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The Peak Season

Lucas Miller & Tyler Kostich

The Peak Season Podcast is where hospitality, entrepreneurship, and real estate intersect. Each episode dives into the strategies that drive high-performing short-term rentals — from pricing and guest experience to design, marketing, and leadership. Whether you’re managing properties, growing an STR portfolio, or exploring what it takes to build a truly exceptional hospitality brand, you’ll find real conversations, practical insights, and lessons learned from the field. Tune in to level up your

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00:25:03

E212(P2)- Will It Cash Flow? Pro Forma Walkthrough on...

The Peak Season ·

2026/03/05

Luke and Tyler take listeners behind the scenes as they run the full pro forma on the Kentucky bourbon‑trail property introduced in the previous episode. This is where the deal gets real — revenue assumptions, expense modeling, financing scenarios, and risk analysis all collide to reveal whether this property is a cash‑flowing gem or a pass.If you’ve ever wondered how experienced STR investors turn raw market data into a confident investment decision, this episode is your blueprint.🎯 What You’ll

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00:34:40

E212(P1)- Kentucky Bourbon Property: Data‑Driven...

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2026/03/03

🌄 Episode OverviewLuke and Tyler take you inside their underwriting process as they break down a promising short‑term rental opportunity in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky—right in the heart of bourbon country. They dig into market data, analyze comps, and stress‑test the numbers to determine whether this property has real investment potential. This episode is packed with practical insights for both new investors and seasoned hosts looking to sharpen their analysis skills.🎯 What You’ll Learn🔍 How to

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00:15:03

E211 -Doubling Revenue on 30A (Without a Massive...

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2026/02/26

In this episode, Luke and Tyler break down a real-world case study from a luxury short-term rental on 30A in Florida.What started as a casual conversation at cheer practice turned into a full revenue turnaround. The property was generating roughly $63,000 annually before Luke stepped in to manage pricing and provide strategic consulting. With no major renovation and only minor amenity upgrades, the property increased to over $113,000 in the first year.And here’s the kicker: as of late February, 2026

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00:23:50

E210 - Hire Fast, Fire Faster: Protecting Your 5-Star...

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2026/02/19

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Luke and Tyler unpack a real-world lesson from two newly launched Northern Michigan properties. When you’re scaling short-term rentals — especially from a distance — your cleaning crew can make or break your business.Luke shares a recent experience hiring and quickly replacing a cleaner after quality and scheduling red flags started stacking up. The takeaway? Five-star reviews aren’t optional, and your team must make your life easier — not harder.If you're onboarding

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00:35:29

E209 - Anatomy of an Under-Optimized STR

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2026/02/12

Luke and Tyler reunite and hit record while reviewing a real short-term rental listing in Northwest Michigan: a vintage chalet inside a resort community with beach access, five bedrooms, two baths, and a 4.79 rating.They don’t “rip it to shreds” — they walk through practical upgrades that could improve bookings, reviews, and revenue with relatively small changes.### What We Cover1) Title Optimization (and why it matters fast)Your headline is prime real estate. Add high-impact keywords like pet

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00:19:08

E208 - Six Lessons From Renovating a Short-Term...

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2026/02/10

Episode DescriptionRenovating a short-term rental is hard. Renovating onesix states awaywhile working full-time, raising kids, and protecting family life? That’s a different level.In this solo episode, Luke breaks downsix hard-earned lessonsfrom launching and renovating a short-term rental in Bellaire, Michigan while living in Houston, Texas. From budget overruns and holding costs to leadership growth, interior design decisions, and mindset shifts, this episode is an honest look at what it really

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00:25:17

E207 - Simple Systems That Add Real Profit to...

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2026/01/29

Episode SummaryIn this episode ofThe Peak Season Podcast, Luke and Tyler break down real-world, low-effort strategies that directly increase short-term rental profit. Using recent bookings at White Birch Cabin as a case study, they explain how small system tweaks—like minimum stay adjustments, direct booking visibility, and smart upsells—can add thousands of dollars to the bottom line without adding operational stress. This episode is all about thinking like an operator, not just a host.Key

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00:34:31

E206: Evaluating a New STR Market from 30,000 Feet:...

The Peak Season ·

2026/01/27

🎙️ Episode Show NotesEpisode Title:Evaluating a New STR Market from 30,000 Feet: The Bourbon Trail (Part 1)---### Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Peak Season Podcast, Luke and Tyler step outside their usual Michigan focus and evaluate a brand-new short-term rental market: Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail. Rather than jumping straight into spreadsheets and underwriting, this episode intentionally stays at the 30,000-foot level—the phase where operators decide whether a market is even worth deeper

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00:21:41

E205: Reading Market Demand Before You Panic Price

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2026/01/22

Show NotesIn this episode ofThe Peak Season Podcast, Luke and Tyler return toPriceLabsfor a hands-on walkthrough of one of the most underused (and misunderstood) features in the platform:Neighborhood Data and Market Dashboards.The conversation starts with a familiar host fear—“I was way more booked this time last year… should I be worried?”—and quickly turns into a data-driven framework for answering that questionwithout panic-cutting prices.Luke shares how to comparecurrent market occupancy vs

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00:29:17

Episode 204: Gap Nights & Minimum Stays During Peak...

