The Short Term Rental Playmaker

Today Joe talks to STR Savvy Agent Lance Wolfe about the space and treasure coast rental properties. Lance Wolfe is a Florida real estate professional specializing in short-term rental (STR) investment properties along the state’s coastal markets, from Satellite Beach to Jupiter. As an active STR owner and founder of Wolfe Vacation Rentals, a boutique co-hosting and consulting company, Lance brings hands-on experience in property m...

Today Joe does a solo podcast to talk about Knowing Your Why. Why did you choose this business? Why do you want to do this? Why did Joe start this business. Knowing your why can lead to a more successful outlook overall. Understanding your goals, the meaning behind each step can lead you down your path of success, and it all starts by asking a simple, Why?

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What if the property management system you've been using — or overlooking — is quietly becoming the most powerful tool in the short-term rental industry?

In this episode, Joe sits down with Pierre Camille Hamana, co-founder of Hospitable, to unpack how one of the STR industry's most beloved platforms got its start and where it's headed next. From its humble beginnings to a full-featured property management s...

Today Joe talks to Justin Ford with Breezeway. Safety and Awareness are two things that every short term rental needs to keep in mind at all times, the safety of your guests is paramount so they can enjoy the time they spend with you and no one knows that better than Justin Ford.

Justin is an International Short-Term Rental Safety Expert and the Director of Safety & Certification at Breezeway. After 13 years as a vacat...

Today Joe talks to Jeff Chisum with STR Home Financing. Jeff is one of the best in the industry for Loans and Financing within the rental space. He specializes in 10% down financing for vacation homes/STR properties in all 50 States. We have options from fully qualifying to bank statement loans. Additionally we have DSCR loans that are very STR friendly.

Joe talks to him about loans, the best types and times for each of th...

Today Joe talks to Savvy STR Agent Dashia LoCoco. They go through what got her started in the business, how she is doing now, and her outlook at the future. 

Dashia LoCoco is a licensed Florida Realtor and registered critical care nurse who brings a holistic approach to life and real estate investing. She calls on her precision, foresight and trusted network of local STR experts to create smooth, hands-off deals and proper...

Today Joe talks to Tom Ackley, Owner at Getaway and Stay. Tom has maintained a level of excellence that awarded him with the short term secret investor of the month honor. The two talk about Tom's experience, passions and of course Getaway and Stay. 

Getaway and Stay offers top-tier vacation rentals in stunning locations such as the Smoky Mountains, Door County, Green Bay, Gulf Shores and Cody. Each destination provid...

This week Joe brings on a dear friend, Harshad Lalan. Harshad and his wife Ishita are the creative minds and passionate entrepreneurs behind two thriving ventures: 5Seasonshomestays and Ishita Interiors. This dynamic couple combines their love for design and hospitality to create exceptional experiences, both in the spaces they design and the homes they host.

Harshad Lalan brings a strategic and hands-on approach to both b...

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Duffy and Shae Duffy, a powerhouse couple who are redefining what short-term rentals can look like in the Greater Branson area, specifically Omaha.

Ryan and Shae aren’t just buying properties—they’re building and developing unique, experience-driven homes designed to stand out in a crowded market. From breathtaking Ozark views to creative buil...

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, I sit down with Steve Resnick, a featured author in Hospitable Hosts Couples Edition, whose journey is a masterclass in scaling with intention.

Steve started just like many hosts—owning three short-term rentals in the Ocean City area. But instead of stopping at ownership, he saw an opportunity to build something bigger. Today, Steve runs a property management comp...

In this special episode of the Short-Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, I’m switching seats and sitting down with my wife, Jen Rohne, to share our story—the real one behind the business, the brand, and the growth.

From sharing an office and figuring things out as we went, to designing and setting up short-term rentals, co-hosting properties, and building a hospitality business together, this episode is all about the big leaps ...

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, Joe sits down with Kerri Gibson and Phillipe Gibson, the powerhouse couple behind Châlets Hygge.

Based in Quebec, Canada, Kerri and Phillipe have intentionally built a hospitality portfolio that blends thoughtful design, guest experience, and strategic growth. What started as a small short-term rental operation has grown into 6 beautifully curated STRs, and most r...

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, Joe sits down with Libby Ross, one half of a dynamic hosting duo alongside her husband Cody Ross.

Libby and Cody are Hospitable Hosts book contributors, co-authoring alongside Joe Rohne in the upcoming release of Hospitable Hosts Couple Edition, launching February 14, 2026. Based in the Oklahoma City area, they own and cohost multiple short-term rental properties ...

In this episode of the Short Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, I sit down with Trish Bartley, Director of Expansion for Savvy STR Agents—and one of the most positive, abundance-driven leaders in the short-term rental real estate space.

Trish shares her personal journey into the STR industry and how she intentionally developed a mindset rooted in abundance, growth, and possibility—even in a competitive market. That mindset isn...