Today, we’re excited to welcome Chris Petzy to the show. Chris is a highly successful short-term rental operator, real estate investor, and executive coach. With a background in corporate America, Chris made the leap into real estate, and his journey is nothing short of inspiring. Chris Petzy is a real estate investor, short-term rental operator, and executive coach. He shares his transition from a corporate employee to a full-time real estate entrepreneur, focusing on how he built Seacoast to Summit, scaling it from a few properties to over 70. Chris emphasizes the importance of having a clear "why" and maintaining focus in order to achieve financial independence. Chris discusses how managing his own Airbnb sparked his co-hosting business and highlights the critical role of cleaners as the "eyes and ears" of short-term rentals. He shares his experience rebranding from a rental manager to an executive coach, underscoring the importance of leadership and teamwork in growing his businesses. Chris also credits the Short Term Rental Secrets mastermind for helping him take his career to new heights. Co-host Rory Gill offers additional insights, making this episode a valuable listen for those looking to scale their real estate or short-term rental ventures. Things we discussed in this episode: Chris Petzy's journey from corporate employee to successful short-term rental operator The importance of having a strong "why" and being intentional in building a business Challenges of balancing a full-time job and managing a short-term rental business The growth and scaling of Chris's management company, Seacoast to Summit The impact of leaving a W2 job and the subsequent growth in short-term rental businesses The influence of the Short Term Rental Secrets mastermind on Chris's career Chris's rebranding from a short-term rental manager to an executive coach The value of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals for growth and development The role of technology and team-building in scaling a short-term rental business Launchpad Consulting and its services for self-managed short-term rental operators Get in touch with Chris: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chris.petzy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seacoastvacationrentals/ Website - https://www.lp.consulting/ Website - https://www.seacoastvacationrentals.co/ #realestatepodcast #realestate #realestateinvestor #SmartStayShow #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #ShortTermRentals #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #MindsetShift #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachingAndConsulting #FinancialIndependence #ScalingABusiness #WorkLifeBalance #IndustryInsights Follow Us! Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for another episode of SmartStay Show! Following and subscribing to SmartStay Show not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide. SmartStay Show Website and on Instagram and YouTube Prideaway Stays Website and on Facebook and LinkedIn SmartStay Coaching Website and on Instagram Straightforward Short-Term Rentals Website Attorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn Jason Muth on LinkedIn This podcast and these show notes are not legal advice, but we hope you find both entertaining and informative. Hospitality.FM SmartStay Show is part of Hospitality.FM, a podcast network dedicated to bringing the best hospitality-focused podcasts to those in and around the industry, from Food + Beverage, Guest Experience, Diversity & Inclusion, Tech, Operations, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Real Estate Law, and so much more!
