The Independent Host Summit 2025

  • By Lodgify
  • Beginner Hosts
  • 2.5 hours
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Event sessions by Lodgify
From side hustles to full-scale STR businesses, discover what it takes to host independently and grow with purpose.

What's included?

  • 8 Chapters
  • 1 Certification

Become an Independent Host

You will learn from leading STR experts how to build, market, and grow a successful short-term rental business. From hospitality and branding to design, marketing, direct bookings, and operations, you'll gain the knowledge to host with confidence and independence

Your Roadmap to STR Success

You will also discover practical strategies, proven systems, and real-world insights that help you create exceptional guest experiences, increase profitability, and build a sustainable STR business on your own terms
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Brianna Amigo

Brianna is the founder of Brianna Michele Interiors, a design studio specializing in high-performing short-term rentals.

After launching her business in 2019 and transitioning from a career in corporate marketing, she recognized a growing need for STR-focused interior design and pivoted exclusively to the hospitality space.

Today, she helps investors and hosts create thoughtfully designed properties that elevate the guest experience, stand out in a competitive market, and drive stronger booking performance.
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Kerri Gibson

Kerri is a short-term rental host and hospitality advocate with a background spanning 22 years in startups and multinational SaaS companies.

After leaving the corporate world, she discovered her passion for hospitality through renovating and launching her first short-term rental. What began as a personal project quickly evolved into a career dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences.

Today, she helps hosts elevate their hospitality, design welcoming spaces, and build thriving STR businesses through a service-first approach.
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Mercedes Sánchez

Mercedes is the founder of MBX Homes, a hospitality-driven short- and mid-term rental management company in Los Angeles.

With a background in luxury hospitality and real estate, she has grown MBX Homes into a premier firm managing over 80 properties and a boutique motel.

The company delivers strong returns for owners while leveraging its portfolio for large-scale productions.
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