Hospitable Hosts

In this episode of the Hospitable Host Podcast, we interview Chad Phyllis, the founder of Checkmate Rentals, a short-term rental property management company. Chad shares his journey from managing two properties to overseeing 220, emphasizing the importance of a hospitality-first mindset, effective communication, and the role of design and amenities in enhancing guest experiences. He discusses strategies for optimizing property listings, the significance of direct bookings, and the challenges of managing a large portfolio while maintaining quality service. Chad also highlights the importance of security measures and risk management in the property rental business, and shares his vision for the future of Checkmate Rentals.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

At this Hospitable Town Hall, the team demonstrated new listings management features and discussed upcoming improvements to fee management, property details navigation, and amenities consolidation across different booking platforms.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

On this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, our guest is an expert in scaling his short-term rental business, operating at a level few hosts ever reach - Luke Carl, Educator and Co-Founder of The Short Term Shop.Luke is responsible for over 4,000 short-term reservations and is the proud owner of the longest-running Airbnb in the Smoky Mountains. Notably, Luke currently holds well over 200 units across six markets and four states, a massive portfolio he built entirely without the use of partners.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we discuss the importance of advocacy in the short-term rental industry with Julie Marks from the Right to Rent Collaborative. We talk about the need for organized associations to represent hosts and the funding challenges they face. Julie explains the various grant opportunities available for associations and how hosts can get involved in supporting these initiatives. The conversation highlights success stories of local advocacy and the long-term vision for a national network of associations to strengthen the industry.For more information on the integration with Hospitable, click here.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this Town Hall, the Hospitable team provided updates on recent events, initiatives, and product developments, including improvements in support team performance, fee structures, and new features for hosts and guests. The team discussed upcoming changes to listing management, onboarding processes, and the integration of various platforms, while addressing questions from community members about specific features and technical issues.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

This is a special episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast. Our CEO, Pierre-Camille Hamana, answered questions from our community members. We decided to share his answers on the podcast as well. PC discusses the company's vision for community ownership, the role of the $HOST token, and the future growth strategies aimed at increasing the company's valuation. Key topics include the investment opportunities available to community members, the structure of the $HOST token, and the company's approach to maintaining profitability while expanding its market presence.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Host podcast, we speak with Damian Sheridan, Co-Founder and CEO of Scale, about the significance of direct bookings in the short-term rental industry. We discuss the importance of diversifying distribution channels beyond OTAs, the mindset shift required for hosts to embrace direct bookings, and practical strategies for building guest relationships and brand identity. The conversation also touches on advertising strategies and the upcoming Book Direct Show in Manchester, highlighting the importance of education and community in the direct booking space.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

This Hospitable Town Hall covered significant updates on community investment and token value, along with the launch of new initiatives for investor education and monthly updates. The team discussed various product improvements and feature updates across multiple areas, including pricing, marketplace functionality, and AI auto-reply capabilities. The conversation ended with detailed discussions about upcoming changes to Airbnb host fees and the transition to a host-only fee structure, including new tools and features to help hosts manage the change effectively.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, Shawn Moore, founder of Vodyssey, shares his extensive 26-year-long experience in the short-term rental industry. He discusses his journey from traditional real estate investing to focusing on vacation rentals, the importance of creating unique guest experiences, and the challenges of property management. Shawn emphasizes the need for new investors to budget adequately for immersive experiences and highlights the role of Vodyssey in educating and supporting short-term rental investors.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we spoke with Carrie Nilsen about her journey into the short-term rental industry and the creation of Inndirectly, a platform designed to help hosts gain more direct bookings. We discussed the importance of independence from major booking platforms, the benefits for both hosts and guests, and the future of direct bookings in the hospitality industry. Carrie shares insights on overcoming common misconceptions and fears about direct bookings, emphasizing the need for hosts to take ownership of their listings and the advantages of direct communication with guests.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

