The Hosting Journey

The FREE Host 2019 conference is taking place on Oct 31 and Nov 1st. Oliver Hannaford and I discuss why they created it, who it is for, and why you should come to London to attend. Will I see you at my talk? You still have time to get a ticket.

Why do some house cleaners do an amazing job for the first 3 months and then slack off? Should we pay a housecleaner by the hour or by the job? These are a few of the many questions that are answered in today's episode, Keeping it Clean with Savvy Cleaner Angela Brown. In this episode, we talk about where to find a house cleaner, the importance of using a cleaning checklist, and oh so much more. And go to the episode show notes for a list of what's in Angela's cleaning toolkit.

In The Tale of Two Airbnbs, Stephanie Schwabb shares the 5 truths she learned this summer as an Airbnb guest when she was traveling with her family. Is your vacation rental living up to those truths?

How long does it take to get a vacation rental up and running? How much time are you willing to put in? What happens when your first guest requests a discount? Tune in to "The Journey from Purchase to First Guests:: The Clemons Adventure Continues" to learn from Jess and Bryan Clemons' beginning Airbnb adventure, and hear all about the year they spent just to get ready for that first guest!

Change is a constant. In "Episode 83: Embracing Change In Your Life," learn some valuable tips for when and how to embrace change in the vacation rental world.

Have you ever felt like you were just going, going, going, stuck in the current of business without a second to spare? Do you have a system in place for your Airbnb? No, maybe... Wait, what is a system? Ahh. Well, listen to "Getting your systems in place for your Airbnb."It can be very helpful to think about the bigger picture so we can create a hosting lifestyle we enjoy.

We hosts are the experts about our vacation rentals. This expertise doesn't happen overnight. It takes years of making mistakes and learning from those mistakes before we get everything running smoothly. Listen to "Building an Airbnb Lifestyle" to learn my top 5 tips.

How do you ensure a smooth check-in for your Airbnb guests when you're not there? Listen to "The Ins and Outs of Using a Smart Lock for Your Airbnb" to learn how to create space, freedom, and peace of mind for your vacation rental.

How can we learn from the new category of Airbnb Luxe, the new category of luxury properties, which includes a butler and 5-star everything? In "Is MY Home a 5-star Everything Airbnb?" I talk about how we hosts can use Airbnb Luxe home inspection to our advantage. Create Form, Function, Feel, Location, and Services into your own vacation rental business. Even without a butler, you can create an unforgettable experience for your guests!

Building a new Airbnb? Long-time host and still feeling the need to get a bit more organized when sales time comes around? Listen to "How to Be a Savvy Shopper for your Airbnb" to get the best way to navigate the upcoming sale seasons.