The Cohost Coach The Cohost Coach - Episode #57: Short Term Rental Burnout
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Oct 29, 2025 Dive into the world of short-term rental burnout, where overwhelming guest complaints can lead to stress. Discover how organization and standard operating procedures can help prevent this fatigue. Joe emphasizes the importance of managing guest communication, hiring virtual assistants, and automating responses to streamline operations. Outsourcing pricing can also enhance profitability. Finally, he stresses the need to reassess fees to sustain a healthy business model while managing overhead.
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Hidden Operational Load Causes Burnout
- Short-term rental work has a high up-front enthusiasm but hidden ongoing operational load causes stress.
- Joe warns that daily, weekly, and monthly backend tasks eventually create burnout if unmanaged.
Document SOPs Before Problems Arise
- Create and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for common issues before they happen.
- Joe says SOPs turn 15-minute scrambles into quick fixes and prevent repetitive stress.
Guest Who Messaged 25 Times
- Joe shares a recent guest who messaged 25 times during a three-day stay and drained energy.
- He contrasts that with a neighboring guest who messaged once, illustrating unpredictable guest demands.
