RevLabs by PriceLabs

In this episode of RevLabs Masterclass by PriceLabs, we explore the operational side of revenue management, and why pricing alone isn’t enough to maximize performance in short-term rentals.

Host Kyle Driskell is joined by Benjamin Vail (Founder & CEO, Housepitality) and Ethan Layer (Managing Partner, Leisr Stays) to break down how operational decisions directly impact reviews, visibility, occupancy, ADR, and long-term revenue growth.

From cleaning quality and preventative maintenance to SOPs, automations, and owner communication, this conversation dives into the systems that create a true revenue flywheel for STR operators.

✅ You’ll learn how to:

• Connect operations directly to revenue performance
• Improve guest experience through better cleaning systems
• Use preventative maintenance to protect reviews and occupancy
• Build SOPs and automations that scale operational consistency
• Communicate operational investments to owners effectively

Whether you manage 100 listings or 500, this session will help you understand why the best-performing operators treat operations as a revenue strategy, not just a support function.

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In this episode of RevLabs Insider by PriceLabs, we explore the unique dynamics shaping France’s short-term rental market — one of the most competitive, seasonal, and heavily regulated STR landscapes in the world.

From Alpine ski resorts and Mediterranean beach destinations to Paris regulations and Olympic pricing lessons, this conversation breaks down what revenue managers and operators across the World can understand to stay ahead in their markets.

Host Kyle Driskell is joined by Marie Fages, Senior Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs, who shares firsthand insights from working with property managers across France.

✅ You’ll learn how to:

• Avoid common pricing mistakes during major events
• Adapt to shorter booking windows and evolving demand
• Maximize shoulder season revenue opportunities
• Build smarter strategies in highly seasonal markets

Whether you operate in Europe or manage properties in any competitive destination market, this episode offers valuable lessons on revenue management, market adaptation, and long-term STR strategy.

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In this episode of RevLabs Pulse by PriceLabs, host Kyle Driskell sits down with Jake Cohen, founder of Step-by-Step BNB, to explore what it really takes to build and scale a modern short-term rental revenue management company.

Drawing from years of hospitality and STR experience, Jake shares practical lessons on pricing strategy, team building, owner communication, and the operational realities behind managing revenue at scale.

You’ll learn:

• Why low-season pricing matters more than most hosts realize
• The pricing mistakes that quietly hurt occupancy and revenue
• How to communicate pricing decisions to owners effectively
• Why revenue management is “like solving a 1,000-piece puzzle”

Whether you manage 50 or 500 listings, this conversation is packed with practical insights on dynamic pricing, revenue optimization, hospitality operations, and scaling sustainably in today’s market.

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In this episode of RevLabs Masterclass, we break down the 7 hidden revenue leaks that cause inconsistent performance across short-term rental portfolios, even when pricing is optimized.

From listing visibility to owner communication to forecasting gaps, these are the small, often invisible issues that quietly cost revenue managers thousands over time.

Host Kyle Driskell is joined by Jon Latorre (Founder & CEO, Pacer) and Jack Zoppa (CEO, Haven Vacation Rentals) to bring together real-world patterns seen across markets and portfolios — and how top operators are fixing them.

✅ You’ll learn how to:

• Identify why “well-priced” listings still don’t get bookings
• Improve owner trust with better reporting and visibility
• Protect margins with smarter pricing safeguards
• Align pricing, marketing, and operations into one strategy

Whether you manage 50 listings or 500, this session will help you uncover where revenue is slipping, and how to fix it.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup was expected to be a massive demand surge, but what we’re seeing instead is far more complex.

In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Kyle Driskell is joined by Javier Vasquez (Revenue Manager, PriceLabs) to break down what’s actually happening across World Cup host markets—and what it means for your pricing strategy.From slow occupancy pacing to record-high ADRs, this episode dives into the “pricing paradox” many operators are facing right now.

👉 Explore the live World Cup data and STR playbook here: https://hello.pricelabs.co/fifa-world-cup-str-playbook

This tool gives you real-time insights into occupancy pacing, ADR trends, and match-level demand across host cities—so you can make smarter pricing decisions as the event approaches.

✅ In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Adjust pricing strategy when demand doesn’t match expectations
• Use minimum stay as your most important lever right now
• Identify which match days actually drive demand- Avoid overpricing traps in competitive markets
• Think like a guest when setting rates for major events

If you're managing a large portfolio, this episode will help you navigate one of the biggest global events with a smarter revenue strategy.

