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The Road Less ChosenCorporate Comfort to Airbnb Empire: How Mark Palmiere Used Faith & Mindset to Change EverythingToday we sit down with Mark Palmiere, seven-figure STR co-host and mindset coach.We talk about:- Why he ditched a predictable, well-paying Johnson & Johnson job to dive into Airbnb’s deep end- What he did after losing 50% of his portfolio- What mindset shift turned business chaos into unstoppable growthSo grab your earbuds and tune in to Mark’s episode!
2025-08-2036 min
The Road Less ChosenFreight Chaos to Property Management Trailblazer: Quinn Foster’s Partnership Strategy"I knew if I followed everyone else, I’d know exactly what my future looked like and that didn’t sit well with me." Today we sit down with Quinn Foster, CEO of Feather PMS and CRO of Stay Duvet. We talk about:• Why he ditched a soul-crushing freight job with no backup plan• How 400 cold calls sparked a 400-property STR empire• What drove him to build a game-changing, white-glove property management system from scratchListen now on your favorite podcast platform!🔗 Connect with Quinn: Website - feat...
2025-07-1734 min
The Road Less ChosenPro Soccer to Virtual Assistant Agency: How Danny Reynolds Embraces the "What If""You know that saying - Build the plane while you fly it? It's true." Today we sit down with Danny Reynolds, Part Owner and Chief Strategy Officer at Valor Pro Virtual Assistance. We talk about:• How a career-ending injury sparked a bold leap into building a virtual assistant empire• Why marrying AI with human talent is revolutionizing the STR industry• Why putting people before profits creates a standout company cultureSo pop in those earbuds, and learn from Danny’s game-changing journey (pun intended)!🔗 Connect with Danny: W...
2025-06-2436 min
The Road Less ChosenOverhearing Dad's Sales Calls to Managing Large Portfolio: How Joe Prillaman Masters "The Pivot"Today we sit down with Joe Prillaman, Short-Term Rental Investor with 25 owned doors and 70 managed listings. We talk about:How surviving a hurricane forced a game-changing pivot in his STR businessThe #1 value that drives his thriving real estate portfolioThe daily habits that keep you winning when everyone else quitsSo grab your drink and tune in to Joe’s unstoppable journey!🔗 Connect with Joe: Instagram – @joe.prillaman | Facebook/LinkedIn – Joe Prillaman
2025-06-1039 min
The Road Less Chosen9-5 Engineering Job to AirBnB: How Jay Ullrich Assesses RiskToday we sit down with Jay Ullrich, CEO of Hostbuddy AI and Co-Founder of SelectStays.We talk about: How to assess risk when evaluating a new opportunity How to boost your AirBnB listing in the algorithm using guest messagingHow to remove overwhelm in goal settingSo put down your sandwich and pop in those bluetooth headphones to listen in.🔗 Connect with Jay: Email - jay@hostbuddy.ai | Website - hostbuddy.ai | Instagram - @jay_ullrich_ | LinkedIn - Jay Ullrich
2025-06-0340 min
The Road Less ChosenRisk-Adverse CPA to Rental Portfolio Entrepreneur: Daniel Roger's Journey (and Andrea's Client)"Put me in a room full of entrepreneurs and I'll likely be the most risk-adverse one in there, but put me in a room full of CPAs and I'll be the riskiest one." Daniel Rogers, founder of Furnished By Friends (and a client of Andrea's), shares his story of how he built a 30 property empire in Lexington, KY. How did a pandemic job loss and the Clubhouse app catapult him into success? Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform.🔗 Connect with Daniel on Instagram and Tiktok: @shortstaycpa
2025-05-2742 min
The Road Less ChosenEiffel Tower Spark to STR Star: Overcoming Depression & Trusting GodToday we meet Tiffanie Jensen, co-founder of Premium Rentals with her husband, whose passion and dedication to growth has led to a portfolio of over 100 STR properties - all while raising 6 kids. How did a spark at the Eiffel Tower and years of postpartum struggles ignite a travel-driven empire of 100+ rentals? Listen and be inspired by Tiffanie's story.🔗 Connect with Tiffanie on Instagram: @tiffanie_michele
2025-05-2036 min
Unreasonable Autonomy: Unreasonable Ideas. Unstoppable Results.How Rescuing One Family Changed Everything: Purpose, Motherhood, and the Power of Motion with Andrea BefusEp 18: What happens when a quiet nudge from God turns into a full-blown mission to save a family on the other side of the world?Andrea Befus thought she was just good at maps, spreadsheets, and hospitality. What she didn’t realize was that her unique combination of skills would one day lead her to orchestrate a covert rescue mission for a family in Afghanistan—and redefine her entire sense of purpose.In this moving and wildly inspiring conversation, Andrea shares her unexpected journey from corporate mapping geek to entr...
