Podcasts about superhosts

Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we're thrilled to have Bernie Cesareo, a seasoned short-term rental (STR) entrepreneur and founder of Eagle Stays, join us for an insightful discussion. Bernie is not only a dedicated Airbnb Superhost but also a co-host and specialized bookkeeper for other Superhosts. With a unique real estate journey spanning decades, Bernie transitioned from long-term rentals to STRs, building a portfolio of properties that prioritize guest experiences and passive income. His hands-on approach and innovative strategies have enabled him to scale his business while maintaining a focus on time freedom and quality of life. In this episode, Bernie shares his journey from managing long-term rentals to transforming properties into STR successes. He discusses his approach to leveraging IRA investments, scaling efficiently with virtual assistants, and prioritizing large homes for maximum ROI. Bernie also dives into his unique co-investment model, explaining how he collaborates with investors to achieve shared success. If you're curious about building passive income, maximizing tax benefits, or scaling an STR business, this episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies. Tune in now to hear Bernie's story and discover how you can take your STR business to the next level by focusing on efficiency, guest experience, and creative investment strategies! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 – Guest intro: Bernie Cesareo 02:15 – From Malta to Long Island 05:40 – House hacking in 1990 09:20 – Transitioning to remote property management in the 1990s 16:00 – Leveraging the BRRRR strategy before it was popular 20:30 – Exploring rent-to-own strategies and their long-term benefits 24:00 – Introduction to short-term rentals in suburban Cleveland 28:35 – Managing STRs while working full-time 32:00 – Scaling and focusing on efficiency 36:10 – Utilizing IRA investments for multifamily deals 40:20 – Partnering with investors for STR acquisitions 45:00 – Strategies for balancing time freedom and profitability 48:00 – Final thoughts and Bernie's goals for the future Connect with the Guest: Website: https://eaglestays.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernie-cesareo-6979647/ #ShortTermRentals #PassiveIncome #STRInvesting

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 750. stayfi.com/boostly Discount code: BOOSTLY  https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, Mark discusses the significance of Airbnb's Superhost badge with Kenny Bedwell, CEO of STR Insights. They explore the perception and impact of the badge, emphasizing that while it may slightly increase revenue through filters, it doesn't guarantee success for hosts. Bedwell explains that 56% of hosts are Superhosts, with criteria including a rating of 4.7 or higher and at least 10 nights booked per quarter. The conversation also covers the Guest Favorite badge, representing the top 20% of listings based on reviews, which can increase revenue by 11%. Bedwell highlights the importance of staying updated with Airbnb's amenities and optimizing listings on the platform. He shares tips on increasing guest reviews and achieving success as a host. The video ends with Bedwell promoting STR Insights' services to help investors find profitable short-term rental deals in the United States. https://Boostly.co.uk https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps https://instagram.com/boostlyuk https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Today, we're diving into a topic that's essential for any serious Airbnb host—achieving and maintaining Superhost status. As a 29-time Superhost, I've learned firsthand what it takes to reach this level, and I'm here to share the insights and strategies that helped me get there. In this episode, we'll explore the Superhost criteria—like star ratings, response rates, and cancellations—and why earning this title is more than just a badge. I'll also discuss how Superhosts earn an average of 29% more revenue, and offer actionable tips on how to boost your listing's performance, enhance guest experiences, and keep that all-important Superhost status. Whether you're aiming to become a Superhost or maintain it, this episode will give you the tools you need to succeed. Let's get started! Things discussed in this episode: The criteria for becoming an Airbnb Superhost, including star rating, response rate, number of completed stays, and cancellation rate. Jason's personal experience as a 29-time Superhost, including the one quarter he narrowly missed the qualification. The financial benefits of Superhost status, with data showing Superhosts earn 29% more revenue annually. The quarterly evaluation process for Superhost status and the rolling 12-month assessment period. Tips for optimizing listings to attract more guests, such as completing all details, crafting an engaging description, and adjusting for seasonality. The importance of providing exceptional guest experiences through communication, cleanliness, and attention to detail. Strategies for building a strong review profile, including the value of having a high volume of positive reviews. Viewing short-term rental properties as a true business and demonstrating to guests that their satisfaction is a priority. Additional Superhost perks, such as the $100 Airbnb coupon and the Superhost badge. Jason's invitation for listeners to share their own Superhost journeys and to reach out for assistance. Get in touch with Jason: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jasonmuth Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmuth/ Website - https://www.smartstayshow.com/ https://www.straightforwardstrs.com/ https://prideawaystays.com/ #SmartStayShow #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #AirbnbHostTips #AirbnbSuperhost #ShortTermRentalSuccess #GuestExperience #ReviewManagement #ListingOptimization #HostingTips #PassiveIncome #PropertyManagement #TravelHacks #AirbnbHosting Follow Us! Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for another episode of SmartStay Show! Following and subscribing to SmartStay Show not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide. ***** SmartStay Show Website and on Instagram and YouTube Prideaway Stays Website and on Facebook and LinkedIn SmartStay Coaching Website and on Instagram Straightforward Short-Term Rentals Website Attorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn Jason Muth on LinkedIn ***** This podcast and these show notes are not legal advice, but we hope you find both entertaining and informative. Hospitality.FM SmartStay Show is part of Hospitality.FM, a podcast network dedicated to bringing the best hospitality-focused podcasts to those in and around the industry, from Food + Beverage, Guest Experience, Diversity & Inclusion, Tech, Operations, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Real Estate Law, and so much more!

In this episode, I'm diving deep into the world of Airbnb, offering a 2-in-1 treat for those curious about the platform. Whether you're skeptical about booking your first stay, had a less-than-stellar experience, or are considering becoming a host to fund your future travels, this episode is for you! I'll be sharing personal stories of incredible "superhosts" who've gone above and beyond for me, from helping in tricky travel situations to providing an unforgettable home-away-from-home experience. Plus, I'll break down what makes someone a true "superhost" in the eyes of guests like me.Tune in if you want to hear some heartwarming stories, discover the qualities that make a host stand out, and learn insider tips on how to find the perfect Airbnb for your next adventure. For aspiring or current hosts, I'll be sharing essential strategies on how to achieve that coveted superhost status by providing exceptional hospitality. Whether you're a traveler or a host, this episode will leave you inspired and better equipped for your next Airbnb experience!Mentioned In This EpisodeComplimentary Airbnb Guest GuideConnect with me on Instagram @theluxelifeabroadEpisode WebsiteSend us a textGet an additional dose of weekly travel inspo in your inbox! Sign up for our weekly newsletter filled with the most current travel tips, updates and deals. Rate, Review, & Follow"I love Steph and can't wait to hear the next episode!" If that sounds like you, it would mean the world to me if you would rate and review my show. This helps more travel lovers to find the podcast and connect with our travel community on Instagram. For Apple Podcast, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Share what you love most about the podcast.And if you haven't done so already, tap follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Quick Take - (Full Episode - #106 - Link Below to Full Episode) Super excited to share this episode, featuring our friends Mark Vondrak and Dave Stokely, short-term rental operators and co-founders of HostPros in Cleveland and the only Superhosts in Ohio with over 5,000 reviews! Mark and Dave have built a thriving local tourism business that extends far beyond simply hosting short-term rental properties. They LOVE Cleveland, their clients, and their guests, and their philosophies and reviews sure prove that. We also explore the importance of investing in local communities, from supporting local suppliers and charities to getting involved in local legislation. Mark and Dave share their thoughts on the differences between operating a business locally and remotely, and why they choose to invest in the communities they serve. Their passion for local involvement has not only helped their business thrive but also positively impacted those around them. We dig into their professional partnership and friendship that led them on a biking adventure from Cleveland through upstate New York and onward to Manhattan. Their journey challenged their physical endurance and taught them valuable lessons about slowing down and enjoying life. Join us for this insightful and inspiring conversation with the co-founders of Host Pros, and see how their unique approach to business and life could offer valuable insights for your own journey. Things we discussed in this episode: - How and why Dave and Mark partnered to form HostPros - The importance of finding the right business partners - Strategic growth and building replicable systems - Elevating themselves within the business and hiring staff - Their connections to the local business community :: Link to Full Episode - https://youtu.be/Jv7Svq1b4I0 Where you can find Dave + Mark: Website - https://hostproscle.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hostproscle/ Dave on Bigger Pockets - https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/davestokley Dave on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstokley/ Mark on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-vondrak-mba-10956328/ #realestatepodcast #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #short-term rental #Co-hosting #HostPros Follow Us! Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast! Following and subscribing to The Real Estate Law Podcast not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide. The Real Estate Law Podcast Website and on Instagram and YouTube Prideaway Stays Website and on Facebook and LinkedIn Straightforward Short-Term Rentals Website and on Instagram Attorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn Jason Muth on LinkedIn This podcast and these show notes are not legal advice, but we hope you find both entertaining and informative. Hospitality.FM The Real Estate Law Podcast is part of Hospitality.FM, a podcast network dedicated to bringing the best hospitality-focused podcasts to those in and around the industry, from Food + Beverage, Guest Experience, Diversity & Inclusion, Tech, Operations, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Real Estate Law, and so much more!

