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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

How To Manage & Operate 160+ units w/ Lauren Havens

This week we interview Lauren Havens w/ Home Havens Management. Lauren gives us the details on how she scaled to over 160+ doors in 5 years. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Jun 08, 202259 min

The STR Podcast Industry w/ Wil Slickers

This week we interview Wil Slickers from the Hospitality FM Podcast Network. Wil gives us the insights on how to join the Hospitality FM network, restructuring your business, and what commonalities he sees from all STR podcasts. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Jun 01, 20221 hr 11 min

Passive Airbnb Syndication Investments w/ Superhost Labs

This week we interview Sarah Glidewell and Chief Sief from Superhost Labs. Want to invests in STR syndications passively? You don't want to miss this episode. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

May 25, 202258 min

Is Arbitrage Dying? Inflation, Increased Rent, and supply costs.

This week the LLT OG's are back discussing inflation, rising costs of supplies, and rent on the rise! Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

May 18, 20221 hr 22 min

Bigger Units & Bigger Cashflow w/ Bailey Kramer

This week we interview Bailey Kramer of Orlando. Bailey tells us how to increase cashflow by catering to larger crowds and allowing gatherings. IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_bailey_kramer/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/bailey.kramer.986/ Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

May 11, 20221 hr 5 min

From Overworked Firefighter To Passive income STR Boss w/ Michael Porche

Guest Info: This week we interview Michael Porche of Idaho. After working his dream job as a firefighter in San Diego, he quickly realized the time demands of the job kept him away from his family way too much! He searched for passive income to replace his job and found it in Short Term Rentals! Michael tells his story of how he went from overworked firefighter to 16 STR's and counting! LIVE LET THRIVE YALL!! IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelrporche/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/michae...

May 04, 202257 min

Don't Arbitrage! BUY THE AIRBNB with ZERO money out of pocket! "Sub2" expert Adam Johnson!

Guest: ADAM JOHNSON IG: @ADAMJOHNSON_REALESTATE The Great Adam Johnson returns to LLT and is bringing the heat! He's uses the "subject to" method to buy properties with zero to little money down and turns them into amazing, cash flowing Airbnb/STRs. Also, he averages over 50% in direct bookings, leaving the middle man Airbnb out of his pockets! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Holler at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletth...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 22 min

Rent Increases, Solar Panels, Airbnb Price Wars & The Evolution of STRs

Show Notes: BIG SHOW 200!!! This week Myka, Steve, Federico, and Mike are back at it. We discuss how to handle rent increases on your arbitrage units, installing solar panels to save on crazy electricity prices, and the amazing evolution of the STR industry. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! LLT Info Click our link-tree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive

Apr 21, 20222 hr 34 min

GET MORE DIRECT BOOKINGS!!! w/ Boostly Founder Mark Simpson

Don't be a slave to the Airbnb Machine, create a great direct bookings website and make more revenue, have more control and get more bookings! Direct bookings that is. With Boostly Founder, Mark Simpson! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Guest: MARK SIMPSON IG: @BOOSTLYUK FB: https://www.facebook.com/marksimpson.co.uk Other notes & links: 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/Li...

Apr 12, 20221 hr 11 min

Ep 198: How to Buy an Apartment Complex and make it an Airbnb Powerhouse w/ Jonathan Nichols

Jonathan Nichols uses the power of Syndication to purchase entire apartment complexes and turn them into Airbnb Powerhouses! At 29 years old, he's crushing it at Real Estate and Airbnb and he'll show you how he does it. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!!!! Say hi to Jonathan! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-nichols45/ LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfa...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 19 min

Ep 197: BANNED on Airbnb, How to get your account back on and prevent future Shut Downs!

THE 4 HEADED MONSTER HOPS ON! MYKA, STEVE, FEDERICO AND MIKE BROWN!!! Steve and Federico get their Airbnb Account SHUT DOWN! due to a cray, lying guest!! Also, how to deal with slow apartment maintenance and the art of attracting longer stays! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE 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.sharebn...

Mar 30, 20222 hr 7 min

Ep 196: Checking All The Airbnb Boxes for Maximal Exposure w Coach Cav!

