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As your calendar fills up with bookings the constant emails to past and future guests can become overwhelming.

Deborah and Josh Yuster join Jasper on this week’s episode to talk about their startup that solves this problem. AvivaIQ allows hosts to automate personalized messages, eliminating over 80% of manual messaging from host to guest!

Jasper has been using this service for a few weeks now and he was so impressed by the service he brought the co-founders on to talk about it.

Some of the topics covered

Backgrounds of Co-Founders

The genesis of AvivaIQ

Deborah was feeling overwhelmed with the constant messaging that came with being a successful Airbnb Host
They build a simple tool for Deborah before releasing that others could benefit from it as well.
Launch of AvivaIQ at 2016 Airbnb Open

How AvivaIQ works

Allows host to create personalized, automated messages
Very simple, intuitive design
Connects to your Airbnb listing
Comes with templates on app for: Confirmation, Check in, Booking extension, Checkout, Review request
Coming functionality of AvivaIQ

More flexibility for customizing messages and email send times
Support for 26 different languages
How you can sign up to use AvivaIQ (Beta)

avivaiq.com
406-662- AVIVA (8482)
Must use a Gmail account to sign up (for now)
FREE service
Resources Mentioned

avivaiq.com

Connect with Jasper

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad

Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad

Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad

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With the astonishing growth of Airbnb there is almost a constant supply of news and updates to discuss. That’s why every Thursday, Jasper and a guest host will discuss the recent Airbnb news and the ways this will impact you as a host.

This week jasper talks with Hostfully Co-Founder David Jacoby! David and Jasper talk about Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky’s latest tweets and some of the most requested Airbnb improvements for 2017.

Jasper and David then discuss 3 news articles that are linked in the resources section of these show notes!

Some of the topics covered

Brian Chesky twitter question: If @Airbnb could launch anything in 2017, what would it be?

1000’s of replies
Popular answers included: Bitcoin payment, Guest loyalty program, Group payment options
Airbnb’s recent investment in Resy

Airbnb experiences expansion

Airbnb host tools additions and improvements

Article #1:

The big reason why Airbnb terrifies the hotel industry

Article #2:

Hotel and Airbnb Prices for Trump Inauguration See Big Jumps and Some Deals

Article #3:

Airbnb Dives Into Live 360 Video on Twitter, Periscope

Connect with David Jacoby

Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidjacoby

Resources mentioned

Brian Chesky twitter: https://twitter.com/bchesky

Connect with Jasper

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad

Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad

Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sell most of what you own and live the life of a digital nomad? Jasper’s guest this week is Eli David who has been a digital nomad since 2010. Eli says he lived a pretty “normal” lifestyle until life threw him a couple of curve balls. Eli was fired from a job and lost a serious relationship around the same time and it was then he decided to change his life in dramatic fashion.

In the past 6 years, Eli has lived in over 30 countries while visiting more than 60! Because of this Eli has a unique perspective on what a makes a good Airbnb Pad and host. Listen in as Eli explains what he looks for when booking a place on Airbnb or other similar platforms!

Some of the topics covered

Eli’s Life before 2010

Accountant
“normal” life in one location
Eli’s Transition to being a digital nomad

Fired from job
Relationship ended
His travel pattern today

Stays in the same place for two months
Visited more than 60 countries so far (lived in 30)
The challenges of being a digital Nomad

What Eli looks for in a short-term rental

Co-working space nearby
Fast Internet
At least one review (usually more)
Eli’s experience with Airbnb, Booking.com & couchsurfing.com

Airbnb tends to be the most expensive
Why Eli doesn’t like to use couchsurfing.com

What Eli looks for in a host and why the right fit is so important

Connect with Eli

becomenomad.com

Resources Mentioned

Become Nomad Podcast

Connect with Jasper

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad

Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad

Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad

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Many people have achieved a greater level of financial freedom by renting out their Pads on Airbnb. However, most haven’t made the bold life decisions of this guest!

Chris Black joins Jasper to talk about his journey from a programmer in San Francisco to owning a Bed & Breakfast in Bangkok Thailand! Chris’ Airbnb story starts when he quit his job, bought a boat and sailed the Caribbean for a few months while renting out his San Francisco pad on Airbnb. Chris’ journey is fascinating and he has some great advice on the importance to listening to your gut and achieving personal freedom using Airbnb.