Happy Birthday America! Rick & Kelly get ready to celebrate Independence Day, but first they share the history of the holiday and the breaking news they're SUPERHOSTS again on Airbnb... plus yet another leak in another ceiling at the Leventhal Household, Jeana Keough gets the filter treatment and Hurricane Beryl might hit southern Texas IN THE NEWS! For more of Rick & Kelly's truly unfiltered opinions, home videos, cooking segments and interviews, join the Rick & Kelly Show on Patreon.com! It's longer, uncensored, commercial free and a whole lotta fun! #andycohen #bravotv #falseallegations #independenceday #july4 #fireworks #harry #jeanakeough #karakeough #ceilingleak #homerepair #independenceday #july4 #happybirthday #america #americasbirthday #hurricane #hurricaneberyl #jefflewis #siriusxm #bravotv #instagram #attack #post #desperado #character #venmo #theleventhalreport #plutotv #androidtv #xumo #stremium #haystack #youtube #klowdtv #selecttv #newsmax #hulu #samsungtv #roku #streaming #reporting #journalism #experience #tvshow #tvnews #newsman #newsmax #newsmax2 #solo #soloanchor #interview #cooking #correction #housewives #soullife #supplements #minerals #magnesium #reform #rekick #magnesium5x Rick & Kelly are PROUD to be the OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTNERS with SOULLIFE MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS here in America! Get the Rick & Kelly DOUBLE discount of $20 off per bottle by buying 2 or more on AUTO ORDER at: https://soullife.com/rickandkelly Get $20 OFF your next order of GDEFY sneakers using the code SMASH20 at https://www.gdefy.com Get your Daily Smash and Rick & Kelly Show hats & sweatshirts at: https://www.rickkellyshow.com Get your autographed copy of Rick's book "CHASING CATASTROPHE", also at https://www.rickkellyshow.com

Die Unstetigkeit ist überwunden und die beiden Superhosts behandeln für euch wieder die heißesten Themen dieses jungen Jahres. An welchen Bademoden-Trends gibt es im Sommer 2024 kein Vorbeikommen? Trendfarbe "Peach Fuzz", warum nicht mal scheiße aussehen? Welche Royals lieben Satinröcke so sehr wie Königin Litizia? Das und vieles mehr, jetzt überall wo es Podcasts gibt.

In episode four of The Airbnb Superhost, Neil Harvey delves into the significance of being a Superhost on Airbnb. He explains the criteria for achieving Superhost status, the benefits that come with it, and the impact it has on booking rates and revenue. Neil emphasizes the importance of exceptional customer service and maintaining high standards to qualify as a Superhost. He also introduces the concept of the new Guest Favorite Badge, which further enhances a listing's appeal to potential guests. Through sharing his own experiences and insights, Neil offers valuable tips and secrets to help hosts not only become Superhosts but also strive for the coveted Guest Favorite status. KEY TAKEAWAYS Becoming an Airbnb Superhost comes with numerous benefits, including increased visibility, trustworthiness, and potential for higher occupancy rates and daily revenue. To qualify as a Superhost, hosts must meet specific criteria set by Airbnb, such as hosting a minimum number of trips, maintaining high response rates, low cancellation rates, and receiving positive reviews. Airbnb has introduced a new feature called Guest Favorite Badge, which evaluates individual listings based on guest ratings and is updated daily, providing potential guests with real-time information on the property. The key to success as a Superhost lies in providing exceptional customer service, as service is remembered long after the price is forgotten, ultimately leading to higher guest satisfaction and more bookings. Superhost status rates hosts based on their response rates, cancellations, booking frequency, property management, and guest happiness, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards to attract guests. BEST MOMENTS "Being a Superhost comes with a lot of upside and real-time perks. Superhost, a hero, yes, perceived to be more trustworthy and reliable because of the strict criteria that you've got to adhere to on a consistent basis in order to qualify." "Superhost status rates you as a host. It's about your response rate, your cancellations, the frequency of bookings you're attracting and how you manage your property and ultimately the happiness of your guests." "Superhost secret number four is: The service is remembered long after the price is forgotten." "If you want to pay all your bills and enjoy a host of new thrills, at the end of the day, the size of your pay will be set by your people skills."   ABOUT THE HOST Neil has led a fulfilled and unconventional life, navigating an extraordinary journey from the Royal Navy to prop-making in London's West End theatres. Born into a military family, it was a twist of fate which led him to the theatre, where he contributed to iconic productions such as Phantom of the Opera.  Eventually, Neil transitioned to Corporate Event Team Building, eventually founding his own venture in 1999. Financial challenges in 2017 are what prompted a strategic shift to Airbnb hosting, proving a reliable backup income. By 2021, Neil and his business partner triumphed over significant debt, fuelled by their resilience and the success of Neil's Airbnb venture. Now, Neil has left the corporate world behind, thriving solely through his flourishing Airbnb endeavours. ABOUT THE SHOW Welcome to "The Airbnb Superhost," your ultimate guide to mastering the art of hosting on Airbnb. In each concise 15-minute episode, Neil will reveal the secrets to creating unforgettable guest experiences and maximizing the potential of your property, drawing on over 8 consecutive years as a qualifying Airbnb Superhost. With a focus on 3 specific aspects of running an Airbnb business; the host, the property, and Airbnb itself, Neil provides step-by-step guidance on everything from ambiance creation to effective communication. In each episode, a Superhost Secret will help you elevate your hosting game and keep guests coming back for more. Whether you're a seasoned host or just starting out, Neil's actionable tips and tricks will help you become a hospitality superstar.   Disclaimer: The Airbnb Superhost is in no way affiliated with Airbnb. All ideas, thoughts, concepts and data presented in this podcast are entirely Neil's own and do not represent the views of Airbnb.

On this episode I'm talking to Jason & Monique from The Vermont Aframe. An original 1965 boho A-frame, this duo has been hosting on AirBNB since 2019, and are 20 time Superhosts. But what I love about today's conversation is that it's not just about the cabin, the design and the Instagram, it's also about the EXPERIENCE. The things we can do as hosts that elevate the overall stay, the memories that are created while people are there, and not necessarily the things we do to grow online. I value their perspective on this, and how they've found success during their hosting journey. Thanks for joining us, and let's dive in!  Instagram@thevermontaframe@cozyrockcabin@cozycabinboone@cozycampsebecAirBNB ListingsVermont Aframe: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28640740Direct Booking: https://thevermontaframe.com/book-directCozy Rock Cabin: https://airbnb.com/h/cozyrockcabinCozy Cabin Boone: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycabinbooneCozy Camp Sebec: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycampsebecThe Vermont Aframe Website: https://thevermontaframe.com/Cozy Rock Website: https://www.staycozycabin.com The Vermont Aframe Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6bs2Yc4VoXCXdAKH0TFQet?si=efmcnsNcQLO4TZSo2VNUBA&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree Book a Cabin Consultation Here:  https://www.staycozycabin.comYouTube Channel:   / @cozyrockcabin1664Keywords: AirBNB, AirBNB host, AirBNB super host, short term rental, vacation rental, VRBO, VRBO host, STR, real estate, realtor, real estate investing, real estate portfolio

Today's expert guests, James and Laureta, are Superhosts with nine years of multimarket hosting experience. They started their short-term rental journey by renting out a bedroom in the apartment Laureta was living at the time – in Brooklyn – and together, they soon discovered their love of restoring historic buildings and dynamic properties.Of course, we ask Laureta about that first risky listing – two rooms in her own apartment in the early days of Airbnb – about launching and scaling their hosting business, and more, but the crux of our conversation falls on the harsh reality of New York City's newly implemented STR ban. Now, is it a total ban? No. James and Laureta still operate their listings as short-term rentals in New York City. It can be done, but you have to know your stuff (and be in the right building) to make it happen. James and Laureta show us the way.Tune in to get the skinny on hosting in the city, pre- and post- regulations, and how these two brilliant entrepreneurs have leveraged their ability to think ahead of the game on their way to building a short-term empire down the east coast.(00:01:29) #STRShareSunday: @hyggesonoma(00:06:00) Getting Into the New York (Hosting) State of Mind(00:15:57) Reimagining an Abandoned Bed-Stuy Space(00:24:43) The Community of Hosts & Hosting in NYC(00:29:21) Is This the End of Short-Term Rentals in New York?(00:32:19) Team Structure & Future Plans(00:40:59) NYC Housing Crisis vs. STR RegulationsResources:Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comInstagram: @jamesandlauretaAirbnb Profile: About James And Laureta#STRShareSunday: @hyggesonoma Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Relay | Go to https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=ThanksForVisiting for your FREE business banking account.Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.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!

What do you do after publishing your home on Airbnb? How do you get closer to becoming a Superhost yourself? In this week's episode, we cover the tips Superhosts follow to provide an exception experience for guests. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rayzworld/message

As the short-term rental platform continues to reshape the way people travel and find accommodations, the ripple effects in the housing industry are impossible to ignore. In this episode, Adrian Trott and Ariel Kormendy delve into the evolving world of Airbnb and its profound effects on the real estate market. ************************ 0:16 – Intro 1:40 – Cleaning fees have gone up 4:35 – Cleaning up after yourself even after paying for a cleaning fee 5:20 – Many Airbnb hosts do not aspire to be Superhosts anymore 6:32 – The reason why customers are reverting back to hotels 7:09 – Higher interest rates triggered the hike in rental prices 14:55 – Evicting a tenant comes with a lot of difficulties 18:16 – Airbnb is going through changes 18:57 – The number of Airbnb listing have jumped ten times since 2015 20:37 – Outro/recap ************************ Want more real estate podcast discussions? Watch it here: youtu.be/uLhNb8fdHt4 Listen to it here: http://www.soundcloud.com/ktrealty Catch clips and highlights of the show here: http://www.instagram.com/kormendytrott ************************ Our Social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kormendytrott
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Super excited to share this episode, featuring our friends Mark Vondrak and Dave Stokely, short-term rental operators and co-founders of HostPros in Cleveland and the only Superhosts in Ohio with over 5,000 reviews! Mark and Dave have built a thriving local tourism business that extends far beyond simply hosting short-term rental properties. They LOVE Cleveland, their clients, and their guests, and their philosophies and reviews sure prove that.We also explore the importance of investing in local communities, from supporting local suppliers and charities to getting involved in local legislation. Mark and Dave share their thoughts on the differences between operating a business locally and remotely, and why they choose to invest in the communities they serve. Their passion for local involvement has not only helped their business thrive but also positively impacted those around them.We dig into their professional partnership and friendship that led them on a biking adventure from Cleveland through upstate New York and onward to Manhattan. Their journey challenged their physical endurance and taught them valuable lessons about slowing down and enjoying life.Join us for this insightful and inspiring conversation with the co-founders of Host Pros, and see how their unique approach to business and life could offer valuable insights for your own journey.Things we discussed in this episode:- How and why Dave and Mark partnered to form HostPros- The importance of finding the right business partners- Strategic growth and building replicable systems- Elevating themselves within the business and hiring staff- Their connections to the local business communityWhere you can find Dave + Mark:Website - https://hostproscle.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hostproscle/Dave on Bigger Pockets - https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/davestokleyDave on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstokley/Mark on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-vondrak-mba-10956328/Join Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestatelaw #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #cashflow #airbnb #shorttermrentals #cohosting #strs #clevelandrealestate #airbnbcleveland #airbnbohio #airbnbmanagement #strsecrets #vrbo #runninganairbnb #airbnbcohosting #financialfreedom #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbsecrets #airbnbsecretsSupport the showFollow us!NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn

Luna, Kymora en Julia gaan vandaag in gesprek over reizen. Hoe deal je met té populaire bestemmingen, overvolle koffers en oplichters. Wie van de meiden laat zich het liefst lekker verwennen in een luxe resort? En wie hunkert er naar avontuur? Kymora struggled met het overkomen van haar vliegangst en Luna zul je nooit vinden in de diepe wateren van de oceaan. Julia is daarentegen een échte 'Sea gal!' De meiden bespreken hun hoogte- en diepte punten in het buitenland.Benieuwd hoe hun droomreis eruit ziet? Luister dan de hele podcast.Volg ons ook op: InstagramTikTokMet dank aan:Canesten

Welcome to "The Hosting Journey with Superhost Evelyn Badia," where we dive into the world of Airbnb hosting and maintenance with one of the top Superhosts in the industry. Evelyn Badia has been an Airbnb host since 2010 and has maintained her Superhost status by meeting a specific set of criteria and showing a commitment to her guests.  Join Cleanfluencer Angela Brown as she and  Evelyn discuss the importance of cleaning and maintaining an Airbnb and training house cleaners to ensure guest satisfaction. They will also talk about the challenges of remote hosting and how to differentiate oneself from scam artists. Learn how to take your Airbnb hosting skills to the next level and become a Superhost like Evelyn Badia. THE HOSTING JOURNEY EVELYN BADIA ------------------ 0:00 - Who is Superhost Eveylyn Badia? 1:08 - What sets a Superhost apart from a regular host, and what are the criteria to become one? 2:31 - What tips do you have for cleaning and maintaining an Airbnb? 3:18 - How important is it for a professional cleaner to be willing to learn the host's specific cleaning needs for their Airbnb? 3:49 - Can you share when you had to teach a cleaner your specific cleaning standards for your Airbnb? 5:46 - How does having a reliable and communicative cleaner impact your success as an Airbnb host? 6:20 - Can you explain the concept of remote hosting and how it differs from regular hosting? 6:48 - How can a house cleaner differentiate between a legitimate remote hosting job and a potential scam? 9:08 - How do you train and educate other hosts, and what are some of the most important things to teach them? 9:47 - How important is communication between the host and the house cleaner, and how do you ensure everything runs smoothly? 10:51 - Do you have a Facebook Group for Airbnb hosts? 11:33 - Where can I find Evenlyn's training program and website? 12:32 - How do you create a welcoming and comfortable environment for your guests, and what small touches can make a big difference? *** LEARN MORE ABOUT EVELYN BADIA *** Home Base - https://www.thehostingjourney.com/ YouTube - http://bit.ly/TheHostingJourney Podcast - http://bit.ly/HostingJourney Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheHostingJourney RESOURCES ------------------ Airbnb Business - https://amzn.to/3zoCZ11 How to Start & Scale an Airbnb Business Without Owning Property - https://amzn.to/3lYQ3af Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth - https://amzn.to/3Kr7fyl The Book on Rental Property Investing - https://amzn.to/3U1Rtgw Sales Closing Affirmations for Property Sellers - https://youtu.be/fjsEjwfw9o8 * When available, we use affiliate links, and as Amazon Associates, we earn on qualifying purchases. SOCIAL MEDIA --------------- *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskAngelaBrown Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/AskAngelaBrown Twitter: https://Twitter.com/AskAngelaBrown Instagram: https://instagram.com/AskAngelaBrown Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/AskAngelaBrown Reddit: https://Pinterest.com/AskAngelaBrown Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/AskAngelaBrown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askangelabrown Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown URL: https://AngelaBrown.com NEED MORE HELP? ------------------- VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental  https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com  VRBO Cleaning Support Group - https://svy.tips/FBGroup-Airbnb SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ------------------- Today's #TurnoverCleaningTips are sponsored by #RealtySuccess in association with #SavvyCleaner, and your host is #AngelaBrown - https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review *** ADVERTISE WITH US ***  We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that makes sense for the Airbnb, Vacation Rental, Short-Term Rental or House Hacking space here's how to work with us -https://savvycleaner.com/brand-deals *** SAVVY CLEANER BRANDS ***  SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com/join VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental  https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com  FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank-you gifts for house cleaners and maids. https://FunnyCleaningShirts.com  CREDITS -------------------------- Show Produced by: Savvy Cleaner: https://savvycleaner.com Show Host: Angela Brown Show Editors: Kristin Ochsner & PJ Barnes Show Producer: Jenifer V. Holland #airbnbhosting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbcleaning #airbnbtraining #airbnbcommunity #hostingtips #hostingadvice #cleaninghacks #cleaningtips #guestexperience #homesharing #shorttermrentals #vacationrentals #travelhost #shorttermrentalcleaning #vacationrentalcleaning #diycleaning #cleaningservices #cleaningroutine #VRBOcleaning #guestready #cleanfluencer #cleaningstrategies #cleaningcosts #cleaningchecklist

