Thanks For Visiting

Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian
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Sep 3, 2020 • 34min

78. What to Consider When Hosting Photo Shoots in Your Rental

You may have entered this business with short-term rentals in mind, but there are SO many ways to make money off of your property. Why limit yourself to just one?In our last episode with Brett and Ashley Nobles, we talked all about location rentals, and we want to revisit the topic a bit. If you are just charging your nightly rate for a location rental, you are leaving a lot of money on the table—and opening yourself up to some serious liability. Let’s walk through some of the things you need to consider when hosting photo shoots, video, or corporate meetings at your location.Resources:yourincomespace.com use code TFV30 for 30% off the program#STRShareSunday: @tinymountaincabinThanks for Visiting is a production of Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Handbook | Get everything you need to fast track your way to Superhost at thanksforvisiting.com/handbookHosting 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.
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Aug 27, 2020 • 53min

77. Pivot From the Overnight Short-Term Rental Strategy to the Niche of Hourly Location Rentals- with Ashley & Brett Nobles

We want you to make money in all sorts of different ways—and that can mean more than just nightly stays!Our guests Ashley and Bretty Nobles are going to introduce you to a great way to diversify your rental business: hourly location rentals. They are a husband and wife duo who, in just five years, have hosted more than 800 bookings over their short-term rental and location rental businesses. They’ve appeared on Refinery29’s “Sweet Digs” series on YouTube and have serviced clients such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix at their properties. So, they know a thing or two (or three) about successful location rentals! On top of that, this power couple offers online training to help educate their community on creating unique short-term rental spaces. We discuss all the ins and outs of location rentals, why you should consider them, and how to prep your space.Resources:https://yourincomespace.thinkific.com/courses/101?ref=3d3dc1Use the code TFV30 for 30% off the Your Income Space course!info@yourincomespace.comRefinery29 Sweet Digs#STRShareSunday: @thebuttonbushcottageThanks for Visiting is a production of Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Handbook | Get everything you need to fast track your way to Superhost at thanksforvisiting.com/handbookHosting 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.
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Aug 20, 2020 • 45min

76. How to Close Down Listings Efficiently and Ethically Without the Overwhelm- with Tracey Northcott

Tracey Northcott, an Airbnb Superhost for nearly a decade and a guest experience specialist consultant, shares tips on efficiently and ethically closing down listings. She emphasizes the importance of honoring existing bookings, providing suitable alternatives, and being open and honest with guests. Other topics include outsourcing packing, involving the turnover team, creating an exit strategy, and adapting to challenges in the rental business.
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Aug 13, 2020 • 1h 1min

75. Live Airbnb Coaching!- Ashley Wilson

Is there something you know now that you wish you had known months or years ago that would have made you much more money?Well, why not learn from the paths of others who have done this work? We may not be able to turn back time, but we can pass on that knowledge to help others speed up their journey! Enter Ashley Wilson. Ashley’s blog is At Home with Ashley, where she writes about home decor, DIY, and decorating on a budget. She has a short-term rental in Florida called Pink Palm Hideaway, and another coming up this fall in Utah called Fairview Cottage. We’re going to give her some coaching on how she can increase her earnings for her property, which should help all of you figure out what questions you need to ask and where you might need to start tweaking things.Resources:athomewithashley.com@athomewithashley@pinkpalmhideawayAshley’s Airbnb: Pink Palm Hideaway + Fairview Cottagesmartbnb.io#STRShareSunday: @lacasitacacaoThanks for Visiting is a production of 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.Hosting Handbook | Get everything you need to fast track your way to Superhost at thanksforvisiting.com/handbook
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Aug 6, 2020 • 35min

74. How to Market & Brand Your Short Term Rental Business- with Tayler Smith

Tayler Smith, Founder of the Smith Family B&Bs, shares tips on marketing and branding short-term rental businesses. They discuss using hashtags, maintaining consistent visuals, and the impact of a promotional video. The family's unique spaces, including a World War II train car, are highlighted. The hosts emphasize the importance of purposeful branding and offer personalized guidance through workshops and a membership program.
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Jul 30, 2020 • 25min

73. 5 Overlooked Aspects of a Management Contract

Learn about the upcoming TFVcon conference and its celebrity keynote speaker. Discover the significance of routine maintenance permission clauses in rental management agreements. Explore examples of resolving property issues without involving the owner. Discuss the importance of clarifying management contract terms and insurance coverage. Discover the five overlooked aspects of a management contract and get advice for starting a co-hosting management business.
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Jul 16, 2020 • 33min

72. The Benefits of Cleaning Training & Certification- with Jill Mason

We’re getting down and dirty with cleaning with Jill Mason, the founder and CEO of VRScheduler.com. She’s been working with property managers and cleaning companies for over four years to make them more efficient and accurate, and she’s recently pivoted into staff training with her new cleaning certification program. We have always highly recommended showing proof of the hard work you put in, and getting certified to prove that your cleaning process is safe has massive benefits for you AND your guests.Resources:Learn more: VRScheduler.comGet Certified at CleaningCertification.com Save 20% on all courses with code: TFVEmail: jill@vrscheduler.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jill-mason-9451b9149/#STRShareSunday: @goldpancabinThanks for Visiting is a production of Crate MediaMentioned 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.Hosting Handbook | Get everything you need to fast track your way to Superhost at thanksforvisiting.com/handbook
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Jul 9, 2020 • 44min

71. Offering Concierge Services- with Meghan Alfonso

We’re always looking for great ways to elevate our guest experience, and one easy way to do that (and make more money!) is by offering concierge services. Meghan Alfonso is the CEO and founder of GAT, otherwise known as Girl (or Guy) About Town, a concierge company in Arizona. We talk about what concierge services you could offer, how to handle setbacks in this line of work, reaching out to local businesses for referrals, and more.Resources:Learn more: girlabouttown.orgInstagram: @_girl_about_town_#STRShareSunday: @thetinyshedThanks for Visiting is a production of 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.Hosting Handbook | Get everything you need to fast track your way to Superhost at thanksforvisiting.com/handbook
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Jul 2, 2020 • 59min

70. How Hostfully Can Help You Reach More Customers & Guarantee a Great Guest Experience- with Margot Schmorak

What if you could simplify the way you run your short-term rental business? Margot Schmorak is the CEO and co-founder of Hostfully, a property management software company that services thousands of properties worldwide and helps you do just that. Hostfully helps to automate guest communications, distribution across multiple platforms, and integrates with other companies in the vacation rental space. They empower property managers with an essential platform to be able to make choices about how they run their business. Whether you’re big or small, Hostfully can help you get your properties in front of as many guests as possible and make your life and your business easier.Resources:www.hostfully.comHostfully Guidebooks: hostfully.com/guidebooks-feature-overviewHostfully Reports: reports.hostfully.com/dataHostfully Maturity Model#STRShareSunday: @sunriversiestaThanks for Visiting is a production of Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Handbook | Get everything you need to fast track your way to Superhost at thanksforvisiting.com/handbookHosting 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.
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Jun 25, 2020 • 29min

69. Co-Hosting From Part-Time to Full-Time Salary & Beyond

Are you interested in hopping into the rental world full time but unsure of where to start or how the numbers will shake out?The world of co-hosting is an amazing place to start, especially if you are interested in the short-term rental or vacation property world. Your income can be whatever you make it. We’re going to dive into the exact numbers and hours invested into a property and outline how you can make supplemental income all the way to full-time income in order to replace your career.Resources:#STRShareSunday: @chick_inn_on_mainThanks for Visiting is a production of 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.

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