529. The Top Short-Term Rental Hosting Lessons of 2025: Pricing, Profit & Strategy

What do the most-downloaded Thanks for Visiting episodes of 2025 have in common?

They weren’t about shortcuts or trends. They were about pricing, revenue, and running a smarter hosting business.

In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down the top-performing episodes of 2025 and what they reveal about how hosts are thinking differently. From pricing strategy and upgrades to insurance, taxes, cancellation policies, and direct bookings, a clear pattern emerged: hosts want clarity, confidence, and better decision-making backed by data.

If you’re heading into the next year focused on profitability and long-term growth, this episode highlights the conversations worth revisiting and why they matter.

What we covered:

1. What the most downloaded episodes of 2025 reveal about today’s hosts
2. Why pricing and revenue strategy continue to be top priorities
3. How hosts are shifting away from vanity metrics toward profitability
4. The role of upgrades, insurance, and cancellation policies in protecting margins
5. Why AI, listing titles, and direct bookings are no longer optional
6. How these lessons shaped the creation of Strategic Host coaching

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