Towel animals for Airbnbs will help hosts and house cleaners create a unique and memorable experience for their Airbnb guests. Join Cleanfluencer Angela Brown and her guest, Rentalpreneur Rachel Prince, as they explain why towel animals are a great addition to your Airbnb decor and share other tips and tricks that will take your hosting game to the next level.  We all know that positive reviews are crucial to the success of your Airbnb, and creating an unforgettable experience for your guests is key. That's why we're excited to share some custom items and unique ideas that will impress your guests and ensure those coveted five-star reviews. So, if you're ready to make your Airbnb unforgettable, join us for "Towel Animals for Airbnbs!" TOWEL ANIMALS FOR AIRBNBS CHAPTERS ------------------ 0:00 - What is Rachel Prince's background and expertise in the Airbnb industry? 0:39 - What is BUYBNB, and what does it offer? How can hosts decorate their Airbnb properties for the holidays on a budget? 1:36 - What are some holiday-themed items that Rachel recommends for hosts to decorate with? 2:16 - How can holiday decorations improve a guest's experience? 4:48 - What are some creative ways to fold towels to make the guest experience more memorable? 5:46 - Is it good to include hashtags or custom URLs for an Airbnb property? 6:07 - How can Superhosts incorporate their custom URL or hashtags into the guest experience? 6:30 - How important is connecting the dots for guests and making it easy for them to share their experiences on social media? 7:09 - What other ways can hosts create a unique and memorable experience for their guests during the holiday season? 8:36 - Do you think leaving a phone number or email for the cleaner is appropriate? 9:49 - What do you think about leaving a cute sticky note in the bathroom or on the bed as a fun touch for guests? 10:30 - How important do you think the extra touches, such as handwritten notes or fun facts, are for the cleaner? 13:39 - What are some tips for buying an Airbnb property with little to no money for a down payment? 14:30 - How do you know if a particular area is profitable for Airbnb hosting? *** CONNECT WITH RACHEL PRINCE *** Rachel's Website - http://www.rentalpreneur.net/ Rachel's YouTube Channel - http://www.youtube.com/@RachelPrinceRentalpreneur Rachel's Courses – https://www.BUYBNB.net  RESOURCES ------------------ The Lost Art of Towel Origami - https://amzn.to/382ufhT How to Make a Towel Monkey and other Cruise Ship Favorites - https://amzn.to/2DKz4ic Carnival Creations with Freddie - https://amzn.to/3FaqhX0 Clear Christmas Lights - https://amzn.to/3FcluEp Toilet Paper Origami: Delight your Guests with Fancy Folds & Simple Surface Embellishments or Easy Origami for Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Cruise Ships & Creative Housekeepers - https://amzn.to/37ZT6Dj * When available, we use affiliate links, and as Amazon Associates, we earn on qualifying purchases. SOCIAL MEDIA --------------- *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskAngelaBrown Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/AskAngelaBrown Twitter: https://Twitter.com/AskAngelaBrown Instagram: https://instagram.com/AskAngelaBrown Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/AskAngelaBrown Reddit: https://Pinterest.com/AskAngelaBrown Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/AskAngelaBrown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askangelabrown Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown URL: https://AngelaBrown.com NEED MORE HELP? ------------------- VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental  https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com  VRBO Cleaning Support Group - https://svy.tips/FBGroup-Airbnb SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ------------------- Today's #TurnoverCleaningTips are sponsored by #RealtySuccess in association with #SavvyCleaner, and your host is #AngelaBrown - https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review *** ADVERTISE WITH US ***  We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that makes sense for the Airbnb, Vacation Rental, Short-Term Rental or House Hacking space here's how to work with us -https://savvycleaner.com/brand-deals *** SAVVY CLEANER BRANDS ***  SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com/join VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental  https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com  CREDITS -------------------------- Show Produced by: Savvy Cleaner: https://savvycleaner.com Show Host: Angela Brown Show Editors: Kristin Ochsner & PJ Barnes Show Producer: Jenifer V. Holland #airbnbcleaning #shorttermrentalcleaning #vacationrentalcleaning #diycleaning #cleaningservices #cleaningtips #cleaningroutine #airbnbhost #VRBOcleaning #guestready #cleanfluencer #cleaningstrategies #cleaningcosts #cleaninghacks #cleaningchecklist

Secondo un'anticipazione dei media americani, i cosiddetti "Super hosts", organizzazioni che gestiscono un grande numero di proprietà presenti Sulla piattaforma Airbnb sarebbero pronti a costruire un'alternativa indipendente. IPhone 15 porterebbe un cambiamento storico alla sua struttura. Mister Gadget Daily questa settimana è realizzato in collaborazione con Redmi Note 12 Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cleaning your short-term rental property is VERY different than cleaning a house.  Listen as John and Jeanette step through their detailed cleaning checklist and learn tips and trick from these successful SuperHosts.  it's a long one this week, but remember NOTHING gets more reviews mentions than cleanliness. Buckle up! See the list at www.standoutpodcast.comSupport the show

We became superhosts on Airbnb! In this episode, we go over what helped us get to this point. We hope our experience and tips help! --------------------------

Ever since it came onto the scene, AirBnB has shaken up the temporary housing market, for better and for worse. We do the research on what exactly that means for women, both as travelers and hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airbnb is making it much easier to become a host. The Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky joins us to share their improvements, including enhanced identity verification, help from Superhosts, and new categories. Plus, we hear from the Global Winner from the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition, Tim Davies. Tim is the Founder and CEO of Hiiroc, which produces affordable, zero-emission hydrogen. Also, our tech expert Marc Saltzman joins us with some of the best gadget deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In Socially Speaking, we discuss whether or not the Age of Social Media is coming to an end.Links to this week's stories and discussion:[09:00] Tim Davies: hiiroc.com[15:54] Marc Saltzman: marcsaltzman.com[22:25] Apptastic[30:00] Brian Chesky: airbnb.ca[40:27] Is The Age of Social Media Ending

When you're flipping houses or doing short-term rentals one of the key things that set you up for success is having a decent understanding of construction – and having a hospitality background surely helps too! Today's guests are Devinne Bravoco and Justin Balunsat of Just Divine Properties. Devinne and Justin started a local residential redevelopment company after both being in the corporate world. As real estate investors, they purchase, renovate, and sell beautifully designed homes, working with sellers who need to get out of their current situation, buy their house in cash, quickly renovate the home, and help improve the communities. Currently, they have made 10 flips, which are all major renovation projects that usually take 8-10 months. Recently, they just closed their fourth Airbnb and have become Superhosts in just six weeks. In this episode, Justin and Devinne share their journey from hospitality to homes as well as some tips and hacks to help you get started as a mindful real estate investor. In this episode, you will hear: The decision to jump and get into real estate full-time Finding confidence in getting through the first deal The benefits of joining mentorship programs How they got their first real estate deal The importance of understanding construction Getting into the Airbnb and short-term rental space Working with a collective mindset Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Follow Just Divine Properties on: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/justdivineproperties/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/just_divine_properties/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinnebravoco/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-balunsat-83962834/  Airbnb https://airbnb.com/h/justdivine  The HomeSchooled Real Estate Investing Crash Course https://www.tarekscrashcourse.com/db  Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing Resources Website - www.streamlined.properties  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene  Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties  TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene  Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/Streamlined%20Prop%20eXp  Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene  Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties/  Email - info@streamlined.properties  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Today, Tim and John discuss airbnb laundry times and how a superhost will handle laundry. You can only do 12-15 pounds in a 4-5 hour turnaround with a residential washer and dryerMost airbnb cleaners stuff the washing machine and do not actually wash the linens properlyLaundry does make your cleaning fee more expensive, most airbnb cleaners will tell you they can do your vacation rental cleaning with no issues because they want to secure your business - but this is not what is ideal for cleanliness as shortcuts will likely be taken to finishLearn how exactly laundry will impact your airbnb cleaning feesAsk your cleaners 'how will my laundry be done'Wear and tear on laundry machines happens when you are trying to operate a short term rental on residential machines (when you probably need commercial machines...)Be realistic with your expectations so your airbnb cleaning service can meet and exceed your expectations. With unrealistic expectations you will blind yourself to the truth of laundry in your turnover processMost comforters and mattress pads in airbnb listings are not being washed - super gross! Vacation Home Help tells it like it is and explains what can be done and what needs to be taken offsite for a proper turn. Most cleaning services will not wash comforters which is super unsanitary.Bed bugs are a real issue, without cleaning comforters and doing proper laundry, you can allow bed bugs to infest your unit and it will cost you thousands of dollars in lost revenue Hot water wash, always.Want to know more, need more help or have an idea for a podcast episode? Reach out to us at john@vacationhomhelp.com. Join our owner community on facebook (we love to connect with other hosts!)Listen to our latest podcast and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and RSS. Please rate, review, and subscribe - all support helps us grow our community.Are you in Florida and need a new airbnb cleaning service? Try vacationhomehelp.com so we can refer you to your new rockstar cleaning team and earn more 5-star reviews for cleanliness.

In today's short and actionable episode, John and Tim discuss how airbnb superhosts handle trash and garbage post-stay including:Putting your garbage rules in your airbnb house rulesUnderstanding what your HOA or community does with trash so you can help them keep the community and your short term rental area cleanBeing detailed and specific in your house rules (please bag all trash, they will not take loose trash, etc)Asking your guests to help vs having your local team take out trash at the right time Communicating 3+ times with your guests about trash to avoid a huge mess on check-outPrevent your trash from being invaded by raccoons, alligators, and other pests by not leaving it out unsecured overnightand more.Want to know more, need more help or have an idea for a podcast episode? Reach out to us at john@vacationhomhelp.com. Join our owner community on facebook (we love to connect with other hosts!)Listen to our latest podcast and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and RSS. Please rate, review, and subscribe - all support helps us grow our community.Are you in Florida and need a new airbnb cleaning service? Try vacationhomehelp.com so we can refer you to your new rockstar cleaning team and earn more 5-star reviews for cleanliness.