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Getting your pricing right usually comes down to two things:

👉 Your base price

👉 Your occupancy-based adjustments

In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, Kyle Driskell breaks down how these two levers work together, and how to set them up correctly using the latest features.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

• When to use imported vs recommended vs custom base pricing
• The biggest base price mistakes to avoid
• How occupancy-based adjustments work in real time
• When to use aggressive vs default vs market-driven strategies
• Why you shouldn’t keep changing your base price

💡 Key takeaway:Your base price is your foundation, your occupancy adjustments are your real-time correction system.

Get both right, and everything else becomes easier.

🎯 If you're managing short-term rentals and want more consistent bookings without constant manual changes, this episode gives you a clear framework to optimize your pricing.

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Automation is powerful — but it’s not a replacement for strategy.

In this episode of RevLabs Insider on RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Kyle Driskell sits down with Alessandro Poncini (Manager, Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs) to break down one of the most important questions in modern revenue management:

👉 How much should you automate — and how much should you control?

Drawing from experience across OTAs, PMS platforms, and revenue management tools, Alessandro shares how top-performing operators balance automation with hands-on strategy.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

• Why dynamic pricing is not “plug-and-play”
• When to trust automation — and when to intervene
• Why adding more features doesn’t always improve performance
• How high-performing teams segment their portfolios
• The role of market data vs intuition in pricing

🎯 If you manage multiple listings or lead a revenue team, this episode gives you a practical framework for improving performance without overcomplicating your setup.

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Most pricing strategies are built to optimize individual listings.

But once you scale to 100 or more properties, those same strategies can start working against you — splitting demand, creating internal competition, and limiting total revenue.

In this RevLabs Masterclass, we break down what actually changes when you move from listing-level to portfolio-level pricing — and how to adapt your strategy accordingly.

What you’ll learn:

• Why listing-level optimization breaks at scale
• Using anchor pricing to guide booking behavior
• How to balance occupancy and ADR across your portfolio
• Why portfolio-level metrics matter more than per-unit performance
• How to communicate pricing decisions to owners

🎙 Speakers

• Austin Whitaker — Head of Revenue Management, Enrich Revenue Management
• Jasper Ribbers — Head of Revenue Management, Freewyld Foundry
• [Host] Kyle Driskell — Senior Solutions Consultant, PriceLabs

If you’re managing a growing portfolio, this session will help you rethink how pricing actually drives revenue at scale.

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In this episode of RevLabs Pulse on RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Kyle Driskell is joined by Jason Baxter (Founder & CEO, Marketics.io) to explore how guest experience directly impacts pricing power in short-term rentals.

From “guilt pricing” during high-demand events to designing intentional guest experiences that justify higher rates, this conversation goes beyond traditional revenue management thinking.

Through real-world examples — including an A/B test during F1 Montreal — Jason shares how small, thoughtful upgrades to the guest experience can drive significant increases in ADR, occupancy, and repeat bookings.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to design guest experience upfront to justify premium rates
• How to use event-based experiences to increase conversions
• The role of trust signals and listing optimization in pricing strategy
• How better guest experience drives repeat bookings and lifetime value

💡 Key Insight - You don’t need to lower your prices to get bookings — you need to increase perceived value before the booking happens.

Whether you manage a handful of listings or hundreds of properties, this episode offers practical insights into how revenue managers can adapt.

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In this episode of RevLabs Insider on RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Kyle Driskell is joined by Punit Vadgama (Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs) to discuss how guest booking behavior is evolving across short-term rental markets.

Drawing from conversations with property managers across the UK and Europe, Punit shares what operators are seeing on the ground — including shorter booking windows, the rise of micro-vacations, and the increasing importance of diversifying demand sources.

The conversation explores how revenue managers can balance OTAs, direct bookings, and mid-term stays to build a more resilient revenue strategy.

From the growing demand for corporate and relocation stays to the importance of understanding guest profiles across platforms, this episode breaks down practical insights for operators managing listings in a changing market.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The importance of diversifying demand sources beyond a single OTA
• How mid-term and corporate stays fit into modern STR strategies
• Why RevPAR matters more than occupancy
• Common mistakes operators make when evaluating performance

If you manage hundreds of properties, this episode offers practical insights into how revenue managers are adapting to changing guest behavior.

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