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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

Jetstream Hospitality: Unlocking Increased Returns in Vacation Rentals with Jessica Larson & Vernon Corum

This week Myka and Steve sit down with realtors Jessica Larson and Vernon Corum to discuss the benefits of using Jetstream Hospitality. Listen as they break down the no-cleaning fee strategy for short-term rentals and how it can lead to increased returns in vacation rental markets. Join us as we delve into the world of real estate and explore the latest strategies and trends. Tune in now and let's thrive together! We're also proud to announce that Hostfully is sponsoring our podcast! Any of our ...

Feb 01, 20231 hr 8 min

Securing Contracts and Navigating Algorithm Changes: A Mid-Term Rental Legend's Secrets with Jesse Vasquez

Join Myka and Steve as they sit down with mid-term rental legend Jesse Vasquez on this week's episode of the Live Let Thrive Podcast. Jesse shares his expertise on how to secure contracts with nursing agencies, navigate Airbnb's algorithm changes, and keep your mid-term rentals consistently booked. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started in the mid-term rental market, this episode is packed with valuable insights and strategies for success. Don't miss it! Take our listener survey h...

Jan 25, 20231 hr 21 min

Momprenuer / Remote Arbitrager / Credit Specialist Charli Nikia!

This week Steve is joined by Charli Nikia. This serial entrepreneur is a leader in the short term rental industry and continues to grow her businesses everyday. Charli sets her bar high and won’t allow her dreams to be broken. She also prides herself on showing aspiring entrepreneurs how to change their mindset about money and credit. Take our listener survey here! We're also proud to announce that Hostfully is sponsoring our podcast! Any of our Live Let Thrive listeners can claim $100 off their...

Jan 18, 20231 hr 15 min

Arbitraging In Metro Markets To Buy In Vacation Markets w/ Michael Chang

This week Myka & Steve interview Michael Chang of Philadelphia. Michael breaks down his strategy of arbitraging and buying to build his short term rental empire from the metro northeast to the vacation Smoky Mountains. Take our listener survey here! We're also proud to announce that Hostfully is sponsoring our podcast! Any of our Live Let Thrive listeners can claim $100 off their Property Management Platform and two FREE months with their digital guidebooks! Just use this link to claim it! H...

Jan 11, 20231 hr 19 min

Dallas STR Regulations, Hiring The Right VA's, & OTA Utilization w/ LLTU

This week the entire LLTU team hops on to discuss the changing STR regulations in Dallas, getting the right VA's, OTA Utilization, and documenting all of your standard operating procedures. Take our listener survey here! We're also proud to announce that Hostfully is sponsoring our podcast! Any of our Live Let Thrive listeners can claim $100 off their Property Management Platform and two FREE months with their digital guidebooks! Just use this link to claim it! Holler at Steve and Myka! Click ou...

Jan 04, 202359 min

Setting Up Your Airbnb With The Perfect Design & Renovations w/ Gloria Song

This week Myka & Steve interview Gloria Song from White Dahlia Design. Gloria runs us through the process of setting up your Airbnb with the right design and renovation packages. White Dahlia will set up your airbnb design and renovations completely remotely with 3D renderings. If you are in the BRRRR to STR space you definitely want to check this episode out! We're also proud to announce that Hostfully is sponsoring our podcast! Any of our Live Let Thrive listeners can claim $100 off their ...

Dec 07, 20221 hr 5 min

Marketing Your Property For Mid-Term Rentals w/ Zeona Mcintyre

This week Myka & Steve interview the myth, the legend, Zeona Mcintyre. Zeona is a repeat guest on Live Let Thrive and is the author of the new Biggerpockets book 30 Day Stay. Zeona breaks down how she sets up her calendar to attract mid term stays and avoid STR regulations. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Nov 30, 20221 hr 9 min

Marketing To Past Guests & Removing PMI To Lower Operating Expenses

This week Myka & Steve discuss shiny object syndrome, building rapport with clients, getting rid of PMI without a refinance, and marketing your short-term rental through text and e-mail. Myka & Steve help you walk away from common mistakes that prevent professionalism - like overworking yourself or forgetting to ask for what you want. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Nov 23, 20221 hr 15 min

Building Unique Short Term Rentals w/ Alex Jarbo

This week Myka & Steve interview STR investor and builder Alex Jarbo. Alex builds unique style short term rentals such as A-frame cabins. Alex gives us insight on what type of rental to build for STR success and which markets to choose. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Nov 16, 20221 hr 8 min

From Bankruptcy To Short Term Rental Millionaire w/ Alex Sabio

This week Myka & Steve interview Alex Sabio. Alex tells us how he was able to push through bankruptcy to create a six figure short term rental company. Alex also discusses having a tax strategy for your business. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Nov 09, 20221 hr 10 min

