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The Cohost Bros
by Matthew Codd & Austin Spitzenberger
The Cohost Bros Podcast is where short-term rental operators, property managers, and entrepreneurs come to learn how to build freedom through hospitality. Hosted by Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger, two proven STR operators who’ve built thriving co-hosting and management businesses across Texas and beyond, the show dives deep into real strategies, systems, and stories from the frontlines of the vacation rental industry. Each week, you’ll hear from top-performing hosts, investors, and industry leaders on topics like: 🏡 Scaling your STR business 💰 Building financial freedom through real estate ⚙️ Automating operations and guest experience 📈 Marketing, branding, and direct booking strategies 🧠 Mindset, leadership, and lifestyle design Whether you’re managing one property or one hundred, you’ll learn how to scale smarter, grow faster, and reclaim your time. 🎧 Subscribe and follow the show — ne
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118 - From $120K to $254K in Year One: The Design Strategy Behind the Numbers | Courtney Petrovich
What if the biggest revenue lever in your STR business was not your pricing tool, your channel manager, or your listing photos, but your design? Courtney Petrovich has the receipts to prove it. Matt and Austin sit down with Courtney, founder and principal of Denori Designs, a hospitality design...
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117 - From Zero to Market Leader in Hot Springs, Arkansas | Carey Antoon of Overnight Digs
What does it look like to build a luxury STR management company from scratch, keep your W2, win a Home Innovation Award before your second birthday as a business, and position yourself for acquisition all at the same time? Carey Antoon is doing exactly that, and this conversation is one of the…
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116 - Facebook Ads, AI Search, and the Future of STR Marketing | Matt Sharp of Bookings Cloud
If you have ever wondered why direct bookings feel so hard to crack, Matt Sharp has the answer and it starts with a lesson from the newspaper industry. Matt and Austin sit down with Matt Sharp, co-founder of Bookings Cloud, a performance marketing platform built specifically for short-term rental...
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115 - The Woman Raising Hospitality Standards Across the STR Industry | Jodie Odlin
What does true hospitality actually look like in the short-term rental industry, and why are so many operators getting it wrong? Matt and Austin sit down with Jodie Odlin, Australian-born, UK-based STR host, five-time bestselling author, founder of the Hospitable Hosts book series, winner of the...
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114 - The STR Acquisition Playbook: How Cameron Masters Bought His Way to 140 Units
What does it look like to go from defense engineer to 140 doors under management in just two years? Cameron Masters is living proof that the right mindset, the right mastermind, and a willingness to bet on yourself can compress an entire decade of growth into a fraction of the time. Matt and…
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113 - The CMO Who Scaled an STR Brand to 800 Doors and Then Sold It | Jodi Cleer
Some people find their way into the short-term rental industry. Jodi Cleer built her entire career inside it and has seen every angle of the business from the vendor side, the property management side, and now private equity and M&A. Matt and Austin sit down with Jodi Cleer, equity partner of…
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112 - Take Care of the Home, the Guest, and Tell the Owner the Truth | Michael Friedman
Some people chase the biggest portfolio they can find. Michael Friedman did the opposite, and it might be the smartest thing he ever did. Matt and Austin sit down with Michael Friedman, CEO of Simple Life Hospitality and co-founder of Vacation Rental University, for one of the most...
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111 - 30 Years of STR Revenue Management Secrets with Michelle Marquis
If you want to know where the STR industry is headed, talk to someone who was doing revenue management before Airbnb and VRBO even existed. Matt and Austin sit down with Michelle Marquis, founder of The Marquis Effect and co-founder of ShortCuts4STR, for a wide ranging conversation with one of…
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110 - 40K a Night and Celebrities on the Guest List: Inside Escape Luxury Hospitality | Kory Rankine
What if you could generate more revenue with 9 properties than most operators do with 50? That is exactly what Kory Rankine has built in Miami. Matt and Austin sit down with Kory Rankine, founder and CEO of Escape Luxury Hospitality, one of South Florida's premier luxury vacation rental companies...
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109 - How to Win in the Most Competitive STR Market in America | Brendan Davis
The Great Smoky Mountains is one of the most visited and most competitive STR markets in the country. Over 12 million tourists a year, but also one of the toughest places to stand out when every cabin on Airbnb starts to look exactly the same. Brendan Davis figured out how to win anyway. Matt and...
