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.
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Recent episodes include "120 - Price Comparison, Travel Insurance, and Beach Gear: The Ancillary Revenue Playbook | Chris Walker" (28 October 2026, 63 minutes), "119 - Stop Running Your STR Business From Your Head | Michael Dinwiddie of RentalMind" (21 October 2026, 54 minutes), and "118 - From $120K to $254K in Year One: The Design Strategy Behind the Numbers | Courtney Petrovich" (14 October 2026, 41 minutes).
The Cohost Bros publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes.
Booking probability for The Cohost Bros is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Cohost Bros requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Cohost Bros's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Cohost Bros are Real Estate Agents and Landlords & Property Leasing. The Cohost Bros has a business audience.
The Cohost Bros is a business podcast.
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Episode #120
What if you could flip the majority of your bookings away from Airbnb and VRBO and own that relationship directly? Chris Walker did not just talk about it. He built the tools to make it happen and took his own portfolio...
Michael Dinwiddie is back and a lot has changed in the year since his first appearance on the show. A new baby, a burned software company, and a brand new product that might be the most practical operations tool built...
Episode #118
What if the biggest revenue lever in your STR business was not your pricing tool, your channel manager, or your listing photos, but your design? Courtney Petrovich has the receipts to prove it. Matt and Austin sit down...
What does it look like to go from defense engineer to 140 doors under management in just two years? Cameron Masters is living proof that the right mindset, the right mastermind, and a willingness to bet on yourself can...
Some people find their way into the short-term rental industry. Jodi Cleer built her entire career inside it and has seen every angle of the business from the vendor side, the property management side, and now private...
Some people chase the biggest portfolio they can find. Michael Friedman did the opposite, and it might be the smartest thing he ever did. Matt and Austin sit down with Michael Friedman, CEO of Simple Life Hospitality...
If you want to know where the STR industry is headed, talk to someone who was doing revenue management before Airbnb and VRBO even existed. Matt and Austin sit down with Michelle Marquis, founder of The Marquis Effect...
Episode #110
What if you could generate more revenue with 9 properties than most operators do with 50? That is exactly what Kory Rankine has built in Miami. Matt and Austin sit down with Kory Rankine, founder and CEO of Escape...
The Great Smoky Mountains is one of the most visited and most competitive STR markets in the country. Over 12 million tourists a year, but also one of the toughest places to stand out when every cabin on Airbnb starts...
Episode #108
Some people come into the short-term rental industry chasing money. Lucas Piper came in chasing something bigger and accidentally built one of the most respected luxury STR brands in Central Texas along the way. Matt...
Episode #107
<p>What if you could get more bookings, give back to veterans, and list your properties for free all at the same time? That is exactly what Matt Hammlett and the team at Crew Dogs have built. Matt and Austin sit down...
Episode #106
<p>there is one person in the vacation rental industry who has literally seen and done it all, it is Steve Trover. Matt and Austin sit down with the co-founder and CEO of Better Talent for a conversation that every STR...
Episode #105
<p>Not everyone gets into the short-term rental industry by owning or managing properties, and Stephanie Rounds is proof of that. Matt and Austin sit down with Stephanie, Owner Relations Manager at Beachside VR on...
<p>If you have ever felt overwhelmed by marketing your STR or co-hosting business, this episode is exactly what you need. Matt and Austin sit down with Chantell Hammond, business and marketing strategy coach and founder...
Episode #103
<p>Design is one of the most underrated revenue drivers in the short-term rental business, and this is the first time in over 100 episodes that the Co-Host Bros have had a designer on the show. Episode 103 brings in...
Episode #102
<p>f you have ever thought about taking your STR or co-hosting business to the next level, this episode is your roadmap. Matt and Austin sit down with Dawn Cornett, Texas-based STR investor, co-host, and boutique hotel...
<p>Austin's out, the guests cancelled, and Matt is flying solo for Episode 101! But don't sleep on this one because he drops some real talk on one of the hottest topics buzzing around the STR community right now: the...
<p>Episode 100 is here, and we brought in a big one to celebrate. Matt and Austin sit down with Mike Michalowicz, bestselling author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan, Clockwork, and his newest book, The Money Habit...
<p>If you've ever thought about selling your STR business someday, this episode is a must-listen. Matt and Austin sit down with Dylan Burgess, VP of Mergers and Acquisitions at C2G Advisors, the leading M&A advisory...
<p>In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Cody Wood, founder of Ghost Hosts, a company that helps vacation rental operators build stronger systems, leadership...
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