Amy Susanne Powers—known simply as Amy to her growing national community—isn’t just talking about success in the short-term rental (STR) design space. She’s out there doing it. Every day. A creative powerhouse and seasoned entrepreneur, Amy walked away from the traditional world of home staging, tossed her warehouse keys, and turned her full attention to designing STRs that stand out and sell out—from Florida beach bungalows to cozy cabins in the Poconos and exterior entertainment extravaganzas in San Antonio.She’s the creator of the industry-leading course, “Be the Short-Term Rental Design Master in Your Market,” a hands-on educational experience that distills years of on-the-ground strategy, market mastery, and design savvy into actionable steps. In her exclusive one-on-one Masterclass, Amy personally mentors interior designers and home stagers, helping them expand their services and confidently enter the STR design space.

Meanwhile, she consults with STR hosts and real estate investors—including a niche clientele of medical professionals, attorneys, and high-value tech leaders—bringing their investment properties to life with market-driven creativity and results-focused design.She’s not teaching from a desk—she’s teaching from the field. What began as a 2.5-hour power session has evolved—just like Amy’s own business—into two luxe, immersive 3-hour workshops packed with hard-won strategy, creative insight, and the kind of real-world design mastery you can’t Google. Each session is curated to reflect the latest shifts in guest behavior, market trends, and aesthetic edge, making it as dynamic and refined as the spaces Amy designs.Amy is also the author of a well-received book on eco-friendly and sustainable STR design, and she’s currently completing her next title: a groundbreaking guide to accessibility and universal design in short-term rentals, set to release soon. Her commitment to inclusive, future-forward design is as practical as it is visionary.Beyond the classroom and camera-ready installs, Amy shares her insight through an information-packed blog that’s read worldwide—a go-to resource for design professionals, real estate entrepreneurs, and STR owners seeking next-level ideas and implementation strategies.

A consistent Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging nominee and winner since 2017, Amy is also a recipient of the Trailblazer Award, STR Design Awards, and multiple honors for innovation in education and public speaking. She has been featured on industry-driven podcasts and invited to share her expertise at exclusive investor retreats, earning a reputation for delivering bold insights with unfiltered honesty and real-world clarity.Her talks are part strategy, part soul, and always full of actionable expertise—whether she’s unpacking pricing psychology, storytelling through design, or showing how to turn a garage into the most booked room in the house.Fun fact: Amy’s first flamingo-themed STR went viral before the photographer could even watermark the pics.