Behind the Stays The Top Airbnb Secrets and Strategies from a Former Airbnb Employee
Meet Daniel Rusteen.
Daniel is the self-proclaimed “world’s best at Airbnb.”
And before you laugh or roll your eyes, he’s got a pretty solid case for why this title is fitting.
Daniel worked at Airbnb for several years, launched his own Airbnb property management business, is building his own collection of luxe Airbnbs, has a plethora of courses, tools, and resources he’s developed for Airbnb hosts AND has spent more than 2,000 nights staying at Airbnbs!
So, yeah, the dude knows a thing or two about the Airbnb ecosystem.
Tune into a riveting conversation on how to optimize your Airbnb business and what Daniel thinks the future of travel and hospitality will look like over the next few years.
Alright, without further ado, get ready to meet Daniel.
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About the Show
Behind the Stays is brought to you twice a week by Sponstayneous — a free, biweekly newsletter that brings subscribers the best last-minute deals and upcoming steals on Airbnb.
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Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, co-founder of Sponstayneous, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee.