Podcast Episodes

513. Why Per-Guest Fees Are Killing Your Conversion Rate

Episode 513

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 hurting your short-term rental business—an…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

512. Hosting Hotline: Are You Charging Enough? Pricing Strategies Every Host Should Know

Episode 512

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 management expert Colleen Prochaska to unpack one…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

511. Inside a 10,000-Square-Foot STR: Lessons from Andrew Llewellyn

Episode 511

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 included grit, rejection, and relentless prob…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

510. Hosting Hotline: Should You Use a Company Logo on Airbnb?

Episode 510

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 special guest: Thanks for Visiting’s Ch…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

509. Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Mastering Far Out Premium Pricing

Episode 509

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 it.

In this episode, Sarah and Annette brea…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

508. Hosting Hotline: What Should You Do If Your New Listing Isn’t Getting Bookings?

Episode 508

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. Frustrated, they’re wondering if the problem is m…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

507. How to Capture Event-Driven Demand with PriceLabs

Episode 507

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 skyrocket your revenue—if you know how t…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

506. Hosting Hotline: Is One Week-Long Booking Better Than Multiple Short Stays?

Episode 506

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 question: should you require a full wee…

Published on 2 months ago

505. The Truth About Midterm Rentals: What Hosts Need to Know Before Pivoting

Episode 505

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 really like to run them. After years of m…

Published on 2 months ago

504. Hosting Hotline: How Do You Build Trust Without Reviews?

Episode 504

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 you put “new listing” in your title or des…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago