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STR Global Unlocked with Simon Lehmann

Simon Lehmann
Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rental Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Mid-Term Rentals
Flexible Living
Short-Term Rental
Furnished Finder
Regulations
Airbnb
Property Management
Europe
Vacation Rentals
Guesty
Technology
Profitability
Property Management Software
Corporate Housing
Affordability Crisis
Expedia
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Simon Lehmann talks to the people running short-term rental at scale.Operators, platform CEOs and investors, on the decisions that separatebusinesses that scale from ones that plateau.No panel-discussion politeness and no vendor pitches. Guests have includedthe co-founder of Vacasa, the president and CEO of Booking Holdings, and thefounder of Holidu. The conversations go where the operating proble... more

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Recent Guests

David Angotti
Entrepreneur who built and sold multiple companies in short-term rentals and property management
Guesty, Vacasa Go (former)
Episode: 048: The STR Growth Strategy Most Operators Ignore! | David Angotti
Gernot Zechner
Experienced executive with bookings.com background and creator of the STR market map
Former Booking.com executive; creator of STR market map
Episode: 047: 1,000+ STR Tools: Which Ones Do You Actually Need? | Gernot Zechner
Ashley Ching
Founder and CEO of Inhaven, author of Reasonable Hospitality
Inhaven
Episode: 046: The Biggest Lie in Vacation Rental Reviews! | Ashley Ching
Andrea Santos
Founder and CEO of Fülhaus
Fülhaus
Episode: 045: The Real Cost of Furnishing a Short-Term Rental | Andria Santos
Jannik Abraham
General Manager of Smubu, part of the Home2Go group
Smubu / Home2Go
Episode: 043: Why Big Property Managers Should Be Worried | Jannik Abraham
Rachel Alday
Co-founder of Abode Luxury Rentals
Abode Luxury Rentals
Episode: 042: Why Your Rental Business Is Easy to Replace | Rachel Alday
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

Host

Simon Lehmann
Host of STR Global Unlocked

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 89 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Kingdoma year 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
    Switzerlanda year ago

Listeners Say

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The host's breadth of network and ability to connect industry leaders is frequently highlighted.
Listeners praise candid, substance-forward discussions with industry insiders.
Guests consistently lauded for high-caliber insights and practical takeaways.
The show is viewed as essential listening for staying ahead in STR and hospitality tech.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

043: Why Big Property Managers Should Be Worried | Jannik Abraham
Q: What should an operator at 50 units stop doing immediately?
Stop adding units without ensuring the basics are solid and that you truly understand your unit economics and margins.
043: Why Big Property Managers Should Be Worried | Jannik Abraham
Q: What is the one number you wish you had watched earlier?
For the business, it would be the right metric that signals when a host should scale or consolidate, beyond simple occupancy.
043: Why Big Property Managers Should Be Worried | Jannik Abraham
Q: Before we kick this off, Jannik, I want to do a rapid fire with you. Are you ready for that?
I'm ready. Fire away.
048: The STR Growth Strategy Most Operators Ignore! | David Angotti
Q: What is your view on CAC and brand building in this industry?
CAC should be evaluated with a blended, channel-aware approach that prioritizes brand-building and creating demand over purely capturing it, as this leads to more durable profitability.

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This show centers on the operational and strategic realities of running short-term rental at scale, featuring operators, platform CEOs, and investors. Conversations typically probe unit economics, distribution, AI enablement, capital dynamics, and how growth pressures reshape what's possible in hospitality tech and governance. Noteworthy is the refusal of generic panel chatter in favor of candid, problem-first discussions that surface practical insights, governance ideas, and real-world tradeoffs for scaling businesses in this space.

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Recent guests on STR Global Unlocked include:

1. David Angotti
2. Gernot Zechner
3. Ashley Ching
4. Andrea Santos
5. Jannik Abraham
6. Rachel Alday
7. Cole Rubin
8. Aarlo Stone Fish

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