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Over the years, there have been a lot of changes in the Airbnb model. What started as people renting out a room in their home has become an industry with over 5 million active listings worldwide, hosting half a billion guests a year. People have realized that true wealth is built through real estate ownership. But how do you generate the cash flow you need so you can scale? On this episode of "Get Paid for Your Pad," Eric and I share the trends in the STR industry. We bring our extensive industry experience and perspective as coaches to the forefront to offer you an inside look into what works (and what doesn't). We break down the 3 industry business models and which work best to put you on the fast track to STR wealth for people looking to grow their brand by acquiring more properties. We discuss which business models work for the long haul (and which don't) in order to help you determine where to focus your money, time, and attention now. Listen in as we weigh in on how to use

Blockchain was introduced in 2008 as part of the model for Bitcoin. And while several STR projects have come and gone in the years since, we have yet to see any concrete implementation of blockchain technology in the short-term rental space. Then again, the first web application launched in 1981, but the internet didn’t gain traction until the mid-1990’s. So, is blockchain technology likely to revolutionize the STR industry? Technology Expert Igor Kostin serves as Cofounder and CTO of iGMS, a vacation rental management platform dedicated to helping hosts grow their hospitality business faster. On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Igor joins me to discuss the evolution of iGMS, describing how it started as a marketplace for cleaners and grew into a full PMS that serves 500,000 STR listings. Igor offers advice on testing user experience to decide what property management system is right for you and explains why there will be fewer PMSs to choose from in the next five years.&nb

#BNBBUST has been trending on social media since the fall of 2022. But does the slight downturn in the short-term rental market really indicate a bubble about to burst? On this episode of STR Conversations, Eric and I continue our discussion of what we learned in 2022, explaining why we’re all-in on short-term rentals regardless of what the YouTube gurus say. Eric shares his commitment to believe in our STR product and fight like hell for his people, and we explore the benefit of taking days to fully disconnect from the day-to-day of your STR business. Listen in for insight on navigating the ups and downs of the Airbnb market and learn how to take advantage of the massive opportunity for hosts who are all-in on developing a unique hospitality brand in 2023! Topics CoveredWhat we learned from losing a powerful team member to another opportunityWhat it means to believe in the STR product you provideWhat happens when you allow doubt to dictate your decision-makingHow to get to a place wh

More people are living a digital nomad lifestyle or working remotely while on the go making Wi-Fi connectivity front of mind to make those vital business connections and close deals. Plus, more people are investing in family travel experiences, and at the end of a day of adventures, they want to come together to unwind by streaming their favorite TV shows or movies. All these things are making internet connectivity and reliability a top priority when booking a place to stay for today's STR guests. So, how can you assure your guests that your property's internet performance fits the bill for their lifestyle and connectivity needs? Philip Pickard is the Co-founder & CEO of Speedy, Wi-Fi verification. Speedy is a global company offering Wi-Fi verification tools designed to enable remote workers, travelers, and world explorers to accurately assess internet connectivity when booking a STR property while helping hosts increase customer satisfaction for more bookings. Today on Get Paid f

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As short-term rental hosts, we don’t expect bad things to happen at our Airbnbs. Jennifer Lawyer didn’t either. But just 30 days after she’d purchased a hotel in the Ozarks, disaster struck, threatening the health and safety of her guests. What can you do to prevent something similar from happening at your STR properties? Jennifer is Cofounder of SoulSTR, a short-term rental management company that with a portfolio of hotels, motels and log cabins with close to 140 doors. On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Jennifer joins me to discuss the serious carbon monoxide leak that hit her hotel and explain why you can’t trust a generic inspection to identify all safety risks. Jennifer describes the trauma she and her guests experienced from having their health threatened and challenges us to be proactive BEFORE disaster strikes our Airbnbs. Listen in for Jennifer’s insight on building a network of support in the STR community and learn what steps to take to keep your properties saf

2022 was a record-breaking year for the Get Paid For Your Pad podcast, with 99 new episodes!Do you have a favorite? Which one do you think was the most downloaded podcast of 2022?Today for the first Get Paid For Your Pad podcast of 2023, I thought it would be fun to share the show's record-breaking stats and let listeners know which episodes were the most popular of 2022.I'll share the top podcasts in 5 different categories, including top 3 downloads, innovative, inspirational, tools and services, and actionable tips.I’m sharing episodes that include interviews with other hosts who have catapulted their STR units, used outside-the-box ways to fill bookings, and guests who will inspire you with their stories of going from hectic host to LEGEND. Plus, actionable steps YOU can use to make your 2023 STR resolutions a reality.Listen in as I share my goals for the podcast in 2023 while pointing you toward the 2022 podcast episodes that will be really helpful for you to make 2023 the best year yet for your STR busin

