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Thanks For Visiting
Get actionable advice and the essential fundamentals of running a profitable 5-star Airbnb side-hustle or full on business. Annette’s extensive background in business operations and Sarah’s experience in high-end hospitality management and interior design make them a powerhouse duo that will deliver high impact content. With almost a decade of combined hosting experience they will not only share their own stories welcoming thousands of guests from around the world but also those of other…
Episodes
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575. Superhost Is Dead, Do This Instead
If you are an Airbnb host, you have probably heard that earning Superhost status is one of the most important things you can do. And it still matters. But when…
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574. 6 Ways to Never Get Guest Complaints and Earn 5 Stars
A bad review can feel personal, but defensiveness will not help you become a top-earning host. Prevention will. In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down…
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573. Is The Airbnb Market Collapsing In 2026?
If you have spent any time online lately, you have probably seen the headlines: rising costs, oversaturation, local bans, squatters, cleaning fees, strict…
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572. Treat Airbnb Like An Airline And Get Rich
Most hosts think they are renting out a room, a house, or a place to sleep for the night. But airlines used to think the same way about a seat. Then they…
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571. How to become a booked out Airbnb in 4 simple steps
When an Airbnb is not getting booked, most hosts blame the price, the market, or oversaturation. But the real reason is often hiding in four places you can…
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570. She Doubled Her Airbnb ADR by Finally Trusting the Data
Shannon Leyh has been in the Thanks for Visiting world for years, but her hosting business looks very different today than it did when she first came on the…
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569. Why Self-Managing Changed Everything for This Airbnb Host
Allie White did not think she could manage her own short-term rental. After a painful long-term rental experience and an underperforming short-term rental…
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568. 10 Simple But Genius Hacks for a Better Airbnb Setup
A better Airbnb setup does not always require a renovation. Sometimes, the details guests remember most are the smallest ones: an extra blanket they can…
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567. We Made $5 Million From Airbnb Hosting (Here's What We've Learned)
Sarah and Annette have generated $5 million through Airbnb hosting, but not because everything went perfectly. That number came from more than a decade of…
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566. How To Find Airbnb Properties No One Else Knows About
Most hosts looking to grow their short-term rental portfolio start in the same place: Zillow, public listings, and whatever properties everyone else can…
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565. 11 Airbnb Expenses Hosts NEVER See Coming
Most Airbnb hosts plan for the obvious costs: the mortgage, furnishings, cleaning fees, and maybe a few supplies. But the expenses that hurt the most are…
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564. She Turned Her Family Ski House Into a Top-Tier Airbnb
Gale Golden did not start with a perfect short-term rental strategy. She started with a family ski house in the Adirondacks, a property that sat empty for…
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563. How a 700-Square-Foot Airbnb Hit $84K
Steve Marquis did not stumble into short-term rental success. Before buying his first Gulf Shores property, he was running seven or eight pro formas a day…
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562. How One Host Got 70% Direct Bookings
Kim Kelley did not buy her Annapolis home with an Airbnb business plan. She bought it so her family could be close to their daughter, Lizzie, while she…
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561. How to Make $100K on Airbnb Without Buying Another Property
You do not need to buy another property to build a six-figure Airbnb business. In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down the path they would take if they…
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560. Why Wealth Builds Faster After One Rental Property
Short-term rentals are not passive income. They take work, systems, pricing strategy, guest experience, and real operational discipline. But that work is also…
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559. The Airbnb Payout Routine Every Host Needs
Your Airbnb payout hitting your bank account is not the same thing as knowing your business is profitable. In this episode, Sarah and Annette walk through the…
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558. Why Your Airbnb Isn't Getting Bookings
Your Airbnb might be beautiful, but that does not mean guests are going to book it. When hosts struggle to fill their calendars, they often blame demand…
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557. How to Beat the Airbnb Algorithm Without Guessing
If you've ever blamed the Airbnb algorithm for slow bookings, this episode might completely change how you think about your listing. Sarah and Annette break…
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556. 4 Hotel Upsells Airbnb Hosts Are Giving Away for Free
Most Airbnb hosts are leaving money on the table without realizing it. In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down four common guest requests that hotels…
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555. Never Turn On These Airbnb Settings (They're Costing You Bookings)
Think your bookings are down because of the algorithm, seasonality, or increased competition? The real problem might be hiding inside your Airbnb settings. In…
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554. 6 Silent Mistakes Destroying Your Airbnb Reviews (And Costing You Bookings)