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2026/01/20

📝 Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Peak Season Podcast, Tyler and Lucas unpack one of the most debated levers in vacation‑rental strategy: Should you hold firm to a seven‑night minimum during peak season, or open the calendar to shorter stays to fill gap nights?They explore how each approach affects revenue, workload, guest satisfaction, and operational flow, weaving in real examples from their own portfolios. The conversation also highlights the importance of active pricing, the role of

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00:36:25

E203 - Brandon Wood Part 2

The Peak Season ·

2026/01/15

The Peak Season Podcast – Part 2 with Brandon WoodIn Part Two of our conversation, Brandon Wood goes deep on what actually powers a scalable short-term rental operation—without burning out or over-engineering too early.We cover Brandon’s full tech stack (from PMS to insurance), how he thinks about outsourcing versus control, and whytimeis the real bottleneck most operators ignore. Brandon also shares real-world customer service stories that should’ve been one-star disasters—but turned into five-star

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00:41:32

E202 - From W2 to 11 STRs: Brandon Wood’s Approach to...

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2026/01/13

📄 Episode SummaryIn this episode ofThe Peak Season Podcast, Luke and Tyler sit down withBrandon Wood, founder of Adventure Nest, for a candid conversation about what itactuallylooks like to scale a short-term rental portfolio without losing your sanity—or your family in the process.Brandon shares his journey from a demanding W2 career into full-time short-term rentals, including how he went from a single property to operating11 high-quality STRs across multiple states. Rather than chasing door

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00:27:16

Episode 201 - The STR Reset: Why 2026 Could Be the...

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2026/01/08

🎙️ Peak Season PodcastThe AirDNA 2026 Outlook: Why the Next STR Buying Window Might Be Closer Than You ThinkIn this episode, Luke Miller and Tyler K break down the latestAirDNA2026 Outlookand what it means for short-term rental owners, investors, and operators heading into the next cycle.We unpack a rare convergence of market forces—falling mortgage rates, stabilizing home prices, and recovering travel demand—that could create one of the most attractive entry points the STR industry has seen in

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00:17:37

Most Hosts Don’t Do This—and It Shows in Their Revenue

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2026/01/06

Episode SummaryIn this solo episode ofThe Peak Season Podcast, Luke breaks down a practical, repeatable system for forecasting short-term rental revenue using PriceLabs and a simple spreadsheet. Instead of vague goals like “make more money,” Luke walks through how to set clear monthly revenue targets, track progress in real time, and adjust pricing strategy based on occupancy, seasonality, and lead times.Using a real property in Northwest Michigan, Luke shows how treating pricing like a fitness

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00:25:34

6 Lessons Learned Launching an Airbnb in 6 Days

The Peak Season ·

2025/12/30

Episode DescriptionIn this episode ofThe Peak Season Podcast, Luke shares a behind-the-scenes look at what itreallytakes to launch a short-term rental at warp speed. From the closing table to live in just six days — and from over 1,000 miles away — this was not a smooth, Instagram-worthy rollout.Between delayed closings, Midwest blizzards, scattered Wayfair boxes, canceled deliveries, marathon sourcing trips, and a smart lock that absolutely refused to cooperate, Luke breaks down the lessons learned

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00:28:10

From Chaos to Control: Automating STR Operations with...

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2025/12/18

🎙️ Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Peak Season Podcast, Luke and Tyler break down the property management system Hospitable and how hosts can use it to streamline operations and elevate the guest experience. They cover automated messaging rules, review workflows, team communication, and smart home integrations, sharing practical tips from real hosting experience. Whether you manage one property or a growing portfolio, this episode offers actionable insights to help you save time, improve

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00:26:50

Two Properties. One Month. Zero Margin for Error.

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2025/12/15

Episode SummaryLuke and Tyler sit down for a real-time catch-up as Luke races to bringtwo new short-term rentals online before year-end. One isAlm Haus, Luke’s first major renovation, and the other is a newly acquired“tree house vibe” propertynear Bellaire.They unpack winter booking softness, renovation realities, vendor coordination during the holidays, and whysoft openingswith trusted guests can save you from costly mistakes. The episode also dives into thetax-driven urgencybehind getting

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00:08:51

Overwhelmed? Try This.

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2025/12/11

SummaryIn this Real Talk episode of the Peak Season Podcast, Luke opens up about something every short-term rental host eventually hits: end-of-season burnout. Between wrapping renovations, racing toward year-end tax deadlines, juggling slow-season bookings, and navigating holiday stress, it’s a lot.Luke shares the simple mental framework he leans on when the entrepreneurial pressure cooker gets too hot — a three-part reset he callsState, Story, Strategy. You’ll learn how to quickly get out of your

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00:16:06

Comp Sets 101: The PriceLabs Feature Most Hosts Ignore

The Peak Season ·

2025/12/09

SummaryIn this solo episode, Luke takes listeners behind the curtain of PriceLabs and breaks down the features most hosts overlook—Market Dashboards and comp sets. Luke shares how he analyzes competitor pricing and occupancy, how he builds comp sets that reveal real market patterns, and why triangulating data leads to smarter, more profitable pricing decisions. If you’ve ever opened PriceLabs, clicked around, and pretended you knew what you were looking at… this episode will get you genuinely

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00:09:09

Stop Wasting Your Property Visits: 7 Moves That...

The Peak Season ·

2025/12/04

SummaryIn this episode of the Peak Season Podcast, Luke walks through seven practical tips for making the most of your visits to your vacation rental property. He covers how to choose the right timing, why solo trips often lead to better efficiency, and how simple organization—like keeping running lists—can make each visit more productive.Luke also touches on the value of batching errands, hiring help for small but time-consuming tasks, documenting your property with updated photos and videos,

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