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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

Ep 177: Airbnb Syndications, Teaching your kiddos entrepreneurialism!

Myka and Steve are action packed and BACK for another great LLT ep. Always keeping it real, we dive into Syndications, Profile Pics and teaching your kids to be little entrepreneurs, all this and SOOOO MUCH MORE, LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! EXT STEVE TO SAY HI! 817-566-4777 Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www.sharebnb.com Myka's Consulting: 1-on-1 Consulting - Clarity....

Oct 13, 20211 hr 15 min

Ep 176: Small Design Upgrades = BIG Profits w/ Erica Reiner

Need to refresh your boring old Airbnb or STR? Erica Reiner got you! From small budgets to big, she's got the tips that will make your Airbnb stand out in the crowd. You like sustainability? She's got you on that too! Eco Method Interiors, her company, will take care of you in a big way. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!!! Erica Reiner's info: @eco.method.interiors ecomethodinteriors.com TEXT STEVE TO SAY HI! 817-566-4777 Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.fa...

Sep 30, 20211 hr 2 min

Ep 175: Cash-flow, STR management, Finding Great Cleaners w/ Federico Zimerman!

Friend of the show and STR Manager Extraordinair Federico Zimerman Hops on the podcast to talk shop. We talk the ups and downs of STR management, finding cleaners, dealing with clients, hosts and guests. Finding properties to STR and sooooo much more. It's a Friday ep so you know what that means, LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! TEXT STEVE TO SAY HI! 817-566-4777 Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaa...

Sep 14, 20211 hr 37 min

Episode 174: This Agent is taking advantage of the California influx to Texas, you can too!

This week we interview Will Smith of Dallas, TX. Will breaks down why banks are shutting down personal lines of credit, cutting back on HELOCs, and incentivizing business lines of credit. This is a very important episode if you are looking to get your hands on some capital. We also talk about how you can set yourself up for success by housing Californians that are moving to Texas.

Sep 08, 20211 hr 1 min

Ep. 173: Making 225K/mo off of 10 doors & building a brand w/ Rachel Gainsbrugh

This week Myka interviews Rachel Gainbrugh! Rachel gives the short-term rental gems on generating more income with fewer doors, bringing value to a listing, and sticking to your brand! TEXT STEVE TO SAY HI! 817-566-4777 Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www.sharebnb.com Myka's Consulting: 1-on-1 Consulting - Clarity.fm/sharebnb Timeshare Course - gum.co/qErMd Become A...

Sep 03, 202146 min

Episode 172: BUYING Airbnb/STRs via Creative Financing w/ Andrew Lebaron!

This week we interview Andrew LeBaron from Buy More Time. Andrew breaks down the systems you need to make your Airbnb passive and how to purchase Airbnb's with little to no money down with creative financing! Game Changing episode y'all! LIVE LET THRIVE!!! TEXT STEVE TO SAY HI! 817-566-4777 Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www.sharebnb.com Myka's Consulting: 1-on-1 C...

Aug 27, 20211 hr 11 min

Episode 171: Funding your Airbnb/STRs with Jake Clopton

This week Myka interviews Jake Clopton from Clopton Capital. Clopton Capital specializes in providing funding for multifamily and short-term rental investments. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www.sharebnb.com Myka's Consulting: 1-on-1 Consu...

Aug 26, 202126 min

Episode 170: Mendbnb; Maintenance for your Airbnb! w/ Andrew Kaiser

This week we interview the Co-Founder of Mendbnb, Andrew Kaiser. Andrew tells us how Mendbnb keeps your short-term rental in tip-top shape with on-demand service to fix issues that may come up at your short-term rental. Anything from plumbing, A/C, or appliances going out. Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbr...

Aug 19, 202159 min

Episode 169: Electric Scooters, Kayaks, Bikes & other Airbnb Add-ons w/ Madi Rifkin!

This week we interview Madi Rifkin and she shows us how to add electric scooters, kayaks, boats, bikes etc and earning BIG MONEY with Airbnb add-ons using her amazing technology. All this and Soooo much more, LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: ...

Aug 10, 202151 min

Ep. 168: Arbitrages, Management, Scaling! it's THE STR GOATS!!!

