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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tips and tricks in this episode are still relevant today, but remember that any references to specific dates might be outdated.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.

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 November 10, 2023.For this episode, we were joined by the STR expert Jeff Iloulian from HostGPO (the buying group for hosts like you!) to share his insights with Hospitable hosts on how to create listings that stand out on direct booking websites and online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb.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 have a special episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast today. The CEO of Happy Guest, Mike O'Connell,  helped us to gather up a panel of four hosts who are using Hospitable and Happy Guest to help them upsell and automate their guest experience. Listen in for tips on where to start with upsells, what kind of products and services you should be offering, and also some extra tips on guest experience and direct booking. You will also get to hear some crazy guest stories at the end.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 covered updates on various initiatives and features across different teams, including connectivity, direct bookings, and Mogul. Key topics discussed were improvements to listing management, expansion of tax collection services, enhancements to guest verification and booking processes, and the evolution of Mogul features to cater to different business models. The team also addressed ongoing developments in AI capabilities, smart lock functionalities, and thermostat controls.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 joined by Natalie Painter, Broker at Preserve Realty Co. and Owner of Preserve Property Co., a boutique vacation rental management company in the Outer Banks—one of the most competitive and well-established vacation rental markets in the U.S.Natalie has built a thriving business by leveraging technology, automation, and AI while maintaining a high-touch, personalized guest experience. In this episode, we'll explore how she's scaling her business efficiently, why software like Hospitable is crucial for hosts looking to grow while staying lean, and her best advice for homeowners who want to self-manage successfully.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 June 30, 2023. For this episode, we were joined by Avery Carl, the CEO and Founder of the Short-Term Shop, the premier short-term rental acquisition company. Avery is a best-selling author and podcast host. We discussed growth and how to plan for the long term with your short-term rental properties.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 explore the future of short-term rental management, hospitality, and guest experience. Today, we're diving into a topic that's reshaping the way hosts operate: AI and Human Power Combined: Transforming the Guest Experience with Real-Time Support.Our guest is Nicholas Falldine, Head of Product at Extenteam, a company that specializes in helping short-term rental hosts fill staffing gaps with the right talent. Nicholas is here to share his expertise on blending AI efficiency with human touch, ensuring that hosts can deliver outstanding hospitality—at scale.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 discussed updates on the AI system for Mogul, including a voice-to-text feature and an AI auto-reply feature. The team also discussed the benefits of upgrading to Mogul, the integration of Airbnb's rule sets feature, and the expansion of upsells. Lastly, they addressed customer concerns and discussed potential new features for legacy customers.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.

Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we're diving into the world of co-hosting short-term rentals with Brandon Pottebaum of BK Stays to uncover how to avoid those common beginner mistakes that can trip up even the most enthusiastic new hosts. Get ready to learn from Brandon's experience and set yourself up for co-hosting success!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 bear in mind that any references to specific dates might be outdated. This webinar ran on March 13, 2024. We invited tax-saving experts Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland from Keystone CPA to share their insights with Hospitable hosts on correctly filing tax returns for their short-term rentals and ensuring they are not overpaying.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.

Welcome back to another episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast. Today we're diving deep into a topic that's on everyone's mind: Artificial Intelligence. The listeners who are already Hospitable customers and/or have watched our recent 2025 Roadmap Town Hall will know that Hospitable is going big on AI. Another company with a keen AI focus is TIDY, and we have Chris Hawkins, CEO of TIDY, here today to tell us more about his view on AI for STR operations management.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 features, including the automated inbox initiative, new AI features, and the launch of a new Chrome extension called Directo. Upcoming features for the Mogul plan, including AI-powered adjustment handling, customizable statements and invoices, and owner portals, were also covered.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.

Welcome back to the Hospitable Hosts podcast! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the future of guest experience management with Shiven Khera, CEO of LinkBase. We're going beyond the basics of automated check-in messages to explore the transformative power of rules-based digital guest journeys and automated upsells.To get in touch with Shiven and get a copy of the Upsells Script, book a time 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.