If your Airbnb rating is sitting at 4.6, 4.7, or even 4.8 and you're wondering why bookings aren't growing, this episode is for you. The truth is that most…
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553. How to Make Your Airbnb Look Expensive Without Overspending
You don’t need to spend more money to make your Airbnb look expensive. You need to spend in the right places. In this episode, we’re breaking down what…
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552. The New Rules for Getting More Airbnb Bookings in 2026
If it feels harder to get bookings right now, you’re not imagining it. The Airbnb landscape has changed and the hosts who are still operating the same way they…
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551. How Laura Wegner Built a High-Performing STR Brand in Whistler
Laura Wegner didn’t get into short-term rentals because it was trendy. She got into it because her business disappeared overnight during COVID. What started as…
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550. From Weekend Side Hustle to 35% Growth: How One Host Optimized Before Scaling
Josh Peterson didn’t start in short-term rentals by chasing deals. He started by solving a problem. After too many mediocre hotel stays visiting his daughter…
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549. From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Amy Ruocco Scaled Her Airbnb Business Without Losing Herself
What does it actually take to scale a short-term rental business without burning out? In this episode, we sit down with Amy Ruocco, founder of Hosted Guest…
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548. Airbnb Changed the Fees Again… Here’s What Actually Matters
Airbnb changed the fee structure again… and most hosts are asking the wrong question. Everyone is debating which option to choose, but almost no one is looking…
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547. Steal Our Airbnb Title Formula to Get More Clicks and Bookings
If your Airbnb listing is getting views but not bookings, your title might be the problem. In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the fastest and most…
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546. The Pre-Arrival Inspection Checklist That Protects Your 5-Star Reviews
Most hosts think once the cleaner leaves, the property is ready for guests. But that assumption is exactly where five-star reviews start to slip. In this…
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545. The New Rules of Buying Short-Term Rentals in 2026
The short-term rental market is shifting—and what worked even a few years ago won’t cut it anymore. In this episode, we sit down with Kenny Bedwell to break…
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544. Stop Guessing: Let Your Booking Window Tell You What To Do
Are you lowering your nightly rates because your calendar looks empty? If so, you might be panic pricing and leaving money on the table. In this episode of…
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543. The 3 Questions Every Smart STR Host Is Asking Right Now
If you’re hosting in 2026, chances are you’ve asked yourself at least one of these questions: Am I underpriced if my calendar is filling faster than everyone…
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542. How to Actually Hire a Five-Star Cleaner (Without the Headache)
If your cleaner controls your calendar… this episode is for you. Today, we’re breaking down how to actually hire a five-star cleaner (not reactively, not…
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541. Stop Leaving Money on the Table: The Pricing Mistakes Hosts Keep Making
If you feel like you’re working harder than ever but not seeing the profit you want from your short-term rental, this episode is for you. Today, we’re breaking…
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540. World Cup 2026 Airbnb Strategy: How Hosts Can Maximize Revenue
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the United States, and for short-term rental hosts, this is not just another busy weekend. It is a multi-week, multi-city…
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539. Host Friendly or Host Risky? How Local Regulations Can Make or Break Your STR Business
Where you host matters, but how you operate matters even more. In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah and Annette break down what it really means to…
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538. How to Use a Virtual Assistant to Grow Your Hosting Business
If the idea of hiring a virtual assistant feels overwhelming, or like something only “big hosts” do, this episode will change how you think about leverage. In…
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537. The Airbnb Metrics That Actually Drive Bookings (And the Mistake Most Hosts Make)
Many hosts say “I feel like my listing is buried.” But feelings don’t get bookings—data does. In this episode, we break down the four Airbnb metrics that…
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536. Unconventional Ways Hosts Are Making Money Without Overnight Guests
What if your short-term rental could make money without guests sleeping there? In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down unconventional — but proven — ways…
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535. How to Plan Your 2026 Holiday Pricing Without Leaving Money on the Table
If you haven’t looked at the 2026 calendar yet, this episode is your wake-up call. In 2026, major holidays fall on Fridays and Saturdays — and that one detail…
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534. Hosting Hotline: Why We’re Sunsetting the Hotline and What Comes Next
This Hosting Hotline episode looks a little different. Instead of answering a listener question, Sarah and Annette are pulling back the curtain on a big…
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533. How AI Is Changing the Way Guests Find and Book Your Short Term Rental
AI is no longer a future concept for hosts. It is already shaping how guests search, discover, and choose where to stay. In this episode, Sarah and Annette sit…
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532. Hosting Hotline: Does Renaming Airbnb Photos Actually Improve SEO?
