<p>f you have ever thought about taking your STR or co-hosting business to the next level, this episode is your roadmap. Matt and Austin sit down with Dawn Cornett, Texas-based STR investor, co-host, and boutique hotel operator behind Skyview Vacations, as well as co-founder of Hospitality Hustle. With nearly a decade in the short-term rental space, 40 properties under management, and her own micro resort plus multiple boutique hotels in her portfolio, Dawn is the real deal.</p><p>Dawn shares how she and her husband Greg went from buying their first lake house after a lightbulb moment at a lakeside vacation rental, to building a multi-state STR operation and expanding into historic boutique hotel renovations. She also opens up about using The Pumpkin Plan methodology to audit and streamline their portfolio, why she is embracing AI to cut costs and free up time for higher touch hospitality, and what a 30-day trip through Italy taught her about the future of the guest experience.</p><p>Here is what you will learn:</p><p>How to apply the 80/20 rule to your STR portfolio and cut what is not working, why boutique hotels are where STRs were five years ago and why now is the time to get in, how Dawn is using AI to replace costly subscriptions and run a leaner operation, what the difference is between Cloudbeds and traditional PMS software for boutique hotel management, and how she is building a business designed to run without her so she can travel internationally four months a year.</p><p>This one is packed with mindset, strategy, and hospitality gold. You do not want to miss it.</p><p>Connect with Dawn on Instagram at @dawnofagreatday and learn more about boutique hotel coaching at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://thehospitalityhustle.com">thehospitalityhustle.com</a>.</p><p>👥 Follow The Show</p><p>The Co-Host Bros Podcast Instagram: @cohostbros Facebook: @cohostbros YouTube: @cohostbros TikTok: @cohost.bros</p><p>⸻</p><p>Follow the Hosts</p><p>Matt Codd Instagram: @creativecodds TikTok: @creativecodds Facebook: @matt.codd.3 LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-codd-9a3761375/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-codd-9a3761375/</a></p><p>Austin Spitzenberger Instagram: @austin_spitzz TikTok: @austin_spitzz Facebook: @austin.spitzenberger LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-spitzenberger-70481111b/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-spitzenberger-70481111b/</a></p>