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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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515. How to Copy Our Guest Marketing Emails (and Actually Hit Send)
If you’ve been collecting guest emails for years but never actually sent one—this episode is for you. Sarah and Annette are walking you through five repeatable…
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514. Hosting Hotline: What to Do When Airbnb Suspends Your Listing (and Won’t Tell You Why)
This Hosting Hotline question comes from Renee, a Superhost in Tucson, Arizona, who found herself in an incredibly frustrating situation: after purchasing a…
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513. Why Per-Guest Fees Are Killing Your Conversion Rate
Think charging extra per guest is helping you make more money? Think again. In this episode, Sarah and Annette reveal how per-guest pricing could actually be…
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512. Hosting Hotline: Are You Charging Enough? Pricing Strategies Every Host Should Know
If your guests keep telling you your place is too cheap, this episode is for you. This week on the Hosting Hotline, Sarah is joined by COO and revenue…
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511. Inside a 10,000-Square-Foot STR: Lessons from Andrew Llewellyn
What does it take to turn a 10,000-square-foot building into a thriving short-term rental that can host up to 42 guests? For Andrew Llewellyn, the answer…
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510. Hosting Hotline: Should You Use a Company Logo on Airbnb?
Should you use your company logo instead of your photo on Airbnb? It’s a question that comes up often—and in this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah is joined by a…
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509. Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Mastering Far Out Premium Pricing
Are you bragging about being the first to get booked for a big event or next year’s vacation season? If so, you might be losing money without even realizing…
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508. Hosting Hotline: What Should You Do If Your New Listing Isn’t Getting Bookings?
In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette take on a question from a new host who’s been live on Airbnb for a month without a single booking…
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507. How to Capture Event-Driven Demand with PriceLabs
Local events are one of the biggest missed opportunities for hosts. Whether it’s a football game, a concert, or a citywide convention, event-driven demand can…
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506. Hosting Hotline: Is One Week-Long Booking Better Than Multiple Short Stays?
This week’s Hosting Hotline question comes from Shaune, who has a short-term rental in a small town that hosts a massive week-long festival every year. The big…
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505. The Truth About Midterm Rentals: What Hosts Need to Know Before Pivoting
Midterm rentals are all the buzz right now, but before you pivot your short-term rental strategy, Sarah and Annette are pulling back the curtain on what it’s…
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504. Hosting Hotline: How Do You Build Trust Without Reviews?
When you’re just starting out on Airbnb or launching a new property, one of the biggest challenges is building trust before reviews start rolling in. Should…
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503. How Kristen and Michael Built a Standout STR Brand in Joshua Tree
In a market some call “oversaturated,” Kristen and Michael have proven that storytelling, strategy, and smart reinvestment can still make a short-term rental…
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502. Hosting Hotline: Do You Really Need Professional Photos for Your STR?
When it comes to short-term rentals, few topics spark more debate than photography. Do you really need to hire a professional—or can natural, well-lit DIY…
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501. How to Maximize Your Holiday Pricing Strategy for 2025
The 2025 holiday season is a unique opportunity for short-term rental hosts—but only if you plan your pricing and calendar strategy the right way. In this…
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500. Hosting Hotline: What Every Host Needs to Know After 500 Episodes
This episode marks a major milestone—500 episodes of Thanks for Visiting! Sarah and Annette are celebrating by revisiting the most impactful strategies, tools…
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499. 5 End-of-Year Steps to Boost Your Short-Term Rental Success in 2026
The year’s not over yet—and that’s exactly why now is the perfect time to plan ahead. In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah and Annette break down five…
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498. Hosting Hotline: What’s the Best Way to Land New Co-Host Clients?
This week’s Hosting Hotline question comes from Susan, who asks: “How do you go about attracting new homeowners to list their properties with you? What’s…
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497. How to Choose the Right PMS Without Losing Your Mind or Your Bookings
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to choose a property management system (PMS), this episode is for you. Whether you're a one-property host or looking to…
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496. Hosting Hotline: How Should Hosts Respond to Airbnb’s New 15.5% Fee?
The Hosting Hotline is buzzing with questions about Airbnb’s new 15.5% host-only fee. Starting October 27, 2025, all property management software…
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495. Stop Slashing Your Rates: Why Lower Prices Don’t Create Demand
Too many hosts believe that lowering their nightly rate will magically generate bookings. The truth? Dropping your price doesn’t create demand—it only leaves…
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494. Hosting Hotline: Should You Team Up with Another Host?
