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In this episode of STR Unfiltered, Bill Faeth and his guest, Wil Slickers, dive into the controversial Airbnb icons update, discussing its implications and the future trajectory of Airbnb.
Wil, with his deep industry insights, suggests that the update marks the beginning of Airbnb transitioning into a social media platform, focusing on connecting people and enhancing user experience through unique, personalized content.
The discussion touches on Brian Chesky's long-term vision for Airbnb, examining the company's data-driven approach to customizing user interactions and suggesting that Airbnb may venture into more controlled, unique experiences akin to the Disney Imagineering model.
Both Bill and Wil emphasize the importance of staying attuned to industry trends beyond the immediate hosting community, highlighting Brian Chesky's broader interviews and social media presence as key to understanding Airbnb's future direction. The conversation also explores the impact of social media inspiration on travel decisions and the need for hosts to elevate their offerings to match the evolving expectations set by Airbnb's branding and strategic moves.

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It’s no secret. 

Amenities can make or break the success of your short-term rental. 

But not all amenities are equal. Some will make you money, some will do nothing worth mentioning, and some will only cost you your time and money. 

So, before you go and spend your hard-earned money on terrible amenities, watch this research-backed guide on the best and worst amenities for your Airbnb!

This video will save you a lot of headaches and money, so make sure to check it out. 

Let’s jump right in!

Key Takeaways: 

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:45 Take a close look at your property

00:03:07 Amenities that allow you to charge more 

00:07:33 Miniature golf courses, fire pits, and hot tubs

00:11:44 Let’s talk finances 

00:15:14 How to make smarter amenity choices

00:15:59 Outro 


Additional resources: 

➡️ Ready to start building STR wealth? 

• Join Our Masterclass to Unlock STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/innercircle
• Sign Up for Our STR Host Academy: https://www.strhostacademy.com/hostacademy
• Gain Full Access to the Superhost Library: https://buildstrwealth.com/thelibrary
• Reserve a Spot in Our Super Life Plan Training: https://www.billfaeth.com/lifeplantraining

➡️ Learn more about starting an STR business:

• Take the Airbnb Profit Maximizer Course: https://buildstrwealth.com/profitmax299
• Sign Up for Our Co-hosting Business Masterclass: https://buildstrwealth.com/cohost
• 3-Day Training Program for New Airbnb Hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/3daytraining 
• Facebook Ads Training for Hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/facebookads
• Virtual Marketing Mastery Boot Camp: https://buildstrwealth.com/marketingmastery

➡️ Grab some FREE resources:

• [FREE Download] Get Your 10-POINT Direct Booking Optimization Checklist: https://buildstrwealth.com/directbooking 
• [FREE Download] Unlock Your Potential with Our EXPERT Proforma: https://buildstrwealth.com/proforma
• [FREE Donwload] Grab Our ULTIMATE Guide for STR hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/ultimateguide
• [FREE Donwload] Discover the 7 GOLDEN RULES for Airbnb Hosts:
https://buildstrwealth.com/7goldenrules
• [FREE Donwload] Unlock Your Dream Life Plan: https://www.billfaeth.com/lifeplan

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• Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508 
• Check Out Our website: https://buildstrwealth.com/ 
• Bill’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billfaeth73
• Brea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breafaeth/ 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bfaeth 

On STR Unfiltered, Bill Faeth breaks down the ins and outs of short-term rental hosting, giving listeners actionable advice that they can use to take their businesses to the next level.

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In the world of real estate investing, 1031 exchanges are a popular way to delay paying capital gains tax and maximize profits.

But there’s a reason many call it the death tax… 

Once you opt for a 1031 exchange, the money invested can be locked away for a very long time. 

That’s why today, I’m sharing 3 things you need to keep in mind before you carry out a 1031!

If you want to protect your money and make responsible financial decisions, this episode is for you. 

Tune in! 

Key Takeaways: 


00:00:00 Intro 

00:00:34 Are you ready to kiss that cash goodbye forever?

00:01:19 What is your financial stability behind that cash? 

00:02:44 There are always options out there 

00:04:20 Potential pitfalls of mismanaged 1031 strategies 

00:05:40 My final piece of advice


Additional resources: 

➡️ Ready to start building STR wealth? 

