Mark sits down with Connor Paton, CEO and co-founder of Noshable, a grocery concierge service designed specifically for short-term rentals. What started as a simple idea, stock the fridge before guests arrive, has grown into a national service that enhances hospitality, improves reviews, and opens up new revenue streams for STR operators.

You’ll learn:

• How Noshable partners with STR managers to provide a seamless, branded grocery experience
• Why stocked fridges are driving more 5-star reviews and repeat bookings
• What guests actually order (hint: beer and bagels lead the list)
• How property managers are using Noshable for upsells, loyalty perks, and surprise-and-delight moments
• The behind-the-scenes logistics of launching a national service with cleaning app partners
• Why magical moments - like a stocked fridge or surprise birthday cake—are the future of STR hospitality

Whether you run one Airbnb or manage 500, this episode will change how you think about check-ins, hospitality, and what’s possible with the guest experience.

Learn more: shopnoshable.com
Follow Connor on LinkedIn: Connor Paton
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STR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 215 profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com

What if you could work directly with professional designers for free on your next short-term rental project? In this episode, Mark sits down with Erin and Asia from Wayfair’s Project Solutions team to explore one of the STR industry’s best-kept secrets: Wayfair Professional.

From full installs in the Bahamas to creating on-brand, photo-worthy spaces that drive bookings, Erin and Asia break down exactly how Wayfair’s team helps hosts and investors:

• Design rentals with hospitality-grade durability and residential comfort
• Source stylish, reliable furniture across ALL price points (not just budget buys!)
• Coordinate consolidated shipping, delivery, and white-glove installation
• Access commercial-grade goods, vanities, fixtures, even renovation materials
• Avoid common mistakes like short timelines and low-quality selections
• Create photogenic moments and amenities guests rave about

Whether you’re furnishing your first Airbnb or scaling a portfolio, this episode is loaded with practical insights on how to save time, elevate your design, and protect your investment.

Explore Wayfair Pro: https://www.wayfair.com/pro
Follow them on IG: @wayfairprofessional

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Episode Sponsored By:
STR Search

STR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 215 profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com

Taylor sits down with Nico, a former tech sales executive turned short-term rental entrepreneur, to unpack one of the most creative and strategic STR journeys we’ve heard.

Nico shares how he:

• Went from selling software to CFOs of billion-dollar tech companies to flipping homes in Austin
• Used STRs to offset a major tax bill after a liquidity event—and never looked back
• Bought and converted a 110-year-old Piggly Wiggly grocery store into a cash-flowing Airbnb duplex
• Built a 12-unit portfolio, including midterm arbitrage units for corporate travelers
• Launched Live in Luxury, a white-glove service for high-earning W2 professionals
• Partnered with data-driven operators to scale his business and serve busy investors
• Leveraged cost segregation and depreciation to legally eliminate his tax burden

If you're looking for ways to optimize your tax strategy, generate consistent cash flow, and invest in memorable, high-performing STRs, this episode is packed with insight.

Learn more: LiveInLuxury.co

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Episode Sponsored By:

STR Search

STR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 215 profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com