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Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management

Freewyld Foundry

Get Paid For Your Pad is the go-to podcast for Airbnb hosts, short-term rental operators, and vacation rental entrepreneurs who want to scale smarter, earn more, and stay ahead of industry shifts.Hosted by Jasper Ribbers, Eric Moeller, and Kaye Putnam from Freewyld Foundry, this podcast delivers actionable tips on Airbnb pricing strategies, revenue management, direct bookings, listing optimization, and guest experience. You"ll hear from real hosts, property managers, and industry pros who share

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28:15

Get Up to 75% Discounts on Furniture and Amenities

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2021/02/08

We all know that you can save money by buying in bulk. And most short-term rental hosts do try to negotiate discounts when we purchase multiple mattresses, rugs or couches for our units. But what if you could leverage the purchasing power of, say, 50,000 STR hosts AND have someone else do the negotiating for you? What if you could get up to 75% off the furniture and amenities you need to set up and manage your Airbnb units?Jeff Iloulian is the Cofounder and CEO of HostGPO, the first international

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33:28

Pricing Tips for 2021

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2021/02/01

Travel has changed in the pandemic era. While it’s harder to make plans in advance, many are taking advantage of the ability to work from anywhere and driving to nearby sun-and-snow destinations. So, what can we do to learn how our particular market has changed and adjust our pricing to take advantage of these trends?Andrew Kitchell is the Founder and CEO of Wheelhouse, a platform designed to help short-term rental hosts manage their units as professionally and efficiently as a major hotel. The

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34:53

Outlook on the Real Estate Market

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2021/01/25

We experienced an unprecedented drop in GDP in 2020 and record unemployment numbers. And yet, the real estate and stock markets seem to be doing fine. So, how do we make sense of this discrepancy? What is the economic outlook for 2021 and beyond? And is now a good time to invest in short-term rental properties?Jason Hartman is the creator of The Empowered Investor and host of the Creating Wealth Show. He has spent the last 17 years helping people achieve financial freedom through real estate

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29:51

How to Manage Your Linen Efficiently

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2021/01/18

What kind of linens should you buy for your short-term rentals? Should you focus on quality or durability? And how do you take care of the bedsheets and towels so that they last longer?Harold Gonzalez is the Cofounder of EXSTR Apartments, a STR property management company based in Cali, Colombia, where ‘the weather is hot, the drinks are cold and you’re always welcome.’ Harold got his start in hospitality working for Marriott International in New York City, and after eight years in the hotel

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26:01

Hosting Remote Workers in Paradise

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2021/01/11

Remote work became a reality during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of us learned that you really can do business from just about anywhere. And now that companies like Twitter and Square are giving their teams the option to work from home even after we return to normalcy, remote employees are looking for a cool places travel and do their work. So, what can STR hosts do to capitalize on this opportunity?Robert Nunez is the vacation rental expert behind Work in Paradise, a STR villa on the island of

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30:40

Guest Communication Tips in a COVID World

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2021/01/04

Guest communication has changed in the COVID era. Travelers have more anxiety right now, and there is a strong need for STR hosts to communicate clearly and be responsive to our guests’ questions and concerns. So, what can we do to build a personal connection with our guests in a socially-distanced world and make them feel comfortable staying with us?David Jacoby is the Cofounder and President of Hostfully, a platform designed to help short-term rental hosts provide five-star hospitality through

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34:14

Learning Lessons from 2020 for Short-Term Rental Hosts

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2020/12/30

2020 was a roller coaster ride for short-term rental hosts. Yes, the COVID crisis presented some very big challenges. But for those of us who stuck it out, the year presented some very big opportunities as well. So, what did STR hosts learn in 2020? And how can we apply those lessons to succeed in 2021?Steven Che Suarez is the Cohost of Live Let Thrive, a podcast about Airbnb and the sharing economy, and the Cofounder and CEO of Argest Rentals, a full-service short-term rental management company

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38:11

Revenue Management Secrets

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2020/12/21

To maximize revenue from your Airbnb listing, you have to adjust your pricing based on demand. But how do you identify when you can command a higher nightly rate for your short-term rental and when to keep your prices low? What do you need to know about your market to set your calendar up for success?Andrew Kitchell is the Founder and CEO of Wheelhouse, a revenue management platform that offers market insights for professional short-term rental operators. The Wheelhouse software provides data-driven

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29:54

How to Grow an STR Management Company

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2020/12/14

Last week, we took a closer look at the ownership model for a short-term rental business. But what if you’re not interested in buying real estate and would rather partner with people who already own it? If so, the STR management model is the best fit for you.Logan Humphrey is the Founder and CEO of Cohobnb Properties, a full-service vacation rental property management company in Northwest, Arkansas. Logan also serves as President of The Arkansas Short Term Rental Alliance, an organization advocating

