Deal Makers Academy Podcast Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:32:39 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2642750 en-us © 2026 Deal Makers Academy Podcast yes 9755ccb9-132b-5754-93e6-62bfe62e2f06 Deal Makers Academy episodic false Welcome to the Deal Makers Academy Podcast — where real estate entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders share the strategies, stories, and lessons behind the deals that actually get done.


Every week, hosts James Roy and Carlos Gonzalez sit down with Deal Makers from across the country to uncover how they find opportunities, structure deals, raise capital, overcome challenges, build businesses, and turn real estate into real wealth.


This isn’t just about theory. We get into the real deals, real numbers, real wins, and real mistakes that can help you become a better investor and entrepreneur.


Whether you’re just getting started in real estate or you’re already buying, selling, flipping, wholesaling, renovating, or building a rental portfolio, the Deal Makers Academy Podcast is designed to give you practical insights you can put to work immediately.


🎙️ New episodes every week.

Educate. Execute. Elevate. Become a Deal Maker.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Deal Makers Academy https://storage.buzzsprout.com/90a9tlowbpp5r7mn0edk3fc4zi9w?.jpg Deal Makers Academy Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2642750 Short-Term Rental Secrets: How to Build & Scale an Airbnb Management Business | Deal Makers Podcast Ep. 3 Short-Term Rental Secrets: How to Build & Scale an Airbnb Management Business | Deal Makers Podcast Ep. 3 In Episode 3 of the Deal Makers Podcast, Carlos Gonzalez sits down with military veteran, real estate agent, and short-term rental management expert Andrew Steffens!

Andrew breaks down his journey from getting out of the Army Reserve in 2012 to managing over 60 long-term rentals, executing house flips, and ultimately building a successful full-service vacation rental management company in the Tampa Bay area.

If you are an investor, real estate agent, or entrepreneur looking to break into the Airbnb space or scale your vacation rental management business, this episode is packed with real-world strategies, common rookie mistakes to avoid, and essential insights into short-term rental tax benefits.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How Andrew transitioned from the military into real estate investing & property management
  • The early days of rental arbitrage on Florida beach properties
  • Why the "cheap investor mindset" can ruin your short-term rental cash flow
  • The secret to selecting durable, commercial-grade furnishings that protect your ROI
  • Why high-earning out-of-state professionals (like doctors and executives) are leveraging short-term rentals for tax advantages
  • How to balance real estate investing with hospitality to maintain a 5-star rating

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📲 Ready to start your investing journey?

Deal Makers Academy: https://enrolldma.com

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LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/DealMakersMedia

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@DealMakersMedia

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DealMakersMedia  

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Twitter/X: https://x.com/jamesroybroker

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📱 Carlos's Socials:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/cgreacademy

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cgrealestateventures

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cgrealestate

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]]> In Episode 3 of the Deal Makers Podcast, Carlos Gonzalez sits down with military veteran, real estate agent, and short-term rental management expert Andrew Steffens!

Andrew breaks down his journey from getting out of the Army Reserve in 2012 to managing over 60 long-term rentals, executing house flips, and ultimately building a successful full-service vacation rental management company in the Tampa Bay area.

If you are an investor, real estate agent, or entrepreneur looking to break into the Airbnb space or scale your vacation rental management business, this episode is packed with real-world strategies, common rookie mistakes to avoid, and essential insights into short-term rental tax benefits.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How Andrew transitioned from the military into real estate investing & property management
  • The early days of rental arbitrage on Florida beach properties
  • Why the "cheap investor mindset" can ruin your short-term rental cash flow
  • The secret to selecting durable, commercial-grade furnishings that protect your ROI
  • Why high-earning out-of-state professionals (like doctors and executives) are leveraging short-term rentals for tax advantages
  • How to balance real estate investing with hospitality to maintain a 5-star rating

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📲 Ready to start your investing journey?

Deal Makers Academy: https://enrolldma.com

===================================================

💻 Deal Makers' Socials:

Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/DealMakersMedia

Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/dealmakersmedia

Instagram: https://instagram.com/DealMakersMedia

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/DealMakersMedia

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@DealMakersMedia

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DealMakersMedia  

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📱 James's Socials:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/jamesroybroker

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesroybroker

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jamesroybroker

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jamesroybroker

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jamesroybroker

Twitter/X: https://x.com/jamesroybroker

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📱 Carlos's Socials:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/cgreacademy

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cgrealestateventures

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cgrealestate

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#RealEstateInvesting #DealMakersPodcast #ShortTermRentals #Airbnb #VacationRentalManagement #AirbnbManagement #RealEstateAgent #PropertyManagement #RentalArbitrage #RealEstatePodcast #TampaRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #PassiveIncome #TaxAdvantages #RealEstateTaxBenefits #InvestorMindset #HospitalityBusiness #AirbnbTips #VacationRental #RealEstateEntrepreneur #RealEstateEducation #DealMakers #InvestCoreRealty #CashFlow #RealEstateStrategy #PropertyInvestor #HouseFlipping #LongTermRentals #RealEstateAdvice #MilitaryToRealEstate

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