Should you rename your Airbnb listing photos with SEO keywords before uploading them? In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette break down when photo…
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531. Where to Splurge and Where to Save When Furnishing a Short-Term Rental
Furnishing a short-term rental can feel overwhelming and expensive, especially when you’re trying to stand out in a competitive market. In this episode, we…
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530. Hosting Hotline: Should You Adjust Airbnb Fees in PriceLabs or Airbnb?
Airbnb’s host fee changes have left many hosts wondering where, and how, to make adjustments without breaking their pricing strategy. In this Hosting Hotline…
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529. The Top Short-Term Rental Hosting Lessons of 2025: Pricing, Profit & Strategy
What do the most-downloaded Thanks for Visiting episodes of 2025 have in common? They weren’t about shortcuts or trends. They were about pricing, revenue, and…
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528. Hosting Hotline: Choosing Your Lane—Revenue, Experience, or Both?
This week on the Hosting Hotline, Vanessa brings a highly unique scenario: an off-grid cabin by the river and a big decision to make: stay fully off grid or…
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527. The Real Risks of Using AI in Your Short-Term Rental Business
AI is everywhere—and short-term rental hosts are using it more than ever. But where does AI actually help, and where can it quietly create risk? This week…
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526. Hosting Hotline: Hosting Hotline: What to Do Before You Get the Keys to Your First STR
This week on the Hosting Hotline, Randa writes in with a question many new hosts face: What should I be focusing on while I’m waiting to take possession of my…
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525. How to Boost Income in Slow Seasons: A Strategic Plan Every Host Needs
Every market has a slow season—and no, it doesn’t mean your listing is broken. This week, Sarah and Annette break down how to use your slow season…
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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…
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523. How to Shop Your Competition Using ChatGPT (and Boost Bookings Fast)
This week, Sarah and Annette break down a simple but powerful strategy every host should be using to stay competitive: analyzing your comp set the same way…
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522. Hosting Hotline: Should You Really Provide Shampoo in Every Bathroom?
In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette answer a question from Susie, a host who’s leveling up her short-term rental and wants to know: should you…
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521. 2026 STR Predictions: What Hosts Need to Know Before the New Year
In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down their data-backed predictions for the 2026 short-term rental market. After a recalibration year in 2025—marked by…
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520. Hosting Hotline: How to Pick the Right Guest Avatar for Your STR
This week on the Hosting Hotline, Sarah and Annette answer a thoughtful question from Emily in Australia, who’s deciding between two strong guest avatars for…
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519. Airbnb’s New Cancellation Rules: What Hosts Need to Do Now
Airbnb’s new 24-hour free cancellation policy is officially live—and if you’re not prepared, this change could mean a bumpy ride ahead. In this week’s episode…
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518. Hosting Hotline: When to Outsource Your Cleaner (and How to Trust It’s Done Right)
How long should you clean your own property before handing it off to a professional cleaner? In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette tackle one of…
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517. The 2025 Tax Rulebook for STR Hosts: What You Need to Know with CPA Amanda Han
This week, Sarah and Annette sit down with CPA and tax strategist Amanda Han to break down the major tax updates hosts need to know heading into 2025. From the…
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516. Hosting Hotline: Airbnb Promotions: Visibility Tool or Discount Trap?
When should you actually use Airbnb promotions—and are they really just discounts in disguise? In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette clear up the…