Hospitable hosts Tracey and Aahil are short-term rental property managers in Ontario, Canada. In today's episode, we discuss how Hospitable has helped them grow their property management business, the joys and challenges they face, how they choose which property owners to work with, and their advice on how owners should choose their property manager.Check out the case study we did about one of Tracey's and Aahil's properties.Follow Tracey and Aahil on Instagram and Youtube.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 updates on smart device integrations, including the launch of a thermostat integration and an increase in the number of free device connections available per active property. Also announced were new features for managing Booking.com reservations, improvements to the mobile app's connectivity and navigation, and the introduction of Stripe Link as a payment method. Additionally, the Hospitable team covered the launch of an incident detection feature, improvements to the guest portal, and the upcoming availability of QuickBooks integration for all users on the Mogul plan.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.

Welcome back to the Hospitable Hosts podcast! The world of short-term rentals is constantly evolving, and insurance is no exception. Today, we have Darren Nix, Founder and CEO of Steadily, here to help us navigate the STR insurance landscape in 2025 and beyond.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.

Welcome back to the Hospitable Hosts podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of STR cleaning with Brooks Sparks of Turno, to learn how a top-notch cleaning strategy can unlock more bookings, better reviews, and a more profitable business.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 Hospitable team discusses the company's new roadmap for 2025, focusing on becoming a leading property management software provider in the short-term rental industry with an emphasis on AI integration and connectivity initiatives. The team highlights plans to enhance their product offerings, including improved listing management, dynamic pricing, expense management, and the introduction of a marketplace for service providers. They also emphasize their commitment to creating an owner-centric, AI-first product that augments hosting capabilities while maintaining the essence of hospitality.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.

Join us as we sit down with Josh Baldovino, a real estate investor who juggles multiple roles with remarkable success. By day, he's a Marketing Manager for a California winery, but his entrepreneurial spirit doesn't stop there. Josh also runs his own marketing agency and manages an impressive real estate portfolio, including a 111-unit apartment complex, 8 long-term rentals, and 4 short-term rentals in Columbus, Ohio. He's mastered various acquisition strategies – from the BRRRR method to wholesale deals – proving his versatility and market knowledge. In this episode of Hospitable Hosts, Josh shares his insights on balancing a busy schedule, maximizing ROI, and leveraging marketing expertise to thrive in the competitive world of real estate investing.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.

Welcome back to the Hospitable Hosts Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the world of short-term rentals with a true expert in creating unforgettable guest experiences. Joining us is Steph Weber, founder of The Weber Co, a company that helps hosts transform their properties into sought-after destinations through strategic branding, impactful design, and savvy marketing. Steph is also a hands-on host herself, leveraging powerful tools like Hospitable to streamline her operations and maximize bookings. Get ready for a jam-packed episode full of actionable insights and inspiring ideas to elevate your short-term rental game!Follow Steph on Instagram @thewebercoSleep 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 features Sally Henry, Vice President of Business Development at Key Data. Sally will provide a deep dive into the latest short-term rental (STR) trends in Australia, sharing key data insights that can help property managers, investors, and hosts better understand the market dynamics. The discussion will focus on how to leverage data to make informed decisions, optimize revenue, and stay ahead in the competitive STR landscape.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 talking to Jeffrey Cottle, Senior Attorney at Anderson Business Advisors. Jeff and Miles dig into some key tax topics for short-term rental hosts in the US including how to decide on a business structure, how to maximize tax deductions, and some of the challenges that come with managing rentals across multiple states.Tax and Asset Protection WorkshopStrategy SessionSleep 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 we're joined by Grace Gudenkauf, a real estate investor who took a leap of faith in 2021, leaving her engineering career to build a thriving rental business (including short, mid, and long-term rentals). Now owning and self-managing over 25 units across multiple states, Grace is a master of remote management and a champion for women in real estate. She's here to share her incredible journey, from taking the plunge to building a team and empowering others through her book and community. Get ready for an inspiring conversation packed with actionable advice for aspiring and seasoned investors alike!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.

Welcome to today's episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast with Founder and CEO of Boostly, Mark Simpson. Mark is a stand-out professional in the industry, having worked in hospitality (across various roles) for decades, and understands the everyday challenges of hosts. In today's episode, Mark guides us through 6 tips to help you grow direct to be 65% of your bookings.Who should we interview next? Text 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.

