Ep 246 - He Scaled to 70 STRs While Running 2 Companies with Buck Cumbo

Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast

Most people can barely handle one business.

Buck scaled two.

In this episode, we break down how he went from managing one unseen unit in Nashville to running a 70-property short-term rental operation and a digital marketing agency at the same time.

No fluff, just systems, AI, and strategic growth.

What you’ll learn:

• How he jumped from 5 to 20 units with one key client
• The team structure and cashflow strategy that saved them in winter
• Using AI + Hormozi to craft irresistible offers
• The “$10 / $100 / $1K / $10K” time block system
• Why smart maintenance = higher reviews and retention

If you’re building a real business, this one’s a blueprint.

04:48 – How One STR Outperformed 4X and Sparked a Business

10:55 – Cleaning & Tech Enabled Remote STR Scaling

13:27 – Investor Stepped In During Cash Flow Crisis

15:05 – Zig When Competitors Zag: Break Industry Norms

17:00 – 5-Star Guarantee: No Commission Without Reviews

20:01 – Flat-Fee Maintenance Boosts Property Standards

24:00 – Focus on $1K and $10K Tasks to Scale Faster

Guest Bio:

Buck Cumbo is the owner of www.seamountainvacations.com. He is managing nearly 50 million dollars in assets amongst 60+ properties in the Myrtle Beach area. Buck have also recently been brought on as Brand Director at www.theonehundredcollection.com.

Guest Link:

http://www.instagram.com/captain_buck_

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