Podcast Episodes

306. Airbnb Discount Requests: How Hosts Should Handle Them

Episode 306

Discount requests from guests are inevitable, even when your pricing is perfectly optimized. But how you handle them can make or break your rental’s profitability. In this episode, we’re diving into …

Published on 10 hours ago

305. How to Get Airbnb's Guest Favorite Badge (& Rank Higher)

Airbnb recently shook up its search rankings—and if you're still focused on Superhost status, you might be missing out. In this episode, we unpack the Guest Favorite Badge, Airbnb’s new trust signal …

Published on 1 week ago

304. 8 Smart Lock Requirements Airbnb Hosts Must Know

Episode 304

Guest check-ins should be smooth—not stressful. With hundreds of smart lock options out there, how do you choose the right one for your short-term rental? This week, we break down the 8 essential fea…

Published on 2 weeks ago

303. Airbnb Scammers Are Getting Smarter (Stay Protected)

Episode 303

Scams in the short-term rental world are more common and damaging than ever. From copycat listings to payment loopholes, both hosts and guests are getting hit. In this eye-opening episode, we uncover…

Published on 3 weeks ago

302. STR Investors: Your Tax Bill Just Got Slashed

Episode 302

A powerful new bill has changed the game for short-term rental investors. If you’re looking to reduce your tax bill and increase your ROI, now is the time to act. In this episode, we reveal how 100% …

Published on 4 weeks ago

301. 4 Times You Should NEVER Drop Your Airbnb Rate

Episode 301

If your short-term rental isn’t booking, slashing your prices might seem like the easy fix—but that move could be draining your profits. In this episode, we uncover five common pricing mistakes hosts…

Published on 1 month ago

300. 50 000 Guests Later: My 10-Year STR Journey & What's Next

Episode 300

It’s our 300th episode, and we’re pulling back the curtain on 10 years of short-term rental success! From 50,000+ guests to managing properties in 3 countries, Tim reflects on the real journey—wins, …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

299. 5 Ways AI Beats Human Reception

Episode 299

While most hosts are still handling guest communication the old way, the biggest hotel chains and STR management companies are already using AI to handle guest reception. This week, we’re exploring h…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

298. Is The STR Crash Real? 5 Years Of Actual Data

Episode 298

How much money do short-term rentals really make after five years? In this episode, Tim pulls back the curtain on one of his personal properties, revealing actual numbers - gross, net, and everything…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

297. Brutal Airbnb Reviews: What NOT to Do as a Host

Episode 297

First impressions make or break your bookings. In this fun and revealing episode, we react to real Airbnb listings that totally missed the mark, and break down exactly why. Whether it’s poor photo ch…

Published on 2 months ago