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Laura Wegner didn’t get into short-term rentals because it was trendy. She got into it because her business disappeared overnight during COVID.
What started as a way to survive turned into a highly strategic hospitality business in Whistler, British Columbia. Today, Laura owns and manages premium ski-in/ski-out rentals and is preparing to expand into boutique property management with a very specific vision.
In this episode, Laura breaks down:
Why she stopped treating her STR like a side investment
How understanding RevPAR changed her business
The mistake she made with minimum stay requirements
What finally clicked with PriceLabs
How design, cleanliness, and hospitality justify premium pricing
The exact mindset shift that helped her outperform competitors in the same building

She also shares the real numbers behind her growth and how Strategic Host helped her increase RevPAR dramatically year over year.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by pricing strategy, or unsure how to compete in a crowded market, this episode is a masterclass in using data with intention.
Resources Mentioned:
Join the Priced & Profitable Bootcamp Waitlist
Price Labs

Josh Peterson didn’t start in short-term rentals by chasing deals. He started by solving a problem.
After too many mediocre hotel stays visiting his daughter at UNC, he bought a home near campus. What started as a second home quickly turned into a high-performing short-term rental—and then a full-on business.
But here’s where it gets interesting.
Instead of rushing to scale, Josh hit pause. He went back, optimized his first property, and unlocked a 35% revenue increase and a major jump in occupancy.
In this episode, we break down:
Why optimizing one property can outperform adding more
The exact pricing shifts that increased weekday bookings
How data, not instinct, changed his strategy
What “champagne taste” looks like in a profitable rental
Why niche markets (like college towns) can be a long-term advantage
How to think about scaling without overextending

If you’re thinking about your next property, this episode might change how you approach it.
Resources mentioned:
Check out Josh's STR at: https://phdstays.com/

What does it actually take to scale a short-term rental business without burning out?
In this episode, we sit down with Amy Ruocco, founder of Hosted Guest, who went from running herself ragged in her business to building a more profitable, sustainable, and scalable operation.
Amy shares how she transitioned from instinct-based decisions to data-driven strategy, what finally helped her let go of day-to-day tasks, and how hiring the right team member changed everything.
We also dive into her journey from weddings to short-term rentals, the mindset shifts that unlocked major revenue growth, and how she’s on track to hit $1.4M this year without adding more properties.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to grow, this episode will show you what’s possible.
What you'll learn:
How Amy scaled her business to nearly $1M and beyond
Why instinct alone won’t grow your Airbnb business
How to stop panic pricing and trust your data
What finally helped her hire and let go of control
How to train a team member to match your voice and standards
Why your role as a host needs to evolve as you grow
The importance of investing in yourself and your business
How time blocking can reduce overwhelm and create balance

Resources mentioned:
Join our Strategic Host Coaching Program!

Airbnb changed the fee structure again… and most hosts are asking the wrong question.
Everyone is debating which option to choose, but almost no one is looking at what actually happened to their numbers after the last change.
In this episode, we break down what Airbnb quietly updated, the biggest mistakes hosts are about to repeat, and the four audits you need to run before touching a single setting.
Because this isn’t about opinions, it’s about your profit.
What You’ll Learn:
What Airbnb actually changed with fee structures
Why the “recommended” label matters more than you think
The biggest mistake hosts made during the last fee switch
Why copying someone else’s markup strategy doesn’t work
The four key audits you must run before making changes
How to evaluate your performance vs your market
Why pricing is only one part of the equation
How to make decisions based on data instead of panic

Resources mentioned:
Submit your property for our next #STRShareSunday at strshare.com
Join our Priced and Profitable Bootcamp!

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If your Airbnb listing is getting views but not bookings, your title might be the problem.
In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the fastest and most overlooked ways to improve your listing performance: your Airbnb title. Because your title isn’t there to describe your space, it’s there to win the click.
We’re sharing the exact prompts we use (and teach our students) to create high-converting titles using AI, plus the strategy behind why they work. From understanding the click-through funnel to aligning your title with real-time demand, this episode will help you stop guessing and start optimizing.
If you want more clicks, more visibility, and ultimately more bookings, this is where to start.
Resources Mentioned:
Thanks for Visiting Bootcamp - Join the Waitlist!
Strategic Host Coaching Program - Sign up!
Download our Airbnb Photo Shoot Shot List

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