

Live Let Thrive Podcast
Live Let Thrive
"Live Let Thrive" is a podcast about Airbnb life and the Shareconomy in general. Steve and Myka guide you through this exciting new world by sharing experiences of their own. They also dish out advice, tips and pointers on how to thrive in the new Airbnb/Shareconomy world. Join us on this journey and let us know what you think. Feedback is King. Hope you enjoy!
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Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 1min
Dominating The Memphis Airbnb Market w/ Tim Hubbard
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Live Let Thrive podcast! In this week's interview, your hosts Myka and Steve sit down with Tim Hubbard, the host of The Short Term Rental Riches podcast. Join us as Tim shares his incredible journey of living abroad in Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico while simultaneously building a thriving short-term rental empire in the United States.
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Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 16min
The Darkside of Direct Booking. Chargebacks and Fraudsters!
This week we are Live and on location in Irving, Texas in front of a studio audience! We discuss the darkside of direct bookings, how to deal with chargebacks and fraudsters through your stripe account. How to outsource being the merchant on file. And how to become a more hospitable host with the help of 3rd party gift giving to your valued guests. All this and so much more, Live Let Thrive Y'all!!!
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May 31, 2023 • 50min
5 to 500 Airbnbs in 5 years w/ Joe Riley
This week Myka & Steve interview Joe Riley of Tennessee. Joe breaks down how he uses ownership, arbitrage, and management to increase his Airbnb portolio by hundreds of properties per year.
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May 24, 2023 • 1h 13min
Airbnb Summer Updates & The Best Ways To Pick Up Airbnb Properties in Texas
This week Myka & Steve discuss Airbnb's summer updates, Mailchimp Customer Journeys, and the best ways to acquire Airbnb properties in Texas.
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May 17, 2023 • 1h 17min
How New Airbnb Host Updates are Great for Hosts/Co-Hosts! With Mike B & Fede Z!
Two STR/Airbnb Legends return to the cast to tell us all about the new Airbnb Host Updates Release and how they actually benefit Hosts and Co-Hosts alike! We also talk growing your STR business the right way, how to make money with ghetto units and why Stevie Stacks still LOVES ARBITRAGE!!! Live Let Thrive Y'all
Mike B Contact: @pbdstays
Fede Z Contact: @STRguide
LLT Masterclass: https://liveletthriveu.thinkific.com/courses/lltu-masterclass-spring-23
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May 10, 2023 • 1h 5min
Million Dollar Host Julie George on Systems, Scaling and Partnering to create multimillion dollar STR business!
The world famous Million Dollar Host, Julie George hops on the podcast and shares how she was able to build a multimillion dollar Airbnb/STR business from scratch utilizing sound systems and great partnerships to help her do so! She went from taming Crocodiles to taming a wild STR Business and creating something truly amazing. She really dreams big and will inspire you to do the same. And she truly loves to help others accomplish their dreams as well! Live Let Thrive Y'all!
Contact Julie at www.MillionDollarHost.com.au
@milliondollarhost
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May 3, 2023 • 1h 20min
How To Use E-mail Marketing For Direct Bookings & The Best Ways to Buy Real Estate In 2023
This week Myka & Steve discuss the best ways to use e-mail marketing to get direct bookings, the best real estate acquisition strategies in 2023, and the definition of a mid term rental.
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Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 8min
Mid Term Rentals, Section 8, & Owner Financing
This week Myka & Steve discuss using section 8 when your property isn't in a good short term rental area, rising interest rates, owner financing, and understanding culture when hiring a VA.
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Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 14min
How To Use Pricelabs Effectively w/ Anurag Verma
This week Myka & Steve interview Pricelabs Co-Founder Anurag Verma. Anurag explains how to use some of Pricelabs key features, some of their new updates, and the future of pricing for short term rentals.
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Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 6min
Dallas’ new take on STR regulations and how cities are forcing Airbnb to turn over your data
This week Myka & Steve interview the STR Hero, Theron Lewis. Theron breaks down Dallas' new take on STR regulations and how some cities have forced Airbnb's hand to turn over guest data.
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