

The Cohost Bros
Matthew Codd & Austin Spitzenberger
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 vacation rental industry.Each week, you’ll hear from top-performing hosts, investors, and industry leaders on topics like: 🏡 Scaling your STR business 💰 Building financial freedom through real estate ⚙️ Automating operations and guest experience 📈 Marketing, branding, and direct booking strategies 🧠 Mindset, leadership, and lifestyle designWhether you’re managing one property or one hundred, you’ll learn how to scale smarter, grow faster, and reclaim your time.🎧 Subscribe and follow the show — new episodes every week.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 54min
52 - The STR secret w/Mike Reilly
Mike Reilly has built a MILLION dollar property management empire, He walks us through his story, how to get clients, and drops straight fire!🔥 Want to try Hostbuddy AI? Use code COHOSTBROS for an extra month for free!www.hostbuddy.aiLooking for an STRIQ Subscription?Get 10% off a monthly membership with code COHOSTBROS10Get 15% off a quarterly membership with code COHOSTBROS15Get 20% off an annual membership with code COHOSTBROS20Do not forget to lock in a 7 day free trial while you are checking it out. sign up here 👉https://striq.com/?fpr=matt29#pricingNeed a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want your question featured on the next Q & A episode? Email us info@cohostbros.comFollow the show! Like and subscribe!Instagram - @cohostbrosFacebook - @cohostbrosYouTube - @cohostbrosTik Tok - @cohost.brosFollow MattInstagram @creativecoddsTik Tok @creativecoddsFacebook @matt.codd.3Follow AustinFacebook - @austin.spitzenburgerInstagram - @austin_spitzzTik Tok - @austin_spitzz

Mar 5, 2025 • 59min
51 - How A.I. is replacing your VA's roll in your business w/ Jay Ullrich
Jay Ullrich has a 50-unit arbitrage company, but that isn't all he does! He is also a co-founder of Host Buddy AI, an all-in-one AI communication system that allows you to level up your VAs to get you out of the day-to-day sooner.Want to try Hostbuddy AI? Use code COHOSTBROS for an extra month for free!www.hostbuddy.aiLooking for an STRIQ Subscription?Get 10% off a monthly membership with code COHOSTBROS10Get 15% off a quarterly membership with code COHOSTBROS15Get 20% off an annual membership with code COHOSTBROS20Do not forget to lock in a 7 day free trial while you are checking it out. sign up here 👉https://striq.com/?fpr=matt29#pricingNeed a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want your question featured on the next Q & A episode? Email us info@cohostbros.comFollow the show! Like and subscribe!Instagram - @cohostbrosFacebook - @cohostbrosYouTube - @cohostbrosTik Tok - @cohost.brosFollow MattInstagram @creativecoddsTik Tok @creativecoddsFacebook @matt.codd.3Follow AustinFacebook - @austin.spitzenburgerInstagram - @austin_spitzzTik Tok - @austin_spitzz

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 1min
50 - Section 8, STR's, Va's, and more w/Jonathan Farber
Jonathan Farber is an entrepreneur, An STR owner, and an LTR owner, and he has owned several businesses. From VAs to bookkeeping he is dropping knowledge that everyone can learn from! Looking for an STRIQ Subscription?Get 10% off a monthly membership with code COHOSTBROS10Get 15% off a quarterly membership with code COHOSTBROS15Get 20% off an annual membership with code COHOSTBROS20Do not forget to lock in a 7 day free trial while you are checking it out. sign up here 👉https://striq.com/?fpr=matt29#pricingNeed a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want your question featured on the next Q & A episode? Email us info@cohostbros.comFollow the show! Like and subscribe!Instagram - @cohostbrosFacebook - @cohostbrosYouTube - @cohostbrosTik Tok - @cohost.brosFollow MattInstagram @creativecoddsTik Tok @creativecoddsFacebook @matt.codd.3Follow AustinFacebook - @austin.spitzenburgerInstagram - @austin_spitzzTik Tok - @austin_spitzz

Feb 19, 2025 • 58min
49 - Chase Gillmore
Chase is the owner of Maverick STR, a cohosting company, marketing company, and revenue management company. He drops some knowledge you won't get anywhere! Check it out!Looking for an STRIQ Subscription?Get 10% off a monthly membership with code COHOSTBROS10Get 15% off a quarterly membership with code COHOSTBROS15Get 20% off an annual membership with code COHOSTBROS20Do not forget to lock in a 7 day free trial while you are checking it out. sign up here 👉https://striq.com/?fpr=matt29#pricingNeed a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want your question featured on the next Q & A episode? Email us info@cohostbros.comFollow the show! Like and subscribe!Instagram - @cohostbrosFacebook - @cohostbrosYouTube - @cohostbrosTik Tok - @cohost.brosFollow MattInstagram @creativecoddsTik Tok @creativecoddsFacebook @matt.codd.3Follow AustinFacebook - @austin.spitzenburgerInstagram - @austin_spitzzTik Tok - @austin_spitzz

Feb 12, 2025 • 58min
48 - How Tyler Krengle got to 60 doors
Tyler Krengle has 60 doors. He got to 60 doors by doing something called flat fee cohosting. Not your normal commission structure. You definitely want to check this out!Looking for an STRIQ Subscription?Get 10% off a monthly membership with code COHOSTBROS10Get 15% off a quarterly membership with code COHOSTBROS15Get 20% off an annual membership with code COHOSTBROS20Do not forget to lock in a 7 day free trial while you are checking it out. sign up here 👉https://striq.com/?fpr=matt29#pricingNeed a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want your question featured on the next Q & A episode? Email us info@cohostbros.comFollow the show! Like and subscribe!Instagram - @cohostbrosFacebook - @cohostbrosYouTube - @cohostbrosTik Tok - @cohost.brosFollow MattInstagram @creativecoddsTik Tok @creativecoddsFacebook @matt.codd.3Follow AustinFacebook - @austin.spitzenburgerInstagram - @austin_spitzzTik Tok - @austin_spitzz

Feb 6, 2025 • 58min
47 - Book Direct w/Mark Simpson
Mark Simpson is an author, entrepreneur, and all around rockstar! Today he discusses with us the best strategy for getting direct bookings as well as some HUGE nuggets. Check it out!Looking for an STRIQ Subscription? Get 10% off a monthly membership with code COHOSTBROS10Get 15% off a quarterly membership with code COHOSTBROS15Get 20% off an annual membership with code COHOSTBROS20Do not forget to lock in a 7 day free trial while you are checking it out. sign up here 👉https://striq.com/?fpr=matt29#pricingNeed a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want your question featured on the next Q & A episode? Email us info@cohostbros.comFollow the show! Like and subscribe!Instagram - @cohostbrosFacebook - @cohostbrosYouTube - @cohostbrosTik Tok - @cohost.brosFollow MattInstagram @creativecoddsTik Tok @creativecoddsFacebook @matt.codd.3Follow AustinFacebook - @austin.spitzenburgerInstagram - @austin_spitzzTik Tok - @austin_spitzz

Jan 29, 2025 • 1h 9min
46 - Longer stays, revenue management, team building w/ Caleb Shore
Caleb Shore is a property and revenue manager. His tactics focus on getting longer stays. He also helps real estate investors find and manage profitable STR's. He is dropping some fire 🔥Check it out!Want to get 20% off StrIQ? Click the link below ⬇️ & Use code cohostbros20https://striq.com/?fpr=matt29#pricingNeed a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want your question featured on the next Q & A episode? Email us info@cohostbros.comFollow the show! Like and subscribe!Instagram - @cohostbrosFacebook - @cohostbrosYouTube - @cohostbrosTik Tok - @cohost.brosFollow MattInstagram @creativecoddsTik Tok @creativecoddsFacebook @matt.codd.3Follow AustinFacebook - @austin.spitzenburgerInstagram - @austin_spitzzTik Tok - @austin_spitzz

Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 2min
45 - Getting 10 deals in under 10 months w/Ryan Leake
Ryan Leake talks about how he went from getting let go from his job was the motivation for him to go all in on short-term rentals. He drops some crazy nuggets to help you 🫵 get started or continue your journey. Want to get 20% off StrIQ? Click the link below ⬇️ & Use code cohostbros20https://striq.com/?fpr=matt29#pricingNeed a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want your question featured on the next Q & A episode? Email us info@cohostbros.comFollow the show! Like and subscribe!Instagram - @cohostbrosFacebook - @cohostbrosYouTube - @cohostbrosTik Tok - @cohost.brosFollow MattInstagram @creativecoddsTik Tok @creativecoddsFacebook @matt.codd.3Follow AustinFacebook - @austin.spitzenburgerInstagram - @austin_spitzzTik Tok - @austin_spitzz

Jan 15, 2025 • 59min
44- Save a life w/Justin Ford
Justin Ford is a Short-term rental safety expert for Breezway. His attention to detail is unmatched, and he is serious about eliminating liability in short-term rentals. You can learn more about the Breezeway safety course at 👉 www.breezeway.ioWant to get 20% off StrIQ? Click the link below ⬇️ & Use code cohostbros20https://striq.com/?fpr=matt29#pricingNeed a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want your question featured on the next Q & A episode? Email us info@cohostbros.comFollow the show! Like and subscribe!Instagram - @cohostbrosFacebook - @cohostbrosYouTube - @cohostbrosTik Tok - @cohost.brosFollow MattInstagram @creativecoddsTik Tok @creativecoddsFacebook @matt.codd.3Follow AustinFacebook - @austin.spitzenburgerInstagram - @austin_spitzzTik Tok - @austin_spitzz

Jan 10, 2025 • 57min
43 - Taking over the Jersey Shore w/Mike Anderson
Mike Anderson is a business builder. He owns 20 LTRs and took his management business from 2 to 20 properties in 11 months. This is some stuff you won't want to miss!Want to get 20% off StrIQ? Click the link below ⬇️ & Use code cohostbros20https://striq.com/?fpr=matt29#pricingNeed a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want your question featured on the next Q & A episode? Email us info@cohostbros.comFollow the show! Like and subscribe!Instagram - @cohostbrosFacebook - @cohostbrosYouTube - @cohostbrosTik Tok - @cohost.brosFollow MattInstagram @creativecoddsTik Tok @creativecoddsFacebook @matt.codd.3Follow AustinFacebook - @austin.spitzenburgerInstagram - @austin_spitzzTik Tok - @austin_spitzz


