Patryk Swietek is an operator, author, and speaker who has built one of the most recognized short-term rental businesses in Southern California. As co-owner of The Cohost Company alongside Josh Rudin, he manages ~150 luxury properties and leads the largest STR management company in the Joshua Tree area. Patryk grew The Cohost Company to become the market leader in under three years, combining organic growth with four strategic cohosting acquisitions. Beyond operations, Patryk teaches hosts and investors how to scale their short-term rental businesses. He's the author of The Wealthy Airbnb Superhost, hosts The STR Growth Show podcast, runs coaching programs, and shares his knowledge on social media. He speaks internationally on STR growth, acquisitions, and scaling, and his company's work has been featured on Netflix and in the Wall Street Journal, LA Times, and Condé Nast.