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$1B STR Company CEO Tells You Exactly How AI Will Eat Your Business (Or Make You Rich) | Marcus Räder, Hostaway
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🔥 STR AI Summit — June 23-24 | Freedom Factory, Beverly, MA Only 100 seats. Built for operators who are serious about what comes next. 👉 strsecrets.com/aisummit If you're managing 5, 10, or 50+ properties and wondering whether AI is a tool or a threat — Marcus Räder has the answer. And it's not what most people are saying. Marcus is the co-founder and CEO of Hostaway — the first vacation rental software company to reach unicorn status and the recipient of the largest funding round in vacation rental history: $365 million led by General Atlantic. He's been in this industry for over a decade. He's seen every wave. And right now, he's more excited — and more concerned for unprepared operators — than ever before. In this episode, E and Chris sits down with Marcus for one of the most candid, far-reaching conversations in the show's history. From AI and private equity to running 100 marathons in 100 cities — this one goes deep. What you'll learn: → Why private equity is circling STR operators right now and what it means for your business valuation → The #1 thing AI can't do for your properties (and where most operators are dangerously overconfident) → Why "more data = more visibility" is the new SEO — and how to make your listings AI-search-proof → The direct booking strategy that still works in 2026 (the basics haven't changed as much as you think) → How to build a team that thinks 3 years ahead when they're wired to think about today → The honest truth about building a big business vs. just being great at your job → What losing 70 pounds and running 17 marathons taught Marcus about scaling anything 🎙️ Guest: Marcus Räder | Co-Founder & CEO, Hostaway 🔗 Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marketingmarcus/ 🌐 Website: hostaway.com ───────────────────────────── ⏱️ TIMECODE…