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29:14

How to Grow an STR Investment Portfolio

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2020/12/07

The first step in building a short-term rental business is choosing the right business model. Do you want to lease properties and then list them on Airbnb? Would you prefer to partner with owners, managing their STR properties for them? Or are you interested in owning the properties yourself and growing a short-term rental investment portfolio?Tim Hubbard is the Cofounder and CEO of Midtown Stays, a company that invests in and manages STR apartments in thriving midtown and downtown areas. Since he

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59:56

Prevent a Ban on Airbnb in Your City

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2020/11/30

In July 2019, Theron Lewis was in the process of scaling a short-term rental business when he read about a proposed ban on Airbnb in the city of Detroit. And his business life flashed before his eyes. Theron had no prior advocacy experience, but he knew he had to do something.Theron is the Founder of Sharing Detroit, a group of residents, small business owners and community leaders who support the fair regulation of short-term rentals in the State of Michigan. He is also the Founder and President of

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26:46

Top SEO Strategies to Drive Bookings

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2020/11/23

Short-term rental hosts know that ranking on the first page of Google results is crucial in driving traffic to a direct booking site. So, what can we do to make sure our page is one of the first few results potential guests see? How can we use search engine optimization, otherwise known as SEO, to get more site visitors and more direct bookings?Vincent Breslin is the Founder of Uplisting, a self-service property management system for vacation rental owners and operators. Uplisting provides a simple

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47:34

From Host to Hospitality Brand

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2020/11/16

How to scale your STR Business in 2021 without getting burned out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:14

How to Manage Your Cleaners When Scaling Your STR...

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2020/11/09

Cleaners are an integral part of any short-term rental (STR) business, and their role has become even more vital in the season of COVID-19. So, how do you find and train good cleaners? And how do you manage a growing team of cleaners as your vacation rental business scales?Gosia Cooke is the founder of Coastal Properties Vacation Rentals, the #1 STR management company in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Gosia started hosting her own properties on Airbnb in 2015. Soon, property owners were asking her to

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34:38

How to Make Your Airbnb Pet Friendly and Increase...

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2020/11/03

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How to Avoid the Pandemic Partiers

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2020/10/26

The pandemic has limited our ability to engage in social interaction. Sporting events and concerts have been cancelled, nightclubs are closed and even restaurants are restricted to a limited capacity. And young people have turned to short-term rentals (STRs) as a party venue where they can meet up with friends and make bad decisions. So, what can you do as a host to avoid these pandemic partiers?Michael Goldin is the Director of Business Development at NoiseAware, a noise protection service for

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29:17

How to Drive Direct Bookings with Your Porter

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2020/10/19

We know it’s beneficial to have a direct booking website for our short-term rental (STR) business. But having a webpage doesn’t do us much good if no one visits. So, how do you drive traffic to your site and make it easy for guests to book?Erinç Arık is the Cofounder and CEO of Your Porter, the premiere mobile-first property management software for professional STR hosts. The platform’s top features include message automation, team management and an Airbnb ranking booster, and the app even allows

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41:49

How to Maximize Your Revenue with Rented

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2020/10/12

Airlines and hotel chains employ entire teams to determine what their pricing and booking settings should be to maximize revenue. But most short-term rental (STR) hosts don’t have access to the same kind of data, nor do we have the resources to hire world-class data scientists. So, what can we do make more from the properties we manage?Cofounders Andrew McConnel and Cliff Johnson are the CEO and CCO of Rented, the premier provider of full-service revenue management for professional vacation rental

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26:40

Crushing the STR Game in Nashville

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2020/10/05

In the same way that ‘smooth seas don’t make great sailors,’ a strong economy doesn’t produce great entrepreneurs. And for short-term rental (STR) business owners using the master lease model, the last six months have been a worst-case scenario of rough waters. So, how did Travers Xanthos manage to make it through the storm—and even add boats to his fleet?Travers is the Founder at COMÓ, a STR company out of Nashville, Tennessee, that caters to the modern business traveler. He spent several years

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36:39

Mack Owen’s 7-Year STR Journey in Seattle

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2020/09/28

For short-term rental hosts in urban markets, the last few months have not been easy. So, how do you stay sane in such a stressful time? Mack Owen credits the network he has built through the STR Legends community (and a willingness to pivot) for his ongoing success in the vacation rental business.Mack is the Founder and CEO of Day One Stays, an Airbnb management and luxury corporate housing company out of Seattle, Washington, that offers furnished apartments for 30-day stays. Mack got his start in

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