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In this episode, Neil Harvey shares his expert insights on how to de-risk your hosting business by building multiple income streams. He explains how to focus on predictability over simple occupancy by cultivating different types of guests, including Airbnb travelers, long-term regulars, and corporate trainees. Neil also discusses the importance of building authentic relationships and maintaining integrity with guests, illustrating his points with personal stories from his ten years of experience as an Airbnb Superhost.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Don't rely solely on one platform or one type of guest.

Aim for a consistent, reliable income rather than just high occupancy.

Create a ‘home from home’ atmosphere where guests feel genuinely cared for.

Going the extra mile can lead to strong, long-lasting business relationships.

Be fair and transparent with your guests, especially regarding cancellation policies.

BEST MOMENTS

"The best way to de-risk any business is to build multiple income streams."

"I don't obsess over occupancy; I obsess over predictability."

"If people genuinely felt cared for, the money would follow."

"Stop chasing bookings; start engineering predictable ones."

"Predictability does not come from the booking platforms; it comes from relationships."

CONTACT DETAILS

Visit Neil's Airbnb https://bit.ly/SuperhostNeil

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superhostneil/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperhostNeil

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superhostneil

Email: [email protected]

ABOUT THE HOST

Neil has led a fulfilled and unconventional life, navigating an extraordinary journey from the Royal Navy to prop-making in London's West End theatres. Born into a military family, it was a twist of fate which led him to the theatre, where he contributed to iconic productions such as Phantom of the Opera.

Eventually, Neil transitioned to Corporate Event Team Building, eventually founding his own venture in 1999. Financial challenges in 2017 are what prompted a strategic shift to Airbnb hosting, proving a reliable backup income. By 2021, Neil and his business partner triumphed over significant debt, fuelled by their resilience and the success of Neil's Airbnb venture. Now, Neil has left the corporate world behind, thriving solely through his flourishing Airbnb endeavours.

Disclaimer: The Airbnb Superhost is in no way affiliated with Airbnb. All ideas, thoughts, concepts and data presented in this podcast are entirely Neil’s own and do not represent the views of Airbnb.