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SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips

Jason Muth, Rory Gill

Booking Overview

This is a niche interview show focused on short-term-rental operations, investing, hospitality technology, and legal and tax strategy, typically featuring founders, operators, investors, and specialized advisors. Agencies could credibly pitch vacation-rental executives, property-management experts, real-estate investors, hospitality-technology founders, and STR tax or legal specialists; booking difficulty is low because the show features accessible industry professionals rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 299

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 44.0k subscribers

Instagram: 5.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@straightforwardstrs.com

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Host

Jason Muth - 30-time Airbnb Superhost associated with Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals.

Rory Gill - Real estate attorney and broker with expertise relevant to short-term-rental ownership and operations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practical expertise in short-term rentals, vacation-rental operations, real-estate investing, hospitality technology, property management, or specialized legal and tax strategy; founders, operators, investors, and advisors are a strong fit.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or operated a short-term-rental or hospitality business, Built or advised a vacation-rental technology company, Improved property revenue or operational performance, Developed expertise in real-estate tax, legal, or investment strategy

Recent Guest Discussions

Annie Holcombe - Hospitality, Vacation-rental Management, Booking.com Distribution, Direct Bookings, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, And Guest Experience.

Matt Marcelissen - Transitioning From Corporate Employment To Real Estate Investing, Houston Short-term Rentals, Property Management, Revenue Optimization, And Operational Systems.

Arthur Colker - Guest Data Capture, Direct Bookings, Wi-fi Marketing, Email Automation, Repeat Stays, And Reducing Reliance On Online Travel Agencies.

Arthur Colker - Wi-fi-based Guest Data Collection, Direct-booking Strategy, Email Marketing, Guest Relationships, And Hospitality Technology.

Erik Oliver - Cost Segregation, Bonus Depreciation, Short-term-rental Tax Strategy, Material Participation, Look-back Studies, And Real-estate Wealth Building.

Recent Topics

Short Term Rentals, Airbnb, Vacation Rentals, Property Management, Real Estate Investing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
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Our Guest Woke Up to a Stranger Inside the Rental | Smart Stay Stories 001

October 06, 2026

We’re back! After taking a little break from the Smart Stay Show, I’m trying something new with Smart Stay Stories: real situations that have happened to us while managing short-term rentals and what we learned from them.For this first story, I’m digging into a situation that absolutely should not have happened.A longtime returning guest was staying at one of our Provincetown properties when she woke up and discovered someone had entered the rental to drop off supplies. No message. No knock. ...

Being a Good Neighbor Could Protect Your Short-Term Rental Investment | Joy Cutrone

September 29, 2026

When you invest in real estate, you’re not just buying a property—you’re becoming part of a community. And how well you understand that community can play a major role in whether your short-term rental succeeds for years to come. In this episode, we sit down with Joy Cutron, founder of Mindful Rental Pros, to talk about something STR investors can easily overlook: what’s happening beyond the walls of the property. Joy has experience with short-, mid-, and long-term rentals and helps everyday ...

How Profitable Airbnbs Are ACTUALLY Designed | Courtney Petrovich

September 22, 2026

Are the design choices you love actually costing your short-term rental money?In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Petrovich, founder of Denori Designs, to unpack what separates a beautiful vacation rental from one that actually performs. Courtney started as an STR investor herself, designing an eight-bedroom South Carolina property remotely before turning her passion for design into a nationwide hospitality design firm. Courtney explains why great STR design starts with market research...

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Frequently asked questions

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SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips
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How do I get in touch with SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips?

SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips is hosted by Jason Muth and Rory Gill. Its publicly listed email is podcast@straightforwardstrs.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips?

The publicly listed email for SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips: podcast@straightforwardstrs.com.

How many listeners does SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips have?

Podseeker estimates SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips?

SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical expertise in short-term rentals, vacation-rental operations, real-estate investing, hospitality technology, property management, or specialized legal and tax strategy; founders, operators, investors, and advisors are a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Founded or operated a short-term-rental or hospitality business; Built or advised a vacation-rental technology company; Improved property revenue or operational performance. Recent guests include Annie Holcombe, Matt Marcelissen, and Arthur Colker.

How hard is it to get booked on SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel | Airbnb Hosting Tips cover?

Recent episodes cover Short Term Rentals, Airbnb, Vacation Rentals, Property Management, and Real Estate Investing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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