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Designed to GlideWell

Sarah & Ethan Glidewell
Airbnb
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Acquisition Entrepreneurship
Buying a Business
Buying Businesses
Airbnb / Short-Term Rentals
Small Business Startup
Charlie Kirk
Karwells
Military Service
Ikigai Head Spa
Michigan
Insurance Industry
Solopreneurship
Lending/financing
Exit Strategy
Dallas, United States
Fort Worth, United States

Designed to GlideWell is a podcast about building a life—and business—by design.

Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Sarah and Ethan Glidewell, this show takes you behind the scenes of what it really looks like to build wealth and freedom through unconventional paths. From buying and building businesses to investing in and designing high-performing vacation rentals, they share the strategies, lessons,... more

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Everyone sees the beautiful photos, successful businesses, and dream lifestyle.

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What does freedom actually look like after you leave the 9–5?

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What happens when you leave everything behind, move to a new country with almost nothing, and bet on yourself anyway?

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This episode dives into a major mindset and strategy shift—from building wealth through Airbnb and real estate to focusing on acquiring cash-flowing busines... more

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Recent Guests

Caleb Foster
Financial advisor
Foster Financial
Episode: How Can a Financial Advisor Transform Your Wealth Journey?
Ethan Glidewell
Co-host and guest on this episode; previously built and sold an insurance book of business; now transitioning to real estate/hospitality ventures
GlideWell / Insure-to-Real-Estate pivot
Episode: Lessons Learned: How to Build Wealth and Happiness Beyond the Insurance Industry
Taylor Brown
Licensed cosmetologist, owner of Ikigai Head Spa
Ikigai Head Spa
Episode: How Did Taylor Brown Transform Her Military Experience into a Thriving Business?

Hosts

Sarah Glidewell
Host of Designed to GlideWell, co-creator with Ethan Glidewell
Ethan Glidewell
Host of the show, co-creator with Sarah Glidewell
Emily Glidewell
Co-host/guest on episodes; part of the husband-and-wife hosting duo

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • 👏🏼

    Love the content. The raw and vulnerable. Sharing failures and struggles and not just the highlight reel. You ladies are awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JRKHair
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love you two so much!

    So impressed. Love your generosity, kindness, intellect, passion and compassion. And, of course, all of your time, stories, thoughts, and input on all things Airbnb and STR. Darn good people. ♥ ♡ ♥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TLC1TLC
    United States3 years ago
  • Thank you!

    One episode in and already loving it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and making this dream of mine seem more attainable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MTurner89
    United States4 years ago
  • Stevie Stacks Live Let Thrive

    These ladies are legit! They’re deep in the industry making money and making moves! They’ll make you money too like they did me! Share share share this cast and start your hustle Today!!!

    Steve from Live Let Thrive Podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    el ranchero x
    United States4 years ago
  • They know what they are talking about!

    This podcast is amazing! I follow them on tik tok and Instagram and I get so much much value from them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fede79z
    Argentina4 years ago

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Listeners value deep-dive, long-form content and real-world lessons.
Guests and hosts are praised for generosity, knowledge, and actionable advice.
Show is considered a solid resource for building wealth through design-driven real estate and business.
Audience appreciates transparent storytelling and practical Airbnb/STR insights.

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#50
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Apple Podcasts
#197
Denmark/Business

Talking Points

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How Can a Financial Advisor Transform Your Wealth Journey?
Q: What are the advantages of having a financial advisor, and how should someone find a good one?
The advisor can tailor plans to individual needs across saving, retirement timing, and investments, while offering a process-backed approach, including evaluating tax, insurance, and estate considerations. Finding a good one involves referrals, interviewing to understand fee structures and performance models, and confirming the advisor's ability to address all major financial areas rather than siloing services.
The Truth About Freedom, Burnout & Building a Life You Actually Want.
Q: What would you tell your younger selves about starting, health, and social media?
Start now, focus on health (lift weights consistently), and begin posting on social media sooner to build authentic connections and opportunities; health became the foundation for everything else, and showing up authentically online accelerates growth.
The Truth About Freedom, Burnout & Building a Life You Actually Want.
Q: What did the balance between leading and following look like in your partnership, and how did you navigate separations or changes in roles?
There were moments where Cassidy took the lead on new directions (like moving into hotels) and Aaron supported by stepping back at times; creating separation in identities allowed personal growth and reduced tension in the relationship, ultimately strengthening the partnership.
The Truth About Freedom, Burnout & Building a Life You Actually Want.
Q: When you first shifted into realizing you wanted something different, what did those internal conversations look like?
We found alignment early on; discussions about travel and longer time off kept surfacing, and we leaned into the shared desire for more freedom and time together, which helped us move toward quitting our jobs and pursuing real estate and van life.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Designed to GlideWell

What is Designed to GlideWell about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on building wealth and freedom through unconventional paths, with a strong focus on real estate, short-term rentals, and design-driven entrepreneurship. Host pairs share transparent, real-life stories—from leaving corporate careers to scaling portfolios of vacation rentals and even acquiring existing businesses—and frequently discuss mindset shifts, practical tactics, and the role of design in guest experiences. Guests span real estate investors, operators, designers, and founders, offering actionable lessons on financing, operations, partnerships, and personal resilience. A standout thread is the emphasis on intentional living and long-term wealth-building beyond the traditional 9–5, often weaving in health, family, and c... more

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