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Short-Term Rentals
Co-Hosting
Direct Booking
Airbnb
Mergers and Acquisitions
Better Talent
Vacation Rental Industry
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Property Management
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Cohost Bros
Steve Trover

The Cohost Bros Podcast is where short-term rental operators, property managers, and entrepreneurs come to learn how to build freedom through hospitality.

Hosted by Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger, two proven STR operators who’ve built thriving co-hosting and management businesses across Texas and beyond, the show dives deep into real strategies, systems, and stories from the frontlines of the ... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it look like to go from defense engineer to 140 doors under management in just two years? Cameron Masters is living proof that the right mindset, the right mastermind, and a willingness to bet on yourself can compress an entire decade of gr... more

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Some people find their way into the short-term rental industry. Jodi Cleer built her entire career inside it and has seen every angle of the business from the vendor side, the property management side, and now private equity and M&A. Matt and Austin ... more

Some people chase the biggest portfolio they can find. Michael Friedman did the opposite, and it might be the smartest thing he ever did. Matt and Austin sit down with Michael Friedman, CEO of Simple Life Hospitality and co-founder of Vacation Rental... more

If you want to know where the STR industry is headed, talk to someone who was doing revenue management before Airbnb and VRBO even existed. Matt and Austin sit down with Michelle Marquis, founder of The Marquis Effect and co-founder of ShortCuts4STR,... more

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Recent Guests

Jodi Cleer
Seasoned STR operator and marketing executive
Independent, I Love Vacations/Ballpark (AwayDay collaboration)
Episode: 113 - The CMO Who Scaled an STR Brand to 800 Doors and Then Sold It | Jodi Cleer
Michael Friedman
CEO of Simple Life Hospitality
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Episode: 112 - Take Care of the Home, the Guest, and Tell the Owner the Truth | Michael Friedman
Michelle Marquis
Revenue optimization expert and fractional executive
The Marquis Effect / Guesty partner
Episode: 111 - 30 Years of STR Revenue Management Secrets with Michelle Marquis
Kory Rankine
Founder/CEO of Escape Luxury Hospitality
Escape Luxury Hospitality
Episode: 110 - 40K a Night and Celebrities on the Guest List: Inside Escape Luxury Hospitality | Kory Rankine
Brendan Davis
Founder and CEO of Magnolia Vacation Rentals; co-founder of Southern Hospitality by Magnolia Vacation Rentals
Magnolia Vacation Rentals
Episode: 109 - How to Win in the Most Competitive STR Market in America | Brendan Davis
Lucas Piper
Founder of Five Star Vacation Home Rentals
Five Star Vacation Home Rentals
Episode: 108 - How to Build a Luxury STR Brand That PE Firms Are Knocking On Your Door For | Lucas Piper
Matt Hammlett
Chief Operating Officer, Crew Dogs (military travel platform)
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Episode: 107 - 0 to 200 Units in 4 Years, Sold to Vacasa, Now Serving the Military | Matt Hammlett
Steve Trover
Industry veteran and founder of Better Talent
Better Talent
Episode: 106 - Why Your People Are 40-60% of Your Cost Structure (And What to Do About It) | Steve Trover
Stephanie Rounds
Owner Relations Manager at Beachside
Beachside
Episode: 105 - Inside the Owner Relations Role: What Property Managers Need to Know | Stephanie Rounds

Hosts

Matt Codd
Host of The Cohost Bros; co-host; real estate/STR operator with multi-market experience
Austin Spitzenberger
Co-host; operator with recurring involvement in co-hosting and STR management

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Great Content

    This is a no nonsense podcast that gets to the real issues cohosts face. Love the unfiltered discussions and quality guests. Well worth a listen if you’re a cohost or property manager.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ca10nge
    United States2 months ago
  • Great content by real operators

    Listen to this podcast if you’d like real, actionable real estate advice. Breath of fresh air compared to the other real estate podcasts. def worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Marcelissen
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Bro Pod!

    I’m about 15 episodes in and this is a great podcast that doesn’t take themselves or the content too seriously. Great guests, great info, and I love the intro!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NHaus90
    United Statesa year ago
  • Cohost

    Solid podcast. Great information. Insightful. Relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeaBrook VM
    United States2 years ago
  • Great information!

    Really enjoying this show. Lots of good information specific to co-hosting STRs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coocoocashe987
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Shows value both if you're managing a few properties or a growing portfolio.
Content balances strategy with approachable, down-to-earth discussion.
Co-hosted conversations offer practical, real-world STR advice.
Guests are real operators with actionable tactics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

113 - The CMO Who Scaled an STR Brand to 800 Doors and Then Sold It | Jodi Cleer
Q: What was the pivotal moment that shifted Jodi Cleer from co-hosting to more formal management and M&A activity?
The realization that owning the bank accounts and the listings creates real business value and enables true ownership, rather than simply acting as a vendor to homeowners, prompted the shift toward professional management and pursuing mergers and acquisitions.
111 - 30 Years of STR Revenue Management Secrets with Michelle Marquis
Q: What is the one thing you would advise a property manager to implement first today?
Get a good PMS in place as the foundation, then add AI automation to handle repeatable tasks, and only then expand distribution to grow bookings.
112 - Take Care of the Home, the Guest, and Tell the Owner the Truth | Michael Friedman
Q: What is your current market focus and how do you scale in a single geography?
He describes Door County as the core market, with limited expansion beyond a 1–2 hour radius; emphasis on staying in-market to maintain operational efficiency, and growing slowly with a plan to add 10–15 homes this year and 50 per year in the near term.
112 - Take Care of the Home, the Guest, and Tell the Owner the Truth | Michael Friedman
Q: Can you summarize your background and how you got into the space?
Friedman outlines a 30+ year career in hospitality and real estate, noting early work with large franchise brands and leadership roles culminating in CEO of Simple Life Hospitality; the core theme is building a focused operation around profitability and growth from a lean team.
75 - Direct Bookings in Under 3 Minutes? Gil Chan Makes It Happen
Q: What kind of outcomes have customers seen using direct bookings through Craft and Stays?
Customers have reported significant improvements in conversion rates, with some seeing around a 75% increase within weeks, and overall better tracking and remarketing capabilities that improve marketing efficiency.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cohost Bros

What is The Cohost Bros about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, battle-tested strategies for building and scaling short-term rental businesses, with a strong emphasis on operations, marketing, and ownership mindset. Across episodes, guests range from operators juggling multi-property portfolios to consultants and tech founders offering frameworks on profitability, recruitment, design, and guest experience. Noteworthy are the hands-on, real-world anecdotes about scaling without losing quality, a focus on direct bookings and marketing fundamentals, and a willingness to explore both high-level playbooks and granular operational tactics. The format tends to mix founder-level stories with actionable takeaways, making it useful for operators seeking scalable systems, better fina... more

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Recent guests on The Cohost Bros include:

1. Jodi Cleer
2. Michael Friedman
3. Michelle Marquis
4. Kory Rankine
5. Brendan Davis
6. Lucas Piper
7. Matt Hammlett
8. Steve Trover

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