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In this episode of Nicotine and Jet Fuel, Brett and Jayme break down the real secret behind Airbnb success: it’s not about renting nights — it’s about building a brand.

We share how we transformed our properties into a lifestyle brand instead of just another short-term rental. Learn how branding creates pricing power, customer loyalty, and long-term equity, while most hosts are stuck racing to the bottom.

🔹 Why selling a brand beats selling nights
🔹 How we scaled beyond typical Airbnb hosting
🔹 Real-world examples from our Beach Weekend brand
🔹 What most Airbnb owners are missing

If you’re serious about growing your brand, then this episode about using real estate to build something bigger than bookings, or bigger than JUST selling is for you.

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In this continuation of last week’s episode, Jayme and Brett unpack the aftermath of that bold auction win—and all that came next.

This isn’t the polished version. With long nights, hurricane panic, and the hustle that turned a half-baked idea into a thriving waterfront business. From navigating city permits to learning how to run boats (literally), this is where the grind met the dream.

If Part 1 was about the shot we took—Part 2 is about what it took to survive.

👊 It’s messy. It’s gritty. And it’s exactly how Beach Weekend was born.

🎧 What you’ll hear:

The chaos after winning the auction
How we navigated unexpected legal and city roadblocks
The leap from "idea" to full-blown marina operation
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In Episode 3 of Nicotine and Jetfuel, Jayme takes you back to the wild beginning of the Beach Weekend brand.

Before we had a fleet, a team, or even a marina—we had one shot at an auction... on an iPhone. This episode tells the real story of how a single waterfront property in Fort Walton Beach turned into one of Florida’s largest pontoon boat rental businesses.

If you’ve ever wondered how to spot opportunity, take a risk, and build something from nothing—this is where it all started.

👊 It’s raw. It’s real. It’s only the beginning.

🎧 What you’ll hear:

How we found the property that started it all
What went down during the auction
Why this wasn’t just a deal—it was the launch of a lifestyle brand
The early chaos (and confidence) behind Beach Weekend’s growth

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Filmed live in Key West, in Part 2 of the Nicotine and Jetfuel premiere, we pick up where we left off — deep in the trenches of turning a rundown Key West marina into a thriving waterfront destination under the Beach Weekend brand.

Listen and hear what it actually took to bring this massive project to life. Jayme and Brett break down the story of what happened after the ink dried.

We also talk more about how private aviation kept us one step ahead — and why flying ourselves became more than just convenience, but a business advantage.

This is the rest of the ride: the triumphs, and the moments that made it all worth it.

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Filmed live in Key West, what happens when you drop $20 million on a rundown marina in Key West — and then set out to transform it into something locals and visitors will love?

In this debut episode of Nicotine and Jetfuel, we tell the real story behind one of our boldest moves yet: buying a beat-up, beloved marina and betting everything on a bigger vision. From the first walkthroughs to casting vision for a full-scale revival under the Beach Weekend brand, hear from Jayme as he talks about his real estate development background and how it led to Key West, including the pushbacks, the passion, and what it takes to breathe new life into something while honoring its roots.

We also share how private aviation became our secret weapon — flying in and out of Key West to keep things moving and momentum high when the pressure was on.

This is about risk, grit, and the kind of partnership it takes to bring a wild idea to life.

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