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Usner, founder of STR Digital and a successful short-term rental host. Jeff shares his journey into the world of vacation rentals, highlighting the challenges he faced and how he overcame them with the help of Hospitable. Discover how Jeff leverages Hospitable's features to manage his diverse portfolio, maximize direct bookings, and streamline his operations & how he has grown 3 of the top 11 revenue properties in PA, including the #1 revenue property in PA in less than 2 years.  We'll also explore how Jeff's company, STR Digital, empowers other hosts with automated messaging and repeat booking funnels to achieve remarkable growth. Get ready for valuable insights and actionable strategies to elevate your short-term rental business.Who should we interview next? Text 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.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Ethan Brown, a Sunshine Coast host who loved Hospitable so much, he joined the team!Ethan shares his journey from clueless newbie to automation-savvy host, revealing how Hospitable transformed his business and allowed him to manage his properties remotely while traveling Australia in a caravan with his wife and dogs!Discover how Ethan's firsthand experience as a host shaped his contributions to Hospitable's growth, from customer support to his current role as General Manager of Asia Pacific.Plus, gain valuable insights into Ethan's favorite Hospitable features (hint: automation is key!), his top tips for new hosts, and his exciting plans to expand his own short-term rental business.Don't miss this inspiring story of a passionate host turned valued employee!Who should we interview next? Text 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.

This episode of Hospitable Hosts dives deep into the world of co-hosting with a unique twist! Join us as we chat with Kevin, a member of the Hospitable customer support team, and his wife Natalia, who were successful Hospitable users before Kevin joined the company.Kevin and Natalia share their inspiring journey of becoming co-hosts, revealing the secrets to their successful partnership.Who should we interview next? Text 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.

Welcome back to Hospitable Hosts! Today we're diving into the dark side of short-term rentals – the horror stories that keep hosts up at night. But don't worry, we've also got the solutions. Joining us is Melissa Bernardo from Alertify to talk noise, smoke, and how to protect your property.Who should we interview next? Text 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.

Welcome back to Hospitable Hosts! In this episode, we are discussing a great success story. Ekabo Home has made a name for itself in Atlanta, Georgia's short-term rental industry, thanks to its founder, Niyi Adewole, and his vision for combining property appreciation with cash flow generation. Starting with just one rental property in April 2021, Ekabo Home has grown into a thriving property management business, utilizing Hospitable Direct and automation to streamline operations and achieve success.Who should we interview next? Text 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.

Welcome back to the Hospitable Hosts podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the world of DSCR loans – a powerful financing tool for short-term rental investors. We're thrilled to have Jeff Ball, the CEO of Visio Lending, here to guide us through the ins and outs of DSCR, sharing his expert insights to help you make informed decisions for your rental portfolio.If you enjoy this episode, don't forget to live, review, and/or subscribe to the Hospitable Hosts podcast to show your 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.

Welcome back to the Hospitable Hosts podcast! Today, we're diving into the exciting world of direct bookings. We're thrilled to have Gil Chan, the CEO and Founder of CraftedStays, here to share his expertise on how to create a high-converting direct booking website.If you enjoy this episode, don't forget to like, review, and/or subscribe to the Hospitable Hosts podcast to show your 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.

Today on Hospitable Hosts, we have a unique story about a Hospitable employee who turned host himself so that he could better understand the challenges that hosts face.Tune in to hear Toby's story of going from being a Hospitable team member to an entrepreneur and the valuable lessons he learned 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 episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we are joined by Jodi Bourne. Jodi is a vacation rental business and marketing coach, educator, and website designer, with a rich background in business management, brand messaging, digital marketing, and customer service across various industries, focusing on tourism and vacation rentals since 2014.Jodi's passion for tourism and hospitality shines through in her work and everything she does. She is dedicated to helping savvy vacation rental hosts build a more professional business, create a memorable, guest-first experience, and leverage destination and relationship marketing for long-term success.You can find Jodi online at https://jodibourne.com/ and on Instagram or Facebook at @heyjodibourne.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 thrilled to have Jenn Boyles join us. Jenn is a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in design and marketing, and more than a decade as a holiday rental owner. She is dedicated to helping short-term and vacation rental property managers, owners, and hosts build and grow their businesses independently, without over-relying on online travel agents. Jenn's wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience make her the perfect guide for unlocking the full potential of direct bookings. Get ready to learn invaluable insights and practical strategies to boost your rental business's success.Check out Direct Booking Success Summit for an unmissable free, virtual, global event for vacation and short-term rental hosts and property managers.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.