Sean McGregor literally found hosting through love. When he first started dating Lindsey in 2015, she was renting out the 2nd bedroom in her Austin, Texas apartment which covered her entire rent then when she would travel, she would rent out the entire home and it would pay her rent and travel expenses! At the same time, she was also starting up a CoLiving/CoWorking business for Digital Nomads and Solo Travelers called The SWAP Loft (SWAP = Stay Work And Play). Sean quickly became involved and was eventually the only person messaging up to 35 guests at a time across 3 Austin locations. All of this while Lindsey, Sean, & their son Jackson were thousands of miles away traveling through Eastern Europe. When Covid made hosting people in shared rooms a pretty terrible idea, Sean pivoted to CoHosting homes he had never been to, in places he had never visited before by viewing things from a traveler's mindset. How did it go? SWAP CoHosting now has over 2,400 Airbnb Reviews, are SuperHosts w/ a 4.96★ Rating since 2018, and SWAP is so confident in the experience provided to guests that it offers a “5★ Guarantee” where no commission is owed if a guest leaves anything other than a 5★ Review. https://stayworkandplay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/swapcohosting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmcgregor/

Sean McGregor literally found hosting through love. When he first started dating Lindsey in 2015, she was renting out the 2nd bedroom in her Austin, Texas apartment which covered her entire rent then when she would travel, she would rent out the entire home and it would pay her rent and travel expenses! At the same time, she was also starting up a CoLiving/CoWorking business for Digital Nomads and Solo Travelers called The SWAP Loft (SWAP = Stay Work And Play). Sean quickly became involved and was eventually the only person messaging up to 35 guests at a time across 3 Austin locations. All of this while Lindsey, Sean, & their son Jackson were thousands of miles away traveling through Eastern Europe. When Covid made hosting people in shared rooms a pretty terrible idea, Sean pivoted to CoHosting homes he had never been to, in places he had never visited before by viewing things from a traveler's mindset. How did it go? SWAP CoHosting now has over 2,400 Airbnb Reviews, are SuperHosts w/ a 4.96★ Rating since 2018, and SWAP is so confident in the experience provided to guests that it offers a “5★ Guarantee” where no commission is owed if a guest leaves anything other than a 5★ Review. https://stayworkandplay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/swapcohosting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmcgregor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Sean McGregor, master at managing properties with the well earned title of "Super Host" in the Airbnb world and Chief Experience Officer at Stay Work And Play (SWAP CoHosting). Sean is a life long entrepreneur always with the goal in mind of creating career opportunities that allow him the freedom and flexibility to travel and see the world while running his business from any location. Check out the Stay Work and Play (SWAP) Website to see all of the properties and more! About Sean: Sean McGregor literally found hosting through love. When he first started dating Lindsey in 2015, she was renting out the 2nd bedroom in her Austin, Texas apartment which covered her entire rent….then when she would travel, she would rent out the entire home and it would pay her rent & travel expenses! At the same time, she was also starting up a CoLiving/CoWorking business for Digital Nomads and Solo Travelers called The SWAP Loft (SWAP = Stay Work And Play). Sean quickly became involved and was eventually the only person messaging up to 35 guests at a time across 3 Austin locations…all of this while Lindsey, Sean, & their son Jackson were thousands of miles away traveling through Eastern Europe. When Covid made hosting people in shared rooms a pretty terrible idea, Sean pivoted to CoHosting homes he had never been to, in places he had never visited before by viewing things from a traveler's mindset. How did it go? SWAP CoHosting now has over 2,300 Airbnb Reviews, are SuperHosts w/ a 4.96★ Rating since 2018, and SWAP is so confident in the experience provided to guests that it offers a “5★ Guarantee” where no commission is owed if a guest leaves anything other than a 5★ Review. Top 5 things you might not know about Sean (in his words): 1. I drove a Live Jaguar from Texas to California 2. My 3 Brothers and I were all born in different countries. 3. I've had over 25 Eagles (in Golf) but No Hole-In-One's 4. Our 4 Year Old has been to 27 Countries 5. Yoga is my favorite workout You can also listen to the Episode on The 9 to Side YouTube Channel HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today's guest is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, an interview that has been years in the making, and a real honour.For billions of us, including myself, Airbnb has completely changed the way we travel. It opened up people's homes, creating an army of Superhosts in the process, bringing tourists and locals far closer together. It's no short of lie that Airbnb created a travel revolution. So you could say today's episode is both Brian's and Airbnb's. For a CEO of his magnitude, it's clearly hard for him to separate the two. The story of how Airbnb came to be, is not what you'd expect. Brian went to design school, he's an artist, and came from humble beginnings. In fact, it was cereal boxes that first got Airbnb off the ground - you'll have to stay tuned to hear Brian explain more about that, as part of the fascinating and surprising twists and turns on the path to Airbnb's global domination. Brain's answers are very philosophical and a goldmine of both travel and business wisdom. As he says himself, he was a host before he was a traveler and many of his answers reflect that mindset. Travel for him is about getting into a locals POV. You won't get luxury hotels, you'll get stories of people and experiences. We also hear at the end how Airbnb are pivoting to drive the next revolution in travel.I hope you enjoy it.Destination Recap:St Louis, Missouri, USARhode Island School of Design (RISD), USALos Angeles, California, USASan Francisco, California, USAFlatbush, Brooklyn, New York, USATokyo, JapanThe Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco, California, USAIf you want to follow in mine and Brian's footsteps and become a host on airbnb you can go to airbnb.com/host to sign up, and try out airbnb.co.uk/askasuperhost to speak to other UK hosts for advice.Thank you to today's sponsor, DK Eyewitness. Find their guides on special offer at wordery.com - simply enter the code DKEYEWITNESS at checkout for a 10% discount.If you're enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first five seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We definitely feel like SUPERHOSTS this week because we have a SUPERGUEST: The Writer/Director/Producer/Visual FX Artist, Brandon Christensen! He's here to talk all things SUPERHOST with us, in addition to talking about filmmaking in general. We have trail mix, we have advances in technology always changing the game, we even have bears at one point! Be sure to watch SUPERHOST on Shudder and listen to all the glorious insights he provides. ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: Visit us: https://whatsyourleastfavoritescarymovie.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/LeastFavPod https://www.instagram.com/leastfavoritescarymoviepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/whatsyourleastfavoritescarymovie https://www.instagram.com/groovykami/ https://twitter.com/Travlawl https://www.instagram.com/ill.talia.what/ Talk to us: leastfavoritescarymovie@gmail.com Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WYLFSMPod/shop

Malyssa and Taylor Meek are a husband and wife team of real estate investors and Airbnb Superhosts, with W2's as perfusionist and a lawyer. They're using their individual skills to achieve financial freedom by investing in and managing Airbnb rental properties. Malyssa uses her expertise in finding and setting up a place, decorating, and curating an experience for their guests.  Taylor focuses his attention on the backend, communicating with guests, handling bookings, and running the day-to-day operations. Currently, they are running three Airbnbs and also helping other investors manage their own Airbnb rentals. KEY POINTS How Taylor and Malyssa got into the Airbnb model Airbnb versus long-term rental models Rules of thumb in analyzing short term rentals How to increase your Airbnb return Managing your Airbnb property remotely Scaling your Airbnb business Important qualitative features of Airbnb investment property How Taylor and Malyssa promote their Airbnb properties  LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1.   What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Finding a cash-flowing property was difficult, but using an Airbnb model allowed them to buy a property and achieve the returns they needed.  2.  Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? Malyssa writes a daily journal on a list of priorities, and tasks. Taylor gets up early in the morning and works out. 3.   Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.stessa.com/ (Stessa) https://hello.pricelabs.co/ (PriceLabs) 4.   What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Be-Rich/dp/0761147489 (I Will Teach You To Be Rich) book by Ramit Sethi 5.   If you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Rethink our approach to our career, how you look at debt and student loans and start in real estate as early as you can! RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/staywithmeek/ (Stay with Meek Instagram) https://linktr.ee/staywithmeek Email: Meekresidential@gmail.com Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Spencer and Ashley are rising stars in the world of Canadian reward travel, and have booked numerous first-class trips on points and miles, including a $90,000 trip to Dubai. Doesn't even matter if that's in Canadian or American dollars, it's super impressive either way! In today's episode, Spencer and Ashley share with us some tips for how to take advantage of 2-player mode referrals, how they're able to get a ton of points and miles by being AirBnB superhosts, and some of the key differences between Canadian and American travel hacking programs. Spencer and Ashley also mention that one of the key ways they've been able to level up their game so quickly is by connecting with others in the Canadian points and miles community, and I couldn't agree more. The best travel hack is always to make friends with people who can show you even more travel hacks. If you would like to connect with the community at one of the meetups I host for podcast listeners and featured guests like Spencer and Ashley, you can sign up for invites to the next one at geobreezetravel.com/hangouts. You can find Spencer and Ashley at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerandashley You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

