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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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397. Deep Dive Into The State Of The STR Industry with Rent Responsibly
We’re thrilled to welcome Alexa Nota and Dave Krauss, co-founders of Rent Responsibly. Rent Responsibly is a community building and education platform on a…
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396. Hosting Hotline: What’s The Best Mattress For My Short-Term Rental?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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395. How To Build Community Around Your Short-Term Rental Business
Today, we’re excited to pass the mic to one of our longtime Hosting Business Mastermind members, Tanya Rooney. Tanya interviewed us for her podcast, Tribe…
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394. Hosting Hotline: How Can I Make Wildlife Warnings Clear Without Scaring Off Guests?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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393. We Bought Land (Part 4): Why We Stopped Construction & How We’re Pivoting Our Strategy
Curious about what's going on behind our latest investment in the 134 acres of Hocking Hills? We’re diving into why we told our construction team to stop, how…
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392. Hosting Hotline: Setting Boundaries with Owners on Guest Privacy & Security Cameras
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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391. Revenue Management 101: How to Track Growth & Optimize Your Strategy
Today, we're excited to welcome back a familiar face, Colleen Prochaska, a key player in our property management team, managing everything from guest services…
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390. Hosting Hotline: How Do I Transition from Short Term to Midterm Rentals During the Winter Season?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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389. What is a Short-Term Rental Chargeback? And How To Avoid Them with Keith Brady
Today’s expert guest is Keith Brady. Owner of Florida Vacation Rental Law, he’s Florida's leading authority on vacation rentals. Keith has dedicated his career…
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388. Hosting Hotline: How Do I Charge Guests for Damage at My Vacation Rental?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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387. How to Run a Modern (and Clean!) Hostel with Hawaii’s Hostel Guys, Mike and Nate
Today’s expert guests are the owner/operators of Howzit Hostels, a growing brand of hostels based in the Hawaiian Islands. Michael and Nathan discuss their…
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386. Hosting Hotline: What Makes a Firm (and Fair) Vacation Rental Co-Hosting Contract?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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385. Finding Big Success With A Micro Resort: The Secrets To Experiential Hospitality with Isaac French
Today’s expert guest is Isaac French, the visionary creator behind Live Oak Lake, a stunning 7-cabin landscape hotel nestled in the heart of Texas. Having…
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384. Hosting Hotline: How To Choose The Best Property Management Software For Your Business
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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383. Secrets From Managing a $150M Vacation Rental Portfolio in Cape Town, South Africa
Today’s expert guest is Nick Taylor, driver of strategic direction at Nox Cape Town Villas & Apartments in South Africa, and steward of its real estate…
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382. Hosting Hotline: Do the Bedrooms in Your Airbnb Need to Include Dresser Storage?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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381. Airbnb Guest Complaints: Why We Should Stop Bashing & Start Serving
In today’s episode, we’re getting (painfully) real. We felt the need, after seeing a flood of negativity in online STR spaces, to bring this all back to its…
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380. Hosting Hotline: Airbnb Damage Claim Best Practices
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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379. No Cleaners, No Problem? An STR Hosting Master Shares His Secrets
Today’s expert guest is our new friend, Louis Andrews, President and Director of OVO Network, a company specializing in the short-term rental of high-end…
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378. Hosting Hotline: My City Banned Airbnb! What Are My Options?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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377. TFV on the Road: Live Networking with STR Professionals in Austin, TX
Today’s special episode comes to you live from the showroom floor of the 3rd Annual IMN Short-Term Rental Forum in Austin. We sit down with a few expert…
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376. Hosting Hotline: Should I Add a Hot Tub to My Airbnb Listing?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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375. Richard Vaughton on Airbnb’s Biggest Issues, Growth Opportunities & Future Outlook
As owner and co-founder of a European rental management company overseeing 900+ properties, Richard Vaughton has significant experience in short-term rentals…
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374. Hosting Hotline: Vacation Rental Damage Waiver Programs 101
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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373. We Bought Land (Part 3): Reality Check on Glamping Site Timelines, Financing & Construction
We’re making progress on our Hocking Hills glamping project with cabin demo, prefab purchases, and creative financing. Check in for an honest, relatable…
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372. Hosting Hotline: How (and Why) to Add Celebration Upsells to Your STR Listing
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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371. They Banned Vacation Rentals in Our City — Now What?
Today’s expert guest is Ellyn Vollmer. She’s got a wild pain-to-purpose story that many hosts will find eerily familiar. She and her husband Devin live in…
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370. Hosting Hotline: How Should You Handle Parties at Your Vacation Rental?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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369. Secrets to Scaling: How I Managed 175 Listings on a Remote Mediterranean Island
Today’s expert guest is Lisa Roads, a seasoned short-term rental professional, whose journey began as a property investor in her early twenties. As Lisa…
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368. Hosting Hotline: Can I Use Fabric Headboards in My Short-Term Rental?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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367. We Stayed in a Castle! European Short-Term Rental Industry Review
In today’s solo (duo?) episode, we unpack an expansive recent experience we shared in England, learning about this amazing industry. From an STR business…
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366. Hosting Hotline: Five-Star Patio Amenities to Differentiate Your Vacation Rental Listing
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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365. Hosting Mastery Spotlight: How I Built a 60-Door Rental Company on 100% Referrals
Today’s expert guest is Colleen Chrien, a hyper-engaged member of our Hosting Business Mastery Method, mom of four young kids, and owner of Picket Fence…
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364. Hosting Hotline: Does My Security System Camera Break Airbnb Rules?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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363. The History of Vacation Rentals: Back to School with Brumby McLeod, Ph.D.
Today’s expert guest is the ultra-informed researcher and short-term rental historian, Brumby McLeod, Ph.D., an associate professor at the College of…
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362. Hosting Hotline: Quick Recap of Airbnb Summer Release 2024
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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361. We Bought Land (Part 2): How to Use ChatGPT in Your Vacation Rental Competitive Analysis
Welcome back to this dedicated series on the acquisition, set-up, and launch of our brand new Hocking Hills vacation rental project. In this episode, we update…
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360. Hosting Hotline: Should Direct Bookings Earn More Revenue Than OTAs?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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359. Why Dynamic Pricing Should Be Your #1 Priority as an Airbnb Host
Welcome back to the officially unofficial Money Making May, where we have a full month’s worth of content all around pricing profitable properties with…
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358. Hosting Hotline: Summer Grilling Safety Tips for Airbnb Hosts & Co-Hosts
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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357. My Airbnb Burnt Down! AirCover vs. STR Insurance Spotlight
Today it’s time to get serious – as serious as a catastrophic house fire. With no exaggeration, it is essential that any short-term rental host, or aspiring…
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356. Hosting Hotline: Quick Tips for Using PriceLabs Dynamic Pricing Software
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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355. What Are Typical Seller Financing Terms? (And Is It Worth It?)
Welcome to the officially unofficial Money Making May, where we have a full month’s worth of content all around pricing profitable properties with PriceLabs!…
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354. Hosting Hotline: Details on Airbnb’s New Indoor Camera Policy (Starting TODAY)
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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353. Kristie Wolfe: How I Launched The Big Idaho Potato Hotel (and More!)
This week’s expert guest is Kristie Wolfe, creative off-grid builder and short-term rental superstar. With her one-of-a-kind projects, her focus is on creating…
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352. Hosting Hotline: Pros & Cons of Converting From STR to MTR Bookings
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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351. Scaling a Hospitality Empire: Motel, Wedding Venue, Co-Hosted STRs & a Boutique Hotel
Today’s expert guests are Austin and Karlee Phippen, operators of an expanding portfolio of hospitality brands and businesses in scenic Northern New Mexico…
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350. Hosting Hotline: Managing Guest Expectations for Airbnbs in Revitalized Neighborhoods
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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349. We Bought Land (Part 1): Laying a Foundation for Long-Term Partnership
Today’s expert guest (and one of our new business partners!) is Mike Navarro of Columbus, Ohio. Mike and his wife Ingrid entered the residential market as…
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348. Hosting Hotline: Bedding & Laundry Tips for Your Short-Term Rental Business
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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347. How to Optimize Your Supply Inventory as an Airbnb Co-Host in 2024
Today’s expert guest is Wendy Doris. Experienced house flipper, host, co-host, and Hosting Business Mastery Method (HBMM) coach, Wendy loves the details…
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346. Hosting Hotline: Short-Term Rental Dreams vs. Mid-Term Rental Demand
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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345. STR Safety in 2024: The Latest on Regulations, Technology & Trends with Justin Ford
Today’s expert guest is Justin Ford, an international safety superstar when it comes to short-term rentals. Returning for his record thirteenth appearance on…
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344. Hosting Hotline: Tips & Tricks for Avoiding Pet Smells in Your Short-Term Rental
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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343. What’s a Public Adjuster? Why Knowing One Might Save Your Vacation Rental
Today’s expert guest is Gwynne Beatty, a specialist in property damage claims, water restoration, mold remediation, maximizing your claim, and managing the…
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342. Hosting Hotline: Creative Ideas for Concierge Services to Differentiate Your STR
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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341. Problem Solving Hacks for Beginner Short-Term Rental Hosts & Co-Hosts
Today’s expert guest is Lynn Smith, a short-term rental host and co-host for properties in Oklahoma City and the surrounding area. Informed by a mixed…
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340. Hosting Hotline: How Much is Too Much Communication With STR Guests?
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…
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339. We Fought Restrictive Local Hosting Laws (and Won): Lessons in Short-Term Rental Advocacy
Today’s expert guests are Bob and Callie Karlen. A husband-and-wife investing team, they currently house hack their primary residence near Minneapolis, own and…
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338. Hosting Hotline: Recommended Training Tools & Software for Your STR Business
Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in…