Repeat guest Coach Cav joins us to tell us all about checking all the Airbnb boxes to get maximal exposure for your Airbnbs! We also discuss managing over 200 STRs plus his amazing turnkey Airbnb model. This and soooooo much more! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Contact Coach Cav! iG @co.cav LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb list...

Mar 24, 20221 hr 1 min

Ep 195: 0-105 Doors in 5yrs w/ The World Famous Avery Carl!

The World Famous (And BiggerPockets FAMOUS) STR Expert Avery Carl Joins us. Experience in Arbitrage, Buying, Short Term Rentals and Vacation Rentals she's convinced VACATION RENTALS AT VACATION SPOTS is the way to go! This and sooooo much more...LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Let Avery Find You Your Perfect STR!! https://theshorttermshop.com LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.arti...

Mar 13, 202239 min

Ep 194: Cleanings/Turnovers/Maintenance Solved! With Jonathan Wicks!

Special Guest, Jonathan Wicks solves all of our turnover and maintenance issues for us! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! contact Jon Wicks! @wellandgood.pro LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE 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 An Airbnb Host -...

Mar 05, 20221 hr 5 min

Ep 193: Hiring Great VAs, When to quit your day job, Co-hosting Success w/ Fede Zimerman

The honorary 3rd member of LLT (Federico Zimerman) hops on and gives us his great insight in everything airbnb management, VA hiring, Systems Systems Systems, how to power through the 20 Airbnb Plateau and doing it all remotely from Buenos Aires Argentina! He was able to quit is day job and go all in on airbnb, and you can do it too! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Contact Federico: @fedezimer LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTA...

Feb 28, 20221 hr 33 min

Ep 192: 6 figures/yr on 1 bachelorette themed Airbnb House w/ Kent He!

This week we interview Scottsdale, AZ short-term rental investor Kent He. Kent tells us his story of how he launched a 6 figure bachelorette-themed Airbnb in Scottsdale, AZ. Sometimes 1 property is all you need! Kent tells us his aspirations of making the world a better place for his daughter through affordable housing. Thus, Steve named him the hippie assassin! LOL...LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! CONTACT KENT: iG @whoyourewith LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Steve's Airbnb/ST...

Feb 08, 20221 hr 16 min

Episode 191: Remote Interior Design, Management and NOMAD LIFE! w/ Tatianna Taylor-Tait!

This week we interview award-winning interior designer Tatianna Taylor-Tait. Tatianna gives us insight on doing everything remotely! Managing your team & rentals, interior design, and investing in short-term rentals in different countries. All from a beach in Mexico! What a beautiful Life!! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! TATIANNA'S INFO: iG @tatiannatt LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook....

Feb 05, 20221 hr 9 min

Ep 190: Investing in Houston, Importance of Coaching & Quitting Arbitrage w/ Kierra Castleberry

This week we interview Kierra Castleberry of Houston, TX. Kierra breaks down her strategy for overcoming Houston's oversaturated Airbnb market, how appearance can attract more wealth, the power of coaching, and why she's getting out of arbitrage in 2022. Kierra's info: IG: @coachforthehost LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb...

Jan 29, 20221 hr 20 min

Episode 189: New Year, New Airbnb Strategy, Bigger Things Ahead!

IT'S A MYKA AND STEVE EP!!! We celebrate the new year with drinks and airbnb talk! Where's the industry going? How is our strategy changing? Where's the money at?! All this and soooo much more, LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE 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 - Clari...

Jan 24, 20221 hr 31 min

Ep 188: From Maintenance Guy to owning 100 units! Emanuele Pani!

No Money, No Experience, No Credit? No Problem! Emanuele Pani shows us how straight hustle got him from being a multi-family maintenance guy to owning over 100 units! No Excuses folks. Just LIVE LET THRIVE!!! @EPANI.REALESTATE @PANIPROPERTIES LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE 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...

Jan 14, 20221 hr 9 min

Ep 187: Loans w/o W2 income, SOPs, Training your VAs, Wholesale/Arbitrage

It's a Steve & Myka Ep so it's definitely Party Time with STRs!! We talk life after corporate, getting loans without a job, SOPs, Training your VAs, Wholesale/Arbitrage, Supply Chain issues and MUCH MORE. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE 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 Con...

