After getting sick, Steve Resnick had a wake-up call: you can’t work forever.

This episode dives into how that moment reshaped his approach to business—and why building systems that outlast you is the true measure of success.

• The turning point when Steve realized he couldn’t keep grinding

• Why time freedom matters more than unit count

• How to design an STR business that runs without you

• Systems vs. hustle: the real key to longevity

• Lessons every host should apply before burnout hits

00:06:06 – Why Time Freedom Beats Unit Count

00:08:03 – The Health Crisis That Sparked Change

00:11:22 – Reframing Success Around Freedom

00:14:48 – Designing a Business That Runs Without You

00:16:52 – Shifting From Hustle to Sustainability

00:20:08 – Systems That Keep Growing Without You

00:26:32 – Avoiding the Burnout Trap

00:29:10 – Lessons From Scaling the Wrong Way

00:33:49 – Time Freedom as the Real Metric

00:34:20 – Building an STR Business That Lasts

Guest Bio:

Steve Resnick left the corporate world to pursue a career in co-hosting. He scaled from 12 to 99 properties in less than 2 years.

Guest Link:

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Success in STR—or anything—comes down to one question: do you really want it?

This episode dives deep into mindset, grit, and the obstacles that stop most people before they ever scale.

• The difference between interest and commitment

• Why obstacles are often just excuses in disguise

• Lessons from Navy SEALs on resilience

• How to reframe challenges into momentum

• What separates consistent winners from quitters

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00:00:02 – Deciding If You Really Want It

00:01:29 – The First Mindset Shift Toward Success

00:02:24 – Breaking Through Excuses and Rationalizations

00:03:26 – Why Most People Quit Too Early

00:04:50 – Building Grit When Challenges Stack Up

00:06:01 – Turning Pain Into Long-Term Discipline

00:07:15 – Lessons on Focus From Elite Performers

00:08:29 – How to Push Past Mental Barriers

00:09:39 – Recommitting When Doubt Creeps In

00:10:58 – Keys to Sustainable Personal and Business Growth

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Most STR deals fail before they even start—95% don’t pencil out.

But the ones that work? They’re powered by more than numbers.

In this episode, we break down both sides of the equation: finding deals that actually perform and delivering hospitality that scales profit.

• 10-point hospitality playbook

• Why 95% of STR deals never make sense on paper

• The creative edge investors need to make deals work

• Why service ≠ hospitality (and why guests feel the difference)

• How to balance ROI with guest delight and repeat bookings

00:03:56 – Service vs. Hospitality

00:06:11 – Setting Higher Financial Targets

00:08:09 – Guest Experience at Every Stay

00:15:12 – Building a Hospitality-Driven Team

00:16:23 – Guest-Centric Business Model

00:17:17 – Scaling Means Scaling Leadership

00:20:27 – The Roots of Modern Hospitality

00:22:52 – Designing Emotional Guest Checkpoints

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