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447. How to Start an Airbnb Host Meetup (And Why You Should!)

Mar 20, 2025

Discover how to elevate your status as a local Airbnb expert by starting a meetup for hosts. Learn key tips on selecting a venue, engaging attendees, and attracting sponsors to cover costs. Explore how hosting these events can lead to networking opportunities and potential real estate deals. The hosts share their personal experiences and practical advice on building community and follow-up strategies to maintain momentum after the meetup. It's an inspiring guide for anyone looking to become a leader in the short-term rental space.

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Quick takeaways

Organizing a local Airbnb host meetup enhances community networking, knowledge sharing, and potentially lucrative collaborations among property owners.

Effective planning and promotion, including venue selection and post-event follow-up, are vital to executing successful and impactful meetups.

Deep dives

The STR Must Haves Masterlist

The Must Haves Masterlist is an essential tool for hosts looking to enhance their short-term rental properties. This checklist has been meticulously developed over 12 years and includes vital amenities that can elevate the guest experience from ordinary to extraordinary. By implementing suggestions from the checklist, hosts can quickly identify key items that create a more welcoming and memorable stay for their guests. Encouraged to take action, hosts are challenged to check their properties against the list and improve where necessary, ensuring they remain competitive in the rental market.

Intro

2min

Streamlining Short-Term Rentals and Celebrating Creative Design Choices

3min

Building Community Through Airbnb Meetups

16min

Maximizing Meetup Success Through Sponsorships

3min

Hosting Success: Tips for Airbnb Meetups

13min

Empowering Community Leaders Through Airbnb Meetups

2min

If you want to be the go-to expert in your community, build strong local relationships, and grow your hosting network, starting a meetup for Airbnb hosts is a game-changer. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how to plan, promote, and run a successful short-term rental meetup, based on our own experience hosting packed events for hosts in Columbus.

We cover:

Why hosting a meetup can help you land more co-hosting clients, connect with vendors, and even find real estate deals
The key factors for choosing the right venue (and how to get one for free)
How to plan and structure your meetup for maximum engagement
Getting sponsors to cover costs (so you’re not paying for pizza and drinks out of pocket)
How to attract the right attendees and get them excited to show up
The most important things to do after your meetup to build momentum

If you’ve ever wanted to create a hosting network in your community or become a leader in the short-term rental space, this episode is for you!

Resources:

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