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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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31:04

Branding for Short Term Rental Hosts

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2020/01/23

Standing out in crowded STR markets can be difficult. With new rental properties cropping up in desirable locations every day, developing a brand for your STR business is key to long-term success in a short-term market. Branding is one of the best ways to beat out competition.Airbnb Superhost, model, and musician Sharon Middendorf founded GO-Cottage, an STR business in Lake Placid, New York. Long before Airbnb existed, Sharon bought, renovated, and restored two 1920s bungalows on the same piece of

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30:52

What to Do When a Natural Disaster Hits Your STR...

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2020/01/17

It’s never fun to think about worst case scenarios. But for Airbnb hosts, it’s important to have an idea of what you might do should the worst happen. And there are few things worse that having a natural disaster hit your STR.Peter Counsell is the Superhost behind Clyde River Cottage, a STR in Nelligen, New South Wales, with its own private jetty on the river. Peter also coaches new hosts on getting started in the STR business and optimizing their listings, and he builds personal websites for hosts

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32:34

How to Invest & Crush It in Competitive STR Markets

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2020/01/10

Airbnb Superhost Rebecca Cramer lives by the philosophy that it’s better to regret something that you’ve tried than to regret something that you didn’t try at all. And that attitude has served her well, inspiring Rebecca to invest in short-term rental (STR) properties in highly competitive markets and absolutely crush it—proving that big risk, when done right, can reap big rewards.Rebecca is the founder of Mad Men Vacation Rentals, a STR business with listings in Maryland and Florida. She invests in

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34:31

How to Create an Incredible First Impression as a...

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2019/12/26

What’s the most important part of a short-term rental (STR) listing? Most hosts focus on the space itself, making it a point to have beautiful photographs that make the property look as attractive as possible. But it’s just as important to communicate who YOU are through the Airbnb listing, creating a very positive first impression so that guests feel comfortable booking with you. But what does that look like?Rebecca Cramer is the Superhost behind Mad Men Vacation Rentals, a small STR business with

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38:44

Simon Lehmann Shares His Predictions for the STR...

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2019/12/21

Though home-sharing and hospitality is nothing new—we’ve been sharing our spaces since Prehistoric times—the industry has evolved a great deal in the last decade. And the short-term rental (STR) space will continue to grow and change in the years to come. So, what current trends are likely to continue in 2020? And how can we grow as hosts to stay competitive in the decade to come?Simon Lehmann is the CEO and cofounder of AJL Consulting, a boutique firm with a focus in the private accommodation and

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24:45

The Airbnb Way

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2019/12/12

More than 500 million people have stayed in an Airbnb since its inception in 2008. And a mind-boggling 350 people check into an Airbnb every minute. So, what makes the short-term rental (STR) platform so successful? And what do the best hosts do to deliver an exceptional experience that makes every guest feel welcome?Joseph Michelli is the New York Times bestselling author of several books about world-class customer experience providers, including the Ritz-Carlton, Starbucks and Zappos. A

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29:23

The “Airbnb Mother-in-Law” Strategy Explained

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2019/12/05

You’ve probably heard of the mother-in-law apartment, a small suite on the same lot as a single-family home, where an in-law (or other family member) can live while maintaining their own privacy and independence. But what if you want to list an in-law property on Airbnb? Is it wise to list two units on the same lot as short-term rentals (STR)? Or is there a better way?Kyle Stanley is an avid real estate investor and experienced STR host. He is also the host of the Fearless Flipping Podcast, a show

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32:50

How to Theme Your Space

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2019/12/01

Between HomeAway and Airbnb, there are 3,155 cabins in Pigeon Forge, a popular Tennessee tourist destination near Dollywood. To book up, you have to STAND OUT. But how? How do you create a pattern interrupt among all the rustic spaces decked out with plaid comforters and bear figurines? One strategy is to theme your space, surprising potential guests with something they’ve never seen before.Jeff MacIntyre is an Emmy-winning television producer, long-time real estate investor and creator of Theme My

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21:18

Investing in an STR Business in Mexico

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2019/11/21

Wish you could create space in your life to explore new things? To spend more time on creative interests or pursue the hobbies you love? Shawn Laidlaw is leveraging Airbnb to do just that, investing in a short-term rental (STR) business in Mexico that gives him the time freedom to live life on his own terms.Shawn Laidlaw is an investor and STR host in Villas de Cerritos Beach near El Pescadero. He purchased land in an existing development there and built a three-unit property on the site, allowing

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29:11

How to Create Unique Hospitality Experiences

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2019/11/14

Does your Airbnb have the delight factor? The most successful short-term rental (STR) hosts surprise their guests with unique hospitality experiences. They leverage the playful headspace we’re in when we travel to create quirky spaces that keep people coming back.Amy Gilbert is the creator of Givingtree Hospitality, an STR property management firm out of Blue Mountain, Canada. An Airbnb host since 2011, Amy has a special talent for turning unlikely spaces into popular and profitable vacation

