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Host as Guest

Leo Walton from Truvi

We turn the tables on vacation rental property managers. We invite PMs to be our guests, and they take us behind the scenes to give us a glimpse of how they work. They share their personal struggles, LOL-moments, insider secrets, and champagne-worthy successes. They reveal how they ensure guests return time after time and maximise their profits.

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All Episodes

30:04

Direct Marketing + Tiktok: Get Right into Your...

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2025/07/15

In this engaging episode of "The Host As Guest," host Leo sits down with Jeremy Worden, co-founder of BNBCalc, seasoned short-term rental owner, and experiential travel aficionado. Jeremy shares his unique journey from launching a boat rental business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to becoming a prominent figure in the STR world, managing over 20 properties with a focus on creating unforgettable guest experiences. Key Highlights: The Accidental STR Mogul: Learn how Jeremy transitioned from boat...

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22:38

The Unfiltered Truth of Direct Bookings: Craigslist...

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2025/06/16

Join us at the STR Hospitality Summit for an insightful conversation with Stacey St. John of Cozy Getaways, a full-service property management firm in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! Stacey shares her passion for creating memorable family vacations and the surprising joy of being a small part of someone's lifelong memories. Discover how Cozy Getaways manages 43 oceanfront properties, catering to families during the busy summer months and welcoming snowbirds from the Northeast for extended winte...

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18:39

Money's in Niches: How to Pick Your Niche and Become...

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2025/05/26

Join us for an insightful conversation with Kyle James, CEO of Atomic Stays, at the SDR Hospitality Summit! Kyle shares his journey from managing a few properties to overseeing 175 across Colorado, emphasizing the importance of local expertise and a "act like an owner, feel like a guest" philosophy. Discover how Atomic Stays balances direct bookings with OTAs like Airbnb, Expedia, and booking.com, and their unique partnership with Marriott, offering access to a valuable clientele. Kyle dives ...

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35:50

From Zero to 45% Repeat Guests in DB: Return Guests...

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2025/05/19

Unlock the secrets to skyrocketing direct bookings and cultivating a loyal base of return guests with Rose Tipka, owner of Your Family's Place! In this information-packed episode, Rose shares her innovative strategies for building an independent hospitality brand and achieving an impressive 40% repeat guest rate – all without relying on Airbnb. Discover actionable direct booking best practices, including how to: Craft a compelling brand identity that resonates with your ideal guest.Identify a...

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9:40

A Case Study: Oliver Harper on Sustainable...

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2025/04/21

In this special case study episode, Katya Kachkovska sits down with seasoned property professional Oliver Harper, Managing Director of Harper Luxe Serviced Apartments, for an insightful conversation on building a purposeful short-term rental business rooted in sustainability, creativity, and care. With over 45 years of experience in construction, property development, and management, Oliver shares his inspiring journey—from hod carrier at 15 to managing his own property portfolio and now run...

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31:34

Host as Guest – “Furnish It With Love” with Susan...

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2025/04/14

In this episode, Leo is joined by Susan Montiel, the founder and CEO of Casa Montiel Properties — a short-term and midterm rental co-hosting business that operates across the United States. Susan joined us from her current home base in Virginia, about an hour south of Washington, D.C., where she and her husband continue to live the digital nomad life while managing their growing portfolio. Susan’s journey into the short-term rental world is refreshingly relatable. She didn’t start as ...

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6:03

Case Study: How Stay Nordic Built a Host-First...

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2025/04/07

In this case study, Katya sits down with Torbjörn Fredman, a seasoned leader in the Swedish and European travel industry. With a career that spans decades and includes high-level roles in both incoming and outgoing tourism, Torbjörn shares how his journey led him back to the short-term rental world—and how he’s building a host-first property management company with Stay Nordic. We dive into the story behind Stay Nordic’s launch, their current portfolio of around 300 properties, and why Torbjö...

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12:09

Scaling a Vacation Rental Business in Croatia

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2025/04/04

This episode of Host as Guest was recorded live at the SCALE Eastern Europe conference in Bulgaria, where we had the chance to sit down with Boris, the CEO and founder of Sun Spolato, a property management company based in Croatia. Boris shares his journey from launching the business five years ago to now managing over 110 short-term rental properties across Croatia, including apartments, boutique rooms, and luxury villas. With a team of 10 people and a steady annual growth rate of 20 to 30 ...

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12:09

Scaling a Vacation Rental Business in Croatia: How...

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2025/03/24

This episode of Host as Guest was recorded live at the SCALE Eastern Europe conference in Bulgaria, where we had the chance to sit down with Boris, the CEO and founder of Sun Spolato, a property management company based in Croatia. Boris shares his journey from launching the business five years ago to now managing over 110 short-term rental properties across Croatia, including apartments, boutique rooms, and luxury villas. With a team of 10 people and a steady annual growth rate of 20 to 30 ...

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13:52

Scaling Short-Term Rentals with Mihaela from Rentify

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2025/03/17

In this live episode of Host as Guest, recorded at Scale Eastern Europe, we sit down with Mihaela, co-founder of Rentify. Mihaela shares her journey of turning a single small apartment into a thriving short-term rental business managing 40 properties—with a goal of reaching 100. We dive into the challenges, strategies, and insights that come with scaling a hospitality business, from property acquisition and management styles to the crucial role of cleaning staff and guest experience. Join us ...

