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How I Turned Ghost Town Casitas Into a Brand (Not Just an Airbnb) | Coleman Davis

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Content provided by Airbnb Superhost Jason Muth + Rory Gill. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Airbnb Superhost Jason Muth + Rory Gill or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What does it take to turn a remote West Texas ghost town into an Instagram-worthy short-term rental experience?

In this episode, discover how a former NYC creative director brought his branding expertise to the desert to create the cinematic Ghost Town Casitas. Learn how storytelling, design, and photography come together to craft rentals that offer more than just a stay—they deliver an unforgettable experience.

Join us as we explore the challenges of building in remote areas, the power of great photos, influencer stays, and balancing family life with entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a host or a fan of unique getaways, this episode offers inspiration and practical tips for standing out in hospitality.

Things we discussed in this episode:

  • Coleman Davis’s transition from NYC creative director to West Texas short-term rental host.

  • The creation and branding of Ghost Town Casitas as a cinematic, Instagram-worthy destination.

  • The importance of storytelling, design, and professional photography in hospitality.

  • Challenges and logistics of operating rentals in remote areas, including water and electricity.

  • The impact of COVID-19 on travel trends and the rise of West Texas as a destination.

  • The role of influencer marketing and partnerships in promoting unique stays.

  • Balancing entrepreneurship with family life and time management strategies.

  • The process of designing properties with photography and guest experience in mind.

  • Navigating regulations and the legal landscape for short-term rentals in different locations.

  • The value of automation, community, and networking in growing a successful rental business.

Get in touch with Coleman:

Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GhostTownCasitas/⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ghosttowncasitas/⁠

Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ghosttowncasitas.com/⁠

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What does it take to turn a remote West Texas ghost town into an Instagram-worthy short-term rental experience?

In this episode, discover how a former NYC creative director brought his branding expertise to the desert to create the cinematic Ghost Town Casitas. Learn how storytelling, design, and photography come together to craft rentals that offer more than just a stay—they deliver an unforgettable experience.

Join us as we explore the challenges of building in remote areas, the power of great photos, influencer stays, and balancing family life with entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a host or a fan of unique getaways, this episode offers inspiration and practical tips for standing out in hospitality.

Things we discussed in this episode:

  • Coleman Davis’s transition from NYC creative director to West Texas short-term rental host.

  • The creation and branding of Ghost Town Casitas as a cinematic, Instagram-worthy destination.

  • The importance of storytelling, design, and professional photography in hospitality.

  • Challenges and logistics of operating rentals in remote areas, including water and electricity.

  • The impact of COVID-19 on travel trends and the rise of West Texas as a destination.

  • The role of influencer marketing and partnerships in promoting unique stays.

  • Balancing entrepreneurship with family life and time management strategies.

  • The process of designing properties with photography and guest experience in mind.

  • Navigating regulations and the legal landscape for short-term rentals in different locations.

  • The value of automation, community, and networking in growing a successful rental business.

Get in touch with Coleman:

Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GhostTownCasitas/⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ghosttowncasitas/⁠

Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ghosttowncasitas.com/⁠

#SmartStayShow #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #ShortTermRentals #HospitalityDesign #BrandStorytelling #WestTexas #EntrepreneurLife #VacationRental #InstaWorthy #RemoteWork #InfluencerMarketing #FamilyBusiness

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