2025-05-131h 05
The Road Less ChosenOBGYN to AirBNB Arbitrage: Dr. Jessica's Freedom FormulaJoin us as we dive into the extraordinary journey of Dr. Jessica Katz – AirBnB arbitrage expert, real estate investor, and mom of four, who turned 77 rejections into a 30-property STR empire that outearned her OBGYN salary. How did a devastating career blacklist spark her unstoppable rise to emotional and financial freedom? Tune in now to uncover her story AND secrets!
2025-05-1331 min
The Road Less ChosenHow a Mural Mishap Turned Into a Win For This AirBnB Home DesignerToday we sit down with Brianna Amigo, founder of Brianna Michelle Interiors, an STR design pioneer whose stunning, bespoke properties have elevated over 300 rentals, driving client revenues up by as much as 50%. How did a potentially disastrous mural mistake turn into a major win for her team? Tune in now to hear this story AND her unique insights!
2025-05-0633 min
The Road Less ChosenFrom Rejecting a NYC Job to Taking the Risk of STR Designer & MuralistJoin us as we dive into the vibrant world of Bella Linchenko, co-founder of Let’s Go Design Co., renowned muralist, and short-term rental designer who’s transformed properties into guest magnets with her bold, artistic vision. How did a small-town artist turn a triple life collapse—failed Kickstarter, heartbreak, and career crossroads into a nomadic, love-filled empire of murals and high paying rentals? Tune in now to uncover her secrets AND story!
2025-04-2940 min
The Road Less ChosenWhy a Cop Quit His Badge to Master STR (and How Spotify Inspires Him?)Meet Luke Kolk, the former police officer turned CEO of Kolk Homes, who with his wife scaled 120+ STR deals in four years, fueled by relentless innovation. Why does Spotify hold the key to his client loyalty—and what operating system supercharges his team? Tune in to find out.
2025-04-2240 min
The Road Less ChosenFrom Firing Your Spouse to Massive Growth: One Couple's Path to STR SuccessJoin us as we sit down with Aaron Kirkham to have an incredibly honest conversation about his path to STR success. From Idaho farm kid to college mascot to STR leader. Ever wonder how shaking off envy, “firing” your spouse five times, and betting on data could build a hospitality empire? Tune in now to hear his breakthroughs that will help you make decisions inside your portfolio.
2025-04-1536 min
The Road Less Chosen2.0 to 4.0 GPA: But Was He On The Right Path?Join us as we dive into the wild journey of Patryk Swietek, a short-term rental titan who’s scaled to 100 properties and an 7-figure empire, all starting from a scrappy 12-year-old snow-plowing hustler. Ever wonder why a guy who fought from a 2.0 GPA to a perfect 4.0—and a top-tier business school degree—would ditch the “perfect” path for something entirely different? Tune in now to hear his story AND the lessons that rewrote his definition of success.DM Patryk on Instagram: @patryk_swietekWant to be interviewed on the show?Contact Andrea at info@choos...
2025-04-0834 min
The Road Less ChosenWhy the Airbnb Data Guy Gave Away His Secrets – For Free (And How to Access Them!)Join us as we sit down with John Bianchi, the legendary Airbnb Data Guy, founder of STR Search, and head of data at TechVester—the largest short-term rental investment fund in America—who’s helped secure over 210 profitable properties with a flawless 100% success rate. Ever wonder why a guy who cracked the code to millions in the vacation rental game would just… give it all away for free? Tune in now to hear his story AND secrets.STR Search (with John's FREE AirBnB Data Course): https://strsearch.com/Want to be interviewed on the show?Con...
2025-04-0145 min
#GetPaid Be Free (W/ Josh Forti)457: How She Closed $38K in 4 Months—No Audience, No Problem w/ Andrea BefusWhen Andrea joined Golden Mic Mastery, she had no audience, no fancy funnel, and barely a few hours each day to work on her business. What she did have? A fire to make it work on her terms—and the skills to solve high-level problems for high-paying clients.In this episode, Josh sits down with Andrea to unpack her journey from “I think I’m meant for more” to bigger deals, massive clarity, and life-changing opportunities—all in less than four months.If you’ve ever wondered how to build momentum fast (without selling your soul or work...
2025-03-2749 min
The Road Less ChosenWhat's More Important Than Honesty? The Strategy to Upgrade Your STR Online PresenceMercedes Sanchez, a hospitality natural who turned a Vegas high school gig into a Four Seasons career before founding MBX Homes, now manages 80 luxury properties with a refreshingly honest approach. Listen now to not only learn about her journey, but she shares her #1 strategy for online presence that makes her stand out (and YOU can use it too!).
