Airbnb has just announced a major change to its fee structure, and for hosts, the impact could be huge.

In this episode of the Cash Flow Positive podcast, Kenny Bedwell breaks down the shift from a split-fee model to a single-host fee of 15.5%. He explains what this really means for your payouts, why simply raising your rate isn’t the answer, and how the wrong pricing strategy could tank your rankings and bookings.

Kenny walks through the math behind the change, why some hosts will be hit harder than others, and what you can do to protect your bottom line. From understanding price elasticity to planning ahead with discounts and direct bookings, this episode is packed with insights and strategies you won’t want to miss.

Don’t let Airbnb’s new fee structure cut into your earnings. Tune in to learn the smart strategies that keep your payouts strong.

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Key takeaways:

1. Why raising your prices could hurt your rankings
2. How pricing without a strategy leaves you vulnerable to underpriced competitors
3. Why cookie-cutter properties are more exposed than unique listings
4. The exact percentage increase needed to maintain your current payouts
5. Why timing your price adjustments can affect your Airbnb search rankings
6. How to think about cause and effect when responding to platform changes
7. And much more...

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