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Have you ever wondered what makes a guest experience truly unforgettable? Whether you're a short-term rental host or just looking for ways to improve your business, elevating your guest experience is key. In today's episode of the Cashflow Positive podcast, you will learn more about the small but impactful details that can transform a guest's stay from average to extraordinary—and why it's not just about fancy amenities.In this second part of “Maximize Your ROI by Elevating Guest Experiences with Superior Hospitality”, Kenny is joined by Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant, founders of Thanks for Visiting and seasoned short-term rental hosts. With 34 properties under their management, they know a lot about creating a lasting impression on guests. Their mission? To elevate the short-term rental industry and inspire hosts to think like business owners, not just side hustlers.Curious about how a simple handwritten card can lead to rave reviews or why hiring an inspector could save you from bad feedback? Want to learn how patience and strategic risk-taking can increase your revenue, even in a competitive market? Kenny and his guests explore these topics and more, including the hidden tactics that successful hosts use to stay ahead of the competition.If you're ready to take your short-term rental game to the next level and unlock the secrets to a five-star guest experience, hit play and enjoy!In This Episode You'll Learn:Why adding an inspector role can make or break your guest reviewsHow personal touches can create memorable experiencesThe importance of tracking historical data to consistently improve your revenueWhy raising your nightly rate strategically can increase profits in the long runHow guest feedback can help you rebrand your property for even better resultsThe role of patience and testing in setting competitive pricesWhy paying attention to details, like presentation and communication, is crucial for guest satisfaction.And much more…Resources:Thanksforvisiting.comThanksforVisiting Instagram PageThanksForVisiting Youtube Channel Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn!Follow Kenny on IG

In this episode of the Tribe Builders podcast, host Tanya Rooney sits down with Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant, the dynamic duo behind the Thanks for Visiting podcast. Sarah and Annette share their remarkable journey from hosting a small meetup in Columbus, Ohio, to creating a thriving community around short-term rentals. They discuss how their meetup evolved into an active online community during covid, and then a paid mastermind group. Throughout the conversation, Sarah and Annette emphasize the importance of consistency, personalized engagement, and valuing every member of their community. Tune in to hear their insights on building a connected and supportive tribe, and learn why overcoming self-limiting beliefs can be an open door to an incredible life.   https://www.tanyarooney.com/ Follow Tanya on Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tanyarooneymn/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TanyaRooney28 TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanya_rooney    Connect with Sarah & Annette on their Instagram, website and listen to their podcast:  Instagram: @thanksforvisiting_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thanksforvisitingpodcast Podcast: https://thanksforvisiting.com/podcasts/ Website: https://thanksforvisiting.com/    

Ever wondered how to transform a mere Airbnb into a guest's dream escape? Join Annette and Sarah of Thanks for Visiting as they dish on the secrets to creating Instagram-worthy stays, reframing your property as a brand, and making every detail count. Whether you're dreaming of buying land or wanting to design properties, this is your go-to guide for creating spaces that guests can't help but rave about.   Sarah Karakaian co-founded Thanks For Visiting, a podcast and short-term rental education provider. She began her short-term rental journey with an Airbnb in NYC in 2012, turning a $475K investment into a $875K sale. Her STR designs caught the eye of HGTV, leading to her appearance on Beach Flip. Now, Sarah runs a boutique hosting business in Columbus, Ohio, and along with her co-founder Annette, reaches over 50k STR enthusiasts daily through their podcast with over 2M downloads.   Annette Grant is the co-founder of Thanks For Visiting, a short-term rental education provider and podcast. Before this, she transformed a small family-owned painting company into a franchise with 22 locations and expanded an apparel company to 5 retail locations, 120+ employees, and over $40 million in sales. A "host with heart," Annette believes in the importance of hospitality in the short-term rental industry. Alongside Sarah, she provides hosts with tips and education to elevate their businesses and guest experiences. ------------------------ In today's episode, we cover the following: Sarah and Annette's origin story Where people get lost in marketing rental properties How to be a step ahead of your clients Creating memorable hospitality Influencer Partnerships and Local Marketing Initiatives Effective marketing strategies for short-term rentals Optimizing your host profile on Airbnb Short-term rental predictions ----------------------- RESOURCES: Episode 159: Travel Photography Secrets with Girl Gone Abroad Access the Thanks for Visiting Handbook to start earning as an Airbnb host! ----------------------- GUEST INFO: To learn more about Thanks for Visiting, follow them on Instagram @ThanksForVisiting_ and Facebook @ThanksForVisiting and visit their website, ThanksForVisiting.com. ----------------------- This episode is sponsored by Harvest. Track time and expenses seamlessly so you can keep projects on track and effectively estimate future ones. Get 50% off your first month when you use the code KMA at GetHarvest.com/kma ----------------------- WORK WITH MKW CREATIVE CO.   Connect on social with Michelle at: Kiss My Aesthetic Facebook Group Instagram Tik Tok ----------------------- Did you know that the fuel of the POD and the KMA Team runs on coffee? ;) If you love the content shared in the KMA podcast, you're welcome to invite us to a cup of coffee any time - Buy Me a Coffee! ----------------------- This episode of the Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get your first month free at www.audible.com/kma.   This episode was edited by Berta Wired Theme music by: Eliza Rosevera and Nathan Menard

