Program Details

STR Wealth Builders Conference

Conference Agenda — June 19, 2026


8:00 AM

VIP Breakfast & Exclusive Morning Session 

General Registration 


9:00–9:50 AM | Main Session

Official Conference Welcome with Julie George-Million Dollar Host

Giveaway #1

Keynote Address with Garrett Brown

Built Small, Built to Last: Why the Next Era of STRs Belongs to the Everyday Operator

A big-picture, hope-filled talk for the everyday STR operator who is tired of the noise and wondering if there is still room to win. Garrett Brown breaks down why the next five years will reward the hosts who go deeper into hospitality, brand, and guest experience instead of chasing more doors, and what it really takes to build something that lasts in the new era of short-term rentals.


10:00–10:50 AM | Breakout Sessions — Round 1

STR Tax Essentials: Maximizing Savings and Avoiding Costly Mistakes – Natalie Kolodij

In this session you will learn the most important tax benefits of STR including the STR loophole, maximizing depreciation, utilizing cost segregation, and avoiding self-employment tax. You’ll leave the class with actionable steps for ensuring things are done correctly, checking for prior mistakes, shielding your STR from the IRS , and finding a qualified tax professional to add to your team
 

Financing Your First (or Next) STR:  Loans, Lending, and Why you Shouldn’t DIY your DTI- Parker Borofsky

Financing an STR isn’t one-size-fits-all—and the wrong approach to income, DTI, or loan structure can quietly kill your next deal. In this session, you’ll learn how seasoned investors leverage DSCR, bank statement, and alternative lending strategies to qualify smarter, scale faster, and avoid the costly mistakes of trying to DIY your financing.
 

Design That Books: Creating Spaces Guests Love and That Deliver Maximum ROI- Ishita Lalan

This session explores how strategic, data-driven design transforms short-term rentals into high-performing assets. Learn how to create spaces that elevate the guest experience while maximizing occupancy, ADR, and overall returns—without overspending or sacrificing profitability
 

11:00–11:50 AM | Breakout Sessions — Round 2

The Legal Playbook for STR Hosts: Contracts, Liability,  and Protecting Your Assets – Brittany Ratelle

From LLCs to local laws, this attorney-led session gives short term rental hosts a practical legal playbook for running a protected, compliant business. Designed for beginner and intermediate hosts ready to level up their operations and navigate advertising, compliance, and operational risks in changing legal environments.

How To Scale Without Losing Your Mind (or your family) – Stephen Ward

Most hosts who try to scale end up busier, not freer, and it’s rarely about the properties. In this session, Stephen Ward breaks down what actually has to change as your portfolio grows and gives you the framework and tools to scale with intention instead of chaos

The Casual Host’s Path to Growth: Using Your First STR as a Launchpad- Jeff Stott

Discover how an everyday Airbnb host went from renting out a spare bedroom to developing a million‑dollar mountain cabin—one strategic move at a time. Jeff shares the simple, practical steps any casual owner can use to grow from a single listing into a stronger, more profitable short‑term rental portfolio

 

12:00–12:50 PM

Buffet Lunch

Enjoy amazing lunch while exploring tools, services, and partners that support STR growth.


1:00–1:45 PM | Main Session

-Giveaway #2

-Panel Discussion + Live Q&A: Real-world insights from experienced STR operators and industry experts.


2:00–2:50 PM | Breakout Sessions — Round 3

 STR Financing and Smart Lending Strategies

Details coming soon! 

 

Build Your Buy Box: The Strategic Framework for Targeting Your Next STR Property- Tyler Coon

In this session, Tyler Coon, CEO of Savvy STR Agents and one of the country’s leading STR investment specialists, walks you through the exact criteria used to identify high-performing short-term rental properties across 90+ markets. Attendees will learn how to define their personal buy box by evaluating market data, property characteristics, and revenue potential so they can make confident, strategic acquisition decisions.

 

Tools to Optimize Your Properties – AirDNA
 

3:00–3:50 PM

-Networking Activity & Afternoon Snacks


4:00–5:00 PM | Final Main Session

-Conference Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways

-Giveaway #3


5:30–7:30 PM

VIP Dinner Cruise

-An exclusive lake cruise experience for VIP guests, featuring:

-Bonus Giveaway #4

-Special Closing Message

EVENT Topics

The Value Behind Your Investment

Access to all sessions

Food & beverages throughout the day

Event materials + resources

Networking opportunities

General Admission
(Valued at $1500+)

VIP Access
(Valued at $3000+)

Ticket Pricing

General Admission

$200 plus tax

VIP Access

$600plus tax

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