📄 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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In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Sam Amir, a short-term rental operator who built his hospitality business through consistency, patience, and learning from early mistakes.

Sam shares how he first entered the STR world, what those early days really looked like, and how COVID ended up shifting his mindset, strategy, and long-term vision. Instead of chasing hype or overnight success, Sam focused on building a business with strong systems, sustainable workflows, and a guest-centered approach.

Throughout the episode, Sam opens up about:

• How he got started and what he wishes he knew sooner
• Balancing a full-time job while running STRs
• What COVID taught him about adaptability in business
• How he built systems that actually keep operations running smoothly
• His philosophy on scaling slow vs. scaling fast
• The importance of communication and expectation-setting with guests
• The mindset shift that helped his business grow sustainably

This conversation is full of grounded, real-world STR lessons from someone who built their business step-by-step — not overnight.

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In this episode, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Rachel Vigil, who runs a marketing company focused on product placement and brand partnerships within Airbnb and vacation rentals.

Rachel breaks down:

• How her company gets free items into hosts’ welcome baskets
• Which brands WANT to partner with STR operators
• Why guest experience matters more than ever
• What types of items perform well
• How hosts can qualify for brand gifting opportunities
• Ways to turn your Airbnb into a mini-influencer platform
• The future of brand-to-host partnerships in hospitality

This is a must-listen for any host who wants to elevate their property, surprise their guests, and reduce their expenses — all through smart partnerships.

🔗 CONTACT Rachel Vigil - https://www.upclosemktg.com/

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Hosted by: Matt Codd — https://instagram.com/creativecodds Austin Spitzenberger — https://instagram.com/austin_spitzz