The Mirror Test: Why Your Rental Is Failing | #28

It’s easy to blame the market, the algorithm, or even the guests—but what if the problem is you? In this episode, Randy shares a humbling lesson from his own vacation rental property on the Outer Banks, where slipping standards and unchecked expectations led to a wake-up call.

Randy reflects on how we all sometimes stop doing the little things that lead to big results—whether it’s maintaining a rental, building a real estate business, or staying in shape long after the glory days of college sports.

Key themes:

• Why five-star reviews can set you up for failure
• The danger of resting on past success
• How high expectations demand high effort

Whether you’re a homeowner, entrepreneur, or parent, this episode will challenge you to take the “mirror test” and get back to doing the work that really matters.

Connect with Randy:
Randy Jones → @jonesgroupobx