This week we interview the STR GOATS (Literally), Peter Francis & Michael Kiriazis. They dive into the origins of their company, Goat Hote and how they were able to leave their full-time jobs with just 3 Airbnb's. This episode is jam-packed with grit, hustle, & gems! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/my...

Jul 28, 20211 hr

Ep. 167: Finding & Training VA's, SOCAL STRs, Getting the Arbitrage YES w/ Rafa Loza

Rafa Loza from Knight & Reign Propertiesis crushing it in Southern California with amazingly profitable STRs. He shows us how he finds great VAs and trains them up. How to get the YES for arbitrages and how he always puts Profit First and scales his business. This and soooo much more.....LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: ww...

Jul 15, 20211 hr 19 min

Ep. 166 Getting Bad Reviews Removed, Up & coming STR Hot Spots, Networking

This week Myka & Steve are back! They discuss getting bad reviews removed, building business relationships, STR Hot Spots, & the downfall to having a lot of units. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www.sharebnb.com Myka's Consulting: 1...

Jul 06, 20211 hr 15 min

Ep. 165: Working With Landlords To Secure Arbitrages, Getting Good Rates On Turo Cars, & VA Loans

This week we interview the Coach For The Host, Kierra. Kierra breaks down how to get the yes for arbitrages with landlords, VA rehabilitation loans, and the full Turo playbook to get started. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www.sharebnb.com ...

Jun 27, 202155 min

Ep. 164: Hyrecar, Corporate Housing, Biz Credit, Timeshares! w/ Teonna Cruse

This week we interview all-around hustler Teonna Cruse. Teonna tells us how to make big bucks with Hyrecar & get multiple cars from a dealership without taking major credit hits, how to pick up arbitrage units, building business credit with banks & Paypal Capital and turning Timeshares into money making machines! gotta LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! IG: @homesbyteonna www.athomecorporatehousing.com Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free cons...

Jun 21, 20211 hr 23 min

Episode 163: How To Track & Increase Your STR Revenue w/ Bruna Villaseca!

Do you have a true STR business? Well learning to track things like a business is crucial to being able to grow things like a business. Bruno Villaseca shows us how to truly treat your STR hobby as an STR business and how doing so can save and make you thousands and eventually millions! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.fac...

Jun 08, 20211 hr 24 min

Episode 162: Automation + Hospitality = STR mgmt success w/ Wil Slickers!

Famous Short Term Rental Podcaster, Wil Slickers hops on the show to tell us his STR Management success story. Being from a military background, Wil is big on automation and systems driving his success. Also, great hospitality is the key to making it to the next level. Take notes on this one and tune in to Wil's amazing STR podcast as well SLICK TALK: THE HOSPITALITY PODCAST. AND KEEP LIVING LETTING AND THRIVING Y'ALL!!! Wil's Info: Podcast: Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast @wilslickers Steve...

Jun 02, 20211 hr

Episode 161: Renting to your own LLC, Building business credit, Pitching apartment complexes

Steve & Myka are BACK for another exciting episode of LLT! We talk pitching to apartment complexes, corporate leases, renting to your own LLC to build business credit and soooooo much more! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis​ IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www.sharebnb.c...

May 21, 202154 min

Episode 160: Clubhouse Live At Texas Live, Dallas STR Regulations, Building Business Credit!

It's a Steve & Myka only show so you know what that means, we laugh, let loose, let fly and talk everything STR! This week we discuss the HUGE Clubhouse Live At Texas Live event, potential Dallas' STR regulations, and building business credit and soooo much more! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.art...

May 14, 202153 min

Episode 159: Operating in a Vacation Rental Market w/ Rebecca Cramer

This week we interview the founder of Mad Men Vacation Rentals, Rebecca Cramer. Rebecca buys and operates vacation rentals in Orlando, FL. Rebecca gives us an overview of how she pivoted during COVID and the systems she uses to run her business remotely. IG: madmenvacationrentals www.madmenvacationrentals.com Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.faceb...

May 04, 20211 hr 17 min

Episode 158: Managing other people's properties = Less Risk & Bigger Paydays w/ Kevin Knight

Our Guest Kevin Knight tells us the ins and outs of managing for other people which minimizes risk and maximizes profits! Also, where to find properties to manage. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis​ IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www.sharebnb.com Myka's Consulting: 1-on-1 C...

