with the Amazing Zeona McIntyre!

Zeona McIntyre has been an Airbnb host since 2012 and has grown her offerings to Consulting and Co-hosting homes from Seattle to Spain. At 33 years old, she is an avid Real Estate Investor owning 7 homes & managing 15 others, all rented short term. She teaches her clients to create automated hosting businesses through her website/blog: www.ZeonaMcIntyre.com. Zeona has been to 47 countries, spending half the year in Boulder, Colorado, and the other half traveling the world as an international...

Jun 12, 202057 min

Episode 123: The Art of Direct Bookings w/ Adam Johnson

We are giving out more tips on how to survive the short term rental apocalypse with Adam Johnson. Adam describes the steps he took to keep his short term rental afloat after losing most of his reservations to Airbnb's new policy. If you want to keep your business afloat and make some profit while doing it then check out Adam Johnson's mamba mentality! Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://w...

May 28, 202051 min

Episode 122: Get Nurses to rent your units w/ NursesBnB

This week we interviewed Keisha Manning, founder & creator of NursesBnb. NursesBnb is a platform for traveling nurses to find housing. This is also a platform for property owners & managers to market their furnished rentals directly to healthcare professionals. Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1...

May 19, 20201 hr 15 min

Episode 121: Advertising your STR during Covid w/ Ethan Cooke!

This week we interviewed Ethan Cooke from Bay Pillow. Ethan is the host to 25 short term rentals in the Bay Area. Ethan gives us tips on advertising your short term rental through the coronavirus pandemic. Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Rent Steve's Dallas Condo! Mention LLT and get 15% off! ...

May 15, 20201 hr 18 min

Episode 120: Pros & Cons to Mortgage Forbearance w/ Loan Expert Chris Henry

This week we talk with Chris Henry about the pros & cons of doing a mortgage forbearance. If you are thinking about getting your mortgage payments deferred, mortgage forbearance, or suspending payments you don't want to miss this episode! Chris' Info: IG: @chrishen05 FB: Chris Henry Twitter: ChrisHen05 Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Gr...

May 07, 20201 hr 19 min

Episode 119: Alvin Cavalier's Military Airbnb Mindset

Special Guest, Alvin Cavalier breaks down how he uses his military mindset and entire share economy to be profitable during these challenging times. You don't want to miss these gems! Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Rent Steve's Dallas Condo! Mention LLT and get 15% off! https://www.airbnb.com...

Apr 27, 20201 hr 14 min

Airbnb Superhost Relief. Do you Qualify? Arbitragers Got No Love!

This is another quick episode from Myka on the latest happenings with Airbnb’s new superhost relief fund, NAV’s new SBA Loan Calculator, & the time is now to withdraw from your 401K! Airbnb Superhost Relief Fund https://www.airbnb.com/superhostrelief NAV SBA Loan Calculator https://www.nav.com/cares-act-sba-loa... New 401K Withdrawal Rules https://fortune.com/2020/03/27/401k-w... Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!)...

Apr 16, 20207 min
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