Jan 04, 20221 hr 18 min

Episode 186: Improving Guest Experience w/ Sebiya CEO Samella Watson

This week we interview the CEO of Sebiya, Samella Watson. Sebiya is a program that enhances the guest experience for your guests by putting all of your add ons for your listing in one easy-to-find location. Samella's Info: IG: @samiam407 IG: @sebiya.io LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE 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 Con...

Dec 30, 202152 min

Episode 185: Airbnbing on a Tropical Island w/ Jamila Godwin!

This week we interview Airbnb host Jamila Godwin from Bermuda. Jamila gives the details on island hosting and the details on giving your guest the best experience through guidebooks and social media. Bonus Material: Stick around to the end to hear Myka & Steve's thoughts on Airbnb's new releases. Contact Jamila!!! @droppinganchorBDA LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.art...

Dec 22, 20211 hr 8 min

Ep 184: Make Big $$$ in TURO & HyreCar with President Leo!

This week we interview the real estate on wheels boss, President Leo. Leo breaks down the three major components to be successful in the Turo & Hyrecar space. Acquisition, insurance, and operations. If you're looking to hop into the Turo or Hyrecar space you don't want to miss this! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! CONTACT LEO! www.presidentleo.com LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/my...

Dec 16, 20211 hr 22 min

Ep 183: Attract Traveling Professionals with WorkBnB! Yeves & Daj

This week we interview the founders of Workbnb, Daj Staples & Yeves Perez. Daj and Yeves drop gems on the trends of workforce housing and they give us the details on their new platform catering to traveling professionals. This episode is jam-packed with gems on how to cater to traveling professionals and who you need to be in contact with to get the best traveling professionals. Contact Daj & Yeves! www.workbnbapp.com LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Steve's Airbnb...

Dec 01, 20211 hr 35 min

Episode 182: Arbitrage, Wholesaling & BUYING your STRs w/ George Salas!

This week we interview an STR GOAT, George Salas. George tells us his story from being a promoter, losing everything, and using real estate to create a fortune. This is a great episode to learn the different strategies for acquiring short-term rentals. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Contact George! www.georgesalas360.com Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW.ARGESTRENTALS.COM Myka's Info: FB: www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreak...

Nov 24, 20211 hr 8 min

Ep 181: Vacation Rental Markets vs. Short Term Rental Markets w/ Cynthia Tant

This week we interview Cynthia Tant. Cynthia is a long-time real estate investor turned short-term rental operator and manager. Cynthia breaks down the differences between beach vacation rentals compared to downtown historical homes. The data is very intriguing so get out your pen and pads. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!! https://www.speakpipe.com/LIVELETTHRIVE Cynthia's Info: www.gulfcoasthomeexperts.com Cindy@move2fla.com 850-393-5134 Steve's Airbnb/STR Management Company: WWW...

Nov 18, 202157 min

Ep 180: Utilizing Life Insurance to grow your STR portfolio w/ Adam James and Terrance Hutchins!

Adam & Terrance show us how creating a simple life insurance policy and using it to invest in Rental Arbitrages can save us on taxes, keep the money gaining high returns, and supercharge your Arbitrage Game! It's really game changing knowledge!! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Contact Adam James NOW!!! www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=868090483 www.instagram.com/awjames06/?hl=en ajames@thestudentloansolver.org www.thestudentloansolver.org fundandgrow.com/velocitycapitalfunding fundandgrow.com/veloci...

Nov 08, 20211 hr 50 min

Ep 179: Finding High Paying/Long Staying Travel Nurses w/ Furnished Finder CEO Brian Payne!

Brian Payne is the Founder/CEO of Furnished Finder, the biggest Travel Nurse accommodations site in the world! He shows us the best ways to attract travel nurses to your properties as well as huge advice on how to start and grow a successful business! Great guy, inspiring episode, 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: @mykaartis Airbnb list...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 6 min

Ep 178: Gulf Coast STR investor Clint Harris on Data, Employees & Innovation!

Thriving on the Gulf Coast, Clint Harris is utilizing all the tools in the data & innovation arsenal to keep his places full and his clients and employees happy and loyal! Get out the notebook on this one, and LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!! Clint's info: https://www.facebook.com/clint.harris... www.goingcoastalpm.com 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 A...

Oct 18, 20211 hr 13 min
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