The Short Term Rental Playmaker

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...

Today Joe hosts the first Short Term Rental Playmaker podcast episode and to join him, he brought on his own revenue manager for his current properties, Emile Sakhel. Emile is one of if not the best Property Revenue managers around, CEO to his own company Host by Mira, he has worked in the industry and has been a huge part of Joe's success.

If you want to get in touch with Emile, please go to www.hostbymira.com or ST...

Clean Books, Clear Profits, how Jon Farber describes the perfect finish to a strong year. In this episode, Joe sits down with Jon Farber, a seasoned short-term rental expert who saw a major problem in the STR space—hosts and property managers struggling to keep their books clean and accurate. Instead of ignoring it, Jon built a bookkeeping business specifically designed for short-term rental operators.

With the year coming...

In this episode, Joe sits down with Merritt Harris, an STR property manager who built his business from the ground up and transformed it into a thriving luxury short-term rental management company. Merritt opens up about his journey—from taking on any client who came his way to redefining his brand, elevating his standards, and focusing solely on higher-end properties that aligned with his vision.

This conversation is pack...