Tori and Seth Bolt are the Superhosts behind https://www.boltfarmtreehouse.com/ (Bolt Farm Treehouse), the #1 Airbnb in South Carolina. They are dedicated to creating inspiring luxury nature retreats that help travelers reconnect and experience transformative travel, and they have some incredible tips. They’ve welcomed more than 2,000 guests from 25 countries, earning them over half a million dollars and garnering them over 650 five-star reviews. If you’re in the short-term rental space, you’ve probably seen pics of the Bolt Farm Treehouse before — https://www.instagram.com/p/CGlUGOgpEdI/ (it’s gorgeous) — and they have a new property launching next week! Whether you want to learn how to create unique and meaningful experiences that create lifelong customers or just want to know how you can be one of the first people to stay at their new nature retreat, this episode is going to be a blast! To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: https://thanksforvisiting.me/ (https://thanksforvisiting.me) Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltfarmtreehouse/ (@boltfarmtreehouse) https://www.boltfarmtreehouse.com/ (www.boltfarmtreehouse.com) Get the ultimate hosting cheatsheet: http://thanksforvisiting.me/hostinghandbook (thanksforvisiting.me/hostinghandbook) #STRShareSunday: https://www.instagram.com/basecampatcedarfork/ (@basecampatcedarfork) https://www.amazon.com/New-Gold-Standard-Leadership-Ritz-Carlton/dp/0071548335 (“The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company”) Thanks for Visiting is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Elmar und Shorty fahren ihre Poddie-Mikros direkt nach dem Finale des World Grand Prix hoch - und haben einiges zu verdauen! Schließlich steckten einige Geschichten und Kuriositäten im Turnier. Ein Weltmeister, der einen Whitewash kassiert, während ein anderer zwischendurch den Modus vergisst - hard to believe. Gut, dass René „The Cube“ Eidams vorbei schaut, um die beiden Superhosts zu unterstützen. Ach genau, und dann ist da ja noch... der neue Partner für Helden, welcome DAZN! “Game on” - Jetzt abonnieren und keine Folge verpassen. https://www.instagram.com/elmar_paulke/ https://www.instagram.com/tomasseyler90/ www.shortyseyler.de

Deepdive into the vacation rental world through the Covid19 outbreak with Rentalpreneur & Realtor, Rachel Prince, and Shane Huff, investor and rental arbitrager. [www.Rentalpreneur.com] On this episode: Brian Chesky Address to Hosts 4 announcements to help hosts during Covid19 outbreak: 1. $250M for COVID-19 cancellations assistance *25% back to hosts. 2. Superhosts can apply for grants *Airbnb 10 Million Superhost grant fund 3. Easier for guests to send financial support or donations to host 4. Apply for Govt stimulus plan to small biz. Small businesses may apply for a loan April 3rd, and self employed/contractors on April 10th... Learn Airbnb Real Estate Investing with Rachel's Online course: WWW.BUYBNB.NET Become an Airbnb Host and join the short-term rental revolution. Use Rachel's Ambassador Link to become an Airbnb host: airbnb.com/r/rprince1 RACHEL'S AIRBNB AMAZON SHOP: www.amazon.com/shop/rentalpreneur INSTAGRAM @rentalpreneur Thank you for subscribing, liking, sharing & positive feedback. Email info @ rentalpreneur.com for show ideas! music credit: [www.bensound.com]

Meet our two new superhosts! In episode three we introduce Kevin Tarca and Rob McPherson! We dive into their backgrounds and how they became who they are today. Art, Tarca, and Rob discuss what is to come on the Hoop Chatter Podcast as well as their favorite college team, NBA team, and player. Be sure to look out for new episodes weekly. Kevin Tarca Introduction @ 8:10 Rob McPherson Introduction @ 13:10 Rob's favorite college team, NBA team, and player @ 20:20 Kevin's favorite college team, NBA team, and player @ 21:56 Art's favorite college team, NBA team and player @ 23:00 Don't forget to Follow @HoopChatterPodcast on Instagram

In this episode, Jon Bell and Julian Sage talk about how you can become an Airbnb Superhost and why it is important for your business.

If you’ve been following my IGTV, you’ll have seen part 2 of my “Six Piece & A Carrie On” series where I talk to my cousin Richelle about her experience as one of Airbnb’s Superhosts. We talk the politics of Airbnb, her experiences with some of her most memorable guests, and what being a host has meant for she and her family. Check out the audio here and head over to my YouTube channel to watch the full interview Be social! Host: http://www.instagram.com/_dCarrie Show: http://www.instagram.com/travelnshit_ Network: http://www.instagram.com/Beatsonfilm Be sure to check out dCarrie.com for all relevant links and more info! New to Airbnb? Support Travel N Sh!t and use my referral code for $55 towards your first trip! https://www.airbnb.com/c/danaa3028?currency=USD

Forget Kimmel, Conan and Carson - make way for talk show superhost Bubbles and his f**ked assistants! Today they interview Kids In The Hall star Kevin McDonald, who chats about his fear of hotel bathrooms, how he got bornt, the most awesome 10/10 celebs, and how he lost his penis in London!

Welcome to episode 135 of the EdTech Situation Room from May 22, 2019, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week Jason Neiffer (@techsavvyteach) and Wesley Fryer (@wfryer) discussed the threat posed by cyberattacks in the airline industry, a recent ransomware attack on Oklahoma City Public Schools (@okcps), and revelations of Google storing passwords as plaintext for over a decade. Wes discussed some of his takeaways from a recent Oklahoma education cybersecurity workshop, the importance of cybersecurity jobs, continued troubles with Microsoft Windows10 updates, and the security value of adding a recovery phone number to your Google account. The announced ban of Chinese telecommunications technologies from the US Government this week affecting Huawei (among other companies), the US Supreme Court ruling against Apple involving their App Store monopoly lawsuit, ChromeOS news from Adobe, and some eye opening statistics about eSports and the earnings of young gamers rounded out the show topics. Geeks of the Week included SuperHosts from AirBnB, TextExpander for Chrome, and a great video from Derek Muller (@veritasium) explaining big changes to the YouTube algorithm affecting creators, viewers, and the overall quality of YouTube video content. Please follow us on Twitter @edtechSR for updates, and join us LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can (normally) at 10 pm Eastern / 9 pm Central / 8 pm Mountain / 7 pm Pacific or 3 am UTC. All shownotes are available on http://edtechSR.com/links.

Episode 5 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". In this episode, Freddie interviews Rene and Martin Steinpress, in town for their 40th wedding anniversary! Residents and fellow Airbnb "Superhosts" from Concord, CA, our conversation spanned a wide array of topics from their extensive travel repertoire, audiology, vulcanology and, of course, how they met :-). Said it once and I'll say it again, its always a pleasure to host fellow hosts at the inn. :-) Their listings... "Spacious King Suite...": https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14949913 "Queen Guest Suite...": https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14915347 Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Guestbook" is a podcast hosted by world-renowned, host-extraordinaire "Innkeeper Freddie". Join him as he interviews the myriad of guests who stay at his home/Inn--a Top 10 listing in Washington, DC per airdna.co. Union Inn - www.unioninndc.com "1890s Rowhouse" - www.airbnb.com/rooms/1177438 "Cozy Pied-à-Terre" - www.airbnb.com/rooms/2098615

Leasing long-term rentals and converting them into outstanding vacation homes which provide landlords higher income and eliminate vacancy risk with Vacayo… Isabel Berney (COO/Co-Founder) and Truth Oladapo (CEO/Co-Founder) of Vacayo join John Matson and guest host Jenny Silber (VoyagerHQ) in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser.In this episode: Examining the short term rental market, how much a revenue property can hold, developing a propriety pricing algorithm, scraping websites to see the highest earning potential of homes, and owners can earn at least 40% more at least with short term stays added into the mix instead of long-term leases How this is an arbitrage model, and the risk is potentially in any miscalculation in revenue-generating potential of a home — but with historic data, and the fact that the vacation market is growing, the risk appears to be low How the model is different and not just profit sharing, so some risk is involved Additional risks of a downturn in travel, a major shift in economic conditions, etc. Landlords receive a monthly payment regardless, so what Vacayo does to cover that risk Insuring each home as well in case Vacayo can’t rent properties due to storms etc. How Vacayo has started to install smart devices which revealed people are spending less time in the homes than believed, overcoming the landlords’ misconceptions that homes have greater wear and tear and risk with comings and goings in short term rentals How in the future Vacayo will likely be more of a data company, Why Vacayo is banking on a nomadic lifestyle Providing flexible accommodations with more options and sleeping arrangements than hotels, people prefer vacation rentals as a result Vacayo is partnered with Ikea and Wayfair to succeed in getting things ready quickly, with the right team working together can do fast turnarounds in 48 hours How they started off on Craigslist, bootstrapping, and were discovered by a landlord The six markets Vacayo is in “Superhosts” who take care of on-the-ground operations as independent contractors, with easy onboarding, and working on a percentage The matching process with renters to properties The crowd-funding campaign as a way for people to own a part of the company in a sharing economy, but without the complexity of formal shares Why there is little worry about competing with companies like Airbnb, and how there is plenty of room left in the industry, especially for an asset-light business model How Vacayo specializes in large group travel The story of Berney and Oladapo starting out as roommates