Welcome back to Success Unlocked, where our hosting business master membership coaches discuss operations, social media, unique builds, co-hosting strategies, and much more. This week's episode is Systems Shakedown, hosted by Wendy Doris.Wendy welcomes our very own Sarah Karakaian to go deep on what makes effective copy and photography in vacation rental listings. They share the latest wisdom on hero images, aspect ratios, collages, and so much more – before delving into the power of the pen, and how to write bookings-boosting description copy.Wrapping up, they share their most important lessons learned from testing and tweaking their listings while singing the praises of constant experimentation, data-fueled insights, and keeping a sharp eye on the competition. (00:03:14) Quick Tips for Optimizing Photography(00:18:29) Writing Effective Copy to Describe Your Listing(00:25:26) Seeking Outside Opinions & Checking for Updates(00:31:07) Tips for Testing & ExperimentationResources:Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comWebsite: mostess.hostInstagram: @mostess.hostThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate! Sign up at hostmasterclass.com.Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!

Welcome back to Success Unlocked, where our hosting business master membership coaches discuss operations, social media, unique builds, co-hosting strategies, and so much more. This week's episode is Co-Hosting Confidential, hosted by Amy Corbett.In this episode, Amy turns the tables on our very own Sarah Karakaian to talk about her co-hosting business, Stay Awhile Hosting Co. – how she scaled up, why she decided to scale back down, and how she operates her various properties, physical and digital, in ways that speak directly to her mission and core values.We get a detailed look behind the scenes at Stay Awhile Hosting Co., how many people are on her team and what their roles are, how she interacts with those roles, and a hyperspeed masterclass on fine-tuned operations – from stocking supplies to her favorite apps and online tools.(00:02:38) How Sarah Got Started With Co-Hosting(00:08:08) Splitting Time Between Hosting & Content Creation (00:14:14) Behind the Curtain at Stay Awhile Hosting Co.(00:25:49) Tips for Tightening Up Your Systems (00:28:49) Partnering With Like-Minded Owners(00:35:17) Sarah's Biggest Challenges & Best AdviceResources:Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comStay Awhile Hosting Co.: stayawhilehostingco.comLinkedin: Sarah KarakaianWebsite: allbelong.coInstagram: @allbelong.coTik Tok: @allbelongcoFacebook: allbelong.coThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate! Sign up at hostmasterclass.com.Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!

This episode is the audio from our August 2023 meetup in which host Slocomb Reed guides a panel of short-term rental investment experts. The panel, which includes Danny Henry of Liberty Hill Rentals, Sarah Karakaian of Stay a While Hosting Co., and Yiwei Chang of Pink Cash Cow Property Management, talks about the latest in the short term rental market - what amenities are hot right now, how to deliver great experiences to guests, and how to scale your portfolio.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Masterworks Delete Me BAM Capital SyndicationAttorneys.com

Chad is joined by the wonderful hosts of "Thanks for Visiting", Sarah and Annette, to talk about using tech in real estate.

In this week's episode, we dive into the world of Airbnb hosting with two seasoned experts, Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant, co-hosts of the immensely popular podcast Thanks for Visiting. Whether you're an established Airbnb owner or dreaming of becoming one, this conversation is packed with invaluable insights and insider tips to help you succeed in the short-term rental game. Sarah and Annette bring a wealth of experience to the table, having collectively hosted thousands of guests and fine-tuned their hosting strategies over the years. As co-hosts of Thanks for Visiting, they've built a community of hosts who are passionate about providing exceptional guest experiences while maximizing their profits. During this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, including creating an unforgettable guest experience, setting the perfect price, navigating challenges, design tips, regulatory considerations, and how to scale your hosting business. Get ready to take your hosting game to the next level with Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant from Thanks for Visiting. P.S - They are hosting a STR conference in Columbus, OH from Sept 24-26. Visit www.tfvcon.com and use the code "JUICE" for a discount. Cheers!

In this segment of "Three Things You Should Know" I interview Sarah Karakaian from "Thank For Visiting" where she shares three things that can keep you from failing in the STR space. Be sure to check out what these ladies are doing at www.tfvcon.com https://www.instagram.com/thanksforvisiting_/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thanks-for-visiting/id1451872835

Welcome, and thanks for checking this week's STR Sisterhood episode. Partnerships are a catalyst for success both in business and in life. They combine unique strengths, perspectives, and expertise to create a harmonious synergy surpassing individual capabilities. However, partnerships are not without challenges. They require mutual trust, effective communication, and collaborative problem-solving to navigate the ups and downs. Join Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant in this exciting podcast episode as they share their incredible journey as partners. They dive into the intricacies of their thriving partnership and their ventures in the world of short-term rentals. Moreover, they discuss the exciting projects they undertake together and the invaluable lessons they've learned from working side by side. Prepare to be inspired by their journey as they share their typical day, the key elements that make their partnership work, and the undeniable benefits of hiring a bookkeeper. Tune in and discover the secrets of successful partnerships and the transformative power they hold. Inhaven Offer | Get $50 off your first order at inhaven.com/sister and use code SISTER Timestamps for the key highlights in the episode [02:52] Meet our guests; Sarah & Annette, and find out how they teamed up [11:25] The projects that they do together  [13:01] What does a typical day look like for Sarah and Annette? [23:22] What makes their partnership work? [34:59] Why you should hire a bookkeeper  [35:44] The most valuable lesson they have learned from working together [38:21] The lightning round [44:08] The upcoming conference at Columbus, Ohio [46:24] Grab the $100 Discount on the ticket (Code: Sister) Website: https://tfvcon.com/ Golden Nuggets Anyone should go into any project with the end in mind and how it does come to an end  Partnerships aren't going to be amazing the entire time “Profits are better than wages.”    Remember to Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!   Let's Connect! Follow Sarah & Annette on; Website: https://www.thanksforvisiting.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanksforvisiting_/ Podcast: https://www.thanksforvisiting.me/podcast Follow Stacey St. John on; Website: https://staceystjohn.com/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/911671659592801?_rdc=1&_rdr Fire link: https://lnk.to/z4iJAlgs

We are joined on the show today by a dynamic duo who we're lucky to also call friends, Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian. These talented hosts are the voices behind the premier podcast in the short-term rental space, Thanks For Visiting, as well as the masterminds behind the Hosting Business Mastery Method.In their case study, Annette and Sarah reveal two specific incentives they implemented to build urgency into their free workshop funnel, which led to a staggering 50% improvement in their conversion rate and 90% of their students opting to pay in full for their $2500 signature program.Beyond the element of added urgency, Annette and Sarah also candidly share the other strategies they've tested to optimize their free workshop - both the flops and phenomenal successes you'll want to steal. Tune in to hear what style of testimonials most resonated with viewers on both the live and evergreen versions of their workshop and the winning bonuses that proved to be powerful motivators for people to buy before the workshop even ended.View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/YGzhHoT8piwCiPPyc7BskNnMzqI?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors:Successful Ads Club brings their A-Team to power your business's growth! Try your first month today for just $37 at www.ellenyin.com/sacCreate a swoon-worthy brand with the WorkPlay method! Book an inquiry call at www.workplaybranding.com + mention Cubicle to CEO sent you to receive a fast action bonus worth $1,500.Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at shopify.com/cubicle Connect with Thanks For Visiting:www.thanksforvisiting.me/workshopInstagram: @thanksforvisiting_Try Deadline Funnel: https://deadlinefunnel.com/?via=95801-annette-grant Links mentioned in the epsiode:Linda Sidhu's episode on audience behavior segmentation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YObOJpZTMkm9XgK36NE5c?si=bf8b7af678fe4f78Amanda Walker's episode on repurposing customer testimonials: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wXoz1nuwKykE7gXN8FhzH?si=32ce6e99e9604517Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quizIf you enjoyed today's episode, please:Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceoSign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo

Calling all HGTV lovers! If you're obsessed with HGTV competition shows, or are hoping to be cast on one yourself, you're going to love this episode. We're switching things up as Annette interviews Sarah on what it was like to compete on HGTV's show Beach Flip in 2015 and shed some light on what the process was like. We talk about why Sarah and her husband Nick wanted to be on the show and the application and auditioning process. We get into all the juicy behind the scenes details, like what the contract boundaries were, what to do with your job when you do a reality tv show, a few anecdotes from filming, their relationship with the other contestants, and if it was really real.As a former professional auditioner from her Broadway days, Sarah shares her tips for getting on this type of show and strategies that worked well and not so well: everything from being in front of the camera, to skillsets she wish she had before going on the show, to Sarah's ugly crying Twitter hashtag, and the biggest mistakes she made. We hope you enjoy getting a peek behind the HGTV curtain!To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://thanksforvisiting.meResources:HGTV Beach Flip: hgtv.com/shows/beach-flipInstagram: @thanksforvisiting_ #STRShareSunday: @perchtreehouseTR Share Airbnb listing: airbnb.comThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Join us September 24-26 in Columbus, Ohio for TFV CON 2023! Grab your spot now at tfvcon.com.HostfullySign up today at Hostfully.com and use coupon code THANKSFORVISITING to get 2 Free Guidebooks!Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform. Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate! Sign up at hostmasterclass.com.BreezewayVisit Breezeway.io/TFV to automate communications with your guests using Breezeway's Smart Messaging.

Are you (looking to become) an Airbnb host? This episode is about how you do it like an industry expert. Tune in to find out more!   Episode Introduction:  In this week's episode of Law Chat with Girija, we're joined by short-term renting superstars Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian from Thanks to Visiting who talk to us about all things STR and how to be a successful host.   Episode Summary:  Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian talk to us about everything from preparing your property for STR to becoming a 5-star rated Airbnb host and everything in between. This episode is truly jam-packed with value for anyone who's looking to venture into the short-term rental industry.   Main Takeaways: Some of the best Airbnb markets are not vacation rental markets. Don't think you can't run a successful Airbnb simply because you don't live in a vacation spot. There are countless reasons for people to visit smaller towns and they could really benefit from your service. When figuring out how your STR property should look, start by considering the places you like to stay at and why. Financial success in the STR industry is a result of compounding reviews over a period of time. You need to be transparent with your insurance provider about the intended use of your STR property to get the proper coverage and stay protected as the host. The type of property you rent out doesn't dictate the type of host you become. How to become a 5-star rated Airbnb Host in 2023: Be transparent about your property. Do not cancel on the guest once the booking has been made. Set clear expectations about the property location. Check-in with the guests. The property must be clean and hygienic. Ensure the safety of the guests. Anticipate the needs of the guest. Have a factor of surprise and delight. Stay in your own property and fix any problems that you may face. While it's okay to host through platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, etc. - it's recommended that you also have your own website and build an email list to generate new leads.   Resources:  The Hosting Business Mastery Method™ Free Workshop: https://www.thanksforvisiting.me/workshop   Find Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian:   Email: hi@thanksforvisiting.me Website: https://www.thanksforvisiting.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanksforvisiting_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thanksforvisiting Podcast: https://www.thanksforvisiting.me/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thanks-for-visiting/   Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: https://youtu.be/-dIQLX92gbk   Connect With Girija: Website: https://www.gbplaw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbplaw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBPLaw/   Help us mentor other entrepreneurs through the power of storytelling by rating us and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/law-chat-with-girija/id1528580730   Get the FREE Five-Day Legal Audit: https://yourcontractbuddy.com/5-day-free-legal-audit-challenge/   Join Law Chat for Entrepreneurs Free Facebook Community: ​​https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawchat   Get Ready To Use Contract Templates At: https://yourcontractbuddy.com/

