Meet Jeremy Werden, an entrepreneur who has figured out the secret sauce to scale short-term rental co-hosting businesses successfully. In this episode, Jeremy and I dive into Jeremy’s journey, from his early days as a college student trying to make the UNC basketball team starting a small boat rental business on the Lake of the Ozarks in 2018.

Tune in to hear how Jeremy leveraged his experiences, from failed startups to managing high-demand properties, to build a portfolio that continues to thrive in 2024. Discover the lessons he’s learned about resilience, the importance of staying ahead of industry trends, and how his new tool, BNBCalc, is helping others in the industry analyze and scale their own investments.

Takeaways include:

• How Jeremy transformed a simple idea into a healthy business that allowed him to leave his day job
• Why Jeremy survived when others didn’t, and the secrets to thriving in a post-pandemic market.
• Why he built BnbCalc The game-changing tool every short-term rental investor needs in their toolkit.
• How Jeremy is helping others quit their 9-to-5s and achieve financial freedom through short-term rentals.
• And Jeremy's insights on the current market and why it's ripe for new entrepreneurs.

Alright friends, without further ado, get ready to meet Jeremy.

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About the Show

Behind the Stays is brought to you by StayWatch — the internet's best resource for deals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. You can subscribe, for free, at www.staywatch.ai

Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, Co-founder of StayWatch, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee or on LinkedIn.