📄 EPISODE DESCRIPTION (Accurate to Transcript)

In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Chris Petzy, a short-term rental operator who takes a practical, numbers-first approach to building a profitable hospitality business.

Chris shares how he evaluates deals, why understanding your metrics is non-negotiable, and how too many hosts let emotion or ego drive decisions that should be driven by data. Rather than chasing hype or shortcuts, Chris focuses on consistency, realistic expectations, and making smart choices that hold up over time.

Inside the episode:

• How Chris evaluates STR performance using real numbers
• Why revenue alone doesn’t tell the full story
• The importance of knowing your costs, margins, and break-even points
• Common mistakes hosts make when scaling too quickly
• Why discipline and clarity matter more than hype
• How to think like an operator, not a gambler

This conversation is ideal for hosts who want to build something stable, profitable, and sustainable — not just chase trends.

Follow the show for more honest conversations with operators who focus on what actually works.

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Matt Codd Instagram: @creativecodds

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Austin Spitzenberger Instagram: @austin_spitzz

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-spitzenberger-70481111b/