{"podcast":{"title":"The STR Sisterhood","slug":"the-str-sisterhood-5796781","podcast_index_feed_id":5796781,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-str-sisterhood/","website_url":"https://staceystjohn.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/980d6a48-fbe3-44fb-a1f4-f8c0714e3fc1/the-str-sisterhood-cover-art.jpg","author":"Stacey St. John","episode_count":185,"summary":"Whether you’re brand new to Airbnb or an experienced Superhost, you’re giving yourself the gift of financial freedom and FUN when you enter the short-term rental space. If there’s anyone who knows this, it’s Stacey St. John. She built a 7-figure STR portfolio in less than two years and was able to leave her W2 thanks to the earnings from her properties. Today, she’s living the life she was always meant to live – on her terms. And on her new podcast, The STR Sisterhood, she’s sharing how you can, too! On this show, it’s all about you and your short-term rental journey. You’ll hear actionable advice from industry experts as well as inspiring stories from real women about their experiences, achievements, frustrations, and challenges…and how they’ve managed to turn their short-term rental dreams into reality. If you’re an ambitious woman who’s looking to have a 5-star Airbnb business on your hands without having to sacrifice the things you love, then tune in every week for all the goodness!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T14:17:47.351647+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781"},"episode":{"title":"From $37K to a Billion-Dollar Real Estate Empire with Avery Carl","slug":"from-37k-to-a-billion-dollar-real-estate-empire-with-avery-carl","published_at":"2026-02-10T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/from-37k-to-a-billion-dollar-real-estate-empire-with-avery-carl","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781","url":"https://staceystjohn.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0902a8c4-f3b0-4ddf-82fa-04cd4c779817.mp3","summary":"What does it really take to build a multi-billion-dollar real estate enterprise, raise a family on your own terms, and still have the energy to show up as the face of your brand every single day? Most people think it requires sacrificing your personal life; Avery Carl is proof that it requires a better system. In this episode, we’re skipping the basic tactics and going deep on the woman behind the empire—the one who went from a $37,000 salary to leading the country’s largest STR-focused real estate team. We talk about: How Avery and her husband structured a massive business so that, to their kids, it feels like they have two stay-at-home parents Avery’s intentional prioritization filter—how she decides what stays on her plate and what gets delegated to her team Why telling a client not to buy a property is the secret to building a decade of trust (and a billion-dollar legacy) How Avery dominates Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok when she’d actually rather not be on camera at all. The relentless focus on what actually moves the needle versus what just feels like \"busy work.\" Avery pulls back the curtain on the hard conversations, the fear of letting go, and why she insists on writing every word of her books herself. You’ll hear how she transitioned from \"doing it all\" to becoming a leader who empowers a team, all while maintaining the boundaries that protect her family time. If you’ve ever felt torn between your ambition and your afternoon with the kids, this conversation is your blueprint. Get ready to rethink your role and learn how to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS: [01:05] A short introduction about our guest Avery Carl, a seasoned real estate investor and short-term rental expert [03:23] Avery explains how c…","meta_description":"What does it really take to build a multi-billion-dollar real estate enterprise, raise a family on your own terms, and still have the energy to show up as…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3036,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/episodes/from-37k-to-a-billion-dollar-real-estate-empire-with-avery-carl/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/from-37k-to-a-billion-dollar-real-estate-empire-with-avery-carl.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}