2025-03-2530 min
The Road Less ChosenFrom Hospital Halls to Creating an AirBnB VA RevolutionWhat drives someone to abandon a stable gig to create a rockstar Virtual Assistant Agency for STR owners? Stephanie Fageros, once a nurse tethered to an eight-year career, catapulted into entrepreneurship with a rise through short-term rentals and a VA agency that’s rewriting the rules. Listen in to let this rollercoaster of courage hook you!Stephanie's Virtual Assistant Agency: https://bravovirtualassistants.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.figueros.9/Want to be interviewed on the show?Contact Andrea at info@chooseandstay.com
2025-03-1833 min
The Road Less ChosenHe Uses ChatGPT For What?? Discover This Genius Use Case For SuccessDaniel Johnson, currently a founding member of Crew Home with 4 startup exits under his belt, joins us to share his unconventional rise in tech, real estate, and startups. Wait—did he really use ChatGPT like that to turn his AirBnB portfolio into an empire? Discover how this tenacity-driven entrepreneur flipped failures (like botched car wraps) into victories on a path so unpredictable, it’s rewriting the rules of success.Want to be interviewed on the show?Contact Andrea at info@chooseandstay.com
2025-03-1151 min
The Whole PictureAndrea Befus on Resilience, Tough Mudders & Growing Up AbroadThe world knows Andrea Befus as an Air BnB Stratigiest who helps owners make more money. But today, she’s giving us The Whole Picture and chatting about the experiences that shaped her resilience.From traveling the world as a kid to raising a baby on the go, Andrea shares how she’s built a mindset of “I can do hard things” and how intentionality, adventure, and family have guided her through every stage of life.📌 In This Episode:🌍 Growing up across 4 countries and 3 continents—and how it shaped her view of the world👨👩...
2025-03-0549 min
The Road Less ChosenFrom Dolly's Stage to Mortgage Mogul: The Inside ScoopFrom Dolly Parton’s stage to the top 1% of lenders, Brenna Carles now helps Airbnb owners with financing as the founder of The Mortgage Shop. What wild twist turned a Smoky Mountain songbird into a short-term rental loan legend? Hit play to find out.Brenna's Free Calculator: https://go.mortgage.shop/dti-calculatorWant to be interviewed on the show?Contact Andrea at info@chooseandstay.com
2025-03-0536 min
The Road Less ChosenQuitting University to... Full Time Sky Dive?? James SvetecHave you ever thought about doing something a little crazy? James Svetec has. As the author of AirBnB For Dummies and the founder of BNB Mastery and BNB Tribe, James is a living example of taking the road less chosen. Tune in to hear about the highest of highs and the loneliest of lows in his journey. Grab those headphones and let's dive in! Maybe you'll hear something that changes the trajectory of your life...James' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@james.svetecWant to be interviewed on the show?Contact Andrea...
2025-02-2834 min
The Prodigy Kid PodcastAndrea Befus - Are you maximizing your dinners with your kids? Episode 7Part of the Prodigy Kid philosophy is to use the magical time just upon waking and just before bed for the maximum benefit. Andrea's coaching program teaches mom's how to use dinner time as a tool to create better family relationships. In this episode find out how impactful your family dinner with your kids can be!
2022-09-0126 min
The Prosperity Perspective18. Unlock the Next Million in Your Business with This ONE Question with Katie RichardsonGuest Katie Richardson Today’s guest on the Prosperity Perspective is a wildly successful businesswoman, active wife/mother, coach, podcaster, and leader in her industry. Because of our guest’s unique experience, host Liam Leonard leads a “different conversation” than the norm with Katie Richardson. Tune in today to talk about how your upbringing may be negatively affecting your investment decisions and how to avoid those same mistakes in the upbringing of your kids. Katie shares how she helps them to value what they’ve been given withou...
2021-10-0543 min
Highway to Healing with Dallisa HockingEpisode 24 - Andrea BefusAndrea is a Health & Confidence Coach who believes women everywhere can feel confident in their own skin. Through mastering their thoughts, understanding their heart, and optimizing their health, Andrea helps women drop the dieting feel excited about life!
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2021-05-2015 min
Agency for Change : A Podcast from KidGlovChangemaker Andrea Befus, Health & Confidence CoachToday's guest is Andrea Befus, Health & Confidence Coach. She helps women have unwavering health & confidence by coaching them to master their thoughts, understand their heart, and optimize their health. Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast!
