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Airbnb News Update March from 2019-03-20T15:00:37

Airbnb acquires Hotel Tonight

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Results and Updates on Jasper's Airbnb Investment in Colombia (Ep269) from 2019-03-15T19:11:20

Detailed report on how this Airbnb in Cali is doing

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Airbnb Plus Hosting in Melbourne from 2019-01-23T10:53:17

In today´s episode I talk with Blake, Airbnb host in Melbourne. He appeared on the podcast in October, when we talked about the Airbnb plus application process. 

Blake has two lis...

Airbnb 2018 in Review and Look Ahead from 2019-01-16T02:37:43

The year 2018 was a very interesting one for Airbnb. In today´s podcast episode I discuss the major events that took place within the world of Airbnb with Margot Schmorak, CEO of Listen

How to use Social Media to Market your Airbnb from 2018-12-26T10:01:27

In the last podcast episode of this year I talk with Tarus and Yolanda, the owners of The Nelson Manor. This boutique luxury vacation rental is located in the Washington DC region and consists o...

Update on my short term rental investments from 2018-12-20T13:13:01

I have invested in three short term rental properties after I sold my apartment in Amsterdam in 2017. In today's podcast I provide an update on these investments.

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Running Three Luxury Vacation Rental Villas in Palm Springs (Ep261) from 2018-12-12T15:00:40

The desire for more and exceptional accommodation is something that many tourists long for and expect when planning their next holiday. Luxury villas and condos have long been an expense that ma...

Airbnb SEO - How to Rank Higher and Drive More Bookings from 2018-12-05T15:00:37

When it comes to Airbnb, one of the most important things you can do is make sure your listing is properly optimized! It's not just about being able to achieve better rates during busy season, b...

Build Your Own Vacation Rental Website with Lodgify from 2018-11-28T14:27:17

Interview with Lodgify co-founder Dennis Klet

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Airbnb to Hide Guest´s Profile Pictures before Booking from 2018-11-01T16:01:42

Airbnb recently decided to make changes regarding the visibility of the profile pictures of their users. In the future, hosts won’t be able to see the photos until a booking has been accepted.&n...

How to Run an Airbnb Co-Hosting Business from 2018-10-25T11:59:49

How Eric Moeller built his Airbnb empire out of San Diego

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Airbnb Plus: Should you Apply? from 2018-10-10T12:52:33

Airbnb Plus represents the creme de la creme of all Airbnb listings. It's a selection of the highest quality listings run by Airbnb's finest hosts, known for attention to detail and great review...

Smartlocks for Airbnb hosts with RemoteLock CEO Nolan Mondrow (Ep 253) from 2018-09-19T13:00:22

In this week's podcast episode I speak with RemoteLock CEO Nolan Mondrow. For hosts managing multiple properties or locations abroad, RemoteLock offers an easy solution that provides simplified ...

How to Manage and Train Your Cleaners from 2018-09-12T14:32:43

In this week's podcast episode I speak with Francisco Arango, long time Airbnb host and cleaning expert. Francisco started his Airbnb hosting career by renting out his bedroom in Hawaii. Soon en...

Luggage Storage for Airbnb Guests with Knock Knock City from 2018-09-06T09:26:08

Airbnb guests often want to check-in early or check-out late. If that's not possible, they often ask if they can at least store their luggage. Although you want to accommodate your guests as wel...

Protect Your Airbnb from Parties with Noiseaware from 2018-08-29T17:40:56

Every week it seems the news is flooded with stories about short-term rental guests using properties to host wild parties, unbeknownst to the property owner. This issue is not limited to specifi...

Advocating Friendly Short Term Rental Regulations with Megan McCrea (Ep249) from 2018-08-22T14:00:44

Short-term rental regulation and legislation is a hot topic right now. Many major cities including New York City, Miami and San Diego - to name a few - are advancing bills and legislation which ...

How to Grow Your Airbnb Management Company (Ep248) from 2018-08-15T19:52:19

Many people have considered becoming an entrepreneur, but the thought of starting their own small business can be a little scary, if not downright intimidating. However, if you're looking for a ...

How to Setup Eye-Catching Airbnbs on a Budget from 2018-08-08T14:00:13

Airbnb has seen rapid growth in the last 10 years, and now boasts more than three million available properties in more than 65,000 cities around the world. With so many listings on the site it's...

Investing in Airbnb in Ivory Coast from 2018-08-01T14:00:23

As Airbnb continue to fight stricter regulations in many major cities across the globe, many would-be hosts are looking at new opportunities to invest and host abroad. The Ivory Coast has increa...

How to Integrate Art in Your Airbnb from 2018-07-23T14:00:29

As more and more Airbnb hosts join the hosting game, the short-term rental landscape is getting more competitive and standing out from the crowd is becoming more important. Guests are looking fo...

Airbnb News Updates and Q&A from 2018-07-07T21:26:25

In today’s episode, I discuss recent Airbnb news updates with Nicole Prentice Williams, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Hostfully. We recorded this podcast live on Instagram and Facebook, you ca...

Updates on Airbnb investments, Innhance.com and more from 2018-06-26T22:10:02

In today’s podcast episode I share a number of updates on the things that I’ve been working on during the last few months. Here’s an overview. 

* The penthouse in Cali that I purc...

How To Manage Over 100 Airbnb Listings With AirManaged.mp3 from 2018-06-20T20:00:42

In today's podcast episode I chat with Daniel Parker, founder of AirManaged, a short term rental management company based in Edinburg...

Danish Man Loses $100,000 in Real Estate Scam in Colombia from 2018-05-30T09:02:34

Listen and learn how Patrick, manager of FAR International Cali, got scammed out of $100,000 in a real estate deal in Cali, Colombia.

