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STR Global Unlocked with Simon Lehmann: Unfiltered knowledge for the short term rental industry

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The short-term rental industry is evolving fast, and Simon Lehmann isn’t afraid to say what others won’t.STR Global Unlocked is where property managers, STR tech founders, vacation rental investors, and hospitality leaders get real about the business. Each episode breaks down what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s coming next: property management operations, direct bookings, vacation rental sof... more

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In this episode of STR Global Unlocked, I speak with Shaun Shirazian, CEO of Lodgify, about one of the biggest shifts happening in short-term rentals and hospitality: the rise of AI search, direct bookings, and the future of guest experience.

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AI is transforming guest communication in short-term rentals and hospitality. In this episode of STR Global Unlocked, I speak with industry leaders Aarlo Stone Fish, Anthon... more

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Profit margins can make or break a short-term rental business - but most operators are looking at the wrong numbers.

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In this episode of STR Global Unlocked, I sit down with Siddhi Mittal, co-founder of yhangry, a Y Combinator–backed hospitality marketplace scaling across the UK and US.

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Recent Guests

Cole Rubin
Co-founder of Condra AI
Condra AI
Episode: 037: Will AI Replace Hospitality Teams? | Stone Fish, Vancauwenberghe, Ullrich, Rubin
Aarlo Stone Fish
Founder of Bestie AI
Bestie AI
Episode: 037: Will AI Replace Hospitality Teams? | Stone Fish, Vancauwenberghe, Ullrich, Rubin
Jay Ullrich
CEO and co-founder of HostBuddy AI
HostBuddy AI
Episode: 037: Will AI Replace Hospitality Teams? | Stone Fish, Vancauwenberghe, Ullrich, Rubin
Maxime Freese
Executive at Emerald Stay
Emerald Stay
Episode: The Margin Mistake Killing Most STR Companies!
Max Anirod
Executive at Le Collectioniste
Le Collectioniste
Episode: The Margin Mistake Killing Most STR Companies!
Siddhi Mittal
Co-founder of Yangri/YHangry
Yangri (YHangry)
Episode: 036: How to Build a Business That AI Can’t Replace | Siddhi Mittal
Julie Brinkmann
CEO of BEYOND
BEYOND
Episode: 035: The Best Way to Make Money in Property Management | Julie Brinkmann
Sab Mulligan
Brand strategist
Singh (Malta)
Episode: 034: The AI Shift Most Property Managers Are Missing | Sab Mulligan, Arnon Cavaeiro, Chris Sorensen
Arnon Cavaeiro
Head of Product
RBO
Episode: 034: The AI Shift Most Property Managers Are Missing | Sab Mulligan, Arnon Cavaeiro, Chris Sorensen

Host

Simon Lehmann
Host of STR Global Unlocked

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Real Meat and Potatoes

    With a wealth of experience and deeper conversations, I am excited to see this podcast enter the space with substance and thought-provoking topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmberHurdle
    United States8 months ago
  • Well done!

    Simon, My compliments on a very interesting and thoughtful conversation (which I don’t often find in many vacation rental podcasts/panels). Credit to Brian Egan and you, and best wishes on the roll-out of STR Global Unlocked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lux travel guru
    United States9 months ago
  • Likely required listening for STR

    Simon Lehmann brings unmatched reach across every corner of the short-term rental world—he’s seen it all, and he knows where the bodies are buried. The first episode delivers exactly what you’d expect from someone with Simon’s range: clear framing of the industry’s six real pain points and a forward-looking take on where professionalization and consolidation are headed.

    Simon sits at the center of many of the same commercial interests he critiques. Done right, that mix of insider access and sel... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex@Properly
    United States9 months ago
  • THE podcast for the STR industry

    Few people in the industry have a better network or sharper insights than Simon Lehmann. A must listen for everyone who wants to stay on top of

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JulianR1306
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Excellence in STR

    If you seek for competence and up to date expertise in the STR business, this podcast is a must.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P&W&7
    Switzerland9 months ago

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Listeners describe the host as having unmatched reach and insider access across STR.
Guests and topics are seen as highly relevant for operators and tech leaders seeking forward-looking strategies.
Audience consistently praises practical, no-nonsense industry insights and deep, global networks.

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032: How HomeToGo Shifted Beyond Its Marketplace | Dr. Patrick Andrae
Q: Marketplaces, scale game or margin game?
The dominant view is that both play a role; the company aims to optimize for margin while maintaining scale in the marketplace, with a clear shift toward profitability in the marketplace and growth focus on the B2B side.
033: Why Booking Trips Is About to Change FOREVER (CEO Explains) | Amirali Mohajer
Q: How realistic is a future where AI handles a large share of travel decisions?
AI will increasingly handle long-tail, context-rich searches and travel planning, but verification and trust remain critical; some decisions will still require human judgment or intermediary support, especially for complex trips.
033: Why Booking Trips Is About to Change FOREVER (CEO Explains) | Amirali Mohajer
Q: What are the main opportunities operators should focus on to win with direct bookings?
Be highly specific about guest profiles and value propositions, optimize pricing between direct and OTA listings, build trust with portable reviews and brand signals, and develop a strategy to collect guest contact information to nurture direct relationships.

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What is STR Global Unlocked about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the evolving short-term rental ecosystem, this show features candid conversations about property management, direct bookings, and the tech and AI tools shaping the industry. Episodes frequently explore pricing strategies, revenue optimization, PMS and distribution, and the future role of automation and AI in guest experiences. Noteworthy is the emphasis on practical, real-world ROI, scale considerations for luxury and multi-property portfolios, and a global, operator- and investor-facing perspective that appeals to operators, tech founders, and hospitality leaders alike.

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Recent guests on STR Global Unlocked include:

1. Cole Rubin
2. Aarlo Stone Fish
3. Jay Ullrich
4. Maxime Freese
5. Max Anirod
6. Siddhi Mittal
7. Julie Brinkmann
8. Sab Mulligan

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