In this Hosting Hotline episode, listener Jan calls in with a creative question: what if she and her neighbor teamed up to offer both of their homes as a…
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493. Mastering Short-Term Rental Finances with REI Hub’s Adam Hamilton
REI Hub — Bookkeeping software built for real estate investors and STR hosts. Bookkeeping doesn’t always top the list of exciting short-term rental…
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492. Hosting Hotline: What Happens to Bookings When You Buy a Short-Term Rental?
This week on the Hosting Hotline, we’re answering Renee’s question about buying a property that’s already operating as a short-term rental—and what to do about…
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491. Why Your Airbnb Listing Might Be in Trouble (and You Don’t Even Know It)
This week, we’re diving into a behind-the-scenes feature on Airbnb that too many hosts don’t know exists: listing issues. These hidden alerts could be silently…
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490. Hosting Hotline: Are You Doing Enough to Market Your Midterm Rental?
This week on the Hosting Hotline, we’re answering Kelsey’s question about how to market a midterm rental beyond just listing on Airbnb or Furnished Finder. If…
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489. Chargebacks 101: Spotting Red Flags and Safeguarding Your Bookings
This week on Thanks for Visiting, we’re diving deep into a topic no host wants to deal with—but every host needs to understand: chargebacks. Whether you’ve…
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488. Hosting Hotline: How Can You Monetize Your Property’s Most Unique Feature?
This week on the Hosting Hotline, listener Mike calls in with a creative question about syncing Airbnb calendars—but what he really unlocks is a much bigger…
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487. Strict vs. Flexible: Which Airbnb Cancellation Policy Should I Chose?
If you’ve ever second-guessed your Airbnb cancellation policy—or gotten a refund request that threw you off—this episode is for you. We’re diving into the pros…
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486. Hosting Hotline: How Much Control Is Too Much? Temp Settings and Turnover Tips
In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette answer listener Dayne’s two-part question about couch cushion covers and temperature control settings in…
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485. Are Influencer Stays Worth It? How to Know, What to Ask, and When to Say No
This week, we’re diving into one of the most common questions we hear from hosts: Should you say yes to that influencer asking for a free stay? Whether you're…
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484. Hosting Hotline: Are You Really Covered by Airbnb Insurance?
Airbnb’s AirCover might sound reassuring—but is it enough to truly protect your short-term rental? In this Hosting Hotline episode, we break down a YouTube…
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483. Are You Actually Covered? What Hosts Need to Know About Insurance with Darren Nix from Steadily
This week on Thanks for Visiting, we’re joined by Darren Nix, founder and CEO of Steadily, one of the fastest-growing landlord insurance companies in the U.S…
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482. Hosting Hotline: Can You Actually Sell Your STR as a Turnkey Business?
This week on the Hosting Hotline, Lori from Fort Wayne, Indiana calls in with a big-picture question: how do you prepare your short-term rental (STR) for…
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481. Fix Your Airbnb Title: Simple Changes That Drive More Bookings
This week on Thanks for Visiting, Sarah is flying solo to dig deep into one of the most powerful (yet overlooked) elements of your Airbnb listing: the title…
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480. Hosting Hotline: Do You Really Need an LLC to Start Hosting?
This week on the Hosting Hotline, we’re tackling one of the most common legal questions new hosts face: Do you really need an LLC to start hosting? Listener…
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479. Airbnb Damage Claims 101
No matter how well you prepare your space, accidents happen—and that’s just part of the short-term rental business. But when damage occurs, do you know how to…
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478. Hosting Hotline: How Should You Handle TVs and Streaming Services in Your Rental?
is week on the Hosting Hotline, Amy from Canada calls in with a common (but often overlooked) question: How should short-term rental hosts handle TVs and…
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477. How Taylor Gates Scaled from Golf Cart Tours to Redefining Vacation Rentals
This week on Thanks for Visiting, we’re joined by hospitality entrepreneur Taylor Gates, whose journey from renting out rooms in Charleston to founding…
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476. Hosting Hotline: Is Dynamic Pricing Worth It for Just One Seasonal Property?
This week on the Hosting Hotline, we're shaking things up by answering a listener question from the comments section of our YouTube channel. The question?…
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475. Content Shoots at Your Airbnb: What to Ask, What to Charge, What to Avoid
A local photographer wants to use your Airbnb for a shoot. Should you say yes? In this episode, we’re walking through the exact questions we ask when we get…
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474. Hosting Hotline: Should You Trade Free Stays for Influencer Content?
This week on the Hosting Hotline, listener Julia calls in with a timely question: should you host influencers in exchange for a free or discounted…
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473. Hosting Through a Crisis with Catherine Morris of Edenwood NC
When a once-in-a-generation storm hit the mountains of Western North Carolina, Superhost Catherine Morris found herself not only without power—but with…
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472. Hosting Hotline: Can You Ask Guests to Book Direct After Their Stay?
In this Hosting Hotline episode, listener Colby from Humble Abode in Australia calls in with a question many hosts are asking: Can you still nudge guests…
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471. Is Airbnb Just the Beginning? A Conversation with Phil Kennard of FutureStay
This week on Hosting Hotline, we’re joined by Phil Kennard, founder of FutureStay—a platform built specifically for rental-preneurs. Whether you're managing…
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470. Hosting Hotline: Are You Leaving Money on the Table by Not Offering Gap Nights?
This week on Hosting Hotline, we’re answering a question from Joanna—a host in Central Virginia—who’s working to increase bookings by upselling gap nights…
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469. Unlocking the STR Tax Loophole with Amanda Han, CPA
You’ve heard whispers of a short-term rental tax loophole that can save hosts big money—but is it real? And more importantly, does it apply to you? In this…
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468. Hosting Hotline: Should You Add a Security Camera to Your STR?
If you're a new host wondering whether a Ring camera is worth the investment—or how to manage your smart locks like a pro—you’re not alone. On this Hosting…
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467: Hosting Across the Pond: Global Lessons from the UK Retreat
This week’s episode is a special one—we’re taking you behind the scenes of an exclusive short-term rental retreat held in the UK at the stunning, historic…
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466. Hosting Hotline: Should You Try Midterm Rentals? Here’s What to Know Before You List
In this week’s Hosting Hotline, we’re answering a question we hear all the time: Should I consider midterm rentals (30+ day stays)? If you’re wondering whether…
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465. Deepak Mehrota from California Design Den on the Bedding Mistakes Hosts Keep Making (and How to Fix Them)
This week, we’re diving deep into the world of sheets, stains, thread counts, and what your guests actually care about when it comes to the sleep experience…
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464. Hosting Hotline: Design-Challenged? How to Furnish Your STR Without Wasting a Dime
Welcome to another Tuesday Hosting Hotline! Today, we’re answering a question from Joanna, a new host who admits she’s got zero design sense—and she’s not…
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463. Leaving Corporate, Facing HOA Battles, and Hosting Like a Pro
This week we’re sharing an incredible story of resilience, risk, and hosting transformation inside our community. Meet one of our Hosting Business Mastery…
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462. Hosting Hotline: What’s the Best Bedding for Airbnbs That Won’t Snag or Wrinkle?
Welcome back to another Tuesday Hosting Hotline! Today’s question comes from Sarah in Redwood, Mississippi, who’s been crushing it with over 30 stays in just…
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461. From Design Firm to Direct Booking Success
Today’s guest is a powerhouse of resilience and resourcefulness: Janice Thayer of Curated Properties in Abingdon, Virginia. As a longtime member of Hosting…
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460. Hosting Hotline: Should I Add a Safe to My Airbnb?
This week’s question comes from Valerie, who’s looking to add a hotel-style safe to her short-term rental so guests can program their own code and feel secure…
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459. Mastering Revenue Management: Pricing Strategy, Profit Gaps & Calendar Wins
It’s Money-Making May—and today’s guest proves that revenue management doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’re joined by Wendy Doris, founder of Mostess and a…
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458. Hosting Hotline: Can I Still Use StayFi with Airbnb’s New Rules?
Airbnb’s new Off-Platform and Fee Transparency Policy has left a lot of hosts wondering: Can you still use tools like StayFi to collect guest emails? Today on…
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457. Are Your Minimum Stay Rules Costing You Bookings?
We’re hearing it from hosts everywhere: “I want more bookings.” But when we look behind the scenes, a big reason you’re missing out is your minimum stay…
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Bonus: Airbnb’s New Off-Platform & Fee Transparency Rules: What Hosts Must Know by May 10
Big changes are coming to Airbnb's terms of service—and hosts need to take action. In this bonus episode, we break down Airbnb’s updated Off-Platform and Fee…