
Hospitable Hosts
Hospitable gifts short-term rental hosts their valuable time back. In this podcast, Hospitable Hosts, we talk with leading industry experts, Hospitable integration partners, and short-term rental hosts to share valuable insights and ideas with the hosting community.Hospitable Hosts was recently featured on FeedSpot's list of the 50 Best Short-Term Rental Podcasts: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/short_term_rental_podcasts/
Latest episodes

Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 5min
Hospitable Town Hall, February 5, 2025
In this Hospitable Town Hall, the team discussed updates on smart device integrations, including the launch of a thermostat integration and an increase in the number of free device connections available per active property. Also announced were new features for managing Booking.com reservations, improvements to the mobile app's connectivity and navigation, and the introduction of Stripe Link as a payment method. Additionally, the Hospitable team covered the launch of an incident detection feature, improvements to the guest portal, and the upcoming availability of QuickBooks integration for all users on the Mogul plan.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

Feb 4, 2025 • 18min
2025 STR Insurance: What Every Host Needs to Know with Steadily by Hospitable Hosts
Welcome back to the Hospitable Hosts podcast! The world of short-term rentals is constantly evolving, and insurance is no exception. Today, we have Darren Nix, Founder and CEO of Steadily, here to help us navigate the STR insurance landscape in 2025 and beyond.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

Jan 28, 2025 • 18min
Building Your STR Dream Clean Team with Turno by Hospitable Hosts
Welcome back to the Hospitable Hosts podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of STR cleaning with Brooks Sparks of Turno, to learn how a top-notch cleaning strategy can unlock more bookings, better reviews, and a more profitable business.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 4min
Hospitable Town Hall, January 22, 2025
The Hospitable team discusses the company's new roadmap for 2025, focusing on becoming a leading property management software provider in the short-term rental industry with an emphasis on AI integration and connectivity initiatives. The team highlights plans to enhance their product offerings, including improved listing management, dynamic pricing, expense management, and the introduction of a marketplace for service providers. They also emphasize their commitment to creating an owner-centric, AI-first product that augments hosting capabilities while maintaining the essence of hospitality.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

Jan 23, 2025 • 21min
From Wine Marketing to Real Estate Empire: A Conversation with Josh Baldovino by Hospitable Hosts
Join us as we sit down with Josh Baldovino, a real estate investor who juggles multiple roles with remarkable success. By day, he's a Marketing Manager for a California winery, but his entrepreneurial spirit doesn't stop there. Josh also runs his own marketing agency and manages an impressive real estate portfolio, including a 111-unit apartment complex, 8 long-term rentals, and 4 short-term rentals in Columbus, Ohio. He's mastered various acquisition strategies – from the BRRRR method to wholesale deals – proving his versatility and market knowledge. In this episode of Hospitable Hosts, Josh shares his insights on balancing a busy schedule, maximizing ROI, and leveraging marketing expertise to thrive in the competitive world of real estate investing.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

Jan 16, 2025 • 28min
Rave-Worthy Rentals: Branding, Design & Marketing Magic with Steph Weber by Hospitable Hosts
Welcome back to the Hospitable Hosts Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the world of short-term rentals with a true expert in creating unforgettable guest experiences. Joining us is Steph Weber, founder of The Weber Co, a company that helps hosts transform their properties into sought-after destinations through strategic branding, impactful design, and savvy marketing. Steph is also a hands-on host herself, leveraging powerful tools like Hospitable to streamline her operations and maximize bookings. Get ready for a jam-packed episode full of actionable insights and inspiring ideas to elevate your short-term rental game!Follow Steph on Instagram @thewebercoSleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

Jan 9, 2025 • 32min
Diving into the Data: Analyzing Australian STR Trends
This episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast features Sally Henry, Vice President of Business Development at Key Data. Sally will provide a deep dive into the latest short-term rental (STR) trends in Australia, sharing key data insights that can help property managers, investors, and hosts better understand the market dynamics. The discussion will focus on how to leverage data to make informed decisions, optimize revenue, and stay ahead in the competitive STR landscape.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

Dec 20, 2024 • 37min
US STR Tax FAQs with Anderson Advisors by Hospitable Hosts
In today’s episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we’re talking to Jeffrey Cottle, Senior Attorney at Anderson Business Advisors. Jeff and Miles dig into some key tax topics for short-term rental hosts in the US including how to decide on a business structure, how to maximize tax deductions, and some of the challenges that come with managing rentals across multiple states.Tax and Asset Protection WorkshopStrategy SessionSleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

Dec 19, 2024 • 19min
From Engineer to Empire Builder: Grace Gudenkauf's Journey to 20+ Units by Hospitable Hosts
Today we're joined by Grace Gudenkauf, a real estate investor who took a leap of faith in 2021, leaving her engineering career to build a thriving rental business (including short, mid, and long-term rentals). Now owning and self-managing over 25 units across multiple states, Grace is a master of remote management and a champion for women in real estate. She's here to share her incredible journey, from taking the plunge to building a team and empowering others through her book and community. Get ready for an inspiring conversation packed with actionable advice for aspiring and seasoned investors alike!Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.

Dec 5, 2024 • 33min
6 Tips to Grow Direct to 65% of Your Bookings with Mark Simpson by Hospitable Hosts
Welcome to today's episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast with Founder and CEO of Boostly, Mark Simpson. Mark is a stand-out professional in the industry, having worked in hospitality (across various roles) for decades, and understands the everyday challenges of hosts. In today's episode, Mark guides us through 6 tips to help you grow direct to be 65% of your bookings.Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable. Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking guests.Sign up today at hospitable.com/podcast and get 25% off your bill for 3 months.
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