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108 - How to Build a Luxury STR Brand That PE Firms Are Knocking On Your Door For | Lucas Piper
Some people come into the short-term rental industry chasing money. Lucas Piper came in chasing something bigger and accidentally built one of the most respected luxury STR brands in Central Texas along the way. Matt and Austin sit down with Lucas Piper, founder of Five Star Vacation Home Rentals...
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107 - 0 to 200 Units in 4 Years, Sold to Vacasa, Now Serving the Military | Matt Hammlett
What if you could get more bookings, give back to veterans, and list your properties for free all at the same time? That is exactly what Matt Hammlett and the team at Crew Dogs have built. Matt and Austin sit down with Matt Hammlett, COO of Crew Dogs and a seriously impressive STR operator in his...
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106 - Why Your People Are 40-60% of Your Cost Structure (And What to Do About It) | Steve Trover
there is one person in the vacation rental industry who has literally seen and done it all, it is Steve Trover. Matt and Austin sit down with the co-founder and CEO of Better Talent for a conversation that every STR operator and property manager needs to hear. With over 30 years in the space…
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105 - Inside the Owner Relations Role: What Property Managers Need to Know | Stephanie Rounds
Not everyone gets into the short-term rental industry by owning or managing properties, and Stephanie Rounds is proof of that. Matt and Austin sit down with Stephanie, Owner Relations Manager at Beachside VR on Florida's Space Coast, who found her way into the STR world over 12 years ago through...
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104 - Why Your STR Marketing Is Not Working (And What to Do Instead) | Chantell Hammond
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by marketing your STR or co-hosting business, this episode is exactly what you need. Matt and Austin sit down with Chantell Hammond, business and marketing strategy coach and founder of Strategy Square, who helps short-term rental operators cut through the noise...
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103 - The STR Designer's Playbook: Amenities, Aesthetics, and More Bookings | Andrea Moxham
Design is one of the most underrated revenue drivers in the short-term rental business, and this is the first time in over 100 episodes that the Co-Host Bros have had a designer on the show. Episode 103 brings in Andrea Moxham, virtual STR designer and founder of Moxie and Co., to break down...
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102 - How Dawn Cornett Manages 40 Properties, Traveled Italy for 30 Days, and Still Has Time Freedom
f you have ever thought about taking your STR or co-hosting business to the next level, this episode is your roadmap. Matt and Austin sit down with Dawn Cornett, Texas-based STR investor, co-host, and boutique hotel operator behind Skyview Vacations, as well as co-founder of Hospitality Hustle....
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101 - Hot Take: The Airbnb Split Fee Switch Could Cost You More
Austin's out, the guests cancelled, and Matt is flying solo for Episode 101! But don't sleep on this one because he drops some real talk on one of the hottest topics buzzing around the STR community right now: the return of Airbnb's split fee model. Should you switch back? Matt breaks down…
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100 - Profit First for STR Operators: The Money Mindset You Need | Mike Michalowicz
Episode 100 is here, and we brought in a big one to celebrate. Matt and Austin sit down with Mike Michalowicz, bestselling author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan, Clockwork, and his newest book, The Money Habit. Simon Sinek called him the patron saint of entrepreneurs, and after this episode…
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99 - Is Your STR Business Worth Selling? The M&A Playbook with Dylan Burgess
If you've ever thought about selling your STR business someday, this episode is a must-listen. Matt and Austin sit down with Dylan Burgess, VP of Mergers and Acquisitions at C2G Advisors, the leading M&A advisory firm in the short-term rental industry. With nearly 10 years in the space and 36...
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97 - From Engineer to STR Operator to Fractional COO | Cody Wood
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Cody Wood, founder of Ghost Hosts, a company that helps vacation rental operators build stronger systems, leadership structure, and scalable operations. Cody’s journey into short-term rentals started…
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96 - From Beach House Dream to 20 STRs | Phillip & Kate Munoz
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Phillip and Kate Munoz, a husband-and-wife team who turned a single beach house idea into a growing short-term rental portfolio and management company. Their journey started in 2020, when Phillip —…
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98 - From Luxury STR Builder to VR Nation President | Tera Lorimer
In this bonus episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Tera Lorimer, a luxury vacation rental operator with nearly two decades of experience in the industry and the current President of VR Nation. Tera’s journey started in 2001 as a custom home…
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95 - From Rock Bottom to Inner Wealth: Mike Kitko on Leadership and Rebuilding Your Life
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Mike Kitko, a recovered Fortune 500 executive leader, former Marine, and founder of Inner Wealth. Mike shares a raw story of everything collapsing: two high-level executive roles lost, a home that felt...
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94 - From Apple Commercials to 60 STRs | Josh George’s Pivot
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Josh George, founder of Deja Vu Vacation Rentals in Southern California. Josh shares his unconventional path into short-term rentals — from directing and working in Apple’s advertising department to...
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93 - What Hotels Understand About OTAs That STR Hosts Don’t
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Simon Seroussi, founder of SuiteOp, to talk about distribution, OTAs, and what short-term rental operators can learn from the hotel industry. Simon brings nearly a decade of experience from the hotel...
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92 - Ranking Higher on Airbnb: AI, Optimization & Revenue w/ Sam Hirst
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Sam Hirst, a short-term rental marketing operator who helped scale some of the most viral themed vacation rentals in the country — and later grew STR tech platforms to tens of thousands of listings. Sam...
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91 - Making Smart STR Decisions Without Chasing Hype | Jack Zoppa
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Jack Zoppa for a grounded conversation about building short-term rentals with clarity, discipline, and intentional decision-making. Jack shares how he evaluates risk, why patience matters more than…
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90 -What Experience Teaches You About STRs and Real Estate w/ Mike Stone
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Mike Stone, a short-term rental operator and savvy Realtor in the Arizona market, for a grounded conversation about what it actually takes to operate STRs responsibly. Mike brings a practical perspective...
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89 - What Long-Term Operators Know That New Hosts Don’t — JJ King
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with JJ King, a hospitality and short-term rental professional with deep experience across the industry. JJ shares how the STR space has evolved over the years, what he’s seen change, and what fundamentals...
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88 - Real Estate Cycles, Perspective & Playing the Long Game w/ Joe Rohne
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Joe Rohne, a seasoned real estate professional with years of experience navigating multiple market cycles. Joe shares his perspective on how the real estate business has evolved, what stays consistent no...
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87 - The Math Behind Smart STR Decisions w/ Chris Petzy
📄 EPISODE DESCRIPTION (Accurate to Transcript) In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Chris Petzy, a short-term rental operator who takes a practical, numbers-first approach to building a profitable hospitality business. Chris shares how he...
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86 -How to Grow an Airbnb Business During Hard Market Shifts w/Sam Amir
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Sam Amir, a short-term rental operator who built his hospitality business through consistency, patience, and learning from early mistakes. Sam shares how he first entered the STR world, what those early...
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E85 - Boost Guest Experience Without Spending More: Rachel Vigil Explains How
In this episode, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Rachel Vigil, who runs a marketing company focused on product placement and brand partnerships within Airbnb and vacation rentals. Rachel breaks down: How her company gets free items into hosts’ welcome baskets Which brands WANT to...
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84 - Unfiltered, Unscripted & Unexpected: Garrett Brown Joins the Bros
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Garrett Brown, a host with big personality, big stories, and big lessons learned the hard way. Garrett’s journey into STRs isn’t polished, curated, or corporate — it’s real. He talks openly about: The…
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83 - From Door-to-Door Sales to Real Estate Freedom w/ Matt Floyd
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Matt Floyd — a door-to-door sales veteran turned real estate investor who built a life of financial freedom through consistency, sacrifice, and smart investing. Matt shares the real story behind his…
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82 - The Godfather of Owner Acquisition: Brooke Pfautz on Scaling STR Management
In this powerhouse episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt and Austin welcome Brooke Pfautz, the industry’s leading expert on how to attract, convert, and retain property owners at scale. Brooke shares the full story behind growing his short-term rental company from 0 to 500+ properties in just...
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81 - Community, Consistency & STR Success w/ Chelsea Cutrer
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Chelsea Cutrer joins Matt and Austin for a fun, insightful conversation on all things short-term rentals, community, and consistency. Chelsea has become one of the most recognized voices in the STR Facebook community — not through hype, but through...