What does it take to build and manage Europe's largest residential management platform, managing a portfolio of varied asset classes? Today on the show, my guest is Will Parry, the CEO, and Director of ALTIDO. ALTIDO, which stands for 'a life that I dream of', is the largest short term rental company in Europe, with asset classes that include Airbnbs, serviced apartments, hotels, stately homes, and private residences. Will joins me on Get Paid for Your Pad today to discuss the unique selling points of ALTIDO, the advantages and challenges of managing so many different asset categories, and why it's vital to be able to adapt your model to fit your market. Listen in as we discuss the challenges in building the ALTIDO brand, why it's vital to revisit your value proposition to be a successful property manager, and his tips for STR operators who want to grow to over 100 units. Plus, Will shares his advice on what property managers should focus on in the next 3-5 years. Topics Covered 

Where'd you get most of your STR bookings this year? What challenges did you face in managing your business? Was there something that stood out that made things easier or something that you thought was a real pain? As we're nearing the end of the year, it's a great time to take a moment and take stock of what worked and what didn't in your short-term rental business this year. It's also wise to examine how your experience as a short-term rental host compares to others in the industry. Today, I'm sitting down with David Jacoby, the President & Co-Founder, and Fred Bassili, the Marketing Manager of Hostfully, to dive into Hostfully's 2022 Vacation Rental Industry & Hospitality Report. On this edition of Get Paid for Your Pad, David and Fred join me to discuss the biggest trends in the short term rental industry in 2022. We discuss the challenges, and opportunities for STR hosts in 2022, including which types of properties are seeing an increase in revenue, and how hosts are incr

As COVID restrictions eased, 2021 proved to be a record year for most short-term rental markets. But did the trend continue in 2022? Which markets performed better this year? Which markets got softer? And what can Airbnb hosts expect in 2023? On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, guest cohost Anurag Verma, Cofounder of PriceLabs, joins me for a recap of the short-term rental industry in 2022, explaining how this year’s numbers compared to 2021 in various markets in the US and around the globe. Anurag describes how to calculate RevPAR and why it’s an important metric for STR hosts to understand, and we discuss why Airbnb’s new total price display policy was a positive change overall. Listen in for Anurag’s insight on the current pace of bookings for 2023 and learn how PriceLabs free market reports can help you analyze your portfolio and outperform the competition—no matter what’s happening in the market! Topics CoveredHow COVID continues to impact STR markets in some parts of

Reputation used to be the cornerstone of a brand, but now it's all about trust. Airbnb is great at doing trust marketing. People who go to Airbnb already trust the Airbnb brand, and they're looking to book. Now they are trying to determine WHO to book with.And that's where building your brand trust is crucial. You could be losing 50 bookings a year just because your profile isn't on point—and it's about more than just great property photos.So, how do you build that trust?Chris Maughan is the CEO & Founder of I-PRAC. An experienced operator in holiday and commercial rentals for 17 years, he's passionate about transforming the short-term rental industry to make it a safe place for hosts and travelers worldwide. He's also the CEO and co-founder of AES Accommodation Ltd and AES Events Group, which provides accommodations for companies like Google, Twitter, and Disney. Chris has written a chapter in the soon-to-be-released, The Book Direct Blueprint.On this edition of Get Paid for Your Pad, Chris walks us thro

The Liquid Death water brand charges $5 per can. Why are people willing to pay a premium for their product when there are so many other options?The secret is branding. And they’ve built a $700M company by telling a story that stands out from the competition.So, what can you do to be the Liquid Death of short-term rentals? How do you build a strong brand that allows you to charge a higher-than-average price for your Airbnb?Kaye Putnam is a psychology-driven brand strategist who helps brands uncover their innate brand advantage to attract more clients and customers online.Kaye is also the host of Brand Gravity, a podcast that explores the intersection between branding and psychology.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Kaye sits down with Eric and me to explain why STR hosts have more opportunities to tell our brand story than other types of businesses.Kaye discusses how to identify the brand archetype for your Airbnb business and why even individual hosts should be intentional about building a brand.Liste

Every short-term rental property is unique, and each guest values different property features when looking to book. Add to that travel trends are shifting quite dramatically right now, and it can be a gamble to rely on the data alone to set your pricing.So how can you use the data to increase your revenue without increasing your risk? John An is the Founder & CEO of TechTape, the Founder & President of Ohana Stay, and a short-term rental industry expert who consistently brings in returns at 20% to 50% above market. He's also written a chapter in the soon-to-be-released, The Book Direct Blueprint.On this edition of Get Paid for Your Pad, John walks us through his 3-step approach listeners can use to increase their Airbnb revenue.We discuss how to align your risk tolerance with your pricing strategy and nightly rate to achieve your goal occupancy level.Listen in as John shares his hands-on approach to combining data with human skill to increase your Airbnb revenue by as much as 15-30%.Topics Covere

We wish every stay would be perfect and every guest would check out ready to leave a 5-star review and secure their next stay. But this is the real world, and every host will eventually face a problem with a guest's stay. From a piece of equipment breaking down to another guest making it impossible for everyone to enjoy their stay, challenging situations come up that no one wants to have to deal with.But there are some secrets to navigating them that will make everyone involved feel supported. So how do you solve guest challenges when they come up, so everyone enjoys their stay? On this edition of STR Conversations, Eric and I sit down to discuss the event that happened at Freewyld this weekend, what it taught us, and the systems we're putting in place to handle these types of situations like this in the future. We’ll walk you through our 6-step process to deal with challenges that come up with guests while they are staying at your property while communicating with them in a way that