Apr 27, 20211 hr 16 min

Episode 157: Airbnbing The Texas Snow Storm, Removing Bad Tenants & Furnished Finder Leads

Steve & Myka are back with an action packed episode discussing Airbnbing during the Texas Snow Debacle, Removing Bad Tenants and using furnished finder to generate leads. All this plus soooo much more, LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis​ IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: ww...

Apr 23, 20211 hr 6 min

Episode 155: House Hacking & Airbnbing LARGE homes for LARGER profits w/ Syerena Orr!

Atlanta Airbnb host Syerena Orr shows us how she house-hacked her way to BIG money making properties and is making BIG profits in the ATL. Take notes on this one y'all, LIVE LET THRIVE!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis​ IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www.sharebnb.com Myka's Consulting: 1-on-1 Con...

Mar 27, 20211 hr 1 min

Episode 156: Are YOU the HECTIC HOST? Eric Moeller has the cure!

There are many stages to being a successful Short Term Rental host, and most of us (me included) are stuck at the HECTIC HOST STAGE. Eric Moeller has a way out of that stage and into the STR LEGEND STAGE and he tells us all about it on this fantastic episode! LLT Y'all!!! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis​ IG: @sharebednbr...

Mar 26, 20211 hr 2 min

Episode 154:Insane Cash-flow Airbnbing Larger Properties w/ Natalie Stringfield

This week we interview Atlanta Airbnb host Natalie Stringfield. Natalie breaks down her process of getting extreme cash flow by only renting out 5+ bedroom homes. If you want to make the big bucks then go BIG. Tune IN! Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis​ IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www.sharebnb.c...

Mar 05, 20211 hr 2 min

Episode 153: Agent/Investor/Airbnber/Digital Nomad: Amanda The Traveling Realtor!

She does it all! All while living in beautiful places around the world. She's Amanda the Traveling Realtor! Agent, RE Investor, Airbnber, Digital Nomad, If her story doesn't inspire you, I don't know what will. Start LIVING LETTING AND THRIVING Y'ALL!!! AMANDA'S INFO: https://www.facebook.com/amandathetravelingrealtor/ @amandathetravelingrealtor Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's reall...

Mar 02, 20211 hr 5 min

Episode 152: Airbnb World Domination, Arbitrage VS Buying, Peerspace & more!

This week Myka & Steve are back for a duo episode. They discuss the short squeeze, peerspace, the pros & cons of buying vs. arbitraging, & why Airbnb continues to dominate the market. Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis​ IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: www.sharebnb.com Myka's Consulting: 1...

Feb 26, 20211 hr 6 min

Epiosde 151: Multi-Family Investing & The Power of Clubhouse w/ Alvin Hope Johnson!

Real Estate Mogul Alvin Hope Johnson tells his story from rags to riches back to rags and back to riches again! He's a multi-family real estate giant in the industry and also a Clubhouse App aficionado! And he shows us how the power of both can make us very very wealthy! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! ALVIN'S INFO: www.alvinhopejohnson.com Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a free consultation or just to say hi! 817-566-4777 (yes it's really me! Lol) M...

Feb 23, 20211 hr 4 min

Episode 150: We Interview The Million Dollar Host, Julie George!!!

This week Myka & Steve interview Julie George out of Australia. Julie is the author of the best selling book Million Dollar Host. Julie breaks down the different strategies of the short term rental market and tells us her story of how she built a multi-million dollar short term rental company. IG: @milliondollarhost CH: @juliegeorge FB: Julie George Julie's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar...​ Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Call Steve directly for a f...

Feb 12, 202154 min

Episode 149: Leadership Skills, Branding Your STR's, & Providing Value w/ Brian L Fontenot!

This week we interview Brian L. Fontenot of Houston, TX. Brian gives us insight on how to get repeat customers in your business, developing leadership skills, and how to brand your short term rentals. 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...​ Join the amazing SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROFIT ACADEMY like I ju...

Feb 05, 202148 min

Episode 148: How to Airbnb co-host, New 2021 Opportunities, Utilizing Young Hungry Wholesalers

Myka & Steve are back! This week they discuss working with wholesalers to find deals, the possible effects of Biden's new tax plan, & how to hop in the Airbnb Co-hosting game. 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 I just did and really up ...

Feb 03, 20211 hr 13 min
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