Running a short-term rental has its own advantages and associated risks. It pays off to be prepared from the beginning and improve as you learn along the way. As the market for this is getting tighter, how do you stand out from the competition and find a guest that would keep coming back?Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant talk about how you could find loyal guests by raising the bar on hospitality. People who commonly use short-term rentals are those who are on people either vacation or business trips, so they have a specific set of needs that you must address. They discuss everything you need to know from thinking about furnishings, utilizing technology for monitoring and property care, and setting up automation software hacks.As short-term rental investors and operators for 10 years and counting, Sarah and Annette founded Thanks For Visiting to bring their diverse knowledge to stagers and hosts ready to grow their businesses. They met at a Columbus, Ohio City Council Meeting fighting for their right to host homes on Airbnb. The two shared a belief that the short-term rental industry needs hosts to be more hospitable. Every resource they'd come across in growing their own businesses was purely profit-driven, and “heads in beds” just isn't their style. They had to figure out a lot of stuff on their own and now they want to give hosts the behind-the-scenes look they tried to find when they started. Thanks For Visiting is like Hospitality Prep School for the short-term rental host. Annette and Sarah don't just hide behind their laptop screens and podcast mics. Far from it! These ladies practice what they preach, running a hosting company that generates over $1 million in revenue with metropolitan and vacation rental properties.Quotes• “Consistency is a superpower. Things just take longer than I always anticipate, but when I wait and I'm consistent, they always are much more than I could have ever anticipated.” (7:31 - 7:58)•“There are just so many moving parts that you are still the CEO of that hospitality business, even when you hire a property manager. So [short term rentals] will never be passive.” (11:05 - 11:17)• “If you're giving them amazing hospitality, they're going to want to come back and stay with you.” (20-:31 - 20:35)• “Sarah and I always talk about the importance of owning digital real estate alongside your physical real estate.” (24:23 - 24:30)• “Figure out how can we get as much information that is important about the home and about their stay to everyone.” (26:28-26:33}• “Another thing short term rental owner-operators tend to forget is that you have to still care for your property. There is still preventative maintenance that we have to stay on top of.” (28:56 - 29:05)Connect with Annette and Sarah:Website: https://www.thanksforvisiting.me/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanksforvisiting_/ Resources Mentioned:StayFiBreezewayPriceLabsWheelhouseBeyond PricingThe Compound Effect by Darren HardyRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. KiyosakiMissed InvestHER CON 2022 or just want to relive the experience? Don't worry! Get instant access to the InvestHER CON 2022 recordings and enjoy tons of transformational sessions with incredible women investors!https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/offers/PDh8G6eE/checkoutHow To Join the InvestHER Movement 1) InvestHER CON 2023Meet Us in Arizona! | InvestHER CON 2023 Early Bird Tickets are available now!The inaugural InvestHER CON was unforgettable.We saw women freely raising their hands, asking questions, and going to the mic to share their thoughts; we saw women confidently speaking with sponsors, holding intimate conversations with each other, and connecting on a deeper level with themselves.You laughed with us.You cried with us.You played in the arena with us.And most of all, you inspired us!We're not stopping there. We're thrilled to announce that InvestHER CON will be returning in May 2023, at a venue in sunny Arizona!Early bird tickets are available now:https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/offers/K92UxTz3/checkout2) The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast - The weekly show details the journey of some of the most amazing women real estate investors around the world, who open up their lives and share practical and strategic tools for growing a rental portfolio, flipping houses, and the mindset that allows them to run a successful investing business while taking care of their families and most importantly taking care of themselves. Subscribe via:Apple Itunes SpotifyAmazon MusicAndroid Stitcher 3) The Real Estate InvestHER Membership STRIVE is a one-of-a-kind membership for experienced women investors looking to make deeper connections and take their Real Estate business to the next level. It is more than a transactional membership, and it is a transformational experience for women looking to live life on their own terms.4) InvestHER Community on Facebook We have thousands of members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) This is a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals! 5) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe We have Investher Meetup members attending in-person meetings across the country and Canada. Meetups are being held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! Learn more about our InvestHER leaders, meetup locations, and how to become an InvestHER Leader HERE! 6) InvestHER™ eXp TeamOur mission is to empower women in Real Estate to live a financially free and balanced life, and we are extending our support to Real Estate agents worldwide. 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Running a short-term rental has its own advantages and associated risks. It pays off to be prepared from the beginning and improve as you learn along the way. As the market for this is getting tighter, how do you stand out from the competition and find a guest that would keep coming back? Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant talk about how you could find loyal guests by raising the bar on hospitality. People who commonly use short-term rentals are those who are on people either vacation or business trips, so they have a specific set of needs that you must address. They discuss everything you need to know from thinking about furnishings, utilizing technology for monitoring and property care, and setting up automation software hacks. As short-term rental investors and operators for 10 years and counting, Sarah and Annette founded Thanks For Visiting to bring their diverse knowledge to stagers and hosts ready to grow their businesses. They met at a Columbus, Ohio City Council Meeting fighting for their right to host homes on Airbnb. The two shared a belief that the short-term rental industry needs hosts to be more hospitable. Every resource they'd come across in growing their own businesses was purely profit-driven, and “heads in beds” just isn't their style. They had to figure out a lot of stuff on their own and now they want to give hosts the behind-the-scenes look they tried to find when they started. Thanks For Visiting is like Hospitality Prep School for the short-term rental host. Annette and Sarah don't just hide behind their laptop screens and podcast mics. Far from it! These ladies practice what they preach, running a hosting company that generates over $1 million in revenue with metropolitan and vacation rental properties. Quotes • “Consistency is a superpower. Things just take longer than I always anticipate, but when I wait and I'm consistent, they always are much more than I could have ever anticipated.” (7:31 - 7:58) •“There are just so many moving parts that you are still the CEO of that hospitality business, even when you hire a property manager. So [short term rentals] will never be passive.” (11:05 - 11:17) • “If you're giving them amazing hospitality, they're going to want to come back and stay with you.” (20-:31 - 20:35) • “Sarah and I always talk about the importance of owning digital real estate alongside your physical real estate.” (24:23 - 24:30) • “Figure out how can we get as much information that is important about the home and about their stay to everyone.” (26:28-26:33} • “Another thing short term rental owner-operators tend to forget is that you have to still care for your property. There is still preventative maintenance that we have to stay on top of.” (28:56 - 29:05) Connect with Annette and Sarah: Website: https://www.thanksforvisiting.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanksforvisiting_/   Resources Mentioned: StayFi Breezeway PriceLabs Wheelhouse Beyond Pricing The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Missed InvestHER CON 2022 or just want to relive the experience? Don't worry! Get instant access to the InvestHER CON 2022 recordings and enjoy tons of transformational sessions with incredible women investors! https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/offers/PDh8G6eE/checkout How To Join the InvestHER Movement  1) InvestHER CON 2023 Meet Us in Arizona! | InvestHER CON 2023 Early Bird Tickets are available now! The inaugural InvestHER CON was unforgettable. We saw women freely raising their hands, asking questions, and going to the mic to share their thoughts; we saw women confidently speaking with sponsors, holding intimate conversations with each other, and connecting on a deeper level with themselves. You laughed with us. You cried with us. You played in the arena with us. And most of all, you inspired us! We're not stopping there. We're thrilled to announce that InvestHER CON will be returning in May 2023, at a venue in sunny Arizona! Early bird tickets are available now: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/offers/K92UxTz3/checkout 2) The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast - The weekly show details the journey of some of the most amazing women real estate investors around the world, who open up their lives and share practical and strategic tools for growing a rental portfolio, flipping houses, and the mindset that allows them to run a successful investing business while taking care of their families and most importantly taking care of themselves. Subscribe via: Apple Itunes  Spotify Amazon Music Android   Stitcher    3) The Real Estate InvestHER Membership  STRIVE is a one-of-a-kind membership for experienced women investors looking to make deeper connections and take their Real Estate business to the next level. It is more than a transactional membership, and it is a transformational experience for women looking to live life on their own terms. 4) InvestHER Community on Facebook  We have thousands of members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) This is a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals!    5) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe  We have Investher Meetup members attending in-person meetings across the country and Canada. Meetups are being held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! 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Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant from Thanks for Visiting are here today for a lively discussion about the differences between vacation rentals and short term rentals, and the opportunities that exist to work together to strengthen and professionalize the industry as a whole. We often talk about the "bad apples" in short term rentals that give the professionally managed vacation rental industry a bad name, but rarely do we talk about the GOOD apples that run above-board businesses and understand that they are NOT just an "Airbnb business." Sarah and Annette are 100% good apples! :) We first met Sarah & Annette at VRMA International last fall in San Antonio in what was a very unusual encounter. This chance meeting become one of the reasons we started our podcast - tune in to hear the story! CONTACT SARAH & ANNETTEhttps://www.thanksforvisiting.me/Annette Grant - LinkedInSarah Karkarkaian - LinkedInCONTACT ALEX & ANNIEAlexandAnniePodcast.comLinkedIn | Facebook | InstagramAlex Husner - LinkedinAnnie Holcombe - Linkedin

Today's guests are Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian, from Thanks For Visiting, where they help hospitality driven real estate investors harness the power of short-term rentals so they have the freedom of a flexible lifestyle while building long-term wealth! Learn more about Annette and Sarah below: Website Podcast Instagram Youtube ∗∗∗∗∗∗ Interested in signing up for Kajabi? SIGN UP NOW If you enjoyed the podcast please leave a review and rating to help inspire more online entrepreneurs to take their business to the next level. Your review will help create more Kajabi Heroes. Share this episode on social media & tag us to get a shoutout on the show: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Interested in being a guest on the podcast to share your Kajabi journey with the world? SIGN UP FOR OUR GUEST LIST!

In this week's episode, Mary Lyons, the Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group discuss the profitability of short-term rentals with Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant from Thanks For Visiting. 

I'm guessing you listen to this show because you love interiors.  You play around with decor in your own home, maybe you're the go-to person your friends rely on when they're furniture shopping... and maybe you've even thought about putting your beautiful house or vacation home to offset the cost of your mortgage?  My guests today are Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant, founders of Thanks For Visiting, which includes a podcast, a membership and a free introductory course on how to start and maintain a successful short-term rental business.  They give us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a Superhost on Airbnb and why putting the guests first is critical to the bottom line.   Let's jump in!

Prep The Room Ep 7: Responsible Airbnb Hosting - With Thanks For Visiting! On today's episode, Chris welcomes special guests Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant, the founders of the Thanks For Visiting podcast and education series to talk about responsible hosting. From caring for your community, to putting guest safety first, this is a must listen! For more from the Thanks For Visiting team, visit thanksforvisiting.me, or check out the podcast on all major streaming platforms! For more on airbnb cleaning and operations, visit turnify.com.

In this episode you'll hear from Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant, short-term rentals enthusiasts and hosts of the Thanks for Visiting podcast where they bring their diverse knowledge to stagers and hosts ready to grow their businesses. You'll hear Sarah and Annette's entrepreneurial journey into short term rental as an additional revenue stream. They are what it looked like to learn along the way, and allowing things to unfold the way they are supposed to. You'll learn what it looks like to have a short term rental as a revenue stream and the details of making that possible. Listen in to find out about different opportunities to be involved with the short term rentals without being the property owner, and how to get started in short term rentals as a second revenue stream.  Connect with Sarah and Annette: IG: @thanksforvisiting_ @therealnettyg @nestrs Learn how to create reliable revenue with an Airbnb business: https://www.thanksforvisiting.me/workshop  Thanks for Visiting Podcast Thanks for Visiting Website   >>> Join us at the Sales without Slime masterclass on May 26th at 3 PM ET.   Connect with Whitney and Olivia: Instagram: @thebizbar Instagram: @whitneyabraham  Instagram: @oliviamariemiller  Join The Biz Bar Speak Easy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizbarspeakeasy  Whitney's Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ Olivia's Website: https://olivemarie.com/  

It’s no secret that real estate can be a great investment. Real estate can be a great opportunity for investing and growing your money while having fun doing it. Personally, I’ve been dipping my toes in research, learning more about the benefits of short-term versus long-term rentals. That is how I came across my guests, Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian.   Annette and Sarah are the founders and host of “Thanks for Visiting,” a podcast and educational resource for those who are interested in building their own Airbnb rental businesses. They join the podcast today to chat about the ins and outs of running a short-term rental business through Airbnb. We don’t shy away from topics like what you should be looking for when you invest in property, managing multiple properties, what good profit margins look like, and their favorite and least favorite parts of owning and operating an Airbnb business.   If owning your own Airbnb or short-term vacation rental is something you daydream about, this episode is for you. Tune in and realize that making your Airbnb business dreams come true isn’t as far-fetched as you might think.   Time Stamps: [1:59] Annette and Sarah’s favorite and least favorite parts of owning an Airbnb business [4:20] How Annette and Sarah started their Airbnb short-term rental business [8:54] When are you ready for your second investment property? [12:51] Difference between short-term vs. long-term rental properties [16:24] How to manage multiple properties at once [21:20] What to look for in your first short-term rentals [26:07] What do good profit margins look like in this industry? [32:08] How Annette and Sarah transitioned into online education Resources: Website: https://www.thanksforvisiting.me/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanksforvisiting_/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thanks-for-visiting/id1451872835  Free Masterclass: https://www.thanksforvisiting.me/workshop/ 

