Airbnb’s new 15% fee structure has left property managers, cohosts, and homeowners asking the same question: who’s really paying?

In this episode, finance expert Ben Coons breaks down the numbers behind gross vs. net commission models—and what you must do to protect your margins.

• Gross vs. net commission explained in plain English

• How Airbnb’s fee hits managers vs. homeowners

• Why this change is different from Vrbo and Booking.com

• Pricing adjustments to avoid eating the new fee

• Commission stacking and where your money really goes

• How to communicate fee changes to homeowners clearly

• Key takeaways to stay profitable under the new system

Co-hosts and homeowners: want the real numbers on Airbnb’s 15% fee?

Click the link and DM us “SPREADSHEET” and we’ll send you the file.

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00:04:30 – Example Scenarios: Who Really Pays the Fee

00:07:00 – Comparing Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com

00:11:30 – Impact on Gross Model Operators

00:14:00 – Impact on Net Model Operators

00:18:30 – The Homeowner’s Point of View

00:23:30 – Commission Stacking: The Hidden Cost

00:26:00 – Pricing Adjustments to Stay Profitable

00:29:00 – How to Communicate Fee Changes to Homeowners

00:32:00 – Key Takeaways: Run the Numbers & Adapt Early

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