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80 - The Return of Patryk Swietek — Systems, Mindset & the STR Game
In this special episode, The Co-Host Bros welcome back Patryk Swietek — an STR operator, educator, and friend of the show. As the podcast’s first-ever repeat guest, Patryk brings a fresh perspective on what’s changed in the short-term rental industry and how hosts can level up in 2025. The crew...
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79 - Inside the Industry: Annie Holcombe on Relationships, Reputation & Results
In this episode, The Co-Host Bros are joined by Annie Holcombe — longtime hospitality professional, marketing strategist, and co-host of the Alex & Annie Podcast. Annie opens up about her journey in the vacation rental world, what she’s learned about brand reputation and authenticity, and how…
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78 - How Mike Sjogren Built a Multi-7-Figure STR Business (and His Playbook for Freedom)
What if you could turn your short-term rental business into a freedom engine — one that runs without you, builds generational wealth, and gives you your time back? This week on The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Mike Sjogren — investor, educator, and…
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77 - Building a Brand That Lasts: 17+ Years in STRs w/ Rachel Alday
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Rachel Alday, founder of Abode, a luxury vacation rental management company with nearly 18 years in the game. Rachel shares the evolution of her business — from launching with her husband to building a...
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76 - Scaling Hospitality with a Twist: The Michael Dinwiddie Episode
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz sit down with Michael Dinwiddie, a short-term rental operator who’s not just managing houses — he’s also co-hosting an entire boutique hotel. Michael breaks down what it’s like to manage at scale, what makes hotel operations...
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75 - Direct Bookings in Under 3 Minutes? Gil Chan Makes It Happen
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz chat with Gil Chan — a short-term rental operator and the founder of Craft Stays, a lightning-fast platform that helps hosts build direct booking websites in just minutes. Gil brings his deep background in tech and...
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74 - Own Your Bookings, Own Your Business – w/ Eric Goldreyer
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz chat with Eric Goldreyer, a seasoned short-term rental operator who’s doing something bold — building his own fee-free OTA to bypass platforms like Airbnb. Eric shares how he went from hosting to creating his own booking...
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73 - Teamwork, Hustle, and 100+ Rentals: Jesse & JT’s Journey
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz sit down with Jesse and JT Nacassio — two brothers who’ve built a short-term rental empire with over 102 properties under management and 11+ personally owned. This is also the first-ever tag team episode in Co-Host Bros…
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72 - Leveling Up Your Guest Experience w/ Mike O’Connell of Happy Guest
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz sit down with Mike O’Connell, a seasoned STR operator and one of the founders of Happy Guest — a tool designed to make hosting easier, smoother, and more guest-focused. We talk about: Mike’s journey from host to tech founder...
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71 - Behind the Boom: Justin Powell’s STR Management Playbook
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz welcome back Justin Powell — but this time, it's not about a rental horror story. It’s about growth, hustle, and scaling fast. Justin shares how he went from zero to managing over 20 short-term rentals in less than a year…
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70 - Guest Nightmares & Bad Calls: Co-Host Bros Woes Begins
In this bonus episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt flies solo — no Austin, just vibes — and launches a brand new series: Co-Host Bros Woes. The concept? Real stories from real hosts about the disasters, headaches, and lessons that come from the darker side of short-term rentals. This week’s...
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69 - Vacation Rentals, Family Life & Financial Freedom w/ Michael Elefante
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz are joined by short-term rental investor, content creator, and entrepreneur Michael Elefante. Known for his transparency and STR education content, Michael opens up about building a high-performing rental portfolio while...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Cohost Bros Podcast is where short-term rental operators, property managers, and entrepreneurs come to learn how to build freedom through hospitality.
Hosted by Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger, two proven STR operators who’ve built thriving co-hosting and management businesses across Texas and beyond, the show dives deep into real strategies, systems, and stories from the frontlines of the vacation rental industry.
Each week, you’ll hear from top-performing hosts, investors, and industry leaders on topics like: 🏡 Scaling your STR business 💰 Building financial freedom through real estate ⚙️ Automating operations and guest experience 📈 Marketing, branding, and direct booking strategies 🧠 Mindset, leadership, and lifestyle design
Whether you’re managing one property or one hundred, you’ll learn how to scale smarter, grow faster, and reclaim your time.
🎧 Subscribe and follow the show — ne
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