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10:41

Redefining Hospitality in Short-Term Rentals with...

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2025/03/10

In this episode of Host as Guest, Leo Walton chats with Jodie Odlin, a short-term rental host and founder of the Hospitable Host community. Jodie shares how she moved beyond relying on Airbnb by building a direct booking strategy, using social media, and fostering guest loyalty. She also talks about working with local businesses, like partnering with a butcher to provide breakfast packs for guests, creating a win-win for everyone involved. Jodie reflects on how the industry has changed since ...

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10:45

Elevating Hospitality with Nicole Pace

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2025/03/03

In this mini episode of Host as Guest, host Leo Walton welcomes Nicole Pace to discuss the evolving landscape of property acquisition, hospitality, and midterm rentals. Nicole shares insights on how Sojourn has grown its inventory organically through reputation and strong relationships with realtors and boutique developers in its two main markets. She highlights the importance of efficiently managing small multifamily properties and the significance of working with owners who are willing to m...

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32:34

On saving yourself some sleep with AI: How Jodie...

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2025/02/24

Welcome to this episode of The Host as Guest, where host Leo Walton is joined by Jodie Odlin, the head of The Hospitable Hosts and founder of Tetbury Escapes. Jodie shares her fascinating journey from living in the UK’s Cotswolds to running a successful short-term rental business while now residing in Brisbane, Australia. Jodie recounts how her hosting journey began almost by accident with a single cottage listed on Airbnb. Her decision to try out the platform turned into a thriving bu...

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12:32

The Secret Is to Do the Important Things Right

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2025/02/17

In this mini episode of Host as Guest, host Leo Walton welcomes Nicole Pace to discuss the evolving landscape of property acquisition, hospitality, and midterm rentals. Nicole shares insights on how Sojourn has grown its inventory organically through reputation and strong relationships with realtors and boutique developers in its two main markets. She highlights the importance of efficiently managing small multifamily properties and the significance of working with owners who are willing to m...

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25:21

San Diego’s Agenda Pushes Hosts into Mid-Term Rentals

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2025/02/03

In this episode of The Host as Guest, Leo sits down with Angela Sillmon, CEO of Peacock Bungalows, to discuss her journey from corporate IT project management to building a thriving short-term and mid-term rental business. Angela scaled her portfolio from zero to 50 properties in just two years, leveraging rental arbitrage, strategic partnerships, and data-driven decision-making. Topics covered in this episode: How Angela transitioned from corporate IT and real estate flipping to short-term r...

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36:30

Saskia's Secret to Running 50 Self-Catering Villas

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2025/01/31

I’m chatting to Saskia van der Bolt in this week's episode.Saskia owns Villa in Umbria, a property management company overseeing 50 self-catering villas in this beautiful part of Italy.We learn how Saskia fell into the industry and why she now can’t imagine doing anything else. We look at how the business has changed from when she started and why her secret to finding the best guests is still the same.We hear all about Saskia’s challenges as a one-woman business owner in Italy and pinpoint th...

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33:07

Use BRRR to Never Lose Money with Sarah & Annette

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2025/01/31

Leo chats with expert hosts Annette and Sarah - the brains of Thanks for Visiting - a leading STR community and podcast about the exit strategies they create for each of their real estate units.Stay tuned and learn why you should be at least a little bit terrified of STRs, how ‘Get Rich Quick’ in this industry is simply a myth, and what to look at when purchasing real estate.There is more with Annette and Sarah in this week’s episode of Host as Guest.Follow us on Social Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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26:10

Built a VR Business in 30 Days with Heather

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2025/01/31

In this week’s episode, we chat with Heather Fillmore-Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Stayluxe Properties in Park City, Utah.You will hear how adversity, struggle, and loss have been the most important driving forces behind her growth and success and why 40 properties is her magic number.There is more with Heather Fillmore-Brown in this week’s episode of The Host as Guest.We're on the lookout for more experienced Property Managers who would like to share their secrets, achievements, and failures...

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32:36

Humor vs Bad Reviews: Being Nice Pays Out Every Time

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2025/01/31

Lauren Madewell of Ante Bellen’s Cabins in Tennessee talks about the importance of offering hospitality to guests, getting ahead of complainers and bad reviews, and using humor in guest communications.Lauren talks about the importance of offering hospitality to guests, hosts, and staff, how to get ahead of bad reviews, and using humor in guest communications.We also learn why she would never work with homeowners who might put too much strain on her staff.There is more with Lauren in this week...

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30:33

Brand Strategy for STR Business: Lessons from...

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2025/01/31

In this week’s episode, we chat with Lisa Roads - founder of The Holiday Property Coach - a short-term rental business and brand strategist.Find out how Lisa created property management services and a market for her rentals in Cyprus, and how that led to her current business as a holiday property coach.We also learn how she chooses and onboards new hosts and why it’s about so much more than just exchanging contracts.Would you like to get featured?We're looking for more experienced Property Ma...

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