By aGuestRoom.com
Host Well and Thrive in the Sharing Economy. Each week we explore the Art of Hospitality as a Business, tackling the trends, challenges and all your questions about Airbnb, Short Term Rentals and H
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The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.
Episode Sixreminds us of the importance of a stable routine.
Like strong roots tapping into a deep well it helps you survive drought
Are you doing the basic things on a regular basis?
Small slides lead to bigger slides.
Keep your oil jar full, keep the lamps lit.
It is easier to host well when you know the basics are covered.
The domestic leisure market has been the first to rebound
A “certified clean stay” will be important for your guests
Stay honest, stay transparent and host well.
Our life philosophy will inform our hosting philosophy
Ask yourself – what makes me uncomfortable?
Episode Fivehas tips on how to Plan for Changeand “certified clean stays”
Planning for change may mean changing your mindset.
Do you need to change your approach to hospitality?
You need good data to plan wisely.
Plan ahead and be ready to lower your rate.
Watch for new industry standards for cleanliness.
What will it take to have a “certified clean stay?”
Plan your messaging and communicate your cleaning standards.
Use products consistent with CDC, WHO or EPA guidelines.
Take personal responsibility for the cleaning routine.
Episode Fourlooks ahead to the “New Normal”
Anticipate and position yourself for hosting well in the new normal.
The most important factor may be the issue of cleanliness.
Be more proactive about promoting your standards.
What factors are industry professionals betting on?
Hosts are facing loss due to overextensions
What do you actually believe about hosting?
It is NOT magic money.
We have be accountable for our financial decisions and risk taking.
Episode Threediscusses the reality of being “Market Proof.”
Adapting business strategy to ensure income retention.
Recent articles detailed the financial struggles of Airbnb.
“Market Proof” may come down to “Company Proof.”
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
Go above and beyond to protect your reputation for Hosting Well.
Travelers may focus on cleanliness and hygiene.
What’s coming in the market?
Hosting will survive Corona!
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Episode Two asks: How do you Host Well when business is not so great?
The negative impacts of the corona virus on hospitality, travel & hosting.
It’s not always easy to do the right thing.
Airbnb hosts are taking a hit right now in the media.
We can change the narrative.
What is your strategic plan to ride out the difficult times?
What can we do to bring solutions to the table?
Seven tips on how to spend this time well.
Submit questions to [email protected].
Episode One is focused on Hosting Well.
What does it mean to offer hospitality?
Our foundational mantra – Start Where You Are, Use What You Have, Do What You Can.
The “how and why” of starting with Airbnb.
Rediscovering the art of hospitality.
Be willing to take a risk.
Business factors that we will explore in future episodes.
Be organized, watch your expenses, and have a strategy to deal with questions from your guests.
Offering good hospitality does not have to break the bank!
Q & A
Send questions to [email protected].
The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.