HOSTS BIO\n\nMike Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions and leave their mark on the world.\n\nEmanuele Pani - Commercial and Residential Real Estate Consultant at Signature International Real Estate. Has a degree in accounting and finance. Started his real estate journey working as maintenance until the owner decided to sell the 40 unit apartment building to Emanuele Pani.\n\n\n\nHIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE\n\n03:00 \xa0What are Mike\u2019s and E\u2019s roles look like now on their business.\n\n04:30 \xa0Tool that you need to prepare for growth.\n\n08:51 \xa0Getting PMS or channel managers to streamline processes for you.\n\n15:19 \xa0Preparing your mindset for scaling.\n\n17:52 \xa0E\u2019s experience on having an executive assistant/ property manager on his team.\n\n21:19 \xa0What you should be spending your time on.\n\n24:43 \xa0Showing your team how you operate by working harder.\n\n27:05 \xa0A tactical definition of \u201cworking on\u201d versus \u201cworking in\u201d the business.\n\n27:43 \xa0Recap of the episode.\n\n\n\nJoin our Facebook group! www.facebook.com/groups/STRentalsecrets\n\n\n\nNOTABLE QUOTES (KEY LESSONS):\n\n"I prefer to work with cleaning companies because, again if the main cleaning person is sick or on a vacation or whatever, there's other people in the company that can go and get the property cleaned." - Mike Sjogren\n\n"You need to start thinking like an entrepreneur, like a business owner and less like an operator that's working as a worker bee in your business." - Mike Sjogren\n\n"You're creating yourself 1. Freedom. But 2. you're creating a consistent experience for your guests without you being involved in it." - Emanuele Pani\n\n"When you bring on somebody to help you, may it be a local person or VA, the only thing you can teach them is how you've been doing things." - Emanuele Pani\n\n\n\nCONNECTING WITH THE HOSTS\n\nMichael Sjogren: \xa0Facebook Group | \xa0Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | https://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguy\n\nClubhouse handle: @MichaelSjogren\n\nEmanuele Pani: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube\n\nClubhouse handle: @epanirealestate\n\n2021 Goal Achiever Action Guide: www.strsecrets.com/2021\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices