Podcasts about STR

Andri Snær Magnason rithöfundur og fermingarbróðir Hjálmars var gestur okkar í dag en síðustu helgi var hann að frumsýna hina margrómuðu heimildarmynd Um tímann og vatnið. Strákarnir ræddu þjálfarann Kojak og hans heræfingar. Helgi sagði frá náttúrunni sem hans upplifði í sumar og hvernig hún minnti hann á æsku hans. Hjálmar er mesti náttúrusinni landsins(Á eftir Andra) því hann skoðar aldrei náttúruna og skemmir hana.IG: helgijean & hjalmarorn110Takk fyrir að hlusta - og munið að subscribe´a!Þættina má finna inni í áskrift á pardus.is

Johnny Gliving varnar för kärnkraft på åkern i Målma. Saknad hamn, vägar, kraftledningar och kylvatten kan göra satsningen dyr och riskfylld. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. I bygdegården i Gryt i Valdemarsvik är frågan om ny kärnkraft plötsligt en lokal valfråga. På en åker i Målma nära havet finns planer på fyra till sex små modulära reaktorer, SMR, och kommunen kan behöva ge besked redan i början av nästa år. Samtidigt finns möjligheten att stoppa projektet med kommunalt veto, i en ny tillståndsprocess där besked ska lämnas tidigt och utifrån mindre underlag än tidigare.Kärnkraftsingenjören Johnny Gliving, med lång erfarenhet från Oskarshamns kärnkraftverk, anser att platsen är fel för ett nytt kärnkraftverk. Han pekar på att infrastrukturen saknas – breda kraftledningsgator, vägar och industrihamn – och att kylvattnet kan bli en avgörande flaskhals i Valdemarsviken. I ansökan uppskattas behovet till 40–90 kubikmeter vatten per sekund, något som enligt kritiker kan förändra vattenutbytet längre in i viken. Dessutom beskrivs ett behov av att leda ut uppvärmt kylvatten mot öppet hav, vilket kan kräva en kilometerlång tunnel.Ansökan har också granskats av Strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten, som pekat på brister och oklarheter kring bland annat beredskapszoner, utrymning av området och vilka reaktorer som ska användas. När besluten närmar sig växer pressen på kommunpolitikerna – och oenigheten mellan partierna.Reporter: Daniel Värjödaniel.varjo@sr.seProducent: Gunilla Kyhléngunilla.kyhlen@sr.seTekniker: David Hellgrendavid.hellgren@sr.se

Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sSources:1) https://rewiremedia.co/2026/09/01/marriott-hilton-wyndham-apartment-style-short-term-rentals-hotels/2) https://skift.com/2026/08/03/gen-z-millennials-vacation-ownership/3) https://www.hoteldive.com/news/airbnb-furthers-hotel-strategy-lark-partnership/826921/4) https://www.phocuswire.com/opinion/opinion-airbnb-making-us-rethink-direct-booking-means5) https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/shrinkflation-hits-housing-homes-smaller-090704276.html6) https://www.lendingtree.com/home/mortgage/home-sizes-study/7) https://www.airdna.co/blog/college-football-short-term-rental-revenueFOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comChapters00:00 Intro02:17 Market reactions to geopolitical tensions and interest rate changes04:00 Shout-outs to new STR property owners and market updates05:23 Major hospitality brands expanding into the STR and apartment market08:43 Timeshare properties and their evolving role in short-term rentals14:46 Airbnb's new direct booking feature and host strategies32:50 Shrinkflation's impact on home sizes and STR opportunities37:35 The rise of small, high-end, and niche properties45:43 The potential of college game day markets for STR52:58 Closing remarks and strategies for investors and hosts

If you are thinking of taking a bike adventure but find yourself holding back this episode is for you. I put the question out to our instagram Seek Travel Ride Community of 'what's one tip you'd give to someone looking to take their first bike adventure' and in this episode I'm sharing all the answers with you.There's one overriding theme throughout most of them and that is - don't overthink it! Just get out there and give it a go. There are also some great tips in terms of how to get yourself to commit to going on the adventure in the first place as well as some key pieces of spare equipment you may want to take with you.If you have a beginner tip you'd like to share, get in touch with me and I'll shout it out on a future episode. Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Hjálmar sagði frá Pubquiz veitingastað sem hann vill opna. Helgi er að fara byrja með Mastermind hóp á næstunni og er líka að fara halda retreat á Vestfjörðum. Strákarnir ræddu bisness hugmyndir og hvernig fólk tekur oft undir þær hugmyndir.IG: helgijean & hjalmarorn110Takk fyrir að hlusta - og munið að subscribe'a!

Im November geht es in Anno 117 nach Ägypten! Wir haben uns Entwickler Manu geschnappt und ihm exklusive Gameplay-Details zum neuen DLC "Das Erwachen des Deltas" entlockt. Freut euch auf dynamische Nil-Fluten, komplett neue Bewässerungs-Mechaniken für die Wüste und Schiffe, die gegen starke Strömungen ankämpfen müssen. Erfahrt hier, wie die neue Provinz euer Imperium verändert und warum wir uns sogar vor Moskitos in Acht nehmen müssen. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Becky Gilbert shares what it was like to cycle from Oregon to Virginia on the TransAmerica Trail. She undertook this adventure with her partner and Ash and all up spent three months cycling coast to coast across the USA.  This was the first long distance bike adventure Becky had undertaken and she admits that she had doubts about being able to complete the journey right from day one. In fact it wasn't until she was two months into the trip that she let herself believe she'd get to the finish!What made this journey that bit extra special was that Becky's Grandparents had themselves cycled the TransAmerica Trail almost 30 years earlier. For Becky she was out there pedalling the same route and reconnecting to storieds she'd been told about for so long. One of the highlights was  the conversations had with countless strangers all along the way, including Trail Angel Wes from Missouri, who is renowned for hosting numerous people who are cycling the TransAmerica Trail as they pass through his town. Check out the Elkhorn Rack from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:https://www.geauxtimegetaway.com/Check Out Their Properties:1) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1631568300669975701?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=7fad13f2-8719-4283-b481-20f0a9f3d02a&source_impression_id=p3_1784216277_P3zn_n-01cGG7e1p2) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1296412992583781804?check_in=2025-03-01&check_out=2025-03-06&guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=a1f89a2e-8147-41e8-96d8-8477f1bf2321&source_impression_id=p3_1784216268_P3Z99tQdzkg1Y45vFollow Their Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/geauxtimegetaway/Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sFOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comChapters00:00:00 Intro00:02:33 Deciding to pivot from Florida to Arizona market00:04:27 Choosing Page, Arizona for their first property00:07:07 Mindset shift from tax strategy to legacy building00:11:07 Family involvement and community impact00:14:01 Market challenges and adjusting strategies00:17:20 Performance numbers and financial success00:22:28 Expanding to a second property in Baton Rouge00:27:37 Creating immersive, branded experiences for guests00:30:26 Launch and marketing strategies for success00:33:20 Lead generation and digital marketing results00:38:17 Future plans and advice for aspiring hosts

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, host Jeremy Holden continues the short-term rental mini-series with Ashley and Brittany of The Cohost, a local family-owned short-term rental property management company that has been operating since 2018. They explain how managing an Airbnb or VRBO is fundamentally different from managing a traditional long-term rental, comparing successful STR operations to running a five-star hotel where guest experience, fast communication, and immediate problem-solving are critical. The conversation breaks down what full-service short-term rental management actually includes, from acquisition support, revenue projections, listing creation, professional photography, and guest communication to dynamic pricing, OTA management, cleaning, vendor coordination, and handling urgent guest issues. Ashley and Brittany also discuss Arizona's seasonality, protecting properties through Airbnb AirCover, Safely, and homeowners insurance, dealing with difficult guests and fraudulent refund claims, and strategies professional managers use to increase revenue through pricing and marketing. Whether you're considering your first Airbnb, already operating multiple short-term rentals, or trying to decide between full-service management and co-hosting, this episode provides practical insights to help you choose the right strategy. Jeremy, Ashley, and Brittany also explore the differences between luxury and condo operations, co-hosting platforms such as Evolve, the most important operational priorities for STR owners, and whether AI can realistically replace professional property management. 00:43 – Their Short-Term Rental Background 01:52 – Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Rentals 03:39 – What Full-Service STR Management Includes 05:24 – Why the Right Team Matters 08:07 – When Should You Hire a Property Manager? 11:00 – How to Interview an STR Property Manager 12:46 – Parties, Property Damage & Insurance Claims 15:34 – Handling Refund Scams & Difficult Guests 18:36 – How Professional Management Can Boost Revenue 19:58 – Luxury vs. Condo STR Operations 21:30 – Co-Hosting Options 22:36 – Key Operational Priorities 24:14 – Can AI Replace Short-Term Rental Property Managers? -- Contact Alden of Silver Crest Opportunity Fund at http://silvercrestopportunityfund.com "AZREIA does not endorse specific investments. Please do your own due diligence." Want to grow your real estate business?

Most hosts looking to grow their short-term rental portfolio start in the same place: Zillow, public listings, and whatever properties everyone else can already see.But the best opportunities often never make it that far.In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down four ways to find short-term rental properties before they hit the open market. They share how co-hosting can become an acquisition strategy, why being visible and vocal matters, how Facebook groups and local communities can surface hidden opportunities, and why working with STR-specific experts can help you spot the difference between a cheap property and a property that will actually perform.They also share the story of The Audrey, one of their own Columbus properties that started as a co-hosting relationship before becoming an off-market purchase.If you are trying to grow your portfolio, this episode is a reminder that the next deal may not come from refreshing Zillow. It may come from the relationships you are already building.In this episode, you'll learn:Why some of the best STR properties never hit the marketHow co-hosting can lead to future ownership opportunitiesWhy your reputation as an operator can make you the obvious buyerHow to make yourself visible to owners, agents, and local networksWhy Facebook groups and online communities can reveal off-market leadsWhat to look for in an STR-specific real estate expertWhy relationships can matter more than listing sites when finding your next propertyResources Mentioned:Apply and Learn about Strategic Host!

Hjálmar er samningsbundinn körfuboltadeild bjórpabbana. Helgi sagði frá körfuboltaæðinu á Sauðárkróki fyrir 30 árum síðan. Strákarnir ræddu sambönd og þeirra mismunandi viðhorf til þeirra. Hjálmar taldi upp þær íþróttir sem hann hefur æft.IG: helgijean & hjalmarorn110Takk fyrir að hlusta - og munið að subscribe'a!Þættina má finna inni í áskrift á pardus.is!

In this special episode, Rent To Retirement founder Zach LeMaster joins the Lifestyle Dentist Podcast to share how he went from practicing optometry to building a real estate portfolio that ultimately gave his family financial independence.Zach shares how he and his wife used rental real estate to gradually replace their active income, giving them the freedom to continue practicing healthcare because they enjoy it—not because they financially have to. The conversation explores passive income, long-term wealth creation, real estate tax advantages, cost segregation, leverage, and how busy professionals can invest without turning real estate into another full-time job.

