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What does real leadership look like when your STR company is growing faster than you can keep up?

In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) and Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) take you behind the scenes of what it takes to lead, scale, and sustain a high-growth short-term rental business, without losing your sanity or your team.

They share how to evolve from attack mode to strategic leadership, how to build a strong culture of A-player talent, and what it really means to lead with humility and curiosity in a remote-first hospitality company.

You’ll discover:

• Why “pressure is a privilege” for fast-growing STR leaders

• How to stop micromanaging and start empowering your team

• The real difference between managing and leading

• How to identify and elevate A-players in your organization

• What it takes to build culture inside a remote STR team

• How to have hard conversations without ego or conflict

Eric and Kaye also unpack the leadership shift from control to clarity, the role of overcommunication in scaling, and why defining culture early is the key to sustainable growth in hospitality.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Leadership in the short-term rental and hospitality industry

• Building culture and alignment in remote STR teams

• Servant leadership and the “humble and hungry” mindset

• From operator to strategic CEO in STR growth

• Leading through pressure, uncertainty, and rapid scaling

🔗 Relevant Links:

Learn more about Freewyld Foundry → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com

Follow Eric Moeller → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmoeller/

Follow Kaye Putnam → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayeputnam/

Follow Freewyld → https://www.linkedin.com/company/freewyldfoundry

Keywords:

leadership, Airbnb, short-term rentals, team culture, property management, hospitality, Freewyld, Freewyld Foundry, STR growth, scaling teams, servant leadership, conscious leadership, leadership mindset, vacation rentals, hospitality business, Airbnb host, remote leadership

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What if you could finally make your low season perform like a pro’s high season?

In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers (Co-Founder of Freewyld Foundry) shares the exact Low Season Strategy they use across 43 short-term rental portfolios to stay ahead of the market, protect visibility, and keep occupancy strong when everyone else slows down.

The low season doesn’t have to drain your revenue. Jasper reveals how pacing, smart pricing, and proactive planning can help you maintain momentum on OTAs and build long-term growth even in your toughest months.

You’ll discover:

• Why low season performance determines your summer revenue potential

• How to track your Market Penetration Index (MPI) and stay ahead of the curve

• The right way to lower prices without hurting your high season ADR

• How to use seasonal pricing profiles instead of slashing base rates

• Why long-stay discounts can boost occupancy and visibility simultaneously

Jasper also explains why reacting late destroys algorithm traction, how to keep cleaners and maintenance teams busy during off months, and why momentum is the real currency of revenue management.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Pacing and MPI explained for low season success

• Seasonal pricing profiles in Pricelabs, Wheelhouse, and Beyond

• Length-of-stay discounts and snowbird opportunities

• Maintaining OTA visibility and momentum year-round

• Why low season planning starts months in advance

🔗 Relevant Links:

Join the Foundry community → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com

Get your Free Revenue Report → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report

Follow Jasper Ribbers → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperribbers

Keywords:

Airbnb, low season strategy, short-term rentals, Freewyld Foundry, revenue management, pacing, MPI, occupancy strategy, pricing optimization, property management, Airbnb growth, seasonal pricing, vacation rentals, host strategy, STR performance, Get Paid for Your Pad

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What happens when your local government suddenly changes short-term rental laws, cutting your guest capacity from 17 to 10 overnight?

In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld) and Kaye Putnam (Brand Strategist at Freewyld) share how Riverside County’s new short-term rental regulation forced a complete rethink of their operations, strategy, and brand growth plan.

You’ll discover:

• How a new Riverside occupancy cap instantly changed Freewyld’s business model

• The exact mindset shift that turned frustration into expansion

• Why regulation can be the best catalyst for brand and design innovation

• How Eric plans to rezone Freewyld’s Idyllwild cabins into a full hotel project

• The critical role of mentors, architects, and community when scaling STRs

• How to stay profitable and compliant amid fast-changing STR laws

Eric and Kaye also unpack what this means for the broader short-term rental industry, and why hosts must adapt their operations, brand story, and pricing models to survive the new wave of local regulation.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Riverside County’s new STR occupancy law

• How to pivot when guest capacity drops

• The difference between reaction and resilience in hospitality

• Turning regulation into opportunity through brand strength

• The future of STR zoning, compliance, and hospitality growth

🔗 Relevant Links:

Learn more about Freewyld Foundry → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com

Follow Eric Moeller → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmoeller/

Follow Freewyld → https://www.linkedin.com/company/freewyldfoundry

Keywords:

Riverside County, short-term rental law, STR regulation, occupancy cap, Airbnb, vacation rentals, Freewyld, Freewyld Foundry, short-term rental growth, hospitality brand, real estate development, zoning, hotel conversion, regulation strategy, Airbnb host, property management, STR pivot, compliance, hospitality innovation

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What happens when Airbnb quietly shifts 12.5% of your revenue overnight?

In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers (Head of Revenue Management at Freewyld) and Miles Chew (Revenue Manager at Freewyld Foundry) break down Airbnb’s new 15.5% host fee, explain what it means for your payouts, and show you how to fix your pricing strategy before your margins vanish.