One of the things that I try to stress on this podcast is the fact that there are opportunities everywhere. As new technologies emerge, entire new industries are born and those industries sprout tons of new jobs and business ideas. My guests today have been taking advantage of just that.  After Airbnb started gaining in popularity, Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian each saw an opportunity to leverage the platform into a short-term rental business. And they each did it in their own unique way--Annette teamed up with a business partner who invested in the properties while Annette runs the business and Sarah and her husband started by renting out their own properties on Airbnb.   And it was on this mission to share their spaces and live their dreams that Annette and Sarah met at a City Council meeting in Columbus, Ohio, where they were fighting for their right to host these short-term rentals responsibly and legally.  Since then, they knew they would have to find a way to elevate their voice and share what it means to be a host with heart so that having a short-term rental in a community was an asset, not a nuisance.  Aside from managing 20+ properties, Sarah and Annette host a popular podcast all about the short-term rental industry called Thanks for Visiting.  Before their Airbnb endeavours, Annette helped build two businesses from the ground up into multi-million dollar businesses. Her expertise ranges from service-based to e-commerce. And Sarah spent 14 years in New York City as a musical theatre performer before she hung up her character shoes, packed up her life with her husband, Nick, and 12 lb. cockapoo and moved to the midwest. Inspired by their opportunity to be involved in 8 episodes of an HGTV show, Sarah and Nick knew that working in and around homes was their calling! They flip, stage, and invest in homes with stories all around Columbus, OH.

Sarah Karakaian is a badass fempreneurs wearing many hats! As a cast member of HGTV she's heading Nestrs her Airbnb staging hustle, a podcast of her own... or two and of course landlord! She also happens to be one of Jenn's business partners on her first investment flip #betsy614

If you've always wanted to become a successful Airbnb host, this is your episode. I'm sitting down with an expert host to learn about all the different ways to be a part of the Airbnb platform and make $$. From hosting to co-hosting to interior styling & turnover services to how to host without owning a property,  Sarah dishes on some of her best tips and strategies that helped her become a superhost and successful short term rental owner. You can download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify – or listen to it below! Listen on: .icon-3-1 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-1 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-2 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-2 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-3 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-3 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-4 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-4 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-5 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-5 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-6 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-6 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-7 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-7 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-8 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-8 .

Big episode this week! Today we talk to Sarah Karakaian of the Nestrs to learn about their Columbus takeover. They are using some seriously cool strategies to invest in real estate and are sharing their passion of home design with the Columbus community.  They call themselves Home Saving Superheros and I have to agree! Along with saving unsuspecting homeowners from purchasing the dreaded booblight, Sarah and Nick are sharing their short-term rental knowledge with the community, organizing, staging and designing local homes, flipping houses all while keeping their Super Host status on the Airbnb platform.  Listen to the full episode to learn more about all of their strategies and their journey from NYC to Ohio's capital, Columbus! For more info, check out todays show notes at buildingbluebird.com/blog/15. To follow more of my home renovation shenanigans, check out @buildingbluebird on Instagram. Lastly, if you are feeling generous, I would be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great day!

  Welcome to the 35th episode of Take Action Real Estate Podcast, where we share our knowledge and experience to help you become a better investor. Our hosts, Brian and John talk about all topics real estate, share their successes and failures to help you with your journey. "Nestrs" power couple Nick and Sarah Karakaian join Brian and John in this episode. This husband and wife real estate investment team offer services such as rental consulting and home organization, with much of their focus now being on their short-term rentals via Airbnb. Nick and Sarah discuss how they first got started using Airbnb in New York City and now rent out three units of their fourplex in Columbus. They share their vast experience of renting out properties short-term and provide tips on how to find success using the platform. Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TakeActionRealEstate Check out our website to learn more about your hosts and read our blog: TakeActionRealEstate.com Thanks for listening and Happy Investing!

Hello, and welcome to Thanks for Visiting! We are your hosts Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian, and we are here to encourage you to share your space and live your dreams! But first, we want to share our stories so that you can get to know a little bit more about who we are and how we got into the wonderful world of (both short-term rental and podcast) hosting. Resources: Learn more at (https://thanksforvisiting.me/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanksforvisiting_/ Get in touch with us: hi@thanksforvisiting.me Thanks for Visiting is produced by Podcast Masters

Sometimes skills are invisible to their owners. It takes someone saying to us, “Wow! You’re really good at that,” before we realize that not everyone can do what we can do. In this episode of Stand Out: Growing Your Organizing and Productivity Business, host Sarah Karakaian talks with Jan Lehman. Jan found out early in her career that not everyone has the same level of problem-solving skills. She puts those skills to work and encourages others in the field of productivity consulting to embrace these skills and take them to the bank. Your ability to see where workflow can improve, the tools you have developed and learned to maximize your time and help clients maximize theirs – that amounts to some golden opportunities. In this episode, Jan shares her best ideas on growing a productivity consultancy. Jan is an executive coach, productivity consultant and speaker. She is the founder and CEO of CTC Productivity. CTC is a Twin Cities-based, woman-owned and operated business. With over 20 years of corporate consulting experience, Jan is not just an expert in the field of productivity, she personally understands the unique challenges of leading a busy professional life. With three young children and a company to run, Jan gets the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. The roots of Jan’s business acumen and people-first attitude can be traced back to her formal education. She earned a business degree in Operations and Systems Management with a minor in Psychology from Indiana University Kelley School of Business. CTC is the perfect forum for her to blend her people skills and productivity expertise. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why the ROI for business productivity consultants is generally larger than the personal productivity side Why your problem-solving skills as a productivity specialist are so valuable How to look for and encourage employee skills and interests beyond the job description What you need to know to run a corporate productivity business How connecting with people in a NAPO special interest group (SIG) can get you asking and answering the right questions to solve problems and gain knowledge Why online communities like SIGs are such a great source of information, referrals and comradery How to capitalize on opportunities to advise on productivity challenges, as well as opportunities to implement changes for greater productivity Why productivity consultants are uniquely qualified to run their own businesses

