The Cohost Bros
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 design Whether 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.
Episodes
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with JJ King, a hospitality and short-term rental professional with deep experience across the industry.
JJ shares how the STR space has evolved over the years, what he’s seen change, and what fundamentals still matter no matter how the market shifts. The conversation focuses on long-term thinking, building real relationships, and approaching ho...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Joe Rhone, a seasoned real estate professional with years of experience navigating multiple market cycles.
Joe shares his perspective on how the real estate business has evolved, what stays consistent no matter the market, and why long-term thinking beats short-term speculation. Rather than chasing trends, Joe focuses on fundamentals, patie...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 gif...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Garrett Brown, a host with big personality, big stories, and big lessons learned the hard way.
Garrett’s journey into STRs isn’t polished, curated, or corporate — it’s real. He talks openly about:
- The “WTF moments” every host deals with
- Why STRs demand creativity, resilience, and humor
- How he balances hosting with being a dad
- What he wishes...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Matt Floyd — a door-to-door sales veteran turned real estate investor who built a life of financial freedom through consistency, sacrifice, and smart investing.
Matt shares the real story behind his rise: ➡️ How he survived and thrived in one of the toughest sales industries ➡️ Where his discipline and consistency come from ➡️ The mindset t...
In this powerhouse episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt and Austin welcome Brooke Pfautz, the industry’s leading expert on how to attract, convert, and retain property owners at scale.
Brooke shares the full story behind growing his short-term rental company from 0 to 500+ properties in just five years, the systems he built to dominate owner acquisition, and how he turned that expertise into Vintory — the world’s first and larg...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Chelsea Cutrer joins Matt and Austin for a fun, insightful conversation on all things short-term rentals, community, and consistency.
Chelsea has become one of the most recognized voices in the STR Facebook community — not through hype, but through helpfulness. Her approach to business is all about showing up, being real, and helping others win.
💡 In this episode:
- How Chelsea built inf...
In this special episode, The Co-Host Bros welcome back Patryk Swietek — an STR operator, educator, and friend of the show. As the podcast’s first-ever repeat guest, Patryk brings a fresh perspective on what’s changed in the short-term rental industry and how hosts can level up in 2025.
The crew dives into:
- What’s new in Patryk’s STR business and what’s next
- How to balance hustle with happiness in entrepreneurship
- Why community and ...
In this episode, The Co-Host Bros are joined by Annie Holcombe — longtime hospitality professional, marketing strategist, and co-host of the Alex & Annie Podcast.
Annie opens up about her journey in the vacation rental world, what she’s learned about brand reputation and authenticity, and how hosts can stand out in a competitive market. She also shares behind-the-scenes insights from years of working with some of the biggest nam...
What if you could turn your short-term rental business into a freedom engine — one that runs without you, builds generational wealth, and gives you your time back? This week on The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Mike Sjogren — investor, educator, and founder of Short Term Rental Secrets, the #1 community helping hosts build true financial independence through hospitality.
Mike went from grindi...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Rachel Alday, founder of Abode, a luxury vacation rental management company with nearly 18 years in the game.
Rachel shares the evolution of her business — from launching with her husband to building a trusted brand in premium STR markets. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to elevate your hosting experience, this one is packed wi...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz sit down with Michael Dinwiddie, a short-term rental operator who’s not just managing houses — he’s also co-hosting an entire boutique hotel.
Michael breaks down what it’s like to manage at scale, what makes hotel operations different (and surprisingly similar), and how he approaches guest experience in a highly dynamic space.
🎧 Inside:
- How Michael transition...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz chat with Gil Chan — a short-term rental operator and the founder of Craft Stays, a lightning-fast platform that helps hosts build direct booking websites in just minutes.
Gil brings his deep background in tech and entrepreneurship into the STR world, offering a fresh perspective on automation, ownership, and how to take your business beyond Airbnb.
🎙️ Inside:
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz chat with Eric Goldreyer, a seasoned short-term rental operator who’s doing something bold — building his own fee-free OTA to bypass platforms like Airbnb.
Eric shares how he went from hosting to creating his own booking platform, why direct booking isn’t just a buzzword, and how hosts can reclaim control over their income, branding, and guest relationships.
Insi...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz sit down with Jesse and JT Nacassio — two brothers who’ve built a short-term rental empire with over 102 properties under management and 11+ personally owned.
This is also the first-ever tag team episode in Co-Host Bros history — and it’s packed with real numbers, real strategy, and a ton of brotherly hustle.
Inside:
- How they scaled so fast — and stayed sane d...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz sit down with Mike O’Connell, a seasoned STR operator and one of the founders of Happy Guest — a tool designed to make hosting easier, smoother, and more guest-focused.
We talk about:
- Mike’s journey from host to tech founder
- Why guest experience is the most overlooked growth lever
- How Happy Guest helps automate communication, check-ins, and 5-star stays
- Lessons ...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz welcome back Justin Powell — but this time, it's not about a rental horror story. It’s about growth, hustle, and scaling fast. Justin shares how he went from zero to managing over 20 short-term rentals in less than a year, and what it took to build Seabrook Vacation Management into a thriving operation.
In this episode:
- How Justin found and onboarded 20+ prop...
In this bonus episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt flies solo — no Austin, just vibes — and launches a brand new series: Co-Host Bros Woes. The concept? Real stories from real hosts about the disasters, headaches, and lessons that come from the darker side of short-term rentals.
This week’s guest is Justin Powell from Seabrook Vacation Management, and he’s bringing a doozy of a story involving guests, mistakes, and STR chaos.
If...
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