Welcome back to Thanks for Visiting! As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the most loved episodes of the year and the incredible takeaways they’ve provided for our community of hosts. These episodes have sparked important conversations, inspired profitable strategies, and highlighted major wins from listeners just like you.

From mastering pricing strategies to embracing themed properties, advocating for hosting rights, and optimizing operations, these episodes reflect the topics that matter most to short-term rental hosts everywhere.

Episode Highlights:

(00:01:00) #STRShareSunday: Mileaway Stowe

We’re featuring this stunning farmhouse in Stowe, Vermont, and its gorgeous direct booking site.

(00:02:00) Year in Review: Gratitude and 2024 Reflections

Looking back on an election year, how hosting evolved, and what we learned as an industry.

(00:05:00) Top 7 Episodes of 2024

A rundown of the most loved episodes and the profitable strategies they uncovered:

1. Dynamic Pricing vs. Cleaning Fees (Episode 321)
2. How To Make Facebook & Instagram Ads That Drive Bookings for Your Short-Term Rental (Episode 333)
3. Pet-Friendly Airbnb Listings: Welcoming Dogs to Your Short-Term Rental (Episode 335)
4. We Fought Restrictive Local Hosting Laws (and Won) (Episode 339)
5. Optimize Your Supply Inventory as an Airbnb Co-Host in 2024 (Episode 347)
6. Revenue Management 101: How to Track Growth & Optimize Your Strategy (Episode 391)
7. Simple Strategy to Add Thousands to Airbnb Revenue (Episode 405)

(00:25:00) The Land Journey & Personal Growth

Sarah and Annette reflect on their long-term project of purchasing land and building unique properties.

(00:30:00) YouTube Adventures & Stepping Out of Comfort Zones

How Thanks for Visiting expanded to YouTube with video-specific content to serve the hosting community.

(00:33:00) Member Success Stories

Celebrating HBM member wins, including:

• Katie’s $30K revenue increase with two properties.
• Michelle’s launch of 19 properties as a Co-host.
• Heatherly’s pivot to long-term insurance bookings.

(00:36:00) 2025 Bootcamp Announcements

Introducing Bootcamp Intensives to help you focus on specific aspects of your hosting business.

(00:40:00) Final Thoughts & Community Reflections

Sharing our gratitude for the incredible hosting community and setting the stage for 2025.

Resources:

• #STRShareSunday: @mileawaystowe
• Submit Your Property: strshare.com
• Dynamic Pricing Tools: PriceLabs
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
• Hosting Business Membership: Get on the waitlist!
• Bootcamp Intensives: Join us in January for a Listing Audit Boot Camp!
• Rent Responsibly: Learn More

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