Check out Ranjay's Property:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1756726015619534506?unique_share_id=b6fb2338-e0be-41e9-bf69-3286fdf8fe77&viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76&source_impression_id=p3_1787578952_P3wUCxW-z-8y9pAoWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sFOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comSources:1) https://www.airdna.co/blog/how-to-analyze-a-short-term-rental2) https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/airbnb-host-rules-tiktoks-cassie-john-b3023148.htmlChapters00:00:00 Intro00:00:36 Discussion of year-end property purchase timelines00:01:04 Electric vehicle charging as a guest amenity00:02:50 Shout-out to Ranjay's new property in Galveston00:04:16 Analyzing short-term rental potential before buying00:05:07 Importance of thorough underwriting and market analysis00:08:11 Deep dive into property analysis and seasonality00:09:24 Maximizing peak season revenue and demand00:12:03 Maximizing assets during shoulder seasons00:13:36 Understanding property setup timelines and execution00:15:22 Guest checkout expectations and management00:20:23 Investing in proper trash and wildlife-proofing00:22:49 The importance of high-quality Wi-Fi for guests00:23:26 End-of-year tax strategies and property acquisition timelines00:26:48 Design, customization, and execution timelines00:35:19 The speed of execution and customization in setup00:44:12 Maintaining quality and avoiding compromises00:46:29 Market differentiation through customization00:50:35 Closing remarks and call to action

