Episode Details

In this special episode of the Short-Term Rental Playmaker Podcast, I’m switching seats and sitting down with my wife, Jen Rohne, to share our story—the real one behind the business, the brand, and the growth.

From sharing an office and figuring things out as we went, to designing and setting up short-term rentals, co-hosting properties, and building a hospitality business together, this episode is all about the big leaps we took—personally and professionally.

We talk openly about how we leaned into each other’s strengths, navigated uncertainty, and made intentional decisions that allowed us to grow and scale without losing sight of our relationship. This journey wasn’t about having it all figured out—it was about trusting each other, taking action, and jumping together.

As co-authors in Hospitable Hosts, this conversation reflects what we believe deeply: the strongest businesses are often built through partnership, alignment, and shared vision.

What we cover in this episode:
What it really looks like to build a business as a couple

The leap from shared desk to shared vision

How design, systems, and hospitality became our growth engine

Using complementary strengths instead of competing roles

Lessons we learned the hard way while scaling together

Why jumping together matters more than jumping fast

If you’re building a business with your spouse—or thinking about it—this episode is for you. It’s honest, reflective, and full of lessons we wish we’d known earlier.

🎧 Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how we built, grew, and scaled—together.