Renting Out Huge Homes On Massive Acreage w/ Rose Tipka

This week Myka & Steve interview Rose Tipka. Rose tells us how she built a successful short term rental company by finding a niche and sticking to it. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Nov 02, 20221 hr 2 min

How To Efficiently Grow Your STR Business & Setting Goals

This week Myka & Steve discuss the challenges of growing an STR business and setting goals to get your desired result. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Oct 26, 20221 hr 17 min

How To Run An STR Arbitrage Business w/ Sean Rakidzich

This week Myka & Steve interview the Arbitrage GOAT, Sean Rakidzich. Sean tells us how to negotiate rents with landlords, getting weeks free on rent, and the markets he is targeting to continue to grow his business. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Oct 19, 20221 hr 7 min

Investing In Airbnb Friendly HOA Communities w/ Dave Mencel

This week Myka & Steve interview Dave Mencel, The Author Of The Vacation Rental Bible. Dave tells us how he got into the vacation rental space in Sedona, AZ. He also gives the bonuses of being an HOA president and investing in Airbnb Friendly HOA's. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Sep 28, 20221 hr 2 min

Maximizing The Guest Experience with Enso Connect

This week Myka & Steve interview Francois Gouelo, the co-founder of Enso connect. Francois goes in depth on how to maximize the guest experience with Enso Connect. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Sep 21, 20221 hr 6 min

Short Term Rental Seasons & Setting Your Day Up For Success

This week Myka & Steve discuss the seasons of short term rentals, mindset, and how to set your day up for success while being a full time short term rental operator. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Sep 14, 20221 hr 18 min

Generate an extra $6,000 per year on your Airbnb w/ thehost.co founder Annie Sloan

This week Myka & Steve interview Annie Sloan with thehost.co. Annie founded thehost.co to make your short term rentals shoppable. The platform allows you to sell products right out of your short term rental with no extra hassle to you. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Sep 07, 20221 hr 3 min

How To Use FB Ads To Rank Higher On Airbnb

This week Myka & Steve interview Mike Denman. Mike breaks down how he uses FB ads to boost your airbnb views, rank higher, and get more bookings. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Aug 31, 20221 hr 30 min

Stopping Short Term Rental Bans w/ Theron Lewis

This week Myka & Steve interview Theron Lewis aka the STR hero. Theron breaks down how to stop short term rental bans in your city using his 3 pillars of advocacy. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Aug 24, 20221 hr 35 min

The One Stop STR Tech Shop w/ Jurny CEO Luca Zambello

This week Myka & Steve interview Jurny CEO, Luca Zambello. Luca gives us the inside scoop of how Jurny can help you scale your short term rental portfolio from 5 to 100+ units. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Aug 17, 20221 hr 15 min

Turnkey Airbnb's W/ Houston Realtor Stedman Esene

This week Myka & Steve interview Stedman Esene. Stedman breaks down how he was able to build a short term rental portfolio as an agent and also helps his clients break into the short term rental space with turnkey Airbnb's. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Aug 10, 202257 min

How To Scale Your Short Term Rental Property Management Company

This week Myka & Steve interview Brooke Pfautz. Brooke is the author of 0 to 500 properties in 5 Years. Brooke breaks down how to scale your short term rental property management company. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Aug 03, 20221 hr 11 min

How To Run Your Airbnb Like a 5 Star Hotel

This week Myka & Steve discuss things that Airbnb hosts can learn from 5 star hotels. We discuss branding, car rental packages, and what hosts need to do to catch up to hotels. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Jul 27, 20221 hr 6 min

How To Partner W/ Vendors W/ Marc Hostovsky

This week we interview Minoan CEO Mark Hostovsky. Marc breaks down how Minoan helps hosts partner with their vendors for a profit. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Jul 20, 20221 hr 4 min

Creating A 100% Direct Booking Business w/ Doug McCarty

This week we interview Doug McCarty From Stay In Our Home. Doug breaks down the power of using your entire community to build a 100% direct short term rental business. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Jul 06, 202257 min

Arbitraging To The Homeless w/ Derrick Forston

This week we interview Derrick Forston w/ 2nd Chance Housing. Derrick brings a very unique way of arbitraging by renting his space to the homeless. I know this sounds crazy but he has created a very niche market that has helped people get back on their feet. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Jun 29, 20221 hr 9 min

How Workbnb Is Going To Better Cater To Hosts Over Airbnb w/ Yeves Perez

This week we interview CEO and tech founder, Yeves Perez. Yeves tells us the goals of Workbnb before launch and how they are coming out ready to compete with Airbnb. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Jun 22, 20221 hr 10 min

From Losing 1.5M in 3 Weeks to STR Triumph w/ Tracey Northcott

This week we interview Tracey Northcott out of Tokyo Japan. Tracey gives us a first class lesson of how to push through adversity. She tells us how she lost 1.5 million dollars to Covid and how she was able to turn that L into a learning lesson. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com

Jun 15, 20221 hr 11 min
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