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Dee Greene, founder of Vantage (spelled B-A-N-T-I-I-J), joins the show to talk about his platform that curates the most unique Airbnbs in each city - handpicked, not algorithm-selected. He charges hosts $25/month for a video profile featuring a tour, social links, and a personal introduction, solving the "I don't want to stay at a stranger's house" objection. Inspired by a Paris proposal trip and Michelin's restaurant model, Dee walks through entire city listings to find hidden gems that make guests pull out their phones. The hosts discuss getting on the platform, secret-shopper ideas, and free stays in exchange for honest content.

The episode also covers Airbnb's oversaturation problem, why Airbnb Plus isn't helping guests or hosts, hotel industry pushback shutting down short-term rentals in San Diego and other cities, and the disconnect between Airbnb's billion-dollar indifference and hosts who need better tools. Dee runs Lake Nona Social, an Orlando hyperlocal publication with nearly 20,000 Facebook members, and he's building relationships with hosts like the retired plumber who turned an airplane hangar into a nightclub. One host texted after a video feature: "You're family now."

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