Thanks For Visiting

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Amelia (@EmersonFieldsVenue) asks:Our wedding venue is preparing to host overnight stays. What is your advice on bedding and linens: do we buy multiples of something cheap & disposable to replace over time, or something durable that can be used repeatedly?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Noise AwareMonitor your property's noise levels and keep guest noise – and neighbor noise complaints – under control. Use code 'TFVNA20' for 20% and a FREE sensor, at noiseaware.com.

We’ve experienced some changes in our business lately, and we’re here to discuss all the details of these recent pivots; and explain why you should NEVER be afraid to pivot in your business.Maybe you have a property that’s underperforming, or you’re managing properties for other owners with a difference of opinion on how things should be run. These small conflicts can add up and overtake your “mental mortgage,” which is something you absolutely need to protect.Some decisions are bigger than the spreadsheet; they’re about instinct. Profit does not – and should not – drive every single decision you make. If you get that gut feeling that something needs to change, don’t wait too long – great entrepreneurs make decisions fast.If you’re making changes in your business right now, please email us – we want to hear your pivoting story!Resources:#STRShareSunday: @berrycreekbrokenbowThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Christina asks:My team and I are just starting the concept of our STR business from scratch. There are 3 of us, and we all have other full-time jobs. How should we split up the division of labor for each of us?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.

Ellen Yin is the founder & host of Cubicle to CEO®, a top 1% podcast and media platform creating financially transparent content, events, and education empowering entrepreneurs to pursue what's possible. Ellen quit her corporate job without a backup plan and bootstrapped her first $300 freelance project into over $2 million in revenue by age 28. Ellen has mentored more than 10,000 students through her online programs and also owns the Cubicle to CEO® Clubhouse, a women's coworking space in Salem, Oregon. Her work has been featured in Forbes, the Today Show, Yahoo Finance, and 100+ other publications.Ellen has been considering entering the hospitality industry, and today she joins the show “STR-curious,” turning the questions around on us. We talk through her goals with short-term rentals, the importance of location, achieving an STR license, the metrics to consider when purchasing a property, and why you should be thinking about your exit strategy from the very beginning.Resources:https://cubicletoceo.co/https://www.instagram.com/cubicletoceo/?hl=enhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cubicle-to-ceo/id1470966370https://www.youtube.com/@CubicletoCEOhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-yin#STRShareSunday: @PurvisionPropertiesThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Patty asks:My 3-bedroom property is targeted specifically for traveling nurses. What is the best way to set up a parent-child listing to make the best use of the space?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAResources:Review our first video parent-child listingsOur preferred bedroom door lockThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.

Simon Lehmann is one of the world’s foremost experts on short-term rental and vacation rentals. He leads AJL Atelier, a specialized vacation rental, and business consultancy, while also advising multiple companies as Board Member and Executive Chairman.A sought-after speaker, panelist, and moderator, Simon loves to broach high-level and technical topics alike, from the future trends of short-term rental to the specifics of online distribution in the top 5 OTAs. Previously, Simon was the Co-Founder & Chairman of Vacasa Europe, former President of PhocusWright, and ex-Board member of HomeAway, to name but a few. He’s also an accomplished operator, having led Interhome as CEO, Hotelplan Group as Deputy CEO, and Swissport as EVP.Simon joins us today to discuss the vacation rental industry at large: why it’s primarily a human business, why tech is important but CAN’T replace the human touch, why you need to have consistency of product in your properties, and as always, the importance of direct booking and diversification.Resources:AJL AtelierThe world’s largest ever published vacation rental technology visual landscapeExcellence Wins by Horst Schulze #STRShareSunday: @_homesweetdome_Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Christine asks:Does our cancellation policy affect our listing’s visibility on Airbnb?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAResources:PriceLabs: use code TFV for an extended 30-day free trial—plus get a $10 credit! Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.

Delyanne Barros is an investing coach and the founder of Delyanne The Money Coach LLC. Growing up poor and as a Brazilian-born immigrant, she believed that money was something extremely difficult to earn, manage, and grow. After paying off $150k in student loan debt and becoming a millionaire she now shares her knowledge with over 500K followers across all her social media platforms. Her signature program, Slay the Stock Market, teaches new investors how to become financially independent and retire early and has over 6,000 students enrolled. She has been named one of the most influential voices of money by Time and she was also the host of Diversifying, the first personal finance podcast produced by CNN.We’re going rogue today and for once, not talking about real estate. But Delyanne’s tactics for investing in the stock market make a perfect pair for real estate investors and Airbnb owners who are looking to either grow their portfolios, or put their profits to work and prepare for retirement. Delyanne focuses on index funds, and today she talks about all sides of investing in the stock market: why we were never taught this in school, scare tactics and complicated language to deter the average investor, and why you should think carefully about hiring a financial planner.Resources:FREE Class: Invest For Independence. DelyanneTheMoneyCoach.comDelyanne’s Podcast, ‘Diversifying’Delyanne on Instagram @DelyanneTheMoneyCoach#STRShareSunday: @wooded.wanderlustThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.MinoanMinoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Katie asks:My Airbnb’s bedroom is in a loft, accessible only by a ladder; should we get a sleeper sofa as an extra option for guests?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.

Helen Christopher is a former elementary teacher turned hospitable host, author, and event planner in Upstate New York. In 2021, she bought a former girls summer camp called Brookledge which offers guests 60 acres of cabins, glamping tents, and event space. As owner, she helps guests reconnect with nature and disconnect from their hectic lives. Helen has been featured in the Times Union, Ramble and Roam blog, and Connecting Roads. In 2023, look for her in the book Hospitable Hosts (second edition). She now lives with her family and two dogs in what was once the nurse’s office at Brookledge and enjoys camp life every day. Helen joins the show today to discuss how she came across Brookledge and what led her to buy the property, how she and her husband had to seriously downsize after moving into the Brookledge nurse’s office, and their proximity to Saratoga Springs, NY, a nearby tourist destination.Resources:BrookledgeNY.com@BrookledgeNY on InstagramHelen’s Airbnb Listings: Brookledge Camp, Crook Brook Cabin, and Cottage Cozy#STRShareSunday: @glenairecottagesThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.