Thinking about dipping your toes into entrepreneurship but not sure where to start? This one’s for you.
In today’s episode, Megan Tobler sits down with Madeleine Raiford-Holland, a Self StartHER who left her steady corporate job behind to build a thriving business in the short-term rental space—all without owning a single property at first.
We talk about what it really looks like to bet on yourself, how to enter the Airbnb game without a ton of upfront cash, and why a strong “why” can carry you further than the perfect business plan ever could. Madeleine breaks down how she built her business one rental at a time, her smart strategies for getting bookings outside of Airbnb, and how she turned her passion into a coaching program for other women ready to start.
Whether you're craving more freedom, dreaming of a side hustle, or ready to take your first step into entrepreneurship, Madeleine's story will show you what’s possible when you stop waiting for perfect and just start.
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