2021-04-3021 min
The Abundant Entrepreneur5 Steps to Unwavering Confidence in Yourself with Andrea BefusEpisode title: 30 - 5 Steps to Unwavering Confidence in Yourself with Andrea Befus Episode summary introduction: On today’s show, we are joined by Health & Confidence Coach, Andrea Befus. In this episode, Andrea shares her personal story of struggle with body image and positivity. She also explains her process of helping other women feel confident in their own skin no matter what! Resources mentioned in this episode: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea.befus/
2021-01-0627 min
Entrepreneurs Sushi ClubLiving Healthy & Confident with Andrea BefusAndrea was born in Tokyo and LOVES sushi enough that she learned how to make it herself! She is a powerful health and confidence coach that helps women master their thoughts, understand their heart, and optimize their health. Her background of overcoming her own challenges led her to where she is today which is following her true passion of helping women feel confident in their own skin no matter what!Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andrea.befus Get her ebook -> Livinghealthywithandrea.com/ebook
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2020-12-1033 min
Losing Weight to Gain Control114 Living Healthy With Andrea BefusToday’s guest on the Losing Weight to Gain Control Podcast is Andrea Befus. Andrea is a Health & Confidence Coach that helps women feel comfortable in their own skin through mastering their thoughts, understanding their heart and optimizing their health. Gwen and Andrea discuss her “5 Steps to become Unwaveringly Confident In Your Health And True Self.” How to connect With Andrea: Website: livinghealthywithandrea.com/ebook Instagram: Instagram.com/andrea.befus How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook...
2020-10-1235 min
SpeakerTalks podcast for speakers, authors and leadersSpeakerTalks podcast Andrea Befus audio 9 17find the confidence you have been looking for. Andrea Befus shares how you can be more confidence no matter what struggles you are going through. Isn't it worth a listen to find more success in your life?
2020-10-1232 min
SpeakerTalks for Speakers & AuthorsLearning to be a lot more confidentAndrea Befus shares her journey and how she became an expert in helping you become and grow into your personal success. Growing your confidence is vital to more success. And we all can use more confidence, right?
2020-10-1232 min
Unstoppable MindsetEpisode 62 - A mentality for Health - Andrea BefusToday i speak with Andrea Befus, a coach focused on the mindset behind health and how you can change the mindset you have with your body, nutrition, and all things health-related!
2020-10-051h 04
The Soulful Selling PodcastEp. 35 How Healthy Living Can Help You Sell with Confidence with Andrea BefusOn this week's guest episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Andrea Befus, a health & confidence coach. She believes that women everywhere can feel confidence in their own skin. She shared her incredible health journey & how it inspired her to become a health & confidence coach. She also shared her 5 step process that can help to solve any problem you have. We also chatted how by making your health a priority will help you to sell with confidence! Enjoy!If you are being hugged on your heart about my brand new program, make sure to...
2020-09-2929 min
Walk With Me Podcast“Know Who You Are“- Andrea BefusAndrea Befus is a health and confidence coach, who believes that women everywhere can feel confident in their own skin through mastering their thoughts, understanding their heart, and optimizing their health!
2020-09-2818 min
Unleashed Unapologetically!Feel Confident In Your Own SkinIn our today's episode we have with us a special guest Andrea Befus who is a health and confidence coach.
Andrea believes that women everywhere can feel confident in their own skin through mastering their thoughts, understanding their heart and optimizing their health.
Are you a woman who is looking to follow the three steps proven to be working exponentially well by our today's expert? If you are, I invite you to tune in and take notes as we go through learning how you can work on your health and mindset to be the best...
2020-09-2748 min
ART OF PODCASTINGHH-72 Andrea Befus - 5 Step Framework to Unwavering Confidence in Your Health & SelfAndrea is a Health & Confidence coach that believes women everywhere can feel confident in their own skin! She does this by helping women master their thoughts, understand their heart, and optimize their health.Andrea has lived in many places across the globe and went from extremely healthy and fit growing up to a more darker and unhealthy time during the beginning of her marriage. She got through it and learning through mindset and ultimately she has come to a point of exuding extreme confidence in everything that she does.So now she sells an online he...
2020-09-2146 min
The Advisor Advancement Podcast NetworkUn-Niched Ep. 11 – The Next Social Revolution with Ray BefusOn this episode of UnNiched, we meet Ray Befus, high level executive coach and owner of Highpoint Training and Coaching. After witnessing the professional experience women have that Ray describes as “death by a thousand cuts,” he felt compelled to help women find their voice and confidence. Join Ray and Andrea as they discuss leveraging your relationships, telling it like it is, and the next social revolution.
2019-07-231h 29