Time is one of those resources that you can’t get back once you use it. Helping our clients with productivity is great, but what about our own productivity? Running a business can feel like running in circles sometimes. On our 22nd episode of Stand Out: Growing Your Organizing and Productivity Business, host Sarah Karakaian talks with guest Amy Tokos. Amy has a background in Lean Engineering, which she has translated very nicely into helping people lead what she calls “lean living” – which is not a diet plan! It does take into account the preciousness of time in all that we do. Amy Tokos is the owner of Freshly Organized. Her mission is to help others make their lives more streamlined and organized. Amy’s background is in engineering. Her work focused on making manufacturing processes simpler and more efficient, also known as lean manufacturing. Her lean thinking maximizes time and space. Because of this background and her passion for time management, Amy helps clients be more strategic instead of reactive. She believes in time blocking. She’s also a fan of focus, not multitasking. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Aligning your work with your values, lifestyle, and priorities Strategic decision-making around time management The wide variety of resources available to better understand productivity The value of family meetings Understanding your monetary value as an expert, and billing accordingly. Time blocking dos and don’ts – and permission to make exceptions The power of connecting with influencers as word-of-mouth endorsement of your work Learning to say “yes” or “no” based on your priorities and the money or time ROI How to monitor the time you spend on technology

People can be frustrating. You can even frustrate yourself when you try to do things you’re not good at and it comes back to bite you. Knowing and understanding ourselves better and understanding our clients will only enhance our business, and ease up on our frustration levels! In our 19th episode of Stand Out: Growing Your Organizing and Productivity Business, host Sarah Karakaian talks with guest Jessica Butts about understanding personality types, strengths, weaknesses, and how to use this information to make your business stronger. Jessica is all about motivating, educating, and inspiring people to live their life in the front seat, using their innate abilities. Jessica was once living a life that was chosen for her instead of a life she had chosen for herself. She was working in corporate human resources, totally uninspired when a life changing event in her marriage finally got her to take control of her life and go back to graduate school and pursue her dreams of becoming a therapist. She now teaches corporate workshops, conducts keynote speeches around the country, and is the author of two amazing books: Live Your Life from the Front Seat, and Don’t Do Stuff You Suck At.Want to know more about your personality and what makes you tick? You’re invited to use Jessica’s assessment tool here: https://jessicabutts.com/front-seat-life-personality-assessment/ What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How to implement systems, structure, and singular focus into your practice Getting to the point where your side hustle can be your main thing Understanding who you are and then being in relationship with people who are different from you How to get back to the essential person we were before we started believing other people’s stories about us What it means to be in the driver’s seat, to be the co-pilot, and how to shut up your drunk uncle in the back seat How the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator can help you understand yourself and your clients better The importance of understanding who your ideal clients are and how to best serve them How to set up a 90 Day Focus sheet

Sarah Karakaian is all about maximizing the design and function of spaces, especially small ones! For Sarah, it all started on the road as a world-traveling performer in hit Broadway musicals, where the only constant was her thoughtfully compartmentalized suitcase. In 2014, Sarah teamed-up with handy hubby, Nick, to create beautiful spaces full-time at Nestrs a professional organizing, design, and handyman company. Sarah and her husband are Airbnb Superhosts and their work has been featured on the HGTV television series, Beach Flip. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - Why enthusiasm is so important for a small business owner working with clients. How Sarah went from theatre to professional organizing. Learn about the intersection between the work of organizing and work in doing renovations When you should do DIY, Do It Yourself, and when it’s between to leave it to the professionals. Learn about a great DIY project that will make a huge impact. What it was like to do a very cool beach project on BeachFlip, the HGTV show. Here is their episode: Sarah and Nick on BeachFlip To connect with Sarah, visit Nestrs.com Follow her on instagram at: @nestrs and Facebook at: The Nestrs Sarah's favorite tidying tip: “Think up! There’s a lot of under utilized space up high that you can make use of and maximize your space.” What sparks joy for Sarah: Sarah and her husband have a new renovation project in Ohio that she is looking forward to diving into! Final words of wisdom: “Being organized is so important. It saves us time, it saves us money, it keeps our stress and anxiety levels under control. And, it can be fun and creative.” Gems: “Is the time spent doing a project enjoyable for you?” “We were there sometimes until midnight demo’ing a space. And there would be times when I just wanted to cry.” "When you work together, it's important to have a way to deal with the stress and tension that will inevitably come up." “We both love transforming spaces and helping people achieve what they want in their homes.” You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: Sarah Karakaian.