524. Hosting Hotline: How to Align With the Right Guests Without “Screening”
This week on the Hosting Hotline, Alexandra asks a common question: “How do you screen guests?”
Sarah and Annette break down why the word “screening” doesn’t belong in hospitality—and how hosts can shift their approach to something far more effective: guest alignment.
In this episode, we cover:
Why your language matters more than you think
How to approach bookings from a hospitality-first mindset
What Airbnb’s trust and verification system actually protects
Why Instant Book can help—not hurt—your business
What red flags are worth reviewing (and which aren’t)
The key question to ask every…
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