This Hospitable Town Hall provided updates on the company's significant growth, including employee count, customer base, and evolution from an automated messaging product to its current status. The meeting covered discussions about Hospitable's community ownership structure, product development approach, new pricing plans, and upcoming product updates, along with plans for token valuation and investor community initiatives.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

On this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, our guest is Dylan Williams, CEO of Welcome Screen. We discuss Welcome Screen's innovative digital guest experience platform designed for vacation rentals. We also covered the journey of creating Welcome Screen, its benefits for enhancing guest experiences, personalization options, unique customer feedback, challenges in product development, integration with Hospitable, and the future of the short-term rental market.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we took a little trip to the South of France with Oihan Campandegui. Oihan shares his journey from working in hospitality to managing a successful real estate business in the South of France. He discusses the challenges and growth he experienced, the importance of technology in streamlining operations, and his future plans for expansion. Oihan emphasizes the significance of maintaining high cleaning standards and the benefits of building a reliable team. He also highlights the role of automation in enhancing efficiency and the potential for further growth in the property management sector.For more information, visit https://destinationcotebasque.com/ Oihan provided a 5% discount with code HOSPITABLESleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

This Town Hall meeting focused on operational updates and new features for Hospitable's platform. The team demonstrated new AI-powered features for issue tracking and cleaning checklists, and announced a marketplace integration for cleaner management and real-time tracking capabilities. The discussion concluded with updates on upcoming community events, marketplace infrastructure development, and plans for expanding operations and supply partnerships in North America.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

We've got a special episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast this week. Hospitable's CEO, Pierre-Camille Hamana, interviews Derrick Agyiri, Co-Founder and CFO of Cleanster, introducing Hospitable Marketplace.They discuss the challenges of cleaning in the short-term rental market and how Cleanster aims to revolutionize the cleaning service industry. They explore the marketplace model, quality control, recruitment strategies, and the integration with property management software. Derrick shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey and the importance of building a strong team and company culture.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, our guest is Abby Grous from the Hospitable product management team. We chat about the importance of direct bookings for hosts, the benefits of taking control of bookings, the unique features of Hospitable Direct, and the latest product updates. Abby shares insights on how hosts can get started with direct bookings, the advantages for both individual hosts and property managers, and what the future holds for Hospitable Direct.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

This Hospitable Town Hall covered updates on various platform features and integrations, including connectivity improvements, property management systems, and design interface modifications. Multiple team members presented progress on direct booking capabilities, pricing features, and AI-powered tools, while addressing specific user questions about tax remittance, security deposits, and invoice generation. The session concluded with discussions about upcoming workshops and events, and feedback on AI functionality and customization options.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, Keith Hazle shares his journey into the short-term rental market, discussing his experiences as a property manager and the challenges he faces. He emphasizes the importance of technology in managing properties efficiently and the qualities that make a great property manager. Keith also highlights the unpredictability of the market and the need for adaptability in the face of changing trends.For more information: https://www.sojourneycollection.com/Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we chat with Emily Tungala, a Senior Product Manager at Hospitable, about the Mogul offering designed for short-term rental hosts. Emily shares insights into the challenges faced by hosts, the diverse audience that benefits from Mogul, and her personal experiences as a host using the platform. The conversation highlights how Mogul streamlines operations, enhances professionalism, and provides tools for growth, while also discussing future developments aimed at supporting hosts in their business endeavors.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this Hospitable Town Hall, the team reviewed the launch of an automated security deposit product and presented results from Hospitable's dynamic pricing tool, which has shown significant improvements in occupancy and revenue rates. Hospitable also demonstrated new calendar rule set features and product updates across various platforms, and discussed future feature releases.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we welcome Brendan Thompson, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and Co-founder of Oikos Property Ventures. Brendan manages 27 short-term rental properties and uses Hospitable to streamline operations.Brendan shares his unique journey into the short-term rental space, starting with his background in the non-profit world, then developing software for short-term rentals, and ultimately growing a property management business. He also discusses the benefits of hosting and being a property manager, emphasizing the importance of having the right tech stack to ensure smooth operations.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, Waigwa shares his journey from a single-room rental in London to managing over 20 properties. He discusses the evolution of his business, the challenges of maintaining high standards in guest experiences, and the importance of building trust with property owners. Waigwa emphasizes the need for patience and consistency in the short-term rental market and offers insights into how he differentiates his services to attract property owners.For more information: https://www.hostmynest.co.uk/about-usSleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

At this Hospitable Town Hall, the team reviewed the evolution and success of the company's direct booking product, Direct Premium, which has seen significant growth since its launch in 2023. Hospitable introduced new multilingual features and discussed upcoming improvements, including branded emails, security deposits, and expanded regional availability.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we chat with Josh Difani, Licensed Realtor and Owner of Hidden JEM Hosting, offering full-service property management in Northeast Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas, and Kansas City, KS.With over a decade of experience in real estate investing and sales, Josh specializes in selling real estate and managing short-term rentals for clients who want to make their investments passive. Currently, Josh manages 26 STR properties and uses Hospitable to streamline operations.Josh shares how he and his wife first got into short-term rental hosting, why they started managing STR properties for others, their business goals, and how they vet property owners to work with. He also shares what he loves about hosting and what makes their business different.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, Robert and Nicole from Wandermore Hosting share their journey of co-hosting 19 properties across the US. They discuss the challenges and strategies of managing properties remotely, the importance of guest communication, and the technology tools that help streamline their operations. They also delve into their process of finding and vetting property owners, the rewarding aspects of being short-term rental hosts, and how potential clients can connect with their services.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

This Hospitable Town Hall covered various aspects of the company's operations, including new hires, product updates, and upcoming events. A significant focus was placed on the redesign and enhancement of the guest portal, aiming to improve user experience, security, and functionality. The team also discussed new features such as upsells and security deposits, as well as upcoming workshops and community engagement initiatives.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

On this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we're joined by Ryan Dumka and Sarah Crawford of Desert Concierge Management. They've scaled their short-term rental business to over $3 million in booking revenue. And they're here to share what it really takes to grow, automate, and thrive in this industry.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

Today's guest is Ehab, the powerhouse behind Rehab with Ehab—an academy that's helping short-term rental hosts level up their game. He's not just an educator; he's a hands-on property manager who knows what it takes to build and scale a thriving STR business.In this episode, we talk about how he got started, the lessons he teaches his students, and how tools like Hospitable help him streamline operations and focus on what matters most—growth and guest experience. Whether you're a new host or a seasoned pro, this is an episode packed with actionable insight and inspiration.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this Town Hall meeting, the Hospitable team introduced a new Owner's Portal feature designed to improve communication and transparency between property managers and their owners, with demonstrations of its key functionalities, including statement customization and KPI tracking. The team discussed various platform updates and improvements, including dynamic pricing strategies, guest verification, and security deposit handling, while also announcing upcoming changes to payment handling and calendar management. The session concluded with a discussion of market trends and platform features, including potential new developments for payment splitting and calendar blocking, along with the announcement of a new portal launch in the near future.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

On this Hospitable Hosts podcast episode, our guest is Amy Servis. She's a Hospitable customer on the Mogul Plan, and a property manager hosting in the Poconos area.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

On today's episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we are speaking with Libby Ross of Co-Host Oklahoma. Libby is a Mogul plan user with 40+ properties. She's here to tell us a lot more about her experience going into hosting and her experience with Hospitable.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this Hospitable Town Hall, the team introduced a new format focusing on single themes for each upcoming Town Hall. This time, the Hospitable team focused on AI features, particularly the AI Copilot voice command system for managing bookings and guest information. Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

