Welcome to the SmartStay Show, your go-to podcast for mastering Short-Term Rentals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and beyond. For more Airbnb tips, visit smartstayshow.com and smartstaycoaching.com.
Hosted by 30-time Airbnb Superhost Jason Muth and Real Estate Attorney Rory Gill, we equip you with the tools to launch, manage, and optimize your vacation rental like a pro.
Unlike other shows, we specifically cater to owners of small-but-mighty portfolios who self-manage their properties. Each episode delivers expert insights, legal tips, and proven strategies from successful hosts across the U.S. Whether you’re buying your first property, improving your listing, or looking to stay ahead of the competition, we offer actionable advice and real-life stories to help you thrive.
From pricing strategies to guest communication, we provide the playbook to turn your property into a top-performing rental. Subscribe now and unlock your rental’s full potential with the SmartStay Show!
Welcome to the SmartStay Show, your go-to podcast for mastering Short-Term Rentals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and beyond. For more Airbnb tips, visit smartstayshow.com and smartstaycoaching.com.
Hosted by 30-time Airbnb Superhost Jason Muth and Real Estate Attorney Rory Gill, we equip you with the tools to launch, manage, and optimize your vacation rental like a pro.
Unlike other shows, we specifically cater to owners of small-but-mighty portfolios who self-manage their properties. Each episode delivers expert insights, legal tips, and proven strategies from successful hosts across the U.S. Whether you’re buying your first property, improving your listing, or looking to stay ahead of the competition, we offer actionable advice and real-life stories to help you thrive.
From pricing strategies to guest communication, we provide the playbook to turn your property into a top-performing rental. Subscribe now and unlock your rental’s full potential with the SmartStay Show!
What happens when a pro athlete walks away from the game and builds an entirely new kind of success?
In this episode, I had an in-depth conversation with former MLS goalkeeper Spencer Richey to explore his remarkable transition from the world of professional soccer to thriving real estate entrepreneur. Spencer shares the pivotal mindset shift that allowed him to step away from sports, the courage it took to reinvent himself, and the excitement he found in helping others grow their wealth through innovative real estate opportunities.
You’ll hear Spencer break down the vision behind launching Sound Stays and The Missing Hotel, the real challenges of starting from scratch, and how he uses lessons from the field—discipline, resilience, and teamwork—to earn trust from investors and partners. He also opens up about balancing ambitious hospitality projects with the realities of family life, all while continuing to scale his growing portfolio.
If you’re curious about career pivots, real estate investing, or the personal growth that comes with betting on yourself, this conversation offers real, honest insights you won’t want to miss.
Things we discussed in this episode:
Spencer’s MLS-to-Real-Estate Career Pivot
The Rise of Sound Stays in Seattle
Leaving Pro Sports & Redefining Identity
Building The Missing Hotel in Texas
Launching Clear Line Capital
Raising Private Capital & Investor Trust
Scaling Operations & Building a Team
Balancing Family Life with Entrepreneurship
Guiding Pro Athletes in Wealth Building
Future Expansion Plans & Missing Island Project
Get in touch with Spencer:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/missinghoteltx/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/missinghoteltx/
Website - https://www.missinghotel.com/
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