Best Architecture Portfolio Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 253 -The Architecture of Living: Why Design Should Fit Your Real Life with Zeke Freeman 38:25

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Most homes look good on paper. But they’re not designed for how people actually *live.* In this episode, guest architect Zeke Freeman shares the hidden design flaws baked into most houses — and how his process reshapes spaces around *real human behavior.* Whether you’re remodeling a home, designing an Airbnb, or dreaming about your next property, t…

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Ep 252 - The 5 Sales Principles Every STR Closer Needs to Master with Adam Stein 44:18

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If you want to win in cohosting, you need to sell. In this episode, Adam breaks down the 5 core sales frameworks he teaches to high-performance closers in STR and beyond. From reframing rejection to diagnosing like a doctor, this is the mindset, structure, and clarity that separates amateurs from closers. What You’ll Learn: The “doctor frame” for e…

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Most STRs Fail Because They Cut Corners (Here’s the Math) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 22 29:38

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Most people lose in STR because they think small. This episode breaks down exactly why $150K–$200K is now the minimum to win, and how to outpace the competition by investing in what actually matters. You’ll learn: • How Mike’s team turned a $715K property into a 26%+ cash-on-cash winner • Why outdated listings are getting crushed in today’s market …

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Ep 251 - The Airbnb Roll-Up Strategy No One’s Talking About with Patryk Swietek 41:03

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He’s not managing Airbnbs, he’s buying the companies that do. In this episode, Patrick breaks down his roll-up strategy for short-term rental management businesses, focusing on Joshua Tree. You’ll learn: • How to value STR property management companies • The hidden formula top performers are using (4.9+ reviews + max RevPAR) • How he’s creating add…

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The Tax Loophole That Can Wipe Out $40K (Even With 1 Property) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 21 19:28

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The new Trump-era bill just brought back 100% bonus depreciation and STR owners are about to get a massive tax break. In this episode, we break down exactly how the short-term rental tax loophole works, how you can use it to eliminate 5–6 figures of taxable income, and what rules you must follow to stay IRS-compliant. Whether you own 1 property or …

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Ep 250 - Why Hosts Are Ditching Airbnb for Midterm Rentals with Furnished Finder CEO Jeff Hurst 46:37

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Furnished Finder’s CEO, Jeff, joins us to break down why thousands of hosts are moving away from Airbnb and into the booming midterm rental space. In this episode: • Jeff’s journey from VRBO and Expedia to Furnished Finder • Why monthly rentals are the most underserved niche in real estate • How to price your MTR listings for max profit • The 3 typ…

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Airbnb Just Changed Your Cancellation Policy…And You Might Not Even Know It | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 20 14:10

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Airbnb quietly changed the rules, and if you’re not paying attention, you could be giving refunds you didn’t agree to. In this episode, we break down exactly what changed and what to do about it. Here’s what you’ll learn: • Why Airbnb is auto-switching hosts to a “Firm” policy, without clear consent • What happened to the original Strict policy (sp…

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Ep 249 - How They Went from Helping One Homeowner to Building a Thriving STR Portfolio with Joe Rohne 38:38

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What started as a favor for one struggling homeowner turned into a multi-property, multi-market STR business, and a system built on honesty, hard lessons, and smart investing. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why most first-time hosts shouldn’t expect a profit (and what to aim for instead) • The $65K reno gamble that paid off, plus how to pitch own…

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How Mark Quit His Job, Scaled to 37 Units, and Doubled Revenue Without Spending a Dime | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 19 18:21

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Mark had 11 Airbnb units, a full-time medical sales job, and barely any profit. Just 18 months later? He runs 37 listings, left his W-2, and built a profitable, freedom-filled business, all without using his own capital. In this episode, we break down exactly how he did it: The red flags in his arbitrage model that forced a pivot How he turned loss…

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Ep 248 - From Airbnb Suspension to 90% Occupancy with Midterm Rentals & AI Automation with Amanda Williams 49:26

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Amanda Williams branded herself as The Traveling Realtor and built a thriving rental business, only to be banned from Airbnb overnight. In this episode, she shares how that crushing moment forced her to pivot into midterm rentals, automate with AI, and rebuild a better business that runs with less stress, higher profits, and total platform independ…

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How to Win STR Clients in a Down Market (Even If Bookings Are Slowing Down) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 18 25:44

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Most co-hosts are blaming the market. But it’s not the market... ...it’s your offer. In this episode, we walk through how to dominate even when bookings slow down, using frameworks that helped our clients grow from 0 to 100+ properties (without lowering their standards). Inside, you’ll learn: The 2 sales you must make to land AND grow every client …

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Ep 247 - The Identity Shift That Unlocks Everything (And How to Use AI to Scale Smarter) 31:50

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Most people quietly self-sabotage… Not because they don’t want success. But because they still talk like the person who doesn’t have it yet. In this solo episode, Mike and E breaks down how internal dialogue shapes your future, and how AI can help you become the version of yourself that already wins. What you’ll learn: How to reprogram your self-ta…

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This Is the Final STR WealthCon…Here’s What to Expect | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep17 29:39

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The end of an era. The final STR WealthCon is here, and Mike Sjogren and Bill Faith are going out with a bang. In this episode, we break down exactly what’s coming, why this event will never happen again, and how to make the most of it. What you’ll learn: • Why this is the last WealthCon hosted by Mike & Bill • The new format designed for all STR b…

