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Confessions of a Host

Confessions of a Host
Airbnb
Artificial Intelligence
Short-Term Rentals
Delegate
Los Angeles
New York
Instagram
General Social Media Strategy
Big Bear
Swimply
Owner Relationships
Co-Hosting
Interior Design
Photography
Tiktok
Palm Springs, United States
Peerspace
Communication Boundaries
Lake Tahoe
Virtual Assistants

Welcome to Confessions of a Host, where we spill the tea on all things short-term rentals. We’re Natalie and Mariam—moms, operators, and business owners managing a growing portfolio of properties and we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to run a hosting business. From the wins to the chaos, the mistakes to the strategies, we talk about the things most hosts won’t say out loud. No... more

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What if you could turn your Airbnb guests into repeat customers—and stop relying entirely on third-party platforms?

In this episode of Confessions of a Host, we’re diving into the world of direct bookings and why building your own booking strategy c... more

What separates high-performing vacation rentals from the rest? It's not just beautiful design or five-star reviews—it's smart revenue management.

In this episode of Confessions of a Host, we're joined by Federico Zimerman, a revenue management exper... more

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Cameron Masters to discuss how he completely transformed his business by scaling from 14 units to 140 in just a matter of months through the acquisition of an established property management company in Lak... more

Every host will eventually face a guest complaint—but some are far more memorable than others.

In this episode of Confessions of a Host, we're sharing the real stories behind some of the most unexpected guest issues we've encountered, including the ... more

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Recent Guests

Cameron Masters
Owner/Operator of a multi-market short-term rental business
Self-employed/Entrepreneur
Episode: From 18 to 140 Units in Just a Few Months with Cameron Masters
Patryk Swietek
Friend and guest with deep experience in scaling STR management companies
Former product manager, Bond Stay / hospitality tech executive
Episode: Building, Buying & Scaling STR Management Companies with Patryk Swietek
Alex Bykov
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Hosts

Natalie
Host of Confessions of a Host; co-founder with Mariam; active in a growing portfolio of short-term rentals.
Mariam
Co-host of Confessions of a Host; co-founder; leads strategy for a portfolio of short-term rentals.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Great podcast

    This is so great. Love the content and how in details you go.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cindi34567
    United States4 months ago
  • Love it!

    This is the advice that I wish I had when I started my cohosting business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malakhva118
    United States4 months ago
  • Honesty is refreshing

    I love that you guys are just telling it how it is and making it sound like I can be an STR manager or at least cohost. I’ll keep a lookout for wild donkeys in Big Bear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexGoku
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Advice is actionable for growing a hosting business and cohosting.
Hosts deliver practical, no-fluff hosting tips with real-world honesty.
Authenticity and candid conversations are refreshing and relatable for STR managers.

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What is Confessions of a Host about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show covers practical, no-nonsense insights into running short-term rental portfolios, hosted by two operators who share real-world experiences—from leasing and co-hosting to design-driven differentiation and scalable operations. Episodes thread together hands-on tactics for increasing bookings, optimizing interiors, and using social media, AI, and remote teams to run efficient, customer-focused businesses. Listeners can expect candid anecdotes about pricing, safety, local market quirks, and the realities of managing multiple properties, with a strong emphasis on direct bookings, vendor partnerships, and branding that resonates with guests and clients alike. A standout throughline is the emphasis on authentic storytelling, practical ta... more

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