The Hosting Journey

Today's episode is ALL about the ART OF GUESTS' REVIEWS! In How to Master Your Guests' Reviews: the Positive and The Negative, I'll show you when to respond to a negative review and when to "let it go." Learn the art of marketing by using your guests' own words because they will use language you will never think of. Sometimes, less is more.

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Airbnb changed the world of travel, now Podcasting is changing the world of how we consume information. And Elsie Escobar wants YOU to be part of that world: In Elsie Escobar: Ask Me Why I Podcast we talk all about that and much more.

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In the What Would Evelyn Do: Should I allow this Guest in my home?" episode I answer questions such as Do you deny or accept guests with negative reviews?" and "Do you claim your security deposit if a guest has damaged your property?" Tune in to find out my answers, and see why some questions don't always have an obvious answer.

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Tammi Simms and I discuss the when and what to communicate with our guests. Because cleanliness and communication are the key components of a successful Airbnb. I tell my tale of under age guests and why I hosted them. We're also discussing "Hosting Fatigue" and why "A Happy Host Makes For A Happy Guest" is NOT just a slogan! Tune in to get informed with ALL of the "HOT" hosting facts.

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How to Get Rid Of Bed Bugs: A Complete Guide For Your Airbnb features Michelle Himden, founder of Cityamy, a short-term rental management company. Michelle has become an expert in dealing with and eliminating the ever-present Bed Bugs, and she shares her proven methods for how to eradicate them once an infestation has occurred. From prevention to extermination, you will learn it all! Tune in and say goodbye to those Bed Bugs in your Airbnb!

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Today's episode is my first in a series called, "Hot Mic," and I'm sharing the mic with Tammi Sims. On today's "Hot Mic: Is that the Only Coffee Pot," we discussed the Airbnb changes for amenities and calendar. Plus, what's Tammi's reaction when a guest says, "That's your only coffee pot?" Will it change her hosting style? You have to listen to find out.

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This week´s episode is all about creating a ¨House Manual Guests Will Actually Read!¨ Learn the essentials that go into a House Manual plus all the extra bells and whistles that will have your guests reading and raving about your House Manual. Yes, my guests mention my House Manual in my reviews. It's that good…. I'm walking you through it and spilling my House Manual beans in this episode.

Spend LESS time answering questions and MORE time enjoying your life!

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On Airbnb Adventures by Experienced Guests show, I interview my dear friends Mitch and Stephanie. They've been using Airbnb for many years and remember ALL their trips… The good, the bad and the UGLY… Especially the UGLY. They even remember listing names from seven years ago. Seven years, my dear hosts. So pay attention. These could be YOUR guests speaking.

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This week's episode is ALL about HOSTING GUESTS REMOTELY, featuring Tammi Simms! She's a Hospitality instructor, holding workshops ALL around the globe. Hosting has NEVER been so easy, especially… from AFAR!

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This week's episode is about How Much Is Your Airbnb Guest Costing You? Your Calendar is booked but your finances are in the tank! I will help you understand and develop a financial strategy to keep guests happy, and YOUR wallet ecstatic! You might be BOOKED but you might NOT be PROFITABLE. This week, let's make YOU PROFITABLE!

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