• Join Our Masterclass to Unlock STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/innercircle
• Sign Up for Our STR Host Academy: https://www.strhostacademy.com/hostacademy
• Gain Full Access to the Superhost Library: https://buildstrwealth.com/thelibrary
• Reserve a Spot in Our Super Life Plan Training: https://www.billfaeth.com/lifeplantraining

➡️ Learn more about starting an STR business:

• Take the Airbnb Profit Maximizer Course: https://buildstrwealth.com/profitmax299
• Sign Up for Our Co-hosting Business Masterclass: https://buildstrwealth.com/cohost
• 3-Day Training Program for New Airbnb Hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/3daytraining 
• Facebook Ads Training for Hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/facebookads
• Virtual Marketing Mastery Boot Camp: https://buildstrwealth.com/marketingmastery

➡️ Grab some FREE resources:

• [FREE Download] Get Your 10-POINT Direct Booking Optimization Checklist: https://buildstrwealth.com/directbooking 
• [FREE Download] Unlock Your Potential with Our EXPERT Proforma: https://buildstrwealth.com/proforma
• [FREE Donwload] Grab Our ULTIMATE Guide for STR hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/ultimateguide
• [FREE Donwload] Discover the 7 GOLDEN RULES for Airbnb Hosts:
https://buildstrwealth.com/7goldenrules
• [FREE Donwload] Unlock Your Dream Life Plan: https://www.billfaeth.com/lifeplan

➡️ Connect with us:

• Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508 
• Check Out Our website: https://buildstrwealth.com/ 
• Bill’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billfaeth73
• Brea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breafaeth/ 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bfaeth 

On STR Unfiltered, Bill Faeth breaks down the ins and outs of short-term rental hosting, giving listeners actionable advice that they can use to take their businesses to the next level.

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If you know me, you know that I am addicted to creating businesses. 

But I wasn’t always as business-savvy as I am today. In fact, I struggled a lot with my approach to business and my mentality as a whole... 

That is until I stumbled upon Profit First, a remarkable book that offers a roadmap for entrepreneurs to make the money they’ve always dreamed of. This book single-handedly fixed my attitude towards money and changed the trajectory of my life. 

Needless to say, I'm beyond thrilled to interview Mike Michalowicz, the brilliant mind behind this game-changing book, on the show today. Mike's insights have enabled countless individuals, including myself, to reach their full potential in the business world.

With this interview, we aim to enable you to do the same. Mike and I talk about the most common business struggles aspiring entrepreneurs face and his new book, All In. 

Tune in! 

Key Takeaways:


00:00:00 Intro 

00:01:55 Every human has so much to offer

00:03:39 The 5 common areas of struggle in businesses

00:05:53 How to actually scale a business

00:09:25 Caring for your employees

00:16:12 Mike’s new book: All In 

00:17:59 Outro


Additional resources:

➡️ Get in touch with Mike Michalowicz: 

• Website: https://mikemichalowicz.com/

➡️ Ready to start building STR wealth?

• Join Our Masterclass to Unlock STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/innercircle
• Sign Up for Our STR Host Academy: https://www.strhostacademy.com/hostacademy
• Gain Full Access to the Superhost Library: https://buildstrwealth.com/thelibrary
• Reserve a Spot in Our Super Life Plan Training: https://www.billfaeth.com/lifeplantraining

➡️ Learn more about starting an STR business:

• Take the Airbnb Profit Maximizer Course: https://buildstrwealth.com/profitmax299
• Sign Up for Our Co-hosting Business Masterclass: https://buildstrwealth.com/cohost
• 3-Day Training Program for New Airbnb Hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/3daytraining
• Facebook Ads Training for Hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/facebookads
• Virtual Marketing Mastery Boot Camp: https://buildstrwealth.com/marketingmastery

➡️ Grab some FREE resources:

• [FREE Download] Get Your 10-POINT Direct Booking Optimization Checklist: https://buildstrwealth.com/directbooking
• [FREE Download] Unlock Your Potential with Our EXPERT Proforma: https://buildstrwealth.com/proforma
• [FREE Donwload] Grab Our ULTIMATE Guide for STR hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/ultimateguide
• [FREE Donwload] Discover the 7 GOLDEN RULES for Airbnb Hosts:
https://buildstrwealth.com/7goldenrules
• [FREE Donwload] Unlock Your Dream Life Plan: https://www.billfaeth.com/lifeplan

➡️ Connect with us:

• Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508
• Check Out Our website: https://buildstrwealth.com/
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• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bfaeth

On STR Unfiltered, Bill Faeth breaks down the ins and outs of short-term rental hosting, giving listeners actionable advice that they can use to take their businesses to the next level.

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My wife Brea and I love the life we've built together. 

But it hasn't always been easy. In fact, at times, it has been very, very hard. 

The last few months have been the most stressful period of our lives. We've had to manage our properties from afar, deal with renovations, run a business, and manage family life. But being the power couple we are, we did it and came out stronger than ever. 

That’s why today, we want to discuss the struggles of building a short-term rental business as a married couple. We’ll share the tips and strategies that have helped us prosper not only as a business but also as a family, from renovation strategies and hiring practices to listening to our children and meeting their needs. We’ll cover everything! 

If you’re about to start an STR business with your life partner, this is for you. 