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29:44

How to Use Instagram to Promote Your Listing

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2019/11/08

As the short-term rental (STR) space gets more and more competitive, hosts are looking to promote their listings beyond Airbnb. Joshua Hittinger leverages Instagram to generate buzz around his vacation rental and engage with potential guests. So, how can YOU use social media to market your listing?Joshua is a new Airbnb host in northwest Arkansas. He and his wife relocated to the area near the Ozark Mountains 14 months ago and purchased an A-frame cabin with the intention of listing on Airbnb. After

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33:15

STR Opportunities in Small Towns

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2019/10/31

Think you need to operate in a major metropolitan area to run a successful short-term rental (STR) business? Think again! As STR hosts in larger cities are faced with more and more competition and mounting regulations, Airbnb property managers in small towns are thriving. So, how do you identify a small community with BIG potential in the STR market?Christian Gissing is the CEO of True North Property Management, Northern Michigan’s short-term rental experts. TNPM is dedicated to building strong

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33:12

The Million Dollar Host

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2019/10/24

In under three years, Julie George went from listing her one-bedroom apartment on Airbnb to running a successful property management company that turned over $5.5M. So, how did Julie scale from one to 130 units in 19 months? And how can you follow in her footsteps to become a million-dollar host?Julie George is the founder of Host My Home, Queensland’s top short-term rental (STR) property management company. She leveraged her background in hospitality, marketing and real estate sales to help

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45:32

Lead Generation for STR Property Managers

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2019/10/17

If you’re an Airbnb entrepreneur looking to start or scale a property management business, you need leads! So, what is the best way to find property owners who might be interested in the STR model?Randy Zimnoch is the cofounder and broker-owner of Realty National, an investor-friendly, boutique-style brokerage based in San Diego, California. With more than 13 years of experience in real estate, Randy has flipped 250-plus houses, and his team of agents has done 1,600 transactions since Realty

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28:42

How to Rent Out Houseboats on Airbnb

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2019/10/10

Creating a unique experience for your guests leads to five-star reviews and returning clients. And if you live near the water, you can take advantage of this open market for one-of-a-kind spaces by renting out houseboats on Airbnb. So, how is hosting on land different from hosting by sea? What are the special considerations for running a STR that floats?Nicole Young is an Airbnb Superhost based in Norfolk, Virginia, with two houseboat listings on the platform—a 37-foot Holiday Mansion that sleeps

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30:30

How a Microbiologist Created Financial Freedom...

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2019/10/03

“Honestly, it was a gamble … but I knew, if I put in the same amount of time that I did at my job, I knew I could make that much or even more through Airbnb because I saw how much it could actually grow.”So, you’ve got a good, steady job, but it doesn’t light you up. You know you’re self-motivated enough to be an entrepreneur, and you LOVE the idea of deciding for yourself how to spend your time. You CAN achieve financial freedom through short-term rentals (STR), and today’s guest took a leap of

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40:58

Blueprint to Launch & Scale an STR Business

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2019/09/26

What do top short-term rental (STR) operators from around the world have in common? This past summer, Eric Moeller and I hosted the STR Legends Live Mastermind in Puerto Rico, and we uncovered three buckets that successful Airbnb hosts focus on, whether their business is in South Africa or Siberia or San Diego. So, we are compiling this information in a three-part series and providing you with the blueprint to launch and scale a profitable STR business!Beyond partnering with me on STR Legends Live,

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39:15

The Short-Term Rental Ecosystem

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2019/09/19

Vacation rentals have been around for a long time. But the advent of Airbnb put the industry on our radar in a new way, inspiring significant growth and change. And today, there’s an entire ecosystem of bespoke products and services that cater to the multibillion-dollar short-term rental (STR) industry.Evian Gutman is the Founder and CEO of Padlifter, the world’s largest marketplace of STR service providers. Evian created the platform to connect businesses in the Airbnb ecosystem with their target

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40:08

How to Streamline Your Airbnb Guest Communications

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2019/09/13

A lot of short-term rental hosts underestimate the power of effective guest communication. How well you convey the information your guests need has a big influence on their experience. And that, in turn, impacts the reviews they leave you on Airbnb. So, what does good guest communication look like? How often should you message your guests? And WHEN is the best time to send WHAT information?Today, I’m sharing an edited version of my Smartbnb Webinar on how to streamline your Airbnb guest

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29:01

Airbnb Hosting Fatigue Prevention & Remedies

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2019/09/06

Are you annoyed with your Airbnb guests or overwhelmed with the responsibility of managing your listing? If you’ve been a short-term rental host for a while now, you may be tired of answering the same questions and frustrated with guests who complain about things you can’t control. This condition is known as Airbnb hosting fatigue. So, what can you do about it? Can you prevent hosting fatigue from happening to you?Today, I’m doing a solo episode to discuss the issue of Airbnb hosting fatigue. I

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