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057: Scaling Luxury Airbnbs, Netflix Fame, and Building a Business as a Couple - Mike Brockway + Gabriell Carney | Our Family Invests Podcast
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Mike Brockway and Gabriell “Gabby” Carney are the couple behind some of Denver’s most sought-after luxury Airbnbs. These are top 5% stays where design, systems, and guest experience are dialed all the way in.
Then life got louder.
While managing 20+ short-term rentals and expanding their real estate business, Mike stepped into the national spotlight on Netflix’s Love Is Blind. Overnight visibility brought opinions, pressure, and a real test of how to stay grounded and aligned as a couple building something together.
In this episode, we talk about:
What actually separates top 5% luxury Airbnbs from the rest
Why STRs are harder now and how great operators stay competitive
Gabby’s move into real estate and joining the business full-time
Low-cost upgrades that create outsized returns
How they divide roles, communicate, and protect their relationship
The reality of reality TV, edits, and mental resilience
This conversation is for couples building businesses together, operators navigating the evolving short-term rental space, and anyone learning how to grow without losing their peace or their partnership.
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