Beenest, boats and brothels: Airbnb news runs the gamut this week, from an opportunity for Superhosts interested in the blockchain to Airbnb’s crackdown on human trafficking. […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here is a fun, short talk from just Debi, about the new Host2Host association.  It is a natural outgrowth of the Portland, Oregon community of hosts and the result of three years of community building through the 41 monthly Meetups Debi has organized, and the great success of the Portland Area Hosts Facebook group.  Debi mentions in her talk that Portland has been told by Airbnb that we have the highest per-capita ratio of Superhosts in the world.  It certainly could be that our community, which tries harder to support than compete, is better for all the communication and has learned to be even better hosts. Moving to a non-profit trade association allows us to afford a website and some other recurring costs, and do an even better job serving the educational and business connection needs of our community. A complete transcript is below, followed by some web links.  If they don't show in your podcast show notes, please go to hostingyourhome.com and read them there! Transcript  [0:34] Welcome to Hosting Your Home, this is Debi. Thanks for being here. Our podcasts are usually about hosting experiences.  I love to interview local hosts (and host from all over the world) about their experiences and to help tell their stories. This week is a little different.   This week you've just got me.  I want to tell you about our new nonprofit organization called Host2Host.  [1:04] You may know a little bit about me; I'm going to tell you a little bit more so that you’ll get the full scope of what we're doing here. My background:   my husband and I have some vacation rentals on the Oregon coast, which I have been managing since 2009, as an ‘accidental’ vacation rental manager.  I didn't know what I was doing and was very hungry for information and connection. I found Matt Landau’s Vacation Rental Marketing Group, and learned a lot from the Inner Circle there.  At some point (I believe it's 2014) Airbnb came to Portland [and Portland began allowing short term rentals as a permitted activity, for the first time]; I had already been renting on Airbnb  since 2010, so I was pretty familiar with the platform and their rental philosophy. After the wonderful exposure with Matt’s group and the Inner Circle, I wanted to connect more with our local hosts.  As a result, I created a Meetup Group [through Meetup.com]  This was in 2014 and the Meetup group has since flourished. 300 members at the date of this podcast.  At some point we decided to create a Portland Area Host Facebook group, and that group has just gone gangbusters, with 910 members at this date]  [2:40] I have always wanted to have a little conference here in Portland and after I started the podcast, I was interviewing some of our local hosts, I started asking them questions like:  “What do you think?  Do you think we could have a conference here? Do you think the people would like it? Do you think that we have the skills and the wisdom here to be able to share who we are and what we do?   Before I knew it, we were organizing a fantastic conference that happened in April 2017.  We were blessed with about 15 core committee organizers who have become fixtures in all of our development after the conference. The public response was overwhelmingly positive with around 140 attendees.  We had educational breakout sessions and some fantastic speakers, keynotes and vendor support.  It was just really, really, really fabulous.  After the conference that it was obvious to us that our community wanted more. We started talking about how we could deliver, and if we could deliver.  We reorganized the Host2Host Conference to support a Host2Host nonprofit membership group. [trade association]  [3:56]  Next month on February 12, 2018 we're going to be rolling out our full offering of Host2Host support services and membership to our local community and to the world at large.  I want to tell you a little bit about what we have planned for that:  We will have will have the education piece.  You know that's really important to me, that's what I do and that's what I love.  We will continue with having conferences and vendor fairs, classes, and meetups. Since 2014, we have hosted 41 monthly meetups!  We will be having workshops.  Our membership consists of  people who have come to this business from all kinds of backgrounds.  We've got professional photographers and lawyers and event planners. You name it, we've got it all. It's very cool to see these people coming forward to share what they know and help us organize into a group that helps to support our community.    Our “Members Only” section will offer a variety of informational articles, such as:  The importance of Photography  Why Hire a Bookkeeper.  Service Animals.  Anatomy of a Lawsuit (oh my goodness!) and  Insurance   There are going to be many, many, more as we continue on.  We will be we will be adding more as we grow, expanding in areas that I'm sure I can't foresee.  [5:32] You also may have heard that in Portland we have had some issues with our city government.  You also probably know if you're an Airbnb host or a host on any platform that there are advocacy issues everywhere in the world right now.  Part of our energy is focused on advocacy, our own permitting process, politics and policy.  In fact just yesterday I was invited to a meeting at City Hall with policy makers.  It was was a fabulous experience!   We want our local government to hear us as a group. We don't need somebody else speaking for us; we want to do our own speaking and be heard and seen for who we are which is, as you know: Members of the community; taxpayers; supporters of local businesses and neighborhoods. There is a there's a lot of work that can be done around that.   [6:42] We also will have a Business Directory so that we can gather support from our local businesses and from Global businesses.  Businesses are invited to include a special offer for members.   I anticipate that not only will we have businesses that come to us because they sell to us but there will also be businesses coming to us, because of what we can offer them. We direct our guests with recommendations to our local businesses.  Membership is going to go live next month with a Grand Reveal gala. We will be having that catered and we’ll have what we're calling fondly the VOTH Hour (Voice Of The Host) featuring a few short inspirational stories from hosts.  Following our VOTH hour, a panel discussion will offer information about the organization and we’ll have Questions and Answers.  The Portland Host Community is the focus for the face-to-face kinds of activities that we have.  We expect that we will have people from all over the world interested in the online part of what we will be offering and we're purposely keeping our subscription rates ridiculously low.  [8:15]  I thought we should be charging more but honestly we really want to cover expenses. None of us are being paid, we are 100% volunteers, but we have a few expenses in hosting the website and various other things.  The host membership is $50 a year. Small businesses with one to five employees will be $75 a year and The larger businesses over 5 employees is $195 a year.  I don't know of any other other membership group that has such low cost and we want to make it available to everyone. We feel that the education of what we do is what makes our industry better and better and better.  I can tell you that Airbnb tells me that our Portland Community per capita has the highest number of superhosts in the world.  And I think that's because of our community and the way we interact with each other.  I hope that you are interested in Host2Host.org and that you will check us out.  Our website will go live February 12th and we would be happy to accept your membership.  [9:51] If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.    I'm available and I respond. You'll find the show notes as always at HostingYourHome.com. Leave me a message, ask a question, make a comment, offer your skills.  Any of the above!  Our next podcast will be back to our normal interview style. Take care, and have a great week!   Oops I forgot a couple of things! Our website Host2Host.org -  on and after February 12, 2018. You will get an “under construction” note if you go now. https://www.facebook.com/host2host/   [11:15] Website:  Hostingyourhome.com Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/HostingYourHome/ Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/hostingyourhome/  Highly recommended vacation rental guru: Matt Landau:  vrmb.com  

Believe it or not, Airbnb has been around for 10 years. Additionally, did you know you're one of your @BreakDrink hosts (Laura) is a Superhost with her partner-in-crime, Fiachra. What is a Superhost? It’s not just something that Laura has made up. Listen to Jeff ask these two Superhosts about their experiences hosting guests for over two years on episode no. 21.

Steve and Myka talk pricing your Airbnb, attaining Superhost status, and Myka's wife's famous Lasagna!! We really hope you enjoy the show! Hollar at Steve and Myka! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-530-0239 (KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!) IG: @liveletthrive FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLetThrive/ Join our Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18642... Rent Steve's Dallas Condo! Mention LLT and get 15% off! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44686852?check_in=2020-09-22&check_out=2020-09-23&s=67&unique_share_id=d71c9932-5a34-4b59-a3d8-51cfe3287157 cell: 817-566-4777 (send me a shout!) Myka's Info: FB: https://www.facebook.com/myka.a.artis IG: @sharebednbreakfast IG: @mykaartis Airbnb listings: sharebnblistings.com littlerockairbnb.com jacksonville-airbnb.com Myka's Consulting: Clarity.fm/sharebnb Mahogany Fitt's info: www.facebook.com/Mahoganyfitt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and Myka talk pricing your Airbnb, attaining Superhost status, and Myka's wife's famous Lasagna!! We really hope you enjoy the show! SIGN UP TO AIRBNB THROUGH OUR LINK AND GET A FREE CONSULTATION WITH GUYS! https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes?irgwc=1&irclid=Wc80AGzqIRLIyBSSs7RWl0YkUkjUgCT%3AIzsyxM0&ircid=4560&c=Live%20Let%20Thrive&sharedid=&af=126295512 CREATE AN AWESOME GUESTBOOK WITH A HOSTFULLY ACCOUNT FREE! www.hostfully.com discount code: LIVE LET THRIVE Feedback keeps us going so be sure to leave us a text or voicemail at (469)300-9100 ... or email us at chesartandrock@gmail.com or liveletthrive@gmail.com. Thrive on amigos!! www.liveletthrive.com liveletthrive@gmail.com 469-300-9100 (leave us a voicemail!) Myka's Listings: www.facebook.com/ArtisVacationsLLC/ Steve's Airbnb (Art House Hurst) www.airbnb.com/rooms/20895053?s=51