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Ep 246 - He Scaled to 70 STRs While Running 2 Companies with Buck Cumbo 36:31

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Most people can barely handle one business. Buck scaled two. In this episode, we break down how he went from managing one unseen unit in Nashville to running a 70-property short-term rental operation and a digital marketing agency at the same time. No fluff, just systems, AI, and strategic growth. What you’ll learn: How he jumped from 5 to 20 units…

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Airbnb Just Rolled Out a Trap for Hosts (Opt Out Fast) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 15 29:02

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Airbnb’s Summer 2025 update just launched, and buried inside is a feature that could destroy your margins and expose you to serious risk. It’s called “Services,” and it lets guests book things like chefs, trainers, and masseuses without your approval, while you carry all the liability. In this episode, I break down: Why this new feature is dangerou…

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Ep 245 - From Tragedy to Terra: How Diana & Josh Built Palm Springs’ First Wellness Hotel 45:53

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This episode is a masterclass in turning pain into purpose. Diana and Josh, two married architects, were forced to reimagine their future after losing both their fathers in 2021. What began as a journey to escape the W-2 grind became Terra Palm Springs, the city’s first true wellness boutique hotel. They reveal how they: • Pivoted from flips and BR…

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AirDNA’s New Tools Just Gave Smart Hosts a Huge Advantage (Here’s What to Do) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 15 25:11

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AirDNA just dropped its biggest platform update in years, and if you’re not using these tools, you’re falling behind. From custom comps to Airbnb integration, this episode breaks down the new features, how to use them, and what they reveal about the 2025 STR landscape. What you’ll learn: How to use the new Rentalizer confidence score and custom com…

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Ep 244 - From Banking to 96 STRs: Why Fouad Built a Bankable Airbnb Empire 35:30

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Fouad spent 20 years in banking and 11 more consulting banks before walking away from corporate life when his wife’s income surpassed his. What happened next? A wild ride through the world of short-term rentals, driven by family, strategy, and a long-term vision few operators ever reach. In this episode, Fouad breaks down: How a personal medical em…

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Airbnb Summer 2025 Update: What Hosts Need to Know About Services & Experiences | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 14 15:49

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Airbnb just rolled out its biggest update of the year, and if you’re a host, you need to know what’s coming. In this live breakdown, we cover: • The truth about Airbnb’s new “Services” feature and why it matters • What this means for photographers, chefs, massage therapists, and YOU • How Airbnb plans to monetize add-ons (and why you might not see …

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Ep 243 - From Zero to $1B: Hostaway CEO Marcus Rader on AI, Talent, and the Brutal Truth About Scaling 35:40

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In this raw, no-fluff episode, Hostaway CEO Marcus Rader shares the hard-won lessons behind building a billion-dollar vacation rental software company, starting with zero industry experience. Marcus breaks down: Why most entrepreneurs aim too small and why it costs them everything The mental and physical toll of building at scale (including 7 years…

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Small Practice, Big Impact: Claire Nash on Cash Flow, Clients and Confidence 56:23

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Charging 50% upfront. Blogging to get work. Teaching part-time and even working as a dinner lady in the early days. From just herself to a team of six. Refusing to play the “starving artist” trope. Claire Nash isn’t just running an architecture practice - she’s rewriting the manual. In this honest, funny and practical conversation, Claire breaks do…

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This Week In Wealth: What's going on with bonds? Warning sign, rare opportunity or both? #177 14:36

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Send us a text In this episode of This Week in Wealth I discuss our inaugural Women's Investment Boardroom, the current state of the markets and double click on the implications of rising bond yields. I also ask if the volatility of Bitcoin means it's classified as an investment, speculation, or gambling. The main discussion centres around the impo…

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Broadcast journalism and life at sea: Dr Judy Aslett’s take on sailing, storytelling and social impact #176 47:28

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Send us a text I've waited a long time to interview my longtime friend Dr Judy Aslett on the Prosperity Podcast. A former foreign correspondent for Channel Four, Judy is a seasoned journalist, documentary filmmaker and co-creator of the popular YouTube channel Sailing Fair Isle. Together with her partner Steve, they dive into the realities of life …

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EP 242 - How AI & Leadership Are Scaling the Best STR Businesses in 2025 37:55

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This episode unpacks the real playbook behind scaling short-term rental businesses with AI, leadership, and culture. Straight from the STR Boardroom event in Salem, hosts Chris and E break down their biggest takeaways from Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh’s AI workshop to the emotional breakthroughs in hot seats, to Mark from Minoan’s CEO mindset at 50+ emplo…

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Writing, Curating, Strategising: Lucy Bullivant’s Urbanist Toolkit 49:57

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Award-winning author, strategist and curator Lucy Bullivant joins us to spill the tea on what it really takes to shape cities that work – and why good urbanism needs more than just good design. We dive into her journey from writing "Masterplanning Futures" to curating edutainment exhibitions, chairing design review panels and working hands-on with …

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This Week in Wealth: Will the interest rate cut mean house prices increase? Yes, and now is the time to buy according to property expert Eyeedul #175 24:22

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Send us a text For This Week in Wealth I caught up with property expert Eyeedul Haque on the recent Bank of England rate cut and April's property price numbers. We explore how interest rate changes affect buyer behaviour, mortgage rates and the rental market, while also analysing transaction trends and approval rates. Find out why Eyeedul believes …