You’ll discover:

• The exact markup you need to stay revenue-neutral

• How to adjust cleaning, pet, and resort fees to avoid losses

• Why small miscalculations in PMS markups can quietly drain six figures

• How this update affects management splits and owner payouts

• The hidden ripple effect on guest pricing, demand, and taxes

Jasper and Miles also explain why Airbnb made this move, what it means for hosts globally, and how to keep your pricing consistent across OTA channels without sacrificing rate parity.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Airbnb’s 15.5% host fee breakdown

• How to calculate the right markup using Freewyld’s tool

• PMS limitations, rounding errors, and pricing precision

• Adjusting management and cleaning fees to stay profitable

• How to communicate these changes transparently to owners and guests

🔗 Relevant Links:

Learn more about Freewyld Foundry → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com

Follow Jasper Ribbers → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperribbers/

Follow Freewyld → https://www.linkedin.com/company/freewyldfoundry

Keywords:

Airbnb, Airbnb host, Airbnb fees, Airbnb update, short-term rentals, vacation rentals, revenue management, pricing strategy, property management, Freewyld, Freewyld Foundry, STR growth, Airbnb pricing, Airbnb markup, hospitality industry, profit optimization

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In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) sits down with Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) and Jasper Ribbers (Head of Revenue Management) to break down what they discovered at VRMA Las Vegas 2025, including how they uncovered millions in missed profit during live Turbo Rev Revs.

They reveal the surprising truth about pricing tools, why “set it and forget it” automation is quietly costing operators six figures a year, and how hands-on revenue strategy still beats AI every time.

You’ll discover:

• How Freewyld’s 15-minute Turbo Rev Revs exposed $4.15M in missed revenue
• The most common mistakes even experienced hosts make with pricing tools
• Jasper’s simple KPI framework to track and improve performance daily
• Why AI is trending everywhere but still not delivering real revenue impact
• The critical difference between cheap management and high-impact strategy
• How social content and brand storytelling are becoming essential to STR growth

Eric, Jasper, and Kaye also share the biggest takeaways from leading a packed Skills Lab at VRMA, the shift from “old-school vacation rentals” to modern STR operations, and why operators who review every single booking are the ones who win.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Real-world proof of hidden revenue inside STR portfolios
• The gap between automation and true optimization
• How to evaluate if your pricing process is leaving money behind
• Why AI tools aren’t enough without expert human oversight
• Content, community, and data as growth pillars for 2025

🔗 Relevant Links:

Apply for a Free Revenue Report → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report

Follow Eric Moeller → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdmoeller/

Follow Kaye Putnam → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayeputnam/

Follow Jasper Ribbers → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperribbers/

Keywords:

short-term rentals, Airbnb revenue, hidden revenue, VRMA, revenue management, pricing strategy, Turbo Rev Revs, STR growth, dynamic pricing, Freewyld, Freewyld Foundry, hospitality leadership, property management, Airbnb optimization, AI in hospitality

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What if you could sit inside Airbnb HQ and hear Brian Chesky reveal the company’s next big move?

In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) and Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) share everything they learned at Airbnb’s invite-only Host Summit, where top operators got a first look at the future of hospitality.

Airbnb is officially entering a new era. The platform is doubling down on Pro Hosts, design-driven listings, and hospitality experiences that build trust. Eric breaks down what that means for you, why quality will now determine visibility and success, and how hosts can evolve from managing listings to leading true hospitality brands.

You’ll discover:

• What Airbnb’s “Pro Host” initiative really means for scaling operators

• How quality, trust, and design impact ranking and bookings

• The merchandising secrets that make listings convert faster

• What Gen Z and Latino travelers expect from modern hosts

• How global events like FIFA 2026 will shape future travel demand

Eric and Kaye also share how Airbnb is investing in tools, reps, and education to help Pro Hosts operate at a higher level, and why “heads in beds” is no longer enough to stand out.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Airbnb’s shift from listings to full hospitality experiences

• How to build trust through storytelling and brand presence

• Why “relentless hospitality” separates 4.6 hosts from 4.9+

• How to design listings that inspire emotion and connection

🔗 Relevant Links:

Learn more about Freewyld → https://www.freewyld.co

Join the Foundry community → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com

Follow Eric Moeller → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdmoeller/

Follow Kaye Putnam → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayeputnam/

Keywords:

Airbnb, Pro Host, short-term rental, hospitality, Freewyld, Freewyld Foundry, Airbnb host, quality hosting, Airbnb design, Brian Chesky, property management, STR growth, Airbnb 2025, travel trends, experiential travel

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What if the key to higher revenue, better reviews, and happier guests… had four paws?

In this World Animal Day special of Get Paid for Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers (CEO and Co-Founder of Freewyld) sits down with his furry co-host Elvis, a five-year-old Pomeranian and self-proclaimed Airbnb expert. Together, they reveal why being pet-friendly isn’t just good hospitality, it’s smart business.