Some of the topics covered:
Chris’ life in San Francisco
•Programmer for an ad agency
•Felt like he was missing out on a lot of experiences due to work
Chris leaving his job and buying a boat in the Caribbean
How Chris got started rented out his place on Airbnb
•Goal was to offset expensive rent
•Found out he really liked hospitality
Experiences in the Caribbean
•Took 6 months to adjust
•Coding offered an “anchor” point
The genesis of Kama bed and Breakfast
•Wanted to replace programming income with passive income
•Wanted to learn a new culture and language
Advice for thriving on Airbnb
•Communicate clearly
•Set expectations
•Focus on the guest’s experience
•Find and use tools (technology)

Learn more about Kama
kamabangkok.com

Resources Mentioned
sabeeapp.com
bitly.com

Connect with Jasper
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad

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Have you ever wondered what a Superhost is doing that you’re not? This week Jasper in joined by world famous Superhost Mina from Shanghai. Mina is famous because she is currently featured on Airbnb’s Website. You can find her here, (2nd picture down).
Mina has been a Superhost for nine straight quarters, so it’s clear that she’s doing something right and she is more than willing to share her tips for becoming and staying a Superhost on Airbnb.

Some of the topics covered:
Mina’s start with Airbnb
•Allowed her to live where she wanted to
Mina’s current Airbnb situation
•3 locations
Tips for becoming, and remaining, an Airbnb Superhost
•Check-in strategies
•How Mina helps her guests once they are staying
Airbnb Open
•Mina has been to all three so far!
•Where Mina thinks the next Open will be held
Mina' Airbnb plans going forward

Learn more about Mina:
es.airbnb.com

Connect with Jasper
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad

This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com and Everbooked.com!

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It’s no secret that cities around the world have been enforcing laws that have restricted Airbnb rentals. It was just recently that Airbnb announced that for the first time that they will restrict the number of days hosts can rent out their pads in two cities. One of those cities is Amsterdam where Jasper has his apartment. Because of this Jasper has made the decision to sell his place and buy multiple Airbnb’s around the world!
In this episode, Jasper talks about what he will be looking for when purchasing property in 2017!

Some of the topics covered:

New Airbnb regulations impacting hosts in Amsterdam
Jasper’s decision to sell his apartment
Conditions for a suitable pad
Condition 1: Price must be no more than 150 thousand Euros
•This price range excludes many Airbnb hot spots
Condition 2: Friendly legal conditions toward Airbnb.
•Are anti-Airbnb regulation likely to be enforced now or in the future?
Condition 3: Jasper’s personal like or dislike for the location
•Why a property in the Southern Hemisphere might be a good fit
Condition 4: ROI (return on investment)
•10% is optimal
•7-8% is acceptable
Condition 5: Real estate pricing outlook
•Little upside in Europe or the United states (in Jaspers opinion)
Condition 6: Jasper's existing contacts in the area
•Help with buying and maintaining the place
City in consideration: Santiago, Chile
•Why Santiago checks all of the boxes
Jasper’s weekly video about his journey:
•Follow on Facebook and YouTube
•Book coming in 2017

Connect with Jasper

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad

This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com and Everbooked.com!

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Is your Airbnb listing as good as it could be? Even if you are a Superhost, chances are there are at least a few changes you could make to your listing to get more bookings.

On this episode, Jasper talks with Daniel Rusteen, an Ex-Airbnb Employee and the man behind optimizemyairbnb.com. Daniel talks about a few things that almost everyone can do to improve their listing and even a couple of hosting tips that you won’t want to miss. Jasper recently took advantage of Daniel’s service and the changes he made produced ROI almost immediately. This episode is packed with actionable tips so listen in!

Some of the topics covered:
Personal update: Why Jasper is selling his apartment in Amsterdam
•Watch for a new book!
How and why Daniel started optimizemyairbnb.com
•Worked at Airbnb before moving on to short-term rental management
•Optimize lagging listings with great success
Top 3, (or 4) improvements you should make to your listing
Title
•Why you shouldn’t write “2 bed, 1 bath”
•Don’t use descriptive words that everyone else is using
•Put an amenity in your title e.g. Hot tub, rooftop balcony etc..
Photos
•The mistakes most people make with photos
•What photo should come first and why
•Other tips for optimizing your photos
Description
•It’s all about standing out
•Use short bullet points for quick/easy reading
Other tips
•Why you should consider accepting one-nightbookings
oJasper’s experiment
•Why you should consider being pet-friendly
Daniel's service
•Website produces 8-10 page report on how you can optimize your listing
•Cost- $99
•Additional $50 for Daniel to make the changes for you
•Average ROI from Daniels service
•FULL refund if you are not satisfied
•Mention Jasper to get $10 off (refund after purchase)

Resources mentioned:
The Ultimate Guide to Your Airbnb Photo Section

optimizemyairbnb.com - Mention “jasper” to get a $10 off! (refund after purchase)

Connect with Jasper
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad

This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!

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When it comes to planning for last minute travel, most people think of booking a hotel before booking a short-term rental via Airbnb or another platform. The founders at Overnight are looking to change that!

This week Jasper talks with Overnight Co-Founders Asher Hunt and Diego Prats about their startup, which helps guests book last minute lodging and helps hosts fill gaps in their calendars. Although the company is currently promoting just four cities in the United States, they currently have hosts in over 110 countries! If you have an IOS device, download the app and check it out!

Some of the topics covered:

•What Overnight is trying to accomplish
oLast minute bookings for short-term rentals
•How Airbnb hosts can use Overnight to fill gaps in their calendar
oCan sync Overnight calendar with Airbnb calendar
oBetter listing positions for host that sync with Airbnb calendar
•You don’t have to be a host on Airbnb to join
•How Overnight works for travelers
•IOS ONLY app (for now)
•Where the service is currently offered
•Some special features offered by overnight
oHost can “boost” their listing, sending it to the top of the list
oHost can list in private mode.
oHow hosts get paid for bookings though Overnight
•Special offer:
oBOTH host and guest can use the code ‘GPFYP’ for a extra referral bonus
oListen for details
•Why you should list your pad even if you don’t live in a promoted area

Resources mentioned:

www.joinovernight.com
Overnight IOS app

Connect with Jasper

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad

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If you haven’t had time to learn about all of the recent Airbnb news and updates that is understandable! The folks at Airbnb have been very busy recently so in this episode Jasper covers some of the biggest news regarding Airbnb.

For the first time ever, Airbnb is working with cities to restrict the number of days hosts can rent out their pad and although this will impact just two markets, Jasper believes this model could be coming soon to many of the biggest Airbnb markets around the world.

Jasper also discusses the new 'Airbnb Experiences' service which allows people to design and offer experiences to people visiting their city. You don’t have to be a housing host to offer an experience! Experiences are currently available in only 12 markets but if you live in a major city you may be able to create an experience right now. Listen for details!

Some of the topics covered:
•Airbnb’s announcement that it is going to restrict rental days in two markets
oThis applies only to people renting out their entire home
oAmsterdam: Host will be restricted to 60 days per year
oLondon: Host will be restricted to 90 days per year
•Your options if you live in one of these two cities
oJasper’s plan
•Why long term rental might not be a great solution for you.
oLong term rental laws are VERY favorable to the renters in most cities.
•Airbnb Experiences
oWhy Jasper feels Airbnb Experiences is going to be a game-changer
oAvailable in only 12 markets?
You can create Airbnb Experiences in over 50 cities right now
Check the Airbnb Experiences tab to see if your city is listed
oWhat makes a great experience for visitors
You must be passionate about what you offer!
What do you enjoy doing?
oWhy “Airbnb Experiences” will be a win for everyone
Hosts can do what they love, meet new people, and make money
Visitors can experience a side of the city they never could have alone
oJasper’s advice for designing your own experience on Airbnb

Connect with Jasper
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad

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Jasper is joined by Zeona McIntyre who is an Airbnb Consultant and Rental Manager. In addition to her management company she also personally owns and rents […]

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