The Luxe and The Short of It
The Luxe and The Short of It
Podcast Description
What if you could swap burnout for freedom? Host Madeleine Raiford Holland—military wife, mom, and 7-figure entrepreneur—escaped the 9-5 grind by building a short-term rental empire. Now, she teaches you how to reclaim your time, income, and joy through short-term rentals and real estate investing, mindset shifts, and systems that align with your priorities.
Each week, get no-nonsense strategies for scaling rentals, overcoming fear, and designing a life where work fuels your passions (not the other way around). With solo episodes, expert guests, and raw stories of wins and mistakes, this podcast is your roadmap to financial freedom and intentional living. Ready to trade burnout for a legacy? Hit follow—your "Luxe Life" starts now.
Discover more here: https://www.madeleineraifordholland.com/podcast-insider
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes of financial freedom, personal growth, and real estate investing. Episodes explore topics like overcoming burnout, the importance of systems in business, and creative design in short-term rentals, with examples including tips for transitioning from corporate careers and personal stories of triumphs and challenges in the rental industry.
What if you could swap burnout for freedom? Host Madeleine Raiford Holland—military wife, mom, and 7-figure entrepreneur—escaped the 9-5 grind by building a short-term rental empire. Now, she teaches you how to reclaim your time, income, and joy through short-term rentals and real estate investing, mindset shifts, and systems that align with your priorities.
Each week, get no-nonsense strategies for scaling rentals, overcoming fear, and designing a life where work fuels your passions (not the other way around). With solo episodes, expert guests, and raw stories of wins and mistakes, this podcast is your roadmap to financial freedom and intentional living. Ready to trade burnout for a legacy? Hit follow—your “Luxe Life” starts now.
Discover more here: https://www.madeleineraifordholland.com/podcast-insider
Today’s episode of The Luxe & the Short of It podcast is a recast of a conversation between Madeleine and David Lovejoy, host of the Horizon Search podcast.
In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation, you’ll hear how Madeleine has turned a personal pursuit into a thriving business with heart and strategy. You’ll discover themes of transformation, purposeful risk-taking, and redefining traditional paths. Madeleine’s journey is not just one of financial gain but of intentionally crafting a life that reflects her values, creativity, and desire for meaningful impact.
Learn the nuances of scaling a business without sacrificing the personal touch that made it successful in the first place. The conversation highlights unexpected challenges and breakthrough moments, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how intuition, process, and people-first thinking can intersect in powerful ways.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or someone looking for a fresh spark, this conversation delivers insight and inspiration in equal measure.
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In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- Madeleine’s background, starting her career in a family government contracting business and traveling extensively, as well as the creation of “Moderately High Maintenance,” a lifestyle website.
- Her transition from building her own portfolio to helping others create thriving short-term rental businesses.
- The common pitfalls in the short-term rental industry, such as treating it like a hobby and not automating the business.
- The importance of adding multiple streams of revenue, such as affiliate revenue from shoppable properties.
- Why entrepreneurs must understand that they can’t do it all, as well as the importance of delegating tasks to focus on what they love.
- And much more…
About the podcast:
The Horizon Search podcast features in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs and industry experts from around the world, uncovering the real stories, strategies, and lessons behind today’s most compelling business innovations. Each episode offers candid, insightful discussions that go beyond the headlines to explore what truly drives success.
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