Forget the idea that pets create problems. The truth? They create profits. Pet-friendly listings not only attract more bookings, but also earn better reviews, build guest loyalty, and perform better in competitive markets.

You’ll discover:

• Why pet-friendly listings outperform standard Airbnbs in occupancy and review scores
• The psychology of pet owners and how it impacts guest behavior
• How to set fair pet fees and cleaning policies that actually work
• Why drive-to markets benefit most from accepting pets
• Safety and design tips to make your space pet-ready without extra hassle

Jasper also shares his personal experience traveling with Elvis and the surprising data on how pets can increase your average booking lead time, reduce risk of parties, and boost your marketing reach through user-generated content.

💡 Topics Covered:

Pet-friendly Airbnb strategy

Pricing and cleaning fee structure

Host-to-guest relationship building

Marketing to pet owners and families

Revenue growth through niche positioning

🔗 Relevant Links:

Apply for a Free Revenue Report → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report

Follow Jasper Ribbers → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperribbers/

Learn more about Freewyld Foundry → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com

Keywords:

pet-friendly Airbnb, short-term rental, STR revenue, Airbnb strategy, pet-friendly hosting, revenue management, hospitality, Freewyld, Freewyld Foundry, Jasper Ribbers, vacation rental marketing, dynamic pricing, STR optimization

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What separates a scalable short-term rental operator from one stuck in spreadsheets?

In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers sits down with Jonathan Sukhia, CEO and co-founder of Topkey, to reveal how leading hosts automate their STR finances, close their books faster, and recover thousands in missed owner charges.

Forget the myth that bookkeeping is just about compliance. The truth? Financial clarity is a growth weapon. Operators who scale beyond 20, 50, or 100 units all have one thing in common: they systemize money movement before it breaks their business.

You’ll discover:

• Why most STR hosts lose money without realizing it
• The hidden financial blind spots killing profitability
• How automation can cut bookkeeping time from weeks to days
• The difference between outsourcing vs. systemizing your finances
• Real examples of operators scaling faster with transparent accounting

Jonathan and Jasper also unpack how Topkey integrates PMS, QuickBooks, and banking tools into one dashboard, why trust accounting is simpler than you think, and how financial visibility empowers hosts to make smarter, faster decisions.

💡 Topics Covered:

The true cost of manual expense tracking

How to identify and recover unbilled owner charges

Building scalable financial workflows for STR companies

Why automation is reshaping hospitality finance

🔗 Relevant Links:

Explore Topkey → https://www.topkey.io

Follow Jonathan Sukhia → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansukhia

Follow Jasper Ribbers → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperribbers

Keywords:

short-term rental, STR finances, Airbnb hosts, property management, expense tracking, bookkeeping automation, trust accounting, Topkey, Jasper Ribbers, financial operations, vacation rental software, scaling STR businesses

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Pricing tools are powerful, but they don’t think for you.

In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller and Kaye Putnam unpack where pricing tools stop, and where true revenue management begins for professional STR operators.

You’ll hear why:

• Occupancy is misleading and MPI is the real metric
• Pacing and booking windows reveal demand signals most hosts miss
• Flexible minimum night stays can actually increase long bookings
• Strict cancellation policies often hurt visibility and conversion
• Pricing tools can’t replace human strategy and market insight

Mentioned in the episode:

• Freewyld Foundry (Revenue & Pricing Management service)
• VRMA Pricing Power Skills Lab & Turbo Revenue Reports
• Airbnb pricing strategies, comp sets, and pacing tools

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🎯 Keywords:

Airbnb pricing, STR revenue management, pacing, MPI, booking windows, minimum nights, occupancy vs profitability, vacation rental strategy, Airbnb conversion, property management.

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What separates a million-dollar Airbnb host from everyone else?

In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) sits down with Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) to reveal the real mindset, systems, and revenue strategies behind top-performing STR operators.

Forget the myth that a pricing tool alone can maximize your income. The truth? Automation is not optimization. The hosts that break the $1M+ mark know when to step out of the weeds, release control, and lean on experts.

You’ll discover:

• Why ego quietly kills STR growth (and how to fix it)
• The common revenue blind spots in $1M+ portfolios
• Why “set it and forget it” pricing is leaving six figures behind
• How growth-minded CEOs scale from 15 units to 100+
• Real proof points: Troy’s jump from $1M to $4M, and Sheboygan Vacation Rentals’ 30% lift without adding properties

Eric and Kaye also share why top CEOs value peace of mind as much as profit, and how to tell if you’re acting like a hectic host or a strategic leader.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Invisible revenue opportunities most operators miss
• How to recognize when you’ve become the bottleneck
• Practical steps to delegate pricing and reclaim your time
• Why automation isn’t enough without daily, expert oversight

🔗 Relevant Links:

Apply for a Free Revenue Report → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report

Follow Eric Moeller → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdmoeller/

Follow Kaye Putnam → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayeputnam/

Keywords:

short-term rental, Airbnb revenue, dynamic pricing, revenue management, STR growth, hospitality leadership, Freewyld, Freewyld Foundry, property management, scaling Airbnb

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