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 


00:00:00 Intro

00:00:34 Managing major renovations as a couple

00:04:15 Dealing with our family life in between

00:05:27 Renovation strategies and managing remote work

00:09:20 Prioritizing family over work

00:12:37 Aligning our roles as a couple

00:16:15 Our first couples retreat after 2022

00:19:14 Outro


⏺️ Join Our Masterclass to Unlock STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/innercircle

Additional resources: 

➡️ Ready to start building STR wealth? 

• Join Our Masterclass to Unlock STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/innercircle
• Sign Up for Our STR Host Academy: https://www.strhostacademy.com/hostacademy
• Gain Full Access to the Superhost Library: https://buildstrwealth.com/thelibrary
• Reserve a Spot in Our Super Life Plan Training: https://www.billfaeth.com/lifeplantraining

➡️ Learn more about starting an STR business:

• Take the Airbnb Profit Maximizer Course: https://buildstrwealth.com/profitmax299
• Sign Up for Our Co-hosting Business Masterclass: https://buildstrwealth.com/cohost
• 3-Day Training Program for New Airbnb Hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/3daytraining 
• Facebook Ads Training for Hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/facebookads
• Virtual Marketing Mastery Boot Camp: https://buildstrwealth.com/marketingmastery

➡️ Grab some FREE resources:

• [FREE Download] Get Your 10-POINT Direct Booking Optimization Checklist: https://buildstrwealth.com/directbooking 
• [FREE Download] Unlock Your Potential with Our EXPERT Proforma: https://buildstrwealth.com/proforma
• [FREE Donwload] Grab Our ULTIMATE Guide for STR hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/ultimateguide
• [FREE Donwload] Discover the 7 GOLDEN RULES for Airbnb Hosts:
https://buildstrwealth.com/7goldenrules
• [FREE Donwload] Unlock Your Dream Life Plan: https://www.billfaeth.com/lifeplan

➡️ Connect with us:

• Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508 
• Check Out Our website: https://buildstrwealth.com/ 
• Bill’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billfaeth73
• Brea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breafaeth/ 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bfaeth 

On STR Unfiltered, Bill Faeth breaks down the ins and outs of short-term rental hosting, giving listeners actionable advice that they can use to take their businesses to the next level.

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The average retirement age in the US is 64. 

I managed to speed up this process by 16 years and achieve financial freedom at 48. How? 

By being smart with my short-term rental investments. I set actionable financial goals for myself and learned everything there is to know about tax benefits, loan structuring, cash flow optimization, appreciating markets, and retirement planning. This has enabled my wife and me to live the life we want, with work becoming a choice, not a necessity.

Today, I will share exactly how I did it so you can replicate my success and retire early in your 40s. Are you ready? 

Let’s dive right in! 

Key Takeaways: 


00:00:00 Intro 

00:00:35 Understanding all of the tax benefits 

00:04:07 Prioritizing cash flow and setting financial goals

00:06:11 How to structure your loans 

00:10:25 Quick summary and outro



⏺️ Join Our Masterclass to Unlock STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/innercircle

Additional resources: 

➡️ Ready to start building STR wealth? 

• Join Our Masterclass to Unlock STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/innercircle
• Sign Up for Our STR Host Academy: https://www.strhostacademy.com/hostacademy
• Gain Full Access to the Superhost Library: https://buildstrwealth.com/thelibrary
• Reserve a Spot in Our Super Life Plan Training: https://www.billfaeth.com/lifeplantraining

➡️ Learn more about starting an STR business:

• Take the Airbnb Profit Maximizer Course: https://buildstrwealth.com/profitmax299
• Sign Up for Our Co-hosting Business Masterclass: https://buildstrwealth.com/cohost
• 3-Day Training Program for New Airbnb Hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/3daytraining 
• Facebook Ads Training for Hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/facebookads
• Virtual Marketing Mastery Boot Camp: https://buildstrwealth.com/marketingmastery

➡️ Grab some FREE resources:

• [FREE Download] Get Your 10-POINT Direct Booking Optimization Checklist: https://buildstrwealth.com/directbooking 
• [FREE Download] Unlock Your Potential with Our EXPERT Proforma: https://buildstrwealth.com/proforma
• [FREE Donwload] Grab Our ULTIMATE Guide for STR hosts: https://buildstrwealth.com/ultimateguide
• [FREE Donwload] Discover the 7 GOLDEN RULES for Airbnb Hosts:
https://buildstrwealth.com/7goldenrules
• [FREE Donwload] Unlock Your Dream Life Plan: https://www.billfaeth.com/lifeplan

➡️ Connect with us:

• Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508 
• Check Out Our website: https://buildstrwealth.com/ 
• Bill’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billfaeth73
• Brea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breafaeth/ 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bfaeth 

On STR Unfiltered, Bill Faeth breaks down the ins and outs of short-term rental hosting, giving listeners actionable advice that they can use to take their businesses to the next level.

Follow so you never miss an episode!
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