On this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we are joined by Joanne Whitby-Lee, Area Manager at Booking.com. Joanne is responsible for the leadership of teams across Australia and oversees the management of Booking.com's accommodation partners. We discussed Hospitable's integration with Booking.com, and how that makes it easier than ever for hosts to list and manage their properties on Booking.com directly through the Hospitable platform.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

On today's episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, our guest is David Hillar from Casa Co-host located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We're going to hear a bit more about how David has grown his business and how he became an investor in Hospitable as well as a customer.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

At this Hospitable Town Hall, the team shared updates on various product features, including payment solutions, rental agreements, and a new guest ID verification system, along with the launch of a private pilot for a security deposit feature. The meeting covered upcoming integrations and community updates, with discussions about the guest portal's development and future improvements, including host visibility and third-party vendor support.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

What does it take to evolve from one of Airbnb's very first hosts to running a thriving short-term rental business with a growing portfolio of luxury properties? Erika Sampaio, founder of Manage This Home, joins us to share her remarkable 16-year journey in hospitality—from navigating the chaos of early OTA management, to pivoting during the pandemic, to building a resilient, guest-first brand in New York's competitive Catskills market.You can connect with Erika via her website and Instagram.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

This episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast is a throwback. We're re-releasing some of our past masterclass webinars that were available in video format only for you to listen to on the go. The tips and tricks in this episode are still relevant today, but remember that any references to specific dates might be outdated. This webinar ran on September 29, 2023.On this episode, we are joined by STR experts Theron Lewis of STRHero and David Krauss of Rent Responsibly to share their insights with Hospitable hosts on how to connect with other hosts, access resources, and lead short-term rental alliances.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

On today's episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we're speaking with James Varley from Host Planet. James will tell us a bit more about Host Planet and how you can use their resources to learn more about hosting, get some tips and tricks from them and from industry experts. James will also tell us more about the Host Planet Playbook, something that we're collaborating with them on over the next couple of months, and that you can get involved in.Click here to learn more and sign up.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

This Hospitable Town Hall covered various updates and announcements, such as dynamic pricing, rule sets, custom stay discounts, AI-powered features, tax remittance, guest verification, security deposits, and business management tools. The conversation ended with the introduction of a new community platform and upcoming events, as well as addressing questions from attendees regarding specific features and integrations.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

Unlock the playbook behind Michael Elefante's short‑term‑rental empire in this fast‑paced episode. We dive into how he's using Hospitable's AI, direct‑booking engine, and top‑notch support to automate away the headaches and boost profit. Michael also shares fresh 2025 STR trends - from shifting guest expectations to pricing tactics, and reveals why he launched BNB Investor Academy to help everyday investors scale just like he did. Tune in for actionable gems, market foresight, and a dose of host‑to‑host inspiration.bnbinvestoracademy.cominstagram.com/melefante6Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

On today's episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we sit down with Jason Muth, an SDR entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Pride Away Stays. Jason shares how he left behind the corporate media world and built a thriving short-term rental business in Provincetown, Massachusetts, with a strong mission to make hosting more inclusive and more efficient. From hitting $100,000 in direct booking revenue to co-hosting for others to running an SDR coaching business and podcasts, Jason is doing it all.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

The 100th Town Hall meeting celebrated Hospitable's growth and discussed future plans, particularly regarding the evolution into property management software. The main focus was on introducing a new dynamic pricing feature within the Hospitable platform, designed to optimize prices and increase earnings for hosts. The meeting also covered the integration with Vrbo, pricing strategies, and the commitment to supporting existing dynamic pricing integrations while offering the new feature at no extra cost for various user tiers.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

We're excited to welcome Dana Lynch to the Hospitable Hosts podcast. Dana is a short-term rental host based in Austin, Texas, with properties in Osage Beach, Missouri. Dana started her hosting journey while working full-time as a real estate closer—learning the ins and outs of the business by listening to podcasts during her 2.5-hour commute to work. Initially, she relied on a property manager but quickly realized that communication was lacking, pushing her to take control of her business with the help of automation tools like Hospitable. Now, she's on a mission to scale her portfolio, aiming to add seven more properties this year.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

This episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast is a throwback. We're re-releasing some of our past masterclass webinars that were available in video format only for you to listen to on the go. The tips and tricks in this episode are still relevant today, but remember that any references to specific dates might be outdated. This webinar ran on April 28, 2023.On this episode, we are joined by Arthur Colker, Founder and CEO of StayFi, the #1 provider of WiFi marketing services for vacation rental companies, who shared his experience on the best tips and tricks to ensure you get those valuable repeat bookings.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we are joined by the team behind Crewdogs, a veteran-owned vacation rental company that brings a whole new meaning to hospitality by leveraging their military backgrounds to build a strong brand centered on trust, excellence, and service. Crewdogs is proving that short-term rentals can be more than just a business. It can be a mission.We are also joined by three hosts who use both CrewDogs and Hospitable.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

This Hospitable Town Hall covered various updates and announcements, including new team members, platform improvements, and upcoming features. Challenges in customer support were addressed, along with updates on tax remittance, guest verification, and security deposit features. The meeting also discussed new business models, accounting recommendations, and policies regarding off-platform communication and fee transparency, with hints of significant updates to be revealed in the upcoming 100th Town Hall meeting.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In today's episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we're diving into the latest short-term rental trends with Daniel from Key Data. Key Data is at the forefront of tracking performance metrics for the vacation rental industry, and Daniel will give us an inside look at how the market performed in Q1 — from ADR and RevPAR shifts to booking patterns and guest behavior. Plus, he'll share what hosts should expect for the rest of 2025 and how to stay competitive.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

This episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast is a throwback. We're re-releasing some of our past masterclass webinars that were available in video format only for you to listen to on the go. The tips and tricks in this episode are still relevant today, but remember that any references to specific dates might be outdated. This webinar ran on February 16, 2024.On this episode, we have experts from Mount, Minoan, and HostGPO to share their views, tips, and ideas on amenities. This panel discussion has been put together to help Hospitable Hosts discover ways to grow their short-term rental bookings and garner more 5-star reviews.We discuss everything from the must-have amenities considered standard by guests to the luxury additions that can offer an unexpected surprise to a guest's stay. We'll also go beyond amenities in the property and discuss how experiences can also boost business without being labor-intensive for the host.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we're speaking to Scott McAdara from Branson Lakes Lodging. Scott is a property manager with over 60 properties and growing. He is using our Mogul plan to help him automate many of the processes for his property management business.Scott will tell us a bit more about how he's been able to grow his business and how Hospitable has helped him along the way. Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this Hospitable Town Hall, the team discussed various updates and improvements to the product, including fixes for issues related to manual message sending and image transmission, new features such as listing opportunities and listing quality status, and the progress of the private pilot for Booking.com listing creation. They also addressed operational features, AI features, and upcoming changes to the auto-reply feature. Lastly, they ended the conversation with a Q&A session addressing various topics.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we sit down with Eric Bell, founder of Milux and a dedicated Hospitable customer. Eric shares his inspiring journey from working as an electrical engineer to launching a thriving short-term rental business—all while managing properties remotely. From the challenges of arbitrage to the nuances of co-hosting, Eric walks us through his strategy for automating operations, scaling his business, and incorporating smart home technology to enhance guest experiences.Eric recognizes that taking the time and effort to learn Hospitable features and utilizing them in his business processes will result in a value add for everyone involved. As owners/hosts, sometimes it's difficult to identify what is important. Many tasks are urgent in this industry, but focusing effort on the important is essential, and tools are essential. Whether you're an aspiring host or a seasoned STR professional, Eric's insights on systemization, risk mitigation, and the future of hospitality tech are not to be missed. You can find Eric on Instagram @ericbellreal or contact him via his website.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.