These days safety, security, and ID protection are paramount to everyone. That becomes even more important when booking the properties you've worked so hard to create or when you're in charge of someone else's investment.Risk management has become vitally important in the short-term rental industry.Leo Walton is the Co-Founder of Superhog, a company that enables a growing ecosystem of hosts, operators, and guests a safer booking experience. By providing a tech-based AI-supported toolkit, Superhog increases booking confidence by quickly confirming the identity of guests, protecting against fraud, damage, and crime, and providing unmatched protection in the STR industry.On this edition of Get Paid for Your Pad, I talk with Leo about why it's vital to screen your guests and the quick and straightforward guardrails STR hosts can put into place in the booking process to establish risk management for both hosts and guests.We discuss the types of protection Superhog provides, how the process works for hosts and gues

Airbnb wears two hats in their business, catering to the guests on one side while trying to remain fair and inclusive to the hosts on the other.Often, they lean towards updates that are more geared towards guests, and the hosts have taken notice, and many have spoken out.And Airbnb has responded with the 2022 Winter Release by focusing the updates on making it easier to become a host and stay a host on Airbnb by offering one-on-one guidance from a Superhost and more ways to get your listings seen, and your money faster.On this edition of STR Conversations, Eric and I walk you through each of the updates in the Winter Release, including the upgraded top-to bottom protection for every host on Airbnb through AirCover.We’ll share the six new listing categories offering more ways for your listings to stand out, and how new listings will now be featured and for how long. Plus, we’ll take a look at the new retaliatory review protection for hosts and the fast pay option and fees.Listen in as we share our opinion of w

The internet is vast, with more and more social channels popping up and more people jumping into the short-term rental space. Getting the right eyes on your Airbnb properties for more bookings can take time and effort. So how can you get your properties to stand out in the field? By becoming the #1 expert in your market. Dave Cordner is the owner of Central Belfast Apartments in Ireland. Dave got his start in the Short-Term rental space back in 2007, working with his parents. He purchased his own property in 2014 and has grown to over 60 properties. Dave has become an expert in his market by sharing great content through his blog and videos and coaching others in the short-term rental space. You can find his content on his blog, TikTok, and his YouTube channel. On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Dave joins me to discuss how he's used his passion for Belfast tourism to become the go-to expert in his market. He'll walk us through how providing his guests with a more exciting

"Hospitality is really about execution," — Sean Breuner There are 23,000 short-term rental companies in the US. But the industry remains fragmented due to how challenging it is to build a scalable, national platform that can deliver a high-level yet standardized experience at every property, to every guest, every time. AvantStay has scaled its hospitality brand to 1500+ units in less than 5 years.​​Sean Breuner is the Founder & CEO at AvantStay. AvantStay is the largest STR brand in the US. With over 1500 properties in over 100 cities, AvantStay delivers a highly curated experience customized to guests' needs, using a proprietary tech suite to power bookings, seamlessly operationalize in-field and remote management, and activate authentic and elevated consumer touchpoints. On this edition of STR Conversations, Eric and I talk with Sean about his vision to build a brand that takes the luxury of the hotel experience into the short-term rental space. We discuss how AvantStay is leveraging

There are advantages to hosting corporate travelers in your short-term rentals. You get high-quality guests. You can offer a number of upsells. And capitalize on referrals and repeat business. But you may have to level up your game in order to attract these high-paying corporate clients. So, what amenities do you need to offer business travelers? What level of service do they expect? And how do you market your Airbnbs to the corporate travel niche? Robertin Nunez is the STR corporate travel specialist behind LivingQuarters.net, a platform that connects short-term rental hosts with business travelers. With headquarters in Philadelphia and Miami, Robertin owns 100 in-house units and operates 3,200 listings in 12 cities around the world. On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Robertin joins me to explore what Airbnb hosts can do to attract business travelers and explain how to build relationships with the corporate departments that book travel for employees. Robertin describes cr

Sometimes when a customer goes to make a booking on Airbnb, the daily rate seems reasonable, but when they go to checkout, the price, including the fees, is almost double.  Or a guest arrives at their perfect rental only to discover a list of checkout instructions so long it feels like their stay has now become a working vacation. Airbnb started as an affordable alternative to hotels, but with so many guests venting on social media about the above concerns it looked like they were drifting away from that concept. This didn't go unnoticed by Brian Chesky. He took to Twitter last week to announce new changes to the Airbnb platform in December for more transparency and accessibility in these more challenging economic times. On this edition of STR Conversations, I'm breaking down the 4 new changes coming to the platform based on Brian Chesky's Twitter announcement and what hosts need to know to remain seen and stay competitive when these changes roll out next month. Listen in as I wa