The Suite Spot attended the 2026 Hotel Data Conference and had the opportunity to interview some of the best and brightest hospitality leaders in the industry to gain their insights and perspectives on prevailing data trends, AI & technology, how to optimize the guest experience and much more.  Be sure to watch the full episode if you missed any of the action from the 2026 Hotel Data Conference.  Special thanks to: Amanda Hite, Jan Freitag, Erica Lipscomb, Max Spangler, & Sam Trotter. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. I’m your host, Ryan Embree. Hello, everyone. Ryan Embree here at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference here with STR President Amanda Hite. Amanda, great to see you again. Congratulations here. This is our first time at the Hotel Data Conference. Amanda Hite: Oh, wonderful. Thank you. Ryan Embree: Record attendance was just announced. Welcome to The Suite Spot. We’re excited to be here. It was a ton of excitement that we just saw. Tell us a little bit about this event, and we were talking off camera about, do you ever expect it to be what it is right now? Amanda Hite: Yes, we started it 18 years ago with a couple hundred people, maybe. The very first year we’ve always had it in Nashville. This is our home base for the STR part of our business. Most of our employees are here that are in the US. So we started it with a way to connect with customers and more importantly, like, we all have this curiosity about the data. You know, we’re constantly in analyzing, looking at trends in the industry, and we wanted to get people together to hear what are you seeing and let’s talk about it. And that’s really how this started. So it’s, I think it’s for me, my most proud part of this conference is the feeling that everyone has when they come in of being really open and curious and wanting to learn from each other. So you get some really good dynamic conversations happening in the networking breaks and in the hallway. Ryan Embree: Well, it’s such an important time right now too, right? ‘Cause people are already starting, if you can believe it. Well, actually, probably you can look in 2027. Amanda Hite: That’s why we do hotel data conference when we do it. Exactly. It’s budget season. Ryan Embree: Brilliant. Brilliant. Right? And, you know, you just got off stage, like I said. One of the fascinating pieces, like I said, we weren’t here last year, but this is our first time. You said when you first stepped on stage, there were, and you showed some of those original numbers. There was a little bit of a gap in the audience last year. Amanda Hite: Yes. Ryan Embree: But this year, a little bit different story. Amanda Hite: Yes. We had a much better forecast to reveal this year. Last year at this time was when we took the forecast down to reflect what was happening in the industry. And this year, we raised the forecast, not just for the rest of this year, but also for 2027. Ryan Embree: So great to see. And a really cool inflection point, I made a note here, revenue for the first time outpacing expenses, right? What does that mean for hoteliers? Amanda Hite: Yeah. So we finally see the pace of growth on the revenue side outpacing the expense growth. I mean, we’re in a high inflationary environment. Expense growth is something that will continue and hoteliers are having to deal with. But to see that we’re actually going to get some GOP gains, it’s, it’s super helpful. I mean, the point I made this morning though is our margins are not growing. Yeah. So we’ve got some room to grow efficiencies and productivity within the hotels to try to get margins to grow at the same rate of GOP growth. Ryan Embree: Yeah, yeah. It’s challenging right now. And one of the things we’re doing to combat, or CoStar’s doing combat that, bottom line data being added to the product. What’s that mean for the hotel industry? Ryan Embree: Yeah, so within STR Benchmark and the CoStar platform, we introduced at the end of the first quarter our profitability benchmarking. P&L is something that STR has done for 30 years. We did it on an annual basis. And we introduced our monthly benchmarking back in 2020, literally as the world shut down. So maybe not the best timing. But of course, now we’re prepared in an environment like we are today, a very complex operating environment for our hoteliers. It’s, yes, we need to grow revenues, but we must make sure that that is flowing through to the bottom line and that our operators and owners are actually making money. And that’s not been the case in many types of hotels and many markets around the country. So we’re trying to make sure that we bring that visibility of not just the top line growth that we want to see for the industry, but the flow through all the way to the bottom line. Ryan Embree: Yeah, I’d love to see that. And, you know, another thing that we’re gonna hear constantly about at, and at this conference is AI, right? So I guess the overarching question would be more of like, how are you incorporating AI into your products right now? Amanda Hite: This is when I’m so thankful that we are a part of the CoStar Group entity. If you follow our other brands, homes and apartments launched AI in their products earlier this year. So we’re continuing to build off of that. We will have AI search in the CoStar product in the same way that you see in apartments and homes. But for STR benchmarks specifically, what we’re thinking about is making sure that we’re integrating AI into the product, not just sitting on top of the product, but like we interact with the clients all the time on the analysis in the industry. So we want to bring that through AI into the product for our customers to use. So we love when they pick up the phone and call us and wanna talk about data. Right. But we also wanna make it easier for them to surface it within their portfolios in product. And so that’s the path that we’re going down to bring that intelligence in the product and analyzing and spotting the trends, knowing what to look at or sometimes not look at, right? Sometimes it’s a great point. It’s just as important to say like, “Hey, I only have a limited amount of time. Where do I not need to spend time right now?” And that can be tricky, especially when you’re looking at a larger portfolio of trying to discern where, what makes the most sense to drive profitability for my business, for me to spend time on right now. Ryan Embree: 100%. Those complexities and driving efficiency so important right now. And turning those data, that data into actual insights. That what one of the promises of AI. So reason we’re here at the Hotel Data Conference, thank you for taking the time. We’ll, we’ll let you get back. I know you’re hosting almost 900 hoteliers here. So we’ll let, let you get back to Amanda. Thanks for stopping by. Amanda Hite: Thank you, Ryan. Appreciate it. Ryan Embree: Hello, everyone. Ryan Embree here with The Suite Spot live on location Nashville at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference here with Jan Freitag, National Director at CoStar. Jan, thank you so much for taking some time and very busy. You’re hosting almost a thousand hoteliers here. Jan Freitag: Yes, 18th year. Sold out again. So heads up, next year we’ll sell out again. But thanks for being here and sort of taking the pulse on the industry. We appreciate it. Ryan Embree: 100%. Congratulations. Amanda Hite opened us this morning saying last year when she unveiled the forecast, there were audible gaps in the crowd. I feel like behind us, people have been skipping, jumping down, up and down this escalators. Share with us, we got a revised forecast. Jan Freitag: So we’re proposing that RevPar this year is up 4.4%. So that is the second upward revision we had to make, quote unquote. And the data’s just so strong. But then that means that next year, we’re gonna see growth, but it’s much slower global. So next year we’re thinking that RevPargrowth is gonna be like, you know, 2-2.1% or so. So the negative way to say this is, “Oh, our growth rate is cut in half.” The positive way to say this is like, “Oh, we have growth on growth, right? 4% this year, ne – 2% next year.” Ryan Embree: 100%. I mean, a lot of people are going into, you know, we’ve talked to hoteliers here on the Suite Spot, going into their budgets. These are very, very important numbers for them as they go into their budgets because they wanna forecast. When we met last, we were at NYU. There had been zero soccer games played in the US. Now, 104 games later, we got a crown champion. Obviously had a big impact. We’re gonna talk about that in a minute. But that strong performance, one of your big takeaways from this morning was strong performance is gonna equal some tougher comps in 2027, right? Jan Freitag: Yeah, absolutely. So we had arguably easy comps this year, right? The Q2, three, and four RevPAR performance last year was negative. So yeah, we would outperform it this year. That was not a question. But because, RevPAR in the second quarter was up 5.7%, that is a, a very stout result, obviously driven in June, partially by the World Cup remember we’re gonna talk about. You know what that means for next year is, oh wow, we’re not gonna see that performance again. And so my conversation this morning with hoteliers is all about, okay, so how do you massage your owner? How do you have this conversation with your owner, with your team to say, look, there’s still gonna be growth, but we really have to think about this. And I heard this this morning from an asset manager at next year as a year of 10 months and two months, you know? So really take June and July out of your annual number and say, okay, so what’s the growth for that? And then, yeah, June, July is just gonna be tough cost. Ryan Embree: Yeah. Probably something that a lot of markets who hosted Taylor Swift a couple years ago had to deal with. And then maybe what LA’s gonna have to deal with in 2029 after the Olympics in 28. Jan Freitag: Yeah, exactly. So we’re already talking now about the Olympics. We’re gonna talk about, obviously the World Cup in four years over in Europe and what is the performance there. So these sporting events are just the gifts that keep on giving. Ryan Embree: Yeah. Yeah. And, and travelers continue what we heard this morning. Consumers continue to prioritize travel, which is really, really great for obviously our industry. But not without its cautionary tales, you also had a watch your margins kind of take away from that. Maybe expand on that a little bit. Jan Freitag: Yeah. So we’ve had for the last year and for the last couple of years, really this interplay between room rate growth and the rate of inflation being higher than room rate growth. And we’re taking the rate of inflation sort of as a proxy for how much more things are expensive. And the costs for hotels are obviously going up. Higher labor costs, higher insurance costs, higher food costs, higher costs, inner energy, everything. So if your costs are going up in order for your margins to expand, you need to drive room rate or revenue faster than the cost increase. And that just is not happening. So my colleague Isaac Collazo spent 55 slides and an hour explaining how margins are decelerating, unfortunately. Now, the total dollar amount, we’re everything gets more expensive, but it also means we’re having more money available as profit. But the margins are coming down. And that’s really the, maybe to me, the main takeaway from HCC this year for the budget conversation for 2027 is watch your margin. Ryan Embree: Efficiency is always looking for that, especially in these tight margin areas. And then lastly, you know, your whole presentation this morning was themed around the World Cup. And, and I do wanna bring it up because, obviously there was the quote was 104 Super Bowls. Yeah. Right? And you kind of explored that case a little bit. Found out maybe that might not be the case. Jan Freitag: Yeah, exactly. So the FIFA president had said at the time, just to explain to American audiences, “Hey, we have 104 soccer games and they look like 104 Super Bowls.” That is of course not the case. And that was never meant to be the case. Super Bowl is the largest cultural sport event in America. It happens once a year, right? And to sort of translate that was, I thought always a little silly. So it turns out that the 104 Super Bowls did not come to pass, and it was more like 30 Super Bowls, maybe if that. So yeah, it was still a very healthy impact. If you look at the markets that Hosta gave Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, very, very strong room rate growth. Interestingly, in some markets, actually, occupancy declines. We saw that specifically in Vancouver, but we saw it in Atlanta, we saw it in Boston. Why is that? Well, because corporate America, meeting travelers, meeting planners said, “You know what? I don’t need to compete with the Tartan Army in Boston for our meeting. You know, let me just stay away. Let me have that meeting in August, or let me move that meeting to Chicago,” for example. Sure. Chicago had a very, very strong June, July meeting calendar. So it’s, um, the, the room rate increase was absolutely expected and is exactly what came to pass. It just wasn’t Autumn for a Super Bowl. Ryan Embree: Yeah. I mean, that just proves we are, uh, a collective of markets. Things are gonna be obviously different in each one. Yeah. Uh, with different factors there. You know, a- and there’s also an interesting stat, fascinating stat, I wanna bring it up, about booking windows, um, that, that you brought up there. Yeah. If you wanna expand on that. Jan Freitag: So I got this totally wrong in the run up to the World Cup because I thought, look, if somebody books that FIFA ticket a year out, and the airplane ticket’s six months out, surely they would book their hotel three months out. Yeah. That did not happen. Right. And so we saw specifically the chart that I had this morning for, uh, arrival dates, June 11, 12, 13, 20 basis points of, uh, 20 points of occupancy was booked after June 8th. Wow. So that’s a booking windows of, like, three or four days. Wow. For an event that you knew what happened, I mean, six years ago. Yeah. You know? And you had a ticket from one year ago. So I just completely though that the, uh, the, the leisure traveler, the, the soccer traveler would also book their room way ahead. That did not come with us. Ryan Embree: Very interesting. I wonder if that’s a macro trend happening right now, those booking windows starting to shorten a little bit. Jan Freitag: Yeah, and maybe that’s a takeaway for our friends, you know, in LA who are hosting the Olympics. Hey, you know, be very mindful how you match that booking window. Ryan Embree: Lessons from history learned there. Yes. Um, final as we wrap up, I always li- like, like to get any, you know, you look at a lot of data. So any interesting, uh, like, data points that really stood out or surprising? Jan Freitag: I mean, the July data came out yesterday and the luxury class RevPar growth was 16%. Ryan Embree: Wow. Jan Freitag: Talk about A, amazing, but B, A, tough comps. Yeah. In July of next year. But it was an amazing, amazing performance. July was very, very strong. Um, and June as well. So we clearly saw, you know, July was helped a little bit by 4th of July, World Cup, uh, 4th of July calendar year, but also the World Cup, obviously the final and the bronze medal games. They all, they all helped. So July was strong, June was strong. So now I think things are getting a little bit more normal – Yeah. Early on end. Ryan Embree: Awesome. Well, we’ll continue to look ahead as you will, but thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedule, Jan. Jan Freitag: Thanks for being here. Thank you. Ryan Embree: Hello everyone, Ryan Embree here with The Suite Spot. We are live on location of the 2026 Hotel Data Conference. I am here with Erica Lipscomb, EVP of Commercial Strategy at PM Hotel Group. Erica, thank you so much for joining me on The Suite Spot. Erica Lipscomb: Well, thank you for having me. Very excited to be here. Ryan Embree: Yeah, first time here on the Suite Spot. Yes. But not your first time here at Hotel Data Conference. Erica Lipscomb: Not my first time at Hotel Data Conference. This is conference number eight. Ryan Embree: Okay. Yes. All right. Hotel data conference. You obviously are no stranger, you’re a pro. What do you call a hotel data conference a success kind of reflecting back? What do you come here to accomplish and to learn? Erica Lipscomb: You know, I, again, this is our start of budget season. Sure. Right? Yeah. So I actually, uh, had dinner with Amanda last night and said, “You do realize what you’ve done here, right? We cannot even start our budget calendars until there’s an HTC.” Yeah. So really what I look forward to is not coming here just to hear that the amazing news of an increase year over year, or that we’re gonna increase in the year for the year. Sure. But what are those things that I can take away that can make it tactical for our teams? Mm-hmm. So learning from industry leaders that are here. We have amazingly smart people that are here at this conference. And we’re really drafting and shaping what the industry will look like. So what are those learnings? And then how do I make sure that we trickle that down within the organization and get them to our teams? Ryan Embree: Which can change so rapidly, right? As we know – Absolutely. It’s gone from, uh, a yearly change to almost, it feels like a weekly, especially with the AI and technology conversation. Yes. You were on a panel last year here at this same conference. I’m curious, what were some of the conversations then versus now? Erica Lipscomb: Yeah. And very different. I think it’s been extreme polar opposites. Okay. I feel like last year, there was a lot of conversation about AI. Mm-hmm. But more on the what is AI. Mm. And how are we gonna use AI? Yep. And it’s already started in conversations this morning. You know, we started networking last night, and most people are now really talking about what is AI doing for us to make sure that we’re efficient, making sure that our teams are effective, um, ensuring there’s profitability back to our owners. So it’s gone from a concept – Yeah. To now actually, how are we utilizing AI to be better in the industry, but keeping the forefront our customers? Ryan Embree: It feels like we’re in the sandbox now, right? And there’s a lot of companies out there trying different things. It’s the exploration process and, you know, maybe some success, but even, uh, lessons in the failure. Uh, I, I’ve been hearing a lot about that as well. So hotel data, obviously data is the name of the game. Yes. Still one of the most important tools I feel like right now on our quest of guest personalization. And so much it can do to kind of like what you said, prepare us for the rest of 2026 and even into 2027. Right. How is PM Hotel Group kind of leveraging data for growth and, uh, experiences? Erica Lipscomb: So actually you started with, with growth and experiences. Yeah. So really starting with growth. Yeah. We really are starting with AI in our business development side of our, our, of our home. Sure. And really how are we looking for the right clients that fit PM? Yeah. How, again, when you look at, uh, BD, it’s a relationship. Mm. So who are those owners? Who are the asset managers? What do their teams look like? Is that a right fit? And how can we help them grow? So that’s really the act – acquisition of the client and the customer. And then when we get to the property level – Right. Then as an enterprise, as a support center, what we’re looking to do is how do we use data, which is the, the heart – Yeah. Of revenue optimization. Sure. How are you using that data to make sure that we’re pulling through every step of the guest journey? So from the time again, acquisition of a customer. Right. So now not an owner, but that actual guest that’s gonna be staying at our properties, what does that customer journey look like? How do we find the right customer? We have a very diversified portfolio – Oh, yeah. For each one of our assets in the portfolio, ensuring that they convert. And then once they’re there in their stay, are we pulling through on all the experiences they expect? Whether it’s an independent hotel and the experiences that come along or for the brands and the brand standards. And then once our guests leave, how do we make sure that we are still speaking to them – uh-huh. And making sure that they return? Ryan Embree: I love how you walk through the entire guest experience. I think sometimes we get caught up just thinking about one or two elements of it. Right. But it really does start. I mean, the hot topic right now is that AI visibility, right? Absolutely. And being bound, uh, because our travelers are changing the way that they’re searching for hotels and doing their research. So, uh, it’s super, super important there. We’re in Nashville, Erica, uh, no stranger for PM Hotel Group. Yes. Uh, you guys just, uh – Very excited. Assumed management, 12 properties. Yes. Uh, what do you lo – like, um, from a Nashville market standpoint? I mean, this has just been such a hot market right now in hospitality. Uh, but also, you know, a big threshold of, uh, exciting 80 plus hotels for PM Hotel Group? Erica Lipscomb: Yes. We’re very excited to have the 12 hotels that, from Pinnacle that joined our portfolio. And that’s really our sweet spot, right? Finding those type of assets that fit our growth in our platform, and that we can make sure that we’re optimizing on their revenue, as well as excellent customer experience and guest operations experience. So what I really like about Nashville, and it’s not a new growth. Right. You know, Nashville never stopped growing, right? Where the, where the rest of the world really has struggled even, you know, six years ago. Through COVID. Nashville didn’t, right? Ryan Embree: It was red hot. Erica Lipscomb: But what most people think about when you hear Nashville, they’re really just thinking it’s an entertainment city. That’s not just all Nashville is. So when we peel it back and take a look at the segmentation and what’s driving Nashville, you do still have that customer that is true corporate business. And you still have conventions and groups. I was just in a group maximization winning group seminar just not too long ago. And in that breakout session, we really talk about group continues to still grow. Oh, yeah. And when you take a look at the first half of this year, that growth is really happening not only just in convention centers, but those hotels that have group meetings. Even when you take a look at those assets, what’s interesting is the growth is not just in the hotel that has most of the group, but if you are affiliated. You’re feeling that demand. Leveraging the demand and continuing to drive occupancy and ADR. Yeah, absolutely. So that’s why we’re still excited about Nashville. It’s one of those markets that continues to do well, not just in entertainment, but on the corporate business transient side, as well as group side. Ryan Embree: It’s a perfect destination. That’s why we got almost a thousand hoteliers here at the hotel data conference. Erica Lipscomb: That’s sold out again this year. Ryan Embree: Absolutely. Well, any. I mean, I can tell just by the conversation we’re having, very passionate about your work. Any projects you’re particularly fired up about right now? Erica Lipscomb: The project I’m probably most interested in is what I was hired for is to really continue to evolve commercial strategy. So commercial strategy is not just looking at every discipline in a silo. They’re all very important to revenue optimization. But how do we now continue to go from just having the commercial conversations, but also leverage the experience in each discipline? So our customers, when they look at our hotels, And they look at that curse customer journey that we just walked through – Right. They’re not looking at sales, revenue, marketing, distribution, operations. They’re looking at their holistic experience. Yeah. And so why not make sure that we internally stop looking at how well each d- division does and, and, and our, each siloed discipline, but let’s look through the lens of a gu – of a customer. Yeah. What’s that experience look like? And then how do we all play a part of it? Yeah. Exactly. So that’s what I’m excited about. And using, continuing to use AI. Yeah. How do we make sure that we’re leveraging commercial? Yeah. And then making sure that our use of AI is making our teams much more efficient – Mm. And effective in h – in how we run our businesses. Ryan Embree: That’s what I was gonna say. It’s, it’s such an inflection point, and I’m sure very exciting for, for your job with the technology in hand. Now you’ve got the power to, uh, break down those silos, right? Absolutely. Create efficiencies there. Yes. Uh, well, as we wrap up, you know, we always. One of the things here that we love to do at the Hotel Data Conference is try to predict the future, right? Forecasting, everybody. It’s a, it’s an impossible job, but we do it every single year. Right. Uh, you know, so from a commercial strategy standpoint, I know you, you, you just mentioned the projects you’re working on, but what’s your vision for PM Hotel Group as we kind of go into the latter part of the 2020s? Erica Lipscomb: So latter part of the 2020s, I think that the company’s vision is to really leverage the portfolio and the diversity of the portfolio. We saw that growth that we had just here in Nashville. I’m sure you saw the news that Reset our first brand to enter Marriott’s or outdoor collection. Yeah. We’ve noticed that when you continue to diversify and not really just say, okay, we are just this type of company, making sure that we’re leveraging the expertise of our team. Mm-hmm. We can be many things – Yeah. To many customers. Yeah. And so lev – continue that leverage, that growth, but we do see that growth continue to be in experiences. Yeah. Right? So every brand is rolling out how they’re working with experiences. But what we do see, that lifestyle, outdoor – Oh, yeah. Experiences. We’ve had our first entree into it, and we’re gonna continue to grow. Ryan Embree: Awesome. We’re excited to watch that growth, and yeah, that experiential travel continues to be something, conversations we’re having here, prioritizing, that’s what the guests are prioritizing travelers are. Congratulations on all this. We continue to watch it with PM Hotel Group. Thanks, Erica. Erica Lipscomb: Thank you. Ryan Embree: Hello, everyone. Ryan Embree here with The Suite Spot. We are live on location at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference. I am here with Max Spangler, VP of Technology at Charlestown Hotel. Max, we know you’re on a panel tomorrow. We’ll talk about that in a second, but thanks for taking the time to join us. Max Spangler: Absolutely. thanks for hosting me, Ryan. Ryan Embree: Yeah, Gotel Data Conference. Name of the game, data. We’re gonna talk about, obviously, your role and, and where data plays into that. But first, you come to a conference like this, what’s the expectation? What do you hope to get out of it? And maybe when you’re a couple weeks down the line, looking back on the conference, that was a success. Max Spangler: Yeah, you know, for me, I spend a lot of time at conferences that are very narrow in scope, right? Sure. Whether it’s high tech or the hospitality show, or even technology conferences that are outside of hospitality. Sure. So coming to HDC is always great. It’s always refreshing. The keynote panel in the beginning always gives me, hopefully, optimism. And this morning, it was very optimistic – Yes. About the way things are going. So I’m thankful for that. But it’s great to hear from commercial peers how they’re using data, how they’re surfacing insights, what tools they’re using, and how they’re turning it actionable. I mean, I think for me, as someone who spends a lot of time staring at screens, developing tools, looking at dashboards, hearing from people that actually depend on this information – Yeah. So crucially is really refreshing. So I get to, like, cut through the noise a little bit and hear what’s working, and hopefully hear what’s not. Ryan Embree: Yeah, and that’s what leads to your panel tomorrow, connecting AI to commercial strategy. Yeah. Uh, maybe give our sweet spot listeners a little bit of sneak peek and maybe your thoughts on the subject. Max Spangler: We’ve got a great panel tomorrow. Super stoked for it. You know, so we, we had a pre-cause you tend to do with those panels. Right. And as a result of that, we decided to zoom out a little bit, which I though was important. So commercial still is the through line, as you would expect at HTC, but given the man – the, the members that are on the panel, we’ve got some people that, you know, are on the, the, the revenue management side. We’ve got some people from HFTP. Um, you’ve got me as an independent operator. It w- we felt, we felt it really important to say, “Let’s, let’s zoom out. Let’s take a pause and, like, let’s look at where the industry is holistically.” Sure. And so the questions are really driving off that. So you’ll find that, um, there’s insights about a year from now, what would we like to be doing differently, right? How are we driving ac- actionable insights? What KPIs are important? What KPIs are important? Yeah. Things like what’s the difference between automation versus th- this new agentic era? Mm. So I think it, um, I’m actually really excited for it. The panel’s great, and I think you’re gonna get some, some really interesting insights from a variety of different opinions. Ryan Embree: Yeah. And what we talked about is so much can change. Yeah. And you could talk about what could happen in a year. I mean, that could be a couple cycles with technology right now. And that’s why I, I was really looking forward this conversation, Max. Yeah. Because, you know, I get industry leaders, sometimes brand leaders, but you’re, you’re in it every single day, right? Yeah. Uh, VP of technology. Yep. Where do you think we are in the AI adoption – Yeah. Uh, uh, cycle? And then maybe zoom in a little bit on Charlestown Hotels. Max Spangler: Yeah. So if we, if we look at sort of where things are globally for the state of AI, I think obviously in the technology space, it’s an existential crisis, right? Right. I mean, I think you see that in, in jobs reports. I think you obviously see it in the way that they’re measuring AI as an accelerant. Yeah. You know, so, uh, friends of mine that work for tech companies, they’re seeing their time to release production code going from five weeks, four weeks down to one week. Wow. It’s easy for them to measure. It’s easy for them to see the outcomes for us. Yeah. I think it, it is ultimately a little bit more difficult. For Charlestown, you know, we think it’s really important to keep hospitality at the center of what we’re doing, right? And so we’re not parading around trying to be an AI company or a SaaS company. We firmly believe people and hospitality at the center of, is gonna be at the center of what we do.m. How do we use AI to power that? Whether it’s through efficiencies, you know, through maybe more sophisticated RMS, through, you know, generative guest insights. How do we make sure that we’re being discovered when people are asking what’s the best hotel in downtown Charleston, South Carolina? Those are really hard questions to answer. No one’s got it figured out. But the conversations that are happening here are super encouraging because I think there is a lot of people admitting that and coming together to try to find, um, the best path forward. Ryan Embree: And you were, this is not your first per – podcast that you’ve been on recently. I saw you, uh, on CoStar News Hotel podcast where you talked about escaping hospitality’s AI hype echo chamber. Yeah, yeah. What’s your thoughts on that? And maybe how do we avoid doing that here in, in spaces like this? Max Spangler: I mean, it’s, if you go on LinkedIn, you can feel like, you know, FOMO is like a- absolutely crushing you, right? Right. Everyone is, like, piloting something new. Right. Everyone is, is advancing seemingly at the speed of light. It’s really important to come to a conference like HTC, uh, to get a real life temperature check with what people are doing and how they’re doing it. There is a tremendous amount of hype. There’s a tremendous amount of potential, but I think for a lot of us, and especially from someone sitting in the seat of an operator, you have to be very disciplined. Yes. You know, you have to have a step-by-step sequence of how you’re actually gonna accomplish this. It’s okay to introduce a little bit of chaos. We’ve done that in the early days. I mean, if you go back, you know, to 2023, 2024, we’re experimenting with all the frontier models. But eventually, we wanted to collapse that into a unified choice, pick one model so that we can move forward and start measuring, you know, are our team members crawling? Who’s walking? Who’s running? How do we devise resources to help kind of get everyone on the same page, march in the same direction, and get better at this? Yeah. And so that, that’s, that’s been our strategy. And fortunately, like, that’s what I’m hearing here at the conference. Ryan Embree: And the motivation for implementing AI can’t come out of fear of we’re not doing enough. Yeah. Or, you know, we’re just, that FOMO feeling that you’re talking about, it has to have, what you said, discipline and direction. Yeah. And Max Spangler: Ryan, like, fear is a huge part. I mean, that’s one of the things that we’re constantly up against. There’s. I, I think the, the negative attitude and apprehension towards AI is only gonna continue to grow over time, right? Just like the excitement over it is gonna continue to grow. Yeah. Same thing’s true for the negative. I mean, you have people that absolutely have their head in the sand, which is okay. Right. Um, for, for certain reasons, you have people that obviously have negative feelings about it because of the socio – uh, economic impact. Sure. Companies potentially might be laying off job just Placement or replacement as a result of LLMs and the technologies that they introduce. There’s the environmental factors. So, like, all those things are absolutely true. We don’t think it’s, as Charlestown, our responsibility to sort of correct that. Right. But we do wanna make sure our associates, team members, and corporate, and corporate leadership team know this isn’t going anywhere. Yeah. It’s fundamental core to the business, and we’re gonna make an investment into our teams to make sure that they’re prepared for this new wave, whatever it looks like. Ryan Embree: It’s exciting times. And it’s okay to experiment fail sometimes, because that, that’ll show you some lessons too. Sure. Max Spangler: Yeah, we. Yeah, we’ve run so many pilots. We’ve had so many things fail. We’ve incinerated millions of tokens and subsequently thousands of dollars as a result of – Yeah. Um, so many pilots, but we’ve learned a lot. Yeah. Uh, and we’re in a much better spot as a result of it. You have to be willing to take risks, especially now. I do believe, like, no one’s gonna be left behind yet, but there is absolutely an advantage to being a first mover. And I think the companies that are at least experimenting and building AI fluency for their teams are gonna be much better, uh, much farther along than everybody else. Ryan Embree: 100%. And, you know, one of those spaces is, is the data, right? That’s, I mean, that’s the name of the game of this conference here. Yeah. How are some ways are you leveraging data to kind of – Yeah. Grow Charlestown hotels or even just create efficiencies? Max Spangler: Yeah. So for us, it, it, it is a challenge to think about the kind of company that we are. We focus mostly on the independent space. Mm-hmm. So we don’t have sort of the technology through line like the brands have where – Sure. You know, they can force a certain PMS, POS, CRS, like, it’s very clean and organized and scalable that way. Yeah. For us, you know, when we come into a new hotel operating environment, in most cases, technology hasn’t been a major form of investment, right? I mean, most people don’t come to Charlestown hotels with a great performing asset. They’re like, “We’re in trouble. We need your help.” Right. So then I come in, you know, from the technology perspective and it’s like, okay, this is difficult. How are we gonna extract information, put it into a centralized place, be able to sort of layer a, a, a, a BI tool or reporting package on top of it to actually surface the insights so these one-off owner operators can get the insights that, like, a company like Charlestown Hotels can deliver at scale with all the independent properties and things we’ve learned across the secondary and tertiary markets that we work in. Max Spangler: So, I mean, to put it simply for us, it is about having, like, a central data repository or warehouse. Sure. I mean, there’s plenty out there. Databricks, Snowflake. We’re a BigQuery customer. We do a lot with Google. Um, but it is, you know, if, if you think about where things are going to bring it back to AI, so much of the conversation surrounds having a good data foundation, because AI is an accelerant. If you have bad data, it’s gonna accelerate you to bad outcomes more quickly. Yeah, that’s a great point. If you have a bad business strategy, it’s gonna optimize for the wrong KPIs. So for us, it is very much about having solid fundamentals. Yeah. That’s not a reason for you to stop, right? It’s just more a reason for you to proceed cautiously. Ryan Embree: Absolutely. And, you know, you do it right. All of a sudden, you get that personalization, which, you know, hospitality’s been really the last decade – Yeah. Has been striving so much for to get that personalization within the guest experience. So as we wrap up, you know, we always like to. I know this is gonna be difficult because, like we said, things change so quickly in the tech space. Yeah. But what’s your vision for Charleston Hotels from a technology perspective? Max Spangler: Yeah, great question. I thought you were gonna ask me a hard one, like, what’s my favorite color? But, uh, no, for, for. Vision for technology, you know, for us, as long as we keep, like, hospitality at the center – Yeah. As our north star, that really does simplify things for us. It is gonna be difficult. There’s, you know, obviously a whole host of different frontier models you have to choose from. Tokenomics is gonna continue to be a big part. People talk about ROI with LLMs, but no one’s really talking about the expense – Yeah. And expenses continue to grow. Great point. Right? So we’re, we’re focused really on, you know, not only the, the ROI from some of the LLM tools, but, but obviously the tremendous cost that’s associated with running them at scale. But as long as we keep people and human beings at the center, reducing mundane work, admin tasks, friction so that our people can spend less time in front of screens and just be more hospitable, I think that really is the vision. Technology’s gonna support that. It’s gonna hopefully be more invisible to the people that come to hospitality. They didn’t come to, like, move information around – Right. Push paper or spend time in front of a computer. They spent it to, like, be empathetic, to be excited – Yeah. To surprise and delight. And so our goal, that’s our north star, and technology’s gonna be there to support it. Ryan Embree: Yeah, I mean, some industries, you’re, you’re right, are gonna be completely flipped upside down – Yeah. With this technology. But hospitality, we have that advantage of being a people first industry, so. Max Spangler: I, I think it’s, like, the, the key differentiator, and it honestly, it’s like, hospitality has an opportunity to have a really strong opinion. As so many industries are completely rolled over by this AI wave – Yeah. Hospitality can actually say, “No, you know what? People are…” And people in hospitality are at the center, and so as there is potentially more AI backlash and people are seeking more authentic experiences – Right. With people and connections – Yeah. I think it’s, it’s gonna be a great benefit to our industry. Max Spangler: Yeah, and we’ve seen from the data, experiences still seem t be – Yeah. I think that’s gonna grow. Yeah. Ryan Embree: Yeah. Agreed. Uh, Max, appreciate the time. Thank you. Uh, we’ll keep an eye on Charleston Hotels and everything you’re doing over there. Great. Congratulations. Max Spangler: Thank you. Ryan Embree: Hello, Everyone. Ryan Embree here with The Suite Spot. We’re live on location at the Hotel Data Conference 2026 here with Sam Trotter, Head of Digital Marketing for Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Sam, thanks for taking some time. Sam Trotter: Thanks for having me here. Yeah. I’m excited to be here at the Hotel Data Conference. Ryan Embree: It’s our first time here, but you said you’re, you’re a pro. You’ve been here for many years. Yeah. What does a successful hotel data conference look like for you and some of the takeaways that you look for? Sam Trotter: I really love having a good sense of what’s gonna happen next year. So you get some really great data here where you actually can take to your business planning sessions and use and say, “Hey, you know, I have this from the data conference, and they’re forecasting this growth in this market.” And you have something tangible. Yeah. So you’re about to head into budget season. Yeah. So having that in hand is really, really nice. Ryan Embree: That’s a big part of it. I mean, budget season, you gotta make those operation efficiency. We talked about the margins, how tight those are right now, especially in hospitality. One of the ways that hospitality’s changing right now is through AI search. You were on a panel here. For those that weren’t able to join us here in Nashville, maybe unpack that topic a little bit, because it’d certainly be top of mind for a lot of hoteliers right now. Sam Trotter: Well, it was really fun. It was a packed house, so a lot of interest in it. There’s a lot to talk about. I think we did a little bit of an intro to the topic, just so that everybody was sort of on the same page. But this is a new thing that we’re all having to adapt to. And we’re gonna have to focus on this. And in the panel, I said, “This feels a lot like 2006 when SEO was becoming a big thing.” And I remember I hired this French couple to do our SEO for this hotel that we were opening. It was like $10,000. In 2006. And it felt kinda like magic. Yeah. You know, like, what are they, what are they actually gonna do, right? And so it’s really tough. Who do you listen to? What actually works? And it was a great panel. And there’s no main takeaway other than we’re doing a lot of AB tests. We’re trying to figure out what works. I’m looking at the dashboards from our different properties. Who’s doing well? Who’s not? Yeah. And trying to pivot. And so we’re at this really interesting phase where it’s not really clear, right? Everybody’s telling us different things. Who do you listen to? So I honestly think it’s really exciting. Ryan Embree: The good news is it’s a challenge that a lot of people are attacking at once, right? And that’s where you’re gonna kind of find maybe lessons learned, even in those failures. So I think it is interesting because ultimately what happened with SEO is, like, there became a little bit of of a game plan that you could attack it with, right? That people are still trying to kind of balance. And then there were switches, right? That’s the other thing, is you could attack it one way and then all of a sudden, next week, algorithms change and it’s back to square one. So it was very, very interesting. But I think it’s events like this and panels that you’re on, Sam, that help kind of. Where everyone’s going through this right now. And to try to get through the weeds on it and try to figure out what is a good course of action here. And it changes so quickly. I think AI gets a spotlight, obviously, for good reason because it’s just this up and coming technology. But digital marketing also feels like it’s fast changing and evolving. And it’s been doing that for the past decade. You think about social media updates and everything like that. Yeah. I guess, how do you view digital marketing right now from a strategic standpoint and, and how hoteliers should be embracing and, you know, maybe investing in It? Sam Trotter: So that was a big question, right? Ryan Embree: Yes, sorry. Sam Trotter: When I have new marketers join, junior marketers, I always tell them there’s really no such thing as an expert anymore. Because it’s gonna change next year. Right? Ryan Embree: Great point. Sam Trotter: There are certain fundamentals that will help you no matter what, from 10 years from now, they’ll always be in play. I think what’s really interesting now with AI is I feel like there’s more emphasis on brand and category ownership. So if the AI is the most educated person in the entire world about hotels in Nashville. I mean, that’s what it is. Sure. It’s the most educated person in Nashville. What do you wanna teach it? And so if you’re teaching it, I have a pool and a fitness center, that doesn’t really help, right? ‘Cause now you’re just the same. And so what category can you own? Can you be the wellness hotel of Nashville? And if you’re the wellness hotel of Nashville, what that looks like is everything we say and we do reflects that. So I have spa packages, we have spa activations, we have a spa month. We have an amazing spa. We have spa content. We have spa creators that come in. And so when you’re doing that, all of a sudden the AI’s like, “Okay, no, this is the spa hotel of Nashville.” Because it’s, there’s evidence. Yeah. Right? And so I think there’s gonna be more emphasis on this category ownership, right? More than ever. And that boils back down to your brand. Ryan Embree: No, I love that. I think that’s a great explanation to someone who might feel overwhelmed in this right now. But those searches also could get very specific, right? I’m looking for a place that’s pet friendly, that is dedicated to wellness, where I’ve got my family coming to. So that’s where it gets a little bit tricky of the categories could turn into subcategories and then very, very niche. But it’s also the beauty of it, I think on the other side, is that your travelers are gonna be able to hopefully find the right hotel for them and what they’re looking for. Sam Trotter: So going back to your question, you asked me about social media. Because things are changing so fast, the, what we don’t really realize, and we don’t talk about, is the number one AI that we talk to is Google’s AI overview. That’s the one that when you have a long search, it defaults to, right? And it is weighing YouTube more than any other social platform – Great point. Because they’re not giving access. Right? So TikTok’s not giving them access. So now all of a sudden, YouTube is like this big player. And so we’ve got 76 locations. How do you scale YouTube? Yeah. And so, you know, we’re trying to figure this out in real time, and it’s a lot. There’s a lot of change happening. Ryan Embree: No, that’s a great point, what you said about Google, because a lot of people might be listening to this being like, “Well, I’m not, I’m not really looking, or I’m not using AI in my everyday life.” Well, Google’s really, you know, that AI overview, you are using, right? And it’s just, it’s gonna become more and more, whether we know it or not, a part of our life, you know? So that’s a different conversation. You know, Sam, Indigo Road Hospitality Group, you just mentioned tons of locations. What are some of the projects you’re most excited about that you’re working on right now? Sam Trotter: So, we have amazing locations, and there’s so many that are really interesting that we have coming up. We’re dabbling in more and more to membership clubs. Which is something that, we have one right now in Bentonville, and then by the end of the year, we’ll have two more. So we’re going from zero to three in a pretty short amount of time. It’ll be like a year and two months, we’ll go from zero to three. So it’s something that has been really fun to learn about, and there’s new platforms to learn about. So that’s really exciting. And then, I’m working on some fun data projects too, fun to me. I’m trying to set us up to have our own loyalty program. And so I’ve got some cool things in the works. So I’m really excited about that because we have a diverse portfolio. We have coffee shops and restaurants and hotels. And venues and how do you get them all to talk? Right? How do we put them all in one place, but have them separate? How can we share notes? How can we improve the guest experience? So there’s a lot of really cool things that are happening now. And one of the benefits of AI is partners are, are improving their platforms faster than ever. Oh, yeah. Which is fun if you have the right partners. And they are doing it. Ryan Embree: Yeah. I mean, and loyalty programs, you also learn more about your guests and hopefully create personalization, which is, you know, a topic that has been in hospitality. But we’re getting closer and closer, I feel like, to what we may have talked about five years ago at a conference like this. Be like, “There might be a time where we could do this, and now with the power of AI, it, it’s possible.” Yeah. Well, as we wrap up, kind of what’s your. I know we just talked about the future, but, and it’s hard to predict, but what would be kind of your vision for the future, in your role at Indigo Hospitality Group? Sam Trotter: I would say that, I guess thinking more optimistically, ultimately, it’s gonna be about the guest experience. It’s gonna be about the surprise and delight. It’s gonna be about having great employees who are happy to be where they’re at and that wanna be there. And the best marketing is a great experience, right? So what’s my role in that? You know, how can I help operations do their thing? And that’s the foundation of everything. At the end of the day, I think that’s it. Ryan Embree: There is a, there is a comfort, Sam, to being in an industry that we knew can only be disrupted so much by AI, but at the end of the day, it is gonna still come down to people serving people and creating those memorable experiences, and hopefully AI gives the opportunity to do. Sam Trotter: I have a anti-trend for you, right? Okay. So we’re here at, at the Grand Hyatt. There’s no kiosks, right? Check in. There’s still front desk people. 10 years ago at the hotel data conference, I think we would’ve though it was all kiosks. So hospitality has reigned supreme, and I think that’s the future. Ryan Embree: Yeah for, they say hospitality is the first ever industry and it’ll be here for a long time. So Sam, we appreciate it. We’re gonna watch you and, and everything you’re doing over there. We appreciate you taking some time with us. Sam Trotter: Thank you you so much. This was a lot of fun. All right. Ryan Embree: To join our loyalty program, be sure to subscribe and give us a five-star rating on iTunes. Suite Spot is produced by Travel Media Group. Our editor is Brandon Bell with cover art by Bary Gordon. I’m your host, Ryan Embree, and we hope you enjoyed your stay.

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In this special episode, Rent To Retirement founder Zach LeMaster joins the Lifestyle Dentist Podcast to share how he went from practicing optometry to building a real estate portfolio that ultimately gave his family financial independence.Zach shares how he and his wife used rental real estate to gradually replace their active income, giving them the freedom to continue practicing healthcare because they enjoy it—not because they financially have to. The conversation explores passive income, long-term wealth creation, real estate tax advantages, cost segregation, leverage, and how busy professionals can invest without turning real estate into another full-time job.

There's no shortage of information about short-term rentals.Podcasts. YouTube videos. Facebook groups. AI. Courses. Conferences. Tools. Software.In fact, sometimes there's so much information that figuring out what you actually need to do next becomes the hard part.And if you're a newer host, it can leave you wondering whether you're really ready to do this at all.In this episode, I'm sitting down with my friend Jodie Odlin, short-term rental host, hospitality professional, and creator of the Hospitable Hosts book series, to talk about what actually makes someone a great host — and spoiler alert: it isn't having every piece of technology, every fancy amenity, or every system perfectly dialed in.Sometimes, you need to get back to basics.We talk about the difference between simply owning a short-term rental and truly understanding hospitality, why more information doesn't necessarily create better hosts, and how to turn what you're learning into action instead of allowing it to become another source of overwhelm.Jodie also shares one of the biggest mistakes she made in her own STR business — waiting years to collect guest email addresses — and why building relationships with your guests beyond the OTAs matters.And because this is a conversation between Jodie and me, we somehow take a rather unexpected detour into… beekeeping.

Guest Brian Sampson is currently on a bike adventure connecting up 1000 places to see before you die. In this update he gives us the lowdown on what it's like to go cycling in Scotland, Belgium and the Netherlands. If you are planning on riding in Scotland you'll love the ease of wildcamping there and hiking ot the top of Goatfell, the highest peak on the Isle of Arran should definitely make it on your list. But beware of the midges and ticks!Then Brian shares his thoughts on the cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands as well as how he actually plans out his cycle routes. Working out how to join the dots of places he wants to see on a google map and then the reality of physically standing in the Grand Place in Brussels, and then taking in the history right at the site of the the battle of Waterloo. Be sure to give Brian a follow via his instagram - @Brian.Sampson4 to keep up to date with his bike adventure. He is now currently making his way through Europe and the Balkans and plans to wrap up this leg of the journey in Athens, Greece.  Check out the Elkhorn Rack from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

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Ana-Maria turned the 400 square foot casita behind her San Antonio home into $18,000 a year in additional revenue on Furnished Finder. No real estate background, no massive portfolio, no full-time real estate career. Just one extra space, rented intentionally to travel nurses, professors, and military members on monthly stays.As a single parent working in marketing and communications, Ana-Maria desires to supplement her income and provide for her daughter. In this episode of Landlord Diaries, she shares exactly how the casita became a steady revenue stream, why she chose Furnished Finder over Airbnb (Airbnb would have taken almost 20% off the top in San Antonio hotel/motel taxes and fees alone), and how she has kept a perfect 5-star review record for over five years.What you'll learn in this episode:How Ana-Maria makes $18,000 a year from a 400 square foot casitaWhy she picked Furnished Finder over Airbnb after running the numbersThe tenant screening process that ended her squatter riskHow she keeps her casita occupied almost year-round with 3 month average staysWhy she offers guests first right of refusal at the end of every leaseThe exact review request approach that has earned her 5-star reviews for 5+ yearsHow she has connected with tenants who became family, including one guest who left San Antonio with two adopted kittens named Mac and CheeseThis episode is for landlords with an ADU, in-law suite, room rental, or extra space they haven't monetized yet. It's for retirees, single parents, working professionals, and anyone considering the midterm rental space as a supplemental income stream. Furnished Finder connects landlords directly with travel nurses, corporate travelers, relocating families, and academics looking for monthly furnished housing across all 50 states. 83% of Furnished Finder landlords list just one property, and the average landlord earns $15,000 a year. Ana-Maria is above that average, and she'll walk you through exactly how.List Your Property on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-propertyUse code LLD10 for $10 off new listings.Chapters0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries0:55 Ana-Maria's American Dream as a single parent1:35 The 400 sq ft casita behind her San Antonio home3:25 Teaching kids the value of a rental income stream6:15 From long-term tenant to Furnished Finder8:25 The tools that made switching to MTR easy10:55 The squatter that changed everything12:00 Why moms are booking on Furnished Finder14:00 Pre-screening tips for landlords and tenants14:40 Keeping a shared property truly private16:00 Guest stories: two kittens named Mac and Cheese18:35 Why conversational screening beats STR platforms21:40 Supplement your income with Furnished Finder22:30 Airbnb wanted 20%. Furnished Finder was different.23:35 $18,000 a year from one backyard casita25:25 Why she offers guests first right of refusal27:05 What tenants love most about the casita29:40 Advice for new landlords with extra space33:35 Rapid Fire: what she wishes she knew at tenant #1Resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/questions-to-ask-before-moving-inhttps://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/5-questions-to-ask-during-the-booking-process-with-a-tenantAna-Maria's Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?id=6a3b05c-4a6a-a43-844-8dab88Topics covered: midterm rental strategy, casita rental income, ADU rental, single parent side hustle, Furnished Finder vs Airbnb, tenant screening, TransUnion background check, 5-star reviews, monthly rental income, San Antonio rental, backyard rental, extra space monetization, supplemental income for retirees, mother-in-law suite rental, furnished rental income The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees.

On Monday's Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Brandreth Canaley, and Michael Goldin are joined by Amy Kothari, the new CEO of StayTerra, to talk PE-backed STR consolidation, what the rollup model looks like when it actually works, and what it all means for independent operators. From there, the crew gets into Airbnb abandoning its decade-long build-it-yourself experience strategy and partnering with Tripadvisor instead, and closes with Expedia Group cutting eight senior executives in a single week as it reorganizes around AI and what that means for Vrbo hosts. This episode is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠StayFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bilt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you're ready to start turning today's guests into tomorrow's direct bookings, head to stayfi.com/goodmorninghospitality and use code GOODMORNINGHOSPITALITY to get 50% off your first three months. And for hotels with restaurants and restaurant owners, Bilt Hospitality is finally here. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinbilt.com/gmh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more for GMH listeners!

Guest Marcello Pacifici shares his experiences of bikepacking in some of the most isolated places in the Nordics. Originally from Rome in Italy, Marcello now calls Helsinki home. He got into riding bikes as a cheap way to get around the city, then expanded that to bikepacking as a way to discover Finland. His first bikepackign trip was 800kms and would take him all the way to Finnish Lapland.  He's since taken many other adventures including time spent on the Arctic Post Road  as well as three weeks spent riding in Iceland. When snow blocked the roads on the Iceland Divide Route, Marcello changed his plans and cycled the Westfjords Way. More recently he has just completed a solo journey on teh Faroe Islands. A place he says needs to be seen to be believed and which left him feeling he was standing on the edge of the world. You can follow Marcello's future adventures via his instagram - @WhereIsMarcello and read his ride reports via his substack blog  Check out the Elkhorn Rack from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sFOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comPROPERTY:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1085808130446764141?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=d1d01406-af56-448b-b297-4de5b08be531&source_impression_id=p3_1783953490_P3wpb0PvyqGkjEfXChapters00:00:00 Intro00:02:07 How Alan got started in short-term rentals00:04:10 The evolution of the industry over 15 years00:07:02 The importance of intentional property selection00:09:59 Creating a unique guest experience00:14:01 Pricing strategies and market positioning00:16:07 Lessons learned from challenges and surprises00:19:53 Trusting intuition over conventional advice00:23:59 The value of authenticity and passion00:27:55 Future plans and direct booking strategies

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, host Jeremy Holden kicks off a four-part mini-series on short-term rental fundamentals with Allyson Kessary, co-owner of The Sunkissed Group and Sunkissed Setups. Allyson breaks down what investors need to know after closing on a short-term rental property and introduces her four-step framework: Design, Procure, Receive, and Launch. From creating a memorable guest experience to sourcing furniture and supplies, she explains why the real work often begins after you purchase the property. The conversation explores the difference between DIY design and hiring a professional, how AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude can help with the process, and why designing for your ideal guest avatar is more important than simply creating a space you personally like.  Allyson also shares common setup mistakes, strategies for balancing quality and budget, the realities of receiving and assembling furnishings, and how investors can evaluate amenities such as pools, pickleball courts, and splash pads based on their potential to increase revenue. Whether you're launching your first Airbnb, refreshing an existing short-term rental, or trying to improve the performance of an investment property, this episode provides practical insights into creating a STR that is both attractive to guests and designed for profitability. Allyson also explains why specialized STR designers can bring a different perspective than traditional interior designers and why even investors purchasing an existing Airbnb may need to make strategic updates before relaunching. 01:20 – The 4-Step Setup Process: Design, Procure, Receive & Launch 03:15 – Restaurant Analogy: Defining Your Brand & Guest Experience 05:45 – Identifying Your Target Guest Avatar 07:36 – Can You DIY Design With AI? 10:00 – Knowing When to Outsource 12:08 – The Reality of Receiving & Trash Disposal 14:50 – Mistake #1: Designing for Yourself Instead of the Guest 19:05 – Mistake #2: Underestimating Time & Assembly Costs 20:20 – Balancing Quality vs. Budget 21:20 – Underwriting Amenities for Higher Revenue 22:45 – Why STR Designers Outperform Standard Interior Designers 24:38 – Buying an Existing Airbnb? Why You May Still Need a Refresh -- Contact Alden of Silver Crest Opportunity Fund at http://silvercrestopportunityfund.com "AZREIA does not endorse specific investments. Please do your own due diligence." Want to grow your real estate business?

The way travelers discover short-term rentals is changing—and the biggest shift may be happening before they ever visit Airbnb, Vrbo, or a property manager's website. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, AirDNA Chief Economist Jamie Lane sits down with Jason Cincotta, co-founder of Kismet, to unpack how AI-powered search is reshaping travel discovery, how much revenue it may already be influencing, and why traditional attribution models could be missing a huge part of the picture.The conversation goes beyond the headline numbers. Jamie and Jason explore why AI-driven guests may convert at higher rates, why so much AI research happens “in the dark” without appearing in traditional analytics, and how the rise of AI could change the long-standing balance between OTAs and direct bookings. They also discuss what property managers and hosts can do today—from improving imagery and website experiences to making their property data easier for AI systems to understand.You don't want to miss this episode if you want to understand where STR distribution is headed next.Key TakeawaysAI search is already influencing STR bookings. Traditional referral and UTM data may dramatically undercount the impact of AI-driven travel research.The travel “front door” is changing. Guests are increasingly using AI to research destinations, build itineraries, compare properties, and determine where they want to stay before visiting a booking platform.Direct bookings could gain an advantage. AI can potentially compare OTAs with direct channels and surface properties based on the individual traveler's needs, preferences, and previous experiences.Your website still matters. More AI visibility only helps if your direct booking experience can convert the traffic. Strong imagery, compelling copy, mobile functionality, branding, and a seamless booking engine are becoming increasingly important.Make your property easy for AI to understand. Structured, accurate information about your homes—including amenities, imagery, availability, pricing, and other commercial data—can help ensure your inventory is discoverable in emerging AI-powered search environments.Sign up for AirDNA for FREE

Inhaltswarnung: In dieser Folge geht es um Kannibalismus und Tierquälerei. Als die 22-jährige Cleo im Januar 2002 plötzlich verschwindet, macht sich ihre Familie große Sorgen. Ein Blick in ihr Zimmer verrät, dass bis auf ihre Schlafsachen keine Kleidung fehlt. Und auch die Tatsache, dass sie ihren geliebten Hund in ihrer Wohnung zurückgelassen hat, passt nicht zu ihr. Für Cleos Angehörige und die Polizei ist schnell klar: Irgendetwas muss ihr zugestoßen sein. Schließlich wendet sich ihr Cousin und Mitbewohner Marek an die Polizei. Er wisse, wo Cleo ist. Oder besser gesagt, das, was noch von ihr übrig geblieben ist … In dieser Folge von „Mordlust – Verbrechen und ihre Hintergründe“ sprechen wir über ein blutiges Verbrechen, nach dem ein kaum vorstellbarer Verdacht aufkommt. Einer, der die Frage aufwirft, ob der Täter Teile seines Opfers gegessen haben könnte. Außerdem erklären wir, warum ein juristisches Verbot am Ende dazu führt, dass eine einmal verhängte Strafe nicht mehr verschärft werden darf. Expert:innen in dieser Folge: Jürgen Johnen, Kriminalhauptkommissar a.D. Natalie Oesterlein, Fachpsychologin für Rechtspsychologie Prof. Dr. Thomas Rönnau, Inhaber des Lehrstuhls für Strafrecht,Wirtschaftsstrafrecht und Strafprozessrecht an der Bucerius Law School **Credit** Hosts: Paulina Krasa, Laura Wohlers Producer: Paulina Krasa, Laura Wohlers und Jon Handschin Redaktion: Paulina Krasa, Laura Wohlers, Jennifer Fahrenholz Schnitt: Pauline Korb Rechtliche Abnahme: „Abel und Kollegen“; Benedikt Müller **Quellen (Auswahl)** BGH - Beschluss vom 12.11.04 - 2 StR 367/04 Landgericht Koblenz – Urteil vom 10. April 2006 - 2030 Js 4046/02 – 2 Ks Spiegel: https://t1p.de/oo387 Stern: https://t1p.de/fhj0p Weißer Ring Magazin: https://t1p.de/d1q4o **Partner der Episode** Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/Mordlust Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7Check Out These Vodyssey Properties:1) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1043656594301161070?source_impression_id=p3_1786975767_P3EFBCLG25B00EoO2) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1743885571024950304?source_impression_id=p3_1786975858_P3EwUHdwkTD23Nat3) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1586781231542468450?source_impression_id=p3_1786976132_P34y9eePGHXSChvT4) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1608127384681815294?source_impression_id=p3_1786976137_P321MW7MPmqXLteLSources:1) https://itep.org/trump-capital-gains-indexing-midterms-2026/2) https://finance.yahoo.com/video/capital-gains-tax-rate-effectively-152311364.html3) https://news.airbnb.com/fall-beats-summer-as-the-top-season-for-weekend-trips/4) https://writing.strisker.com/short-term-rentals-daily-notes-august-17-2026/FOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comChapters00:00:00 Intro00:01:23 Success Stories and Market Shout-Outs00:04:39 Luxury and High-End Property Achievements00:08:00 Discussion on Proposed Tax and Regulation Changes00:17:30 Fall Travel Trends and Opportunities00:24:36 Rising Hospitality Taxes and Their Impact00:34:24 AI in Property Photos and Listings Debate00:50:48 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Pros Podcast, host Jeremy Werden sits down with Rajan Chida, a 22-year-old entrepreneur and real estate developer documenting his journey of building a short-term rental development from the ground up. Rajan's journey started far outside traditional real estate. While in college, he built a successful shoe-flipping business, saving aggressively until he was able to purchase his first investment property at just 21. Soon after, a partnership with his longtime friend Renzo led him to a much bigger challenge: purchasing 2.5 acres in Virginia for $37,000 and developing a four-unit short-term rental project called Royal Oak Retreat—despite having virtually no development experience. What makes Rajan's story even more interesting is how he has built the entire journey in public. His social following grew from roughly 20,000 followers to more than 185,000, allowing him to attract contractors, mentors, investors, creators, and opportunities simply by documenting the process. Jeremy and Rajan break down what it's really like to develop an STR from scratch, build an audience, and turn attention into a potential business advantage. In this episode, you'll learn: How Rajan went from shoe flipping to real estate investing How he found and evaluated the $37K land opportunity Building a short-term rental development with little prior experience How building in public attracted contractors and experienced mentors The social media hooks and storytelling strategies behind his growth Why documenting the journey can be more powerful than simply promoting the finished product How to use social media to build an audience around a real estate project The challenges of getting financing as young developers Why testing one STR before building an entire development can reduce risk How Rajan plans to turn Royal Oak Retreat into a standalone brand Designing a health-focused guest experience with amenities like saunas, cold plunges, hot tubs, and wellness products Why understanding your unique story and audience can become a competitive advantage Whether you're an aspiring real estate investor, Airbnb host, STR developer, content creator, or entrepreneur, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when you combine real estate, hospitality, social media, and the willingness to build in public. Save Your Spot! Join Our Lakefront Retreat at Hyco Lake Mastermind: https://www.investstr.com/lake-front-retreat Property Management Mastermind: str-pros.com Need help buying a property: investstr.com Save 25% on BNB Calc. Use our exclusive discount through the link below: ⁠https://bnbcalc.com?fpr=strpros⁠

Is a luxury beachfront property with massive rental income always a slam-dunk deal for a note investor? Welcome back to another episode of 50 Note Deals in 50 Days!In today's episode, real estate investor Scott Carson takes you down to sunny Galveston, Texas, to analyze a high-end, waterfront short-term rental (STR) facing foreclosure. Featured on a popular wedding show on Netflix and operating as a premier event venue and Airbnb, this three-story coastal property boasts incredible ocean views and high-ticket revenue potential. However, behind the beautiful listing photos lies a 20-month default, a listing price disconnect, and a hedge fund seller eager to offload the paper off their balance sheet.Scott walks step-by-step through the numbers, comparing property values against the debt balance, evaluating foreclosure mechanics in Texas, and revealing why lenders often prefer selling the note over acquiring an REO asset on the water.Key Topics Covered:Property Overview & High-End Asset Profiling: Examining a three-story, waterfront short-term rental and luxury wedding venue featured on Netflix.The Default Timeline: Unpacking a 20-month payment default and analyzing why the borrower listed the home for sale during the foreclosure process.Sourcing Hedge Fund Tapes: How this asset was identified out of an 86-note tape direct from a institutional seller (and 1 of only 5 Texas assets in the pool).Valuation vs. Debt Exposure: Comparing current active listing prices, comparative market analysis (CMA) data, and the actual underlying mortgage debt.Foreclosure vs. REO Risk: Why lenders prefer to sell non-performing paper to note investors rather than taking back coastal real estate and managing property operations.Texas Foreclosure Advantage: Leveraging Texas' fast non-judicial foreclosure timeline to take control of defaulted assets quickly.Bidding & Exit Strategies: Determining maximum bid thresholds, workout opportunities with existing operators, and foreclosure execution plans.Whether you're looking to acquire paper on coastal real estate or just want to see how pros evaluate complex non-performing notes, this episode provides actionable due diligence strategies you can use in your own portfolio!If you want to submit an offer, partner on deals, or have questions about distressed paper, book a call directly at talkwithscottcarson.com or email Scott at scott@weclosenotes.com. Ready to master note investing? Join our upcoming Virtual Note Buying Workshop by registering at notebuyingfordummies.com!Watch the Original Video of this Episode HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

In this special episode, David Millili sits down with industry leaders at the Hotel Data Conference in Nashville to explore the latest trends shaping hotel profitability, benchmarking, revenue management, and mega-event performance.First, Amanda Hite, President of STR, shares how new P&L benchmarking capabilities within CoStar with STR Benchmark are helping hotel owners, operators, management companies, and asset managers better understand more than 100 revenue and expense line items. She discusses profit flow analysis, rising undistributed expenses, declining margins, asset profitability, and how AI-powered tools could help hoteliers identify the data that matters most for improving revenue and profitability.Then, Jan Freitag of CoStar breaks down the hotel revenue impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and explains why its impact was closer to 30 Super Bowls rather than the 104 suggested by FIFA's president. He explores ADR growth, occupancy trends, international versus local demand, match-day pricing, minimum-stay restrictions, and the lessons hotel revenue leaders can apply to future mega-events, including the Olympics. In this episode, you'll learn:How P&L benchmarking can reveal opportunities to improve hotel profitabilityWhy rising undistributed expenses are putting pressure on hotel marginsWhat Could AI and Natural-Language Analytics Mean for the Future of Hotel Decision-Making?Why Did the World Cup's Hotel Impact Differ from the Super Bowl?Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oepa3lq-EdU  Links:Jan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janfreitag/Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandawattshite/CoStar Group: https://www.costargroup.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/320Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

What's the wildest thing that's happened to you during a bike adventure?  I asked this question and got inundated with responses so this week I'm sharing them with you.Responses range from marriage proposals, dog chases, nudist beach encounters to being kidnapped by the Taliban! I also share some of my own crazy bike adventure experiences including how I've twice managed to find myself starting a mountain descent wit no brakes (don't recommend!)Also a big shoutout to Adam Leathwood who has been tuning into the podcast for some inspiration to get out there for his own bike adventures and has now gone and done the thing! You can read more about Adam's adventure here:  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Most hosts pick their next STR on a gut feeling, a beachfront view or a cozy cabin. Garrett Brown from BiggerPockets took a different approach… He built a data comparison today across 5 property archetypes, scoring cash flow, appreciation, and long-term risk. In this episode, we break down which property type won, and why management matters more than location: The property type most investors overlook actually scored highest on cash flow. Why lakefront properties deliver strong appreciation but almost no day-1 cash flow? The 1 management decision worth $18,000 a year on the same property. Why the highest-ceiling property type also carries the widest range of outcomes. The property type that scored lowest despite the strongest nightly rates. If this episode helped, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone weighing their next short-term rental purchase. We'll catch you again real soon. Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShortTermRentalRiches Grab your free management eBook: https://strriches.com/#tools-resources Looking to earn more with your property (without the headaches)? Chat with our expert management team: https://strriches.com/management-services/  

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Peter Warren forklarer hva et hedgefond egentlig er, etter at Leopold Aschenbrenners fond kollapset, hvorfor shortlisten på Oslo Børs ikke betyr det folk tror den betyr. Resten går til strømregningen: norgesprisen, konsesjonskraften og hva en kilowattime faktisk koster deg.Kapitler(00:00) Intro og Skygard(00:52) Strømprisen: hva du faktisk betaler(03:55) Ukens marked: halvledere, Korea og Oslo Børs(05:07) Moonshot, H100 og bitcoin-rabatten(09:48) Krypto, gull og 30-åringen på 5,22(14:51) Borr Drilling: shortlisten som ikke handler om shorting(21:34) Hva er egentlig et hedgefond(35:41) Regnestykket bak norgesprisen(44:08) Parkering, overvåking og elsykkelen(53:23) Regulatory capture og AI-modellene(59:26) Boligmarkedet i Oslo må ned Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailThe full week of Journal Club in one place. Monday, the PLaNT trial of prophylactic CPAP for late preterm infants born by cesarean, with senior author Dr. Edgardo Szyld. Tuesday, whether parental holding during therapeutic hypothermia changes feeding and length of stay. Wednesday, the Connection Study, the first live biotherapeutic product tested under an IND, and what it means for probiotics returning to the NICU. Thursday, a handheld light probe that reads bowel through the skin to catch NEC before the X-ray does. Friday, Dr. Dinushan Kaluarachchi on the respiratory severity score and what its trajectory tells us.----First-in-human pilot study of broadband optical spectroscopy (BOS) as noninvasive surveillance for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Dodd AC, Lehane AJ, Lee A, Hurlock A, Su Y, Ilahi I, Lautz TB, Backman V, Goldstein SD.J Pediatr Surg. 2026 May;61(5):162978. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.162978. Epub 2026 Feb 3.PMID: 41643767Association of parental holding during therapeutic hypothermia and NICU outcomes for infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Nguyen TT, Glass HC, Chan N, Taketa E, Pineda R, Cornet MC, Miller MJ.J Perinatol. 2026 Jun 22. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02753-3. Online ahead of print.PMID: 42332041Live biotherapeutic product IBP-9414 (L. reuteri) in very low birth weight infants: the Connection Study. Neu J, Del Moral T, Guthrie SO, Hudak ML, Indrio F, Kim JH, Kronström A, Martin CR, Modi N, Rastad J, Schnitzer TJ, Singh R, Strömberg S, Szajewska H, Thuresson M, Caplan M.Pediatr Res. 2026 Feb 20. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04826-7. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41721054Prophylactic CPAP at Cesarean Birth in Late-Preterm Newborns: A Multicenter RCT. Shah BA, DeShea L, Schmölzer GM, Josephsen JB, Fabres J, Wetzel EA, Rykovich H, Thomas A, Law B, Garrido C, Szyld E.Pediatrics. 2026 Aug 1;158(2):e2025070998. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-070998.PMID: 42457181 Clinical Trial.Association Between Delivery Room Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Neonatal Outcomes in Late Preterm and Term Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Chin Y, Hill M, Sett A, Thomas N, Razak A.J Paediatr Child Health. 2026 Jul 28. doi: 10.1111/jpc.70516. Online ahead of print.PMID: 42517258 Review.Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Definition Based on Respiratory Severity Score. Kaluarachchi DC, Peebles PJ, Lasarev MR, Guthrie SO, Laughon MM.Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026 Jul;61(7):e71750. doi: 10.1002/ppul.71750.PMID: 42478108 Free PMC article. No abstract available.Respiratory severity score patterns by birth gestational age among a cohort of extremely preterm infants. Peebles PJ, Lasarev MR, Guthrie SO, Laughon MM, Keller RL, Kaluarachchi DC.J Perinatol. 2026 Jun 29. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02778-8. Online ahead of print.PMID: 42374145 No abstract available.Respiratory severity score as a predictor for need for tracheostomy in infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Kaluarachchi NM, Afah Annah S, Lasarev MR, Peebles PJ, Kaluarachchi DC.J Perinatol. 2026 Jun 25. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02720-y. Online ahead of print.PMID: 42350618 No abstract available.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!

Hannah Simon has raced ultras in four different continents, but you'd be wrong to assume she is only focused on racing.  She also enjoys strapping gear on her bike and riding through new landscapes.  This year she chose to combine them all by riding to the start line of three seperate events across Europe. I enjoyed exploring her experience as a photo journalist and how she blends her desire to see the landscapes with the competitiveness it takes to race through them as well.Her racing pedigree speaks for itself, she has successfully completed  the Triple Crown (Arizona Trail, Tour Divide and Colorado Trail) as well as the Triple Nelson (all three mountain races, Atlas, Silk Road and Hellenic).  In 2024 she finished as first woman across the line at the Silk Road Mountain Race, which required her to ride on a pedal spindle for over 400kms due to a mechanical.But did you know she only learnt how to ride a bike so that she would be able to go horse riding? That her favourite riding food is humous from Lidl and that she enjoyed being humbled by the weather and terrain in Scotland's highlands during the Highland Trail 550?Be sure to follow Hannah's future adventures via her instagram - @HannahSimon_ Check out the Elkhorn Rack from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Rob and Jeff discuss how Smackdown is the more interesting show now and if Penta could get a title run between Mexico City and Chicago.Our podcast provider, RedCircle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to STR!Please Rate and Review Shake Them Ropes on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rob and Jeff discuss how Smackdown is the more interesting show now and if Penta could get a title run between Mexico City and Chicago.Our podcast provider, RedCircle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to STR!Please Rate and Review Shake Them Ropes on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sFOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comPROPERTY:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/798736872447755691?source_impression_id=p3_1786658894_P3OTPb_CF235Gqto&check_in=2026-09-14&guests=1&adults=1&check_out=2026-09-16Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:01:54 Property selection in ski towns00:06:00 Underwriting and financing process00:07:55 Property setup and value-add strategies00:12:00 Understanding seasonal demand in ski towns00:16:00 Renovations and outdoor improvements00:21:00 Performance and growth of the rental00:24:00 Managing bookings and maximizing revenue00:29:56 Future plans and scaling00:31:57 Lessons learned and advice for investors

1973 reiste der mexikanische Anthropologe Santiago Genovés gemeinsam mit zehn Freiwilligen auf einem winzigen Floß über den Atlantik. Die Reise dauerte 101 Tage, ohne jede Privatsphäre, ohne Bücher oder die Möglichkeit der Ablenkung, dafür mit dutzenden Fragebögen zu Sex und Aggression. Sein Ziel: Konflikte provozieren und daraus Erkenntnisse über die Wurzeln menschlicher Gewalt gewinnen, um die Formel für den Weltfrieden zu finden. Doch statt Eskalation erlebte die bunt gemischte Crew vor allem Solidarität – während sich der eigentliche Konflikt gegen den Versuchsleiter selbst richtete. Die Presse betitelte das Ganze schließlich reißerisch als das „Sex-Floß“. Was war die Idee hinter diesem einzigartigen Sozialexperiment, wie lief die Reise tatsächlich ab, und was sagt uns die Geschichte über Wissenschaft, Sensationsgier und die Grenzen von Feldforschung? Wir haben uns das Acali-Experiment ganz genau angesehen. Wie man uns unterstützen kann, könnt ihr hier nachlesen. Zum HOAXILLA Merchandise geht es hier QR-Code für Überweisung: Die CampfireFM App findet ihr hier QUELLEN: Story der Woche: Gibt es eine Studie zum Strömungsverhalten von Schuhen? Thema der Woche: Das Acali-Experiment in der deutschen Wikipedia Das Acali-Experiment in der englischen Wikipedia Archive: The Acali experiment : five men and six women on a raft across the Atlantic for 101 days : Genovés, Santiago : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive YouTube: THE RAFT / FLOTTEN (Trailer) 20min: Das bizarre Sozialexperiment, das als «Sex-Floss» in die Geschichte einging This Media Online: Coup D’états and Camaraderie: The Acali Raft Experiment The Guardian: Mutiny on the Sex Raft: how a 70s science project descended into violent chaos Povmagazine: The Sex Raft: Rethinking ‘One of the strangest group experiments of all time’ Forbes: The 1973 Raft Experiment, Sex And Sedition At Sea, Now A Fascinating Film Uni Leipzig: Beobachtungen Beobachtung YouTube: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten 19 Study Smarter: Anthropologische Methodik Forschung und Lehre: Isolationsstudie nach 100 Tagen abgeschlossen Auf Distanz 0126: Anika Mehlis – Analog-Astronautin YouTube: The Weird & Dirty Social Experiment

