Couverture de Castle on Airbnb? Building a Profitable STR Business in Ohio

Castle on Airbnb? Building a Profitable STR Business in Ohio

Castle on Airbnb? Building a Profitable STR Business in Ohio

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 👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when two STR operators in Ohio prove that Airbnb isn't dead by scaling to 77 properties, maintaining 4.8+ guest ratings, and building a wizard-themed castle that uses AI portraits to create unforgettable guest experiences?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller sits down with Dave Stokley and Mark from Host Pros to unpack how they went from renting spare rooms in 2015 to running one of Ohio's most innovative property management companies. They reveal the partnership mindset, hospitality obsession, and strategic focus that allowed them to dominate their market while everyone else chases hot destinations.Whether you're building your first partnership, scaling a portfolio, or wondering how to compete in saturated markets, this episode gives you a blueprint for sustainable growth through unreasonable hospitality, disciplined focus, and saying no to shiny objects. Dave and Mark share why knowing one market deeply beats spreading thin across ten, how small experiential details justify premium rates, and why their number one value is "we don't compete, we dominate."You will discover:How Host Pros scaled from 2 units to 77 listings in OhioWhy they chose property management over passive real estate investingThe AI wizard portrait system that personalizes every guest stayHow cleaners print and frame custom portraits before guests arriveWhy focusing on one market creates more opportunity than expansionHow they bought a castle with 5% down using owner financingThe partnership values that sustained 10 years of business growthWhy living company values matters more than hitting revenue targetsHow the Vivid Vision exercise aligned their team and goalsWhy they reject "set it and forget it" STR strategiesDave and Mark also explore how they navigate success and conflict as partners, why they turned down a California property to stay focused, and how small hospitality details like AI-generated wizard robes create premium positioning. They break down why every stay is a promise to create lifelong memories, how they maintain 4.8+ ratings across dozens of properties, and why expertise comes from solving the same problems deeply instead of chasing trends.💡 Topics Covered:Business partnerships and shared valuesUnreasonable hospitality and guest experience designMarket focus vs geographic expansionAI tools for personalized guest experiencesProperty management company scaling strategiesHiring and team building in STR operationsVivid Vision framework for business clarityMeasuring success beyond revenue goalsSaying no to distractions and staying disciplinedThemed properties and experiential differentiation🔗 Relevant Links:Host Pros → https://www.hostproscle.comSchool of Sorcery Castle → https://www.stayatschoolofsorcery.comLearn more about Freewyld Foundry → https://www.freewyldfoundry.comFollow Eric Moeller → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdmoellerFollow Freewyld Foundry → https://www.linkedin.com/company/freewyldfoundryKeywords: airbnb, short term rentals, property management, business partnerships, Ohio STR market, unreasonable hospitality, guest experience, AI personalization, themed properties, wizard castle airbnb, revenue management, STR scaling, business focus, vivid vision, partnership success, host pros, freewyld foundry, eric moeller, vacation rentals, hospitality strategy, niche markets, STR profitability, experiential travel, premium rates, market domination Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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