Debi Hertert of Hosting Your Home talks with Todd Brandewie, owner of a whole-house rental near Dayton, Ohio.  At the time, Debi and her family were renting Todd’s house for a family reunion. Todd is a single dad and lives in his house with his four-year old son.  Several nights per month, Todd and his son move to Todd’s dad’s house, or Todd’s RV, in order to rent out his Dayton house.  When Todd got divorced and found himself unable to pay the mortgage, his mom suggested Airbnb.  That suggestion saved Todd’s house and has given him a new outlook on life.   [editor's note]: Many municipalities restrict short-term rentals of whole houses, concerned about depleting the stock of long-term rentals.  Todd's is one of many examples in which homeowners would not choose to share their space as long-term rentals, because it does not fit their family living situations. As communities try to estimate the impact that Airbnb and similar platforms have on long-term rentals, they often rely on unreliable data "scraped" from short-term rental sites, and assume that houses like Todd's would be available for long-term rental if the short-term options were legislatively removed.    It is misleading to count such houses as impacting the long term rental market. A common example is an owner who wants to have space always available for their family who come visit.  We are supportive of protecting long-term rentals through good legislation, such as requiring the owner or long-term tenant to live in the home most of the year. Regulators should become aware of these types of sensible uses and make sensible rules. SHOW NOTES: Debi introduces Todd Brandewie and his mother, who is also an Airbnb host and got Todd started.   Deb talks about how well the house is working for her family.  When he rents out his own house, Todd vacates to his dad’s, or to his camper which is at his dad’s, or travels out of town.  He does a lot of cleaning himself, but does have a housekeeper who helps, and even his friends help if necessary!  He really understands how important cleanliness is in vacation rentals. Deb asks Todd how he manages moving out of his house and back.  She tells him this is the first time she has stayed in an Airbnb of this “model” where the owner lives there but leaves when they have guests.   Todd talks about the number of nights he likes to book and it covering his mortgage and some utility bills.  When Deb asks Todd to “Tell us your story”, Todd talks about thinking people would never come to Dayton, Ohio, but realizes now that there are many reasons people travel, and tourism is only a part of it. Most of his guests are coming to see family.  The family focus led Debi to recommend listing on ClanVenture, another vacation rental platform.  Access to the Airbnb platform has allowed  Todd  to keep his house after his divorce.  He shares custody of his four-year old son. Todd told all his neighbors what was going on when he started renting.  Most of his neighbors don’t even know what Airbnb even is. He said he gets lots of guests who are new to Airbnb, with no reviews.  Deb asked if Todd is worried about anything in his house getting wrecked or taken, and Todd said he doesn’t really worry  about anything in the house. Todd described his one bad experience, which was a group of dog show people who were not respectful of his property.  Followed by asking Debi for any suggestions for  improvements.  She mentioned pillows – the need for choice.  4 per bed, two soft, two firm. They talked about mattresses, and Debi told Todd and his mom about Tuft and Needle, the mattress company that has a promotional program and a waiting list for a free mattress for Superhosts.  There was a discussion about sheets, using white for everything so can bleach, getting the little black cosmetics washcloths; Todd gets frustrated about people leaving lights on all the time, and benefits of changing out to LEDs.  He expresses his gratitude that  Airbnb has allowed him and his son to keep their home. Deb asks Todd about some memorable guests.  He joked about people leaving wine and beer, but then said several people from the Lion King cast rented his house for 28 days and invited him over for a party with the whole cast, and how fun that was. And they gave him 4 front row tickets to the show!     Links: Todd’s house: https://airbnb.com/rooms/12264444 Clanventure:  https://clanventure.com/ Tuft and Needle:  https://goo.gl/PSrHHX  

Soon after Taylor Scheftstrom began working for Airbnb she recognized a need for reaching out to Airbnb hosts in the Portland area.  Debi Hertert of hostingyourhome.com talks with her about working at Airbnb and Taylor’s efforts to build personal relationships between hosts and Airbnb staff. Taylor grew up in southern Oregon in a tiny town of Rogue River.  She was a sports girl, especially horses, and was interested in travel from when she was young.  She traveled to Italy in high school, and at U of O studied photography and political science.  And she took several - in her words - “hair brained” trips including one walk across England in a summer of endless rain. They were broke so had bought tourist cartoon maps instead of the real maps, got lost over and over, and eventually all their equipment got destroyed by rain. But she still wanted to travel! After college, she lived in Turkey for 3 months, and then moved back to Portland.  There, a friend who was already working at the new Portland Airbnb office encouraged Taylor to apply.  She hired on in September, 2014 just as the office was building out and the service was growing very fast. She was recruited for the Trip Experience team.  That team takes calls from hosts who have problems or questions during on-going stays.   The answering team might be in Portland or other cities depending on the time of the call. Now, Taylor does more of the community outreach.  She recognized a need for official outreach from Airbnb office to local hosts to bridge the disconnect.  It wasn’t happening and she felt it was a need.  So she and colleagues came up with the first host dinner at Airbnb in October of 2015.  That dinner was the first time the office had officially – but personally - reached out to local hosts.  Debi recalled starting the Meetup.com group in November of 2014, on the way to SF, because she wanted to connect with other hosts who were going to the SF Open and there was no way to communicate on the Airbnb platform.  Taylor talked about how much progress has been made since then, and Debi complimented her on how great a job she has done in her outreach efforts. Debi asked Taylor if she has traveled with Airbnb, and the answer is that she loves it. Paris, all over Iceland, SF, Oregon including Allan and Dabney’s lookout tower, other fire lookout in Bend;  Washington, a B&B in Palmer Alaska, run by an older man by himself with a full breakfast every day, and British Columbia.  Debi asked her if it’s rewarding to see how well it works, and Taylor does love seeing that.  She doesn’t mention she works at Airbnb unless it comes up.  She likes hearing stories from the hosts she stays with.  She also loves the (NPR) Moth story telling event and podcast, and thought it would be cool to have Portland Airbnb hosts also tell stories.  So, she organized Host Story dinners at the Airbnb facility.  Things can be stressful for the Portland Airbnb employees because they often hear the problems people are having. So these opportunities to hear positive stories from Hosts are fun for them. Debi encouraged her, when she travels and uses Airbnb homes, to let hosts know she works for Airbnb.  Debi loves it when Airbnb employees stay with her, feeling like it is a compliment that they chose her space. Officially, Taylor is the Airbnb Portland community point of contact. She works on community events, works with Dave Mathews on mobilization efforts, and brings together Hosts and guests to join employees in citizenship efforts. And lately, she has been trying to connect hosts with local small businesses.  An example of Host outreach is Portland’s new Biketown rental system – Taylor has been contacting Hosts and organizing free informational rides where the Biketown rep comes and teaches the Hosts how they and their guests can use the system.  It is really great because Hosts don’t need to own bikes. Debi asked Taylor about job flexibility, and Taylor said if you have a good idea that you are really excited about, you can make it happen. It is a really cool part of working there.  She still works part time with the Trip Experience team.    Deb describes the office building and how cool it is – Taylor said all the rooms are employee-designed, like the “Ship Room” that this interview is taking place in. Employees came in one night and set it all up.  It is a fun-loving environment.  The building is an open plan and you can work on a different floor, lounge on a couch, use one of the meeting nooks or whatever.  There are shift schedules with people coming and going at different times, and there are many little “landing rooms”, and “listing rooms” which are based on a listing the team likes somewhere in the world and recreates it for their team meeting spot.  Taylor said they are now going to build out the 4th floor and there will be 20+ listing rooms overall.  They talked about the themed ladies rooms and how fun they are. Debi’s daughter and others are jealous of their friends who work at Airbnb, often because of the food!  Taylor is super complementary of their food program and told Debi about how hard the team works on sourcing locally and ethically.  The Food Service Team makes it a goal, not only to serve healthy and delicious food, but at the same time to economically support local agriculture and farms.  “Our Table” in Sherwood, Oregon is one cooperative they support and buy food that is ethically and locally sourced. It’s a small farm cooperative, really focused on the local community. [caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Taylor serving at outreach event for local Hosts. Airbnb Food Service rocks! So do vegetables from Our Table![/caption] Debi asked Taylor about challenges at work.  Taylor said it’s hard because the company has grown so quickly.  The service has become so popular that you are always playing catch up.  All the team members want Hosts and guests to get it, and sometimes feel bummed if they can’t get it perfect.  They all believe in the mission (and, she notes, millions of other people do as well), so when it isn’t perfect, they often feel stressed. Debi asked Taylor about living here without a car.  How does that work for her?  Taylor said her fiancé Patrick has a car, but she bikes to work and has always hated car commuting.   Taylor said she still meets local hosts for the first time and really wants all area Hosts to know that she is interested in meeting them and building up communications.  She can’t give her email out but listeners who want to contact her can go through Debi via debi@hostingyourhome.com . Debi mentioned frustration that people have, not being able to find an email address or a phone number for Airbnb.  Taylor says it is hard to find the number on the website, because the system wants to answer phone calls for people who are really in a bind.  But she says the phone number is always on the booking so you can find it there.  And you can go to past trips, and find it.  The number is 415-800-5959.  The toll free number is 855-424-7262, (855-4-Airbnb).  And you can always just Google the Airbnb customer service number.  There is a special number for Superhosts (note that if you dial that number and are not a Superhost, you will eventually get disconnected L ) Be sure to see information about the farm cooperative “Our Table” at  http://www.ourtable.us/