Short-term rentals may be one of the most overlooked areas of hospitality when it comes to safety.In this episode, Mark Lumpkin sits down with Justin Ford of Breezeway to break down the real risks STR owners and operators need to understand—and the simple steps that can prevent injuries, lawsuits, and major property damage.Justin shares lessons from years of managing vacation rentals and working specifically in short-term rental safety, including:Why pools are one of the biggest risks in STRsThe smoke and carbon monoxide alarms every property should haveWhy slips, trips, and falls generate so many claimsThe biggest safety mistakes owners make in kitchensWhere fire extinguishers should actually be installedThe growing risk of lithium battery firesWhy decks, egress, railings, and renovations need to meet modern safety standardsHow proper documentation can protect owners when something goes wrongThe biggest takeaway: safety isn't something you address after an accident. It needs to be built into the way you design, operate, and maintain your property from day one.If you own or operate short-term rentals, this is an episode worth saving—and revisiting.__Episode Sponsored By:STR SearchSTR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 215 profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com

Eyþór Atli Olsen góðvinur þáttarins var gestur okkar í dag. Hann er frá Eyrabakka, en hann flutti þaðan til Hveragerðis því hann vildi sjá heiminn. Hjálmar og Helgi voru með skemmtilegt tónlistarkviss. Eyþór var líka með gott kviss fyrir strákana. Strákarnir veltu því fyrir sér hvers vegna börn í dag tala ekki lengur íslensku.IG: helgijean & hjalmarorn110Takk fyrir að hlusta - og munið að subscribe´a!Þættina má finna inni í áskrift á pardus.is

The U.S. short-term rental market is showing surprising strength—even as the broader economy sends mixed signals. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane and Bram Gallagher break down July's performance and explore what's really driving growth across the STR market. U.S. RevPAR jumped 7.2% in July, with ADR emerging as the biggest contributor, while occupancy also moved into positive year-over-year growth.The conversation goes beyond the headline numbers to separate the impact of the 2026 World Cup from broader market trends. While World Cup host cities saw significant gains in both rates and supply, the rest of the country also delivered strong rate growth—and supply growth outside host cities remained below 2%. Looking ahead, Jamie and Bram discuss why higher interest rates could keep supply growth constrained, why improving occupancy and ADR could support strong unit-level performance through the rest of 2026, and what changing booking behavior means for pricing strategy.One of the most encouraging signals for operators is a reversal in the long-running trend toward shorter booking windows. Lead times have increased or held steady for four consecutive months, with coastal markets seeing particularly notable gains. For hosts and managers, that shift could create new opportunities to capture demand earlier and price more strategically.You don't want to miss this episode if you're planning your STR strategy for the rest of 2026.Key TakeawaysRevPAR is accelerating: U.S. RevPAR increased 7.2% in July, driven primarily by stronger ADR and supported by improving occupancy.The World Cup boosted rates, but it wasn't the whole story: Rate growth was especially strong in host cities, but gains were broad-based across the country.Supply growth is likely to remain limited: Outside World Cup host cities, supply growth was below 2% in June and July, with high mortgage rates and expensive real estate continuing to constrain new listings.Longer lead times could change pricing strategy: Travelers are increasingly booking further in advance, reversing a years-long trend toward last-minute bookings. Hosts should pay attention to pacing and adjust pricing accordingly.The outlook for unit-level performance remains strong: With occupancy trending upward, ADR growth remaining healthy, and limited new competition expected, operators could see continued gains through the remainder of 2026.Sign up for AirDNA for FREE

Send us Fan MailProbiotics left US NICUs after the FDA reclassified them, and NEC rates went up. This week Ben reviews the Connection Study, a 2,158 infant phase 3 trial of IBP-9414, a live biotherapeutic product containing Limosilactobacillus reuteri, run under an IND with the regulatory rigor probiotics never had. Neither primary endpoint reached significance, but all cause mortality fell 27%, and surgically confirmed NEC favored treatment after 14 days of dosing. The discussion may be the real story, including a kappa of 0.36 between radiologists reading the same NEC films. Ben and Daphna talk through what a regulated probiotic would mean for the babies waiting now.----Live biotherapeutic product IBP-9414 (L. reuteri) in very low birth weight infants: the Connection Study. Neu J, Del Moral T, Guthrie SO, Hudak ML, Indrio F, Kim JH, Kronström A, Martin CR, Modi N, Rastad J, Schnitzer TJ, Singh R, Strömberg S, Szajewska H, Thuresson M, Caplan M.Pediatr Res. 2026 Feb 20. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04826-7. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41721054Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!

There is a limited amount of DNA left from under Maggie Murdaugh's left hand, and both sides want to test it first. Tony Brueski takes your questions on that fight with retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke.SLED previously determined the material belonged to an unknown, unrelated male, but did not identify him. The state uses STR analysis, which checks samples against law enforcement databases and cannot name someone who is not already in the system. The defense wants the reserve samples sent first to Othram, a Texas laboratory that runs SNP testing and forensic genetic genealogy, the approach that can build out a family tree from an unknown contributor.In a July filing, Murdaugh's attorneys told the court something new. Prosecutors had just disclosed that reserve samples from two evidence items remain unprocessed, and that SLED wants to run repeat testing on them. Every test consumes material. The defense argues a retest risks exhausting the only sample capable of producing a name. Othram, they say, could finish in sixty to ninety days.The same filing accuses SLED of mishandling the white T-shirt Murdaugh wore the night of the killings. Testing returned negative for human blood on the stained areas, and the shirt was later rendered unavailable for additional testing after a chemical enhancement agent was applied. The defense calls that a reason to doubt the agency's good faith. That is their allegation, not a court finding.Prosecutors oppose the defense's access request. Judge Debra McCaslin decides the sequence. A July conference on the testing brought defense attorneys, prosecutors, SLED forensic scientists and Othram's chief executive into the same call.The verdicts against him were reversed on appeal, and Murdaugh returns to trial presumed innocent. Robin Dreeke takes the mail on what a name under those fingernails would and would not prove.END LINKSJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #HiddenKillers #SLED #BradyMotion #MaggieMurdaugh #DickHarpootlian #TrueCrime #MurdaughMurders #SouthCarolina

Check Out Anthony's Property:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1622480558164730327?source_impression_id=p3_1786546585_P3c3N_35aQtonT3qWEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comSources:1) https://partner.expediagroup.com/en-us/resources/blog/top-of-search-top-of-mind-guide-to-vrbo-sponsored-listings2) https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm3) https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-q2-2026-financial-results/Chapters00:00 Intro01:54 Shout Out to Anthony Gira's Scottsdale Property04:07 Housing Market Peak and Regional Divergence08:13 Opportunities in Abilene and Emerging Markets13:04 Impact of AI Infrastructure on Real Estate Growth25:00 Verbo's New Pay-Per-Booking Listing Model37:11 Airbnb's Q2 Results and Market Demand42:03 Comparing Airbnb and VRBO Growth Strategies45:10 Future Opportunities in Short-Term Rentals and Advertising

„Táta toho ve mně zanechal strašně moc,“ říká scénografka Klára Formanová. V Hovorech vzpomíná na svého otce, spisovatele, skauta a politického vězně Jiřího Stránského, který by letos oslavil nedožité 95. narozeniny. „Věta ‚můžeš-li udělat radost, musíš‘ je u nás v rodině na denním pořádku. Je to takový základ hodnotového žebříčku,“ přibližuje. Připomíná také obrovský smysl pro humor svého otce, jeho nadhled a ochotu okamžitě pomoci druhým.

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Pros Podcast, host Jeremy Werden sits down with three standout STR operators and creators: Rajan Chida, Kyle Miklasz, and Ryan Shapiro for an unfiltered conversation about building, marketing, and scaling short-term rental businesses. Rajan Chida shares the story behind Royal Oak Retreat, a luxury cabin project he launched while still in college. After purchasing land for $37,000 and building the first cabin for roughly $380,000 all-in, Rajan has used social media storytelling and influencer marketing to drive significant direct bookings. He also breaks down what he's learned about identifying the right audience, building a personal brand, and turning attention into actual revenue. Kyle Miklasz, founder of Big Sky Barn House and Wild Wild Warehouse, shares how he has built a portfolio of unique Airbnb destinations across eight states. His strategy is anything but traditional—transforming abandoned barns and warehouses into one-of-a-kind experiential stays. Kyle discusses the launch of his latest property in rural Iowa, which generated nearly $300,000 in gross bookings within its first eight weeks, and explains how he uses social media as another distribution channel for his properties. Ryan Shapiro, co-host of the Short-Term Rental Pros Podcast and a luxury co-hosting operator in Northeast Florida, joins the conversation to share his perspective on experiential stays, property management, and the realities of operating a growing STR portfolio. Together, Jeremy, Rajan, Kyle, and Ryan dive into what it really takes to turn unique properties into high-performing short-term rentals. In this episode, you'll learn: How to use social media to generate direct bookings Why having the right audience matters more than follower count How influencer marketing can drive bookings—and where it falls short Building unique STRs in markets that aren't traditional vacation destinations How to design properties with virality and guest experience in mind When it's time to hire help and build operational systems The growing pains that come with scaling an STR portfolio Why operators need to focus on their strengths and delegate the rest How direct bookings can reduce reliance on OTAs The real challenges behind running multiple short-term rentals Whether you're an Airbnb host, property manager, real estate investor, co-host, or aspiring STR entrepreneur, this episode offers a candid look at what it takes to build properties people actually want to book—and a business that can scale beyond the founder. This isn't a conference. It's a mastermind. Three days. A small group of STR founders, hosts, and brand builders. Real numbers, real playbooks, and real conversations you won't find online. Bring your biggest bottleneck. Leave with a plan — and a room of people who will hold you accountable.

Es herrscht eine doppelte Dürre: Zur geringen Bodenfeuchtigkeit sinken auch die Abflussmengen in Flüssen. Hinzu kommen höhere Temperaturen. Wie sich diese Erwärmung auch auf Meeresströmungen auswirken kann, soll der neue Weltklimabericht zeigen. ETH-Klimatologe Erich Fischer ist einer der Autoren. Mit den schwindenden Gletscher sinken die Pegelstände der Flüsse, mit den höheren Temperaturen trocknen die Böden stärker aus als früher. Deshalb ist die aktuelle Trockenheit nur bedingt vergleichbar mit den historisch Dürren. Der Klimatologe der ETH Zürich forscht zu Extremereignissen und berechnet auch sogenannte Worst-Case-Szenarien – damit sich Gesellschaft, Politik und Wirtschaft für die Zukunft wappnen können. Wie kann die Umsetzung dieser Szenarien in Schutzmassnahmen funktionieren? Fischer ist einer der Hauptautoren des Weltklimaberichts. Der nächste wird sich auch mit den Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf Meeresströmungen beschäftigen. Welche Szenarien sind denkbar, wenn sich die Strömung des Golfstroms verändert? Und wie liesse sich die zunehmende Klimaerwärmung noch aufhalten? Erich Fischer ist zu Gast im Tagesgespräch bei Karoline Arn.

Helgi sagði frá heimildarþætti um leiðtoga sértrúarsafnaðar. Hjálmar vill segja fólki að hætta segja fólki hvernig það á að vera. Strákarnir sögðu hvenær þeir voru síðast skammaðir af pabba sínum.IG: helgijean & hjalmarorn110Takk fyrir að hlusta - og munið að subscribe´a!