Are you stressing about selecting a nightly rate for your Airbnb? If your prices are too high - your listing could sit empty. But, if your prices are too low you’re leaving money on the table. Do you wish there was a way to guarantee that your Airbnb is generating the maximum cash flow possible?

If these are your worries, this episode is a complete game changer! Culin shares his secret sauce for pricing for occupancy. It’s the discovery that took us from casual investors to jumping “all in” on the Airbnb opportunity! We’ll help you understand Airbnb as a business and search engine which leads into why pricing is your biggest lever for success on the platform.

Tune in to learn how to set nightly prices for a fuller calendar that creates more cash flow and a shorter time frame to reaching financial freedom!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to select your base price
• Which 3rd-party pricing tool to use
• Understanding Airbnb as a business and how the it works as an search algorithm
• Adjusting your base price over time - 30 day 40-60% occupancy
• Meeting the market demand every single day
• This episode was originally recorded November 13th, 2019

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Are you afraid if you invest in an Airbnb no one will ever see or book your listing? Do you wonder how to select the right property? Are you worried about how to compete with the Airbnbs already succeeding in your market?

If so, you need to listen to this episode where we share how to look for macro amenities in potential investments, the key concepts of designing with guests in mind, how design/decor can be used to increase guest engagement and bookings, and an often-overlooked $300 investment that is essential for your listing’s success on the Airbnb platform.

After listening to this episode you will be confident making purchase and decorating decisions, that lead to getting more bookings, charging higher rates, and increasing occupancy year-round!

Tune in to learn exactly how to select and decorate an Airbnb to get the most attention, money, and bookings from your guests!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Desirable property macro amenities
• What NOT to do when decorating your space
• How to make your listing POP (room by room)
• Simple design decisions that make a cohesive and desirable Airbnb experience
• Micro amenities to add to your listing to increase bookings and 5-star reviews
• The often-overlooked investment that is essential for your listing to succeed on the Airbnb platform

This episode was originally recorded November 20th, 2019

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Are you looking for a way to generate cash flow outside of your current job? Have you thought about Airbnb investing, but been afraid to choose the wrong place in the wrong market and lose your hard-earned money? Do you wish there was a “silver bullet” to feel truly confident in making a short-term rental investment?

If so, you need to listen to this episode where we share our exact system for finding your “where," drilling down into the hard market data, and knowing BEFORE you ever invest how much money a property can cash flow.

After listening to this podcast, you’ll understand exactly how to find a profitable Airbnb market near you. You’ll also learn which software we use to find and make our investment decisions, and the ideal size of market to reap the largest return on your investment.

Tune in to learn how to be confident in finding and making an Airbnb investment that will cash flow!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to begin looking for an Airbnb market
  
• The ideal size of a market/town/area for maximum return on investment
  
• What free platform to use to begin learning more about a market
• Which free software gives you hard data on the location, nightly pricing, and occupancy of other Airbnbs in your market of interest.
  
• How much you can expect a property to gross based on top-line revenue
  
  

This episode was originally recorded November 20th, 2019

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Do you feel like you’re missing a piece of the Airbnb success puzzle? Do you wish you had an easy way to understand exactly how your property was ranking according to the Airbnb algorithm and what you should change to get more bookings?

If so, don’t miss this episode where Kelvin Mah, the founder of Rank Breeze, shares his secret weapon for making data-driven decisions about listing changes, the 3 facets of short term rental success, and 3 specific things to adjust to boost engagement with your Airbnb’s listing to fill your calendar and bank account!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The 3 facets of STR success
• The software that allows you to peek into the “black box” of the Airbnb algorithm
• What 3 things to adjust to boost your Airbnb’s click-through rates
• Exactly how long to test a change to your listing
• Why you should keep your July prices high this summer

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Do you wish you could get more of your guests to book repeat stays? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of building a separate website to market your Airbnb? Do you wish there was an easy way to do guest marketing to fill your calendar and bank account?

If so, this episode is for you! Today we’re sharing our secret hack for leveraging technology you already use to automate guest marketing, increase bookings, and feed the Airbnb algorithm so you stay on page one of search results.

Tune in to learn how you can work smarter, not harder, on generating repeat guest bookings in less than 10 minutes!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why you DO NOT need a direct-booking website
• The rarely discussed issues that come with taking direct bookings
• How to use software you already have to automate guest marketing on Airbnb
• Exactly which 3 messages to send to successfully secure repeat guest bookings
  
  

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Do you wish you knew what amenities were most important for success as an Airbnb investor? Are you looking for design and renovation direction with your STR? Would it be amazing to have an expert completely design, renovate, and furnish your next investment or at least know what they would suggest?

If so, don’t miss this episode where Mark Lumpkin of STR cribs shares from his experience setting up more than 500 short-term rentals, how the use of Airbnbs has changed over time.

Tune in to learn the most important aspects of Airbnb design for standing out in your market, as well as the most desirable amenities you can put into your Airbnb to increase bookings and guest satisfaction.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The changing guest expectation for Airbnb use
  
• How to appeal to the largest traveling demographic in the U.S.
  
• The least expensive amenity that gives you the biggest bang for your buck
  
• The most important room to renovate in an Airbnb
  
• 3 expert tips for setting up your first short-term rental
  
• The one amenity that will make your Airbnb the most desirable in your market

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Do you ever wish you had a business background to help you with your Airbnb decisions? Would having a proven system for success help you feel more confident as an investor?

If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you! Today, we’re guiding you through the 4 Ps of marketing and how they specifically apply to Airbnbs, so you can make educated decisions and fast-track the success of your investment property.

Tune in to learn the “MBA way” to make decisions and maximize the potential of your Airbnb investment!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What your “product” is as an Airbnb host
• How nightly pricing impacts your listing rank, bookings, and bank account
• How to use key parts of your Airbnb listing to promote your space to its fullest potential
• The importance of choosing and mastering the right OTA for your short-term rental
  
  

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Are you looking for a way to increase your bookings and guest satisfaction? Do you wish there was a way to spend less time messaging your guests and managing their stays?

If so, don’t miss this episode with Miles Hobson, the head of marketing at Hospitable. He shares ways you can use technology to save 16 hours a month on hosting responsibilities.

Tune in to learn how AI is transforming guest messaging and Miles’ best advice for new Airbnb investors!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The host problem Hospitable was created to solve
• How to use Hospitable to save time, improve guest satisfaction & be a better host
• How AI is changing the way hosts and guests communicate
• Why embracing new technology is key to success as an Airbnb investor

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