Patrick’s story and how h...

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Ep240: How to Optimise your Airbnb Calendar from 2018-05-23T11:03:17

Improve your revenue by using these calendar tricks

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Ep237: How to Minimise Your Airbnb Taxes with Miguel Centeno from 2018-04-09T14:00:15

It’s that time of the year again, at least for US Airbnb hosts. The tax deadline in 2018 is April 17th. The good news is, if […]

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EP235: Time for Change from 2018-03-27T21:58:14

It’s time for a change, I’ve been writing and talking about Airbnb since 2014. Back then there was very little information out there and I was […]

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EP234: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2018-03-16T08:00:58

How has Airbnb changed since its inception 10 years ago? And how does the site impact cities like NYC? Hostfully’s Glenn Carter joins Jasper to discuss the new Wachsmuth study and other headlines, ...

EP233: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2018-03-09T08:00:02

Is there an Airbnb Airlines in our future? Jasper is joined by Nicole Prentice Williams of Hostfully to discuss the company’s ambition to become an ‘end-to-end trip business.’ They also cover the C...

EP232: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2018-03-03T20:27:33

This week Jasper and David discuss the big Airbnb updates that Brian Chesky revealed in a live event last week. The updates fall into five different […]

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EP230: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2018-02-23T08:00:18

Beenest, boats and brothels: Airbnb news runs the gamut this week, from an opportunity for Superhosts interested in the blockchain to Airbnb’s crackdown on human trafficking. […]

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EP229: How to Manage Multiple Airbnb Listings from 2018-02-19T08:00:24

If you’re thinking about taking your Airbnb business to the next level and evolving to manage multiple listings, there are a number of factors to consider. […]

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EP227: Airbnb Tips from an Austin Superhost from 2018-02-12T08:00:30

Would you rather teach your Airbnb guests how to use the coffee maker OR have a cup of coffee with them? Connecting with the travelers sharing […]

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EP226: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2018-02-09T08:00:31

Love is in the air! And so is a little drama. With the approach of Valentine’s Day, there is news of a love story in the […]

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EP224: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2018-02-02T08:00:14

Is Airbnb inching toward an IPO? All signs point to yes. In the news this week are stories of Airbnb naming its first independent board member […]

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EP223: The Bee Token: Decentralized Home Sharing Network from 2018-01-29T08:00:11

The whole point of the sharing economy is to facilitate peer-to-peer exchange. It’s otherwise known as a People’s Economy, meaning that the community itself drives a […]

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EP221: Manage Your Airbnb Listings on Your Mobile Phone with Your Porter App from 2018-01-22T08:00:46

Most people choose professional short-term rental hosting for the freedom—to work when and where you please, on your own terms. But that freedom is limited somewhat by the necessity of dragging a l...

EP220: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2018-01-19T08:00:59

The Airbnb brand is all about inclusiveness, and its mission statement around ‘belonging anywhere’ gave CEO Brian Chesky the perfect opportunity to speak out on Twitter […]

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EP218: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2018-01-12T08:00:44

Getting an email from an outraged guest with multiple complaints can be jarring, especially if your previous guests have had nothing but good things to say […]

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EP216: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-12-29T08:00:59

There is no shortage of Airbnb horror stories in the news. Accounts of hidden cameras, racial discrimination, and guests who’ve been scammed through the home-sharing platform […]

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EP215: Superhost in Bali Shares Airbnb Tips from 2017-12-25T08:00:21

If you’ve read or seen Eat, Pray, Love, you’ve probably considered vacationing on the beaches of Bali. René Theil fell in love with Indonesia long before […]

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EP213: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-12-15T08:00:46

Toronto. Singapore. Paris. Seattle. Hosts around the world are learning to navigate the new regulations introduced by local municipalities. Making headlines this week are the controversial […]
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EP212: The Power of Under-Promising and Over-Delivering from 2017-12-11T08:00:28

As Airbnb hosts, we have a natural inclination to show our property in the best possible light in order to secure more bookings. But what happens […]

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EP210: How To Manage Multiple Listings with AirGMS from 2017-12-04T08:00:10

So you want to expand your Airbnb business, but the complication that comes with managing multiple listings has you a little overwhelmed. How do you prevent […]

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EP208: Short-Term Rental Investing in the UK from 2017-11-27T08:00:43

With changes in UK tax policy, smart property investors are shifting to the vacation rental market to avoid the hit of a higher tax bill. The […]

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EP207: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-11-24T17:00:40

Melbourne is joining the growing list of cities introducing regulations around short-term rentals, but the municipality is taking a very different approach: Rather than simply limiting […]
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EP206: Investing in Airbnb Properties in Medellín from 2017-11-20T08:00:24

Are you looking for an ideal place to invest in short-term rental property for Airbnb? How about a little spot known as The City of Eternal […]

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EP205: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-11-17T08:00:27

If you’ve ever used Smart Pricing, you know that the tool tends toward the lowest prices—favoring guests over hosts in order to increase the number of […]

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EP202: Behind the scenes at Get Paid For Your Pad from 2017-11-07T14:43:18

When I record a podcast episode, I often write down some announcements or things I want to talk about outside of the person I’m interviewing. However, […]

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EP195: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-10-13T08:00:46

Airbnb celebrates another win in its pursuit to target the business traveler, announcing a new partnership with co-working space giant WeWork. The convenience of booking a desk through the Airbnb a...

EP194: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-10-06T13:00:26

A shocking news story hit the world of Airbnb this week, as a 28 year old man from Michigan has been charged with sexually assaulting a […]

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EP193: How to Become an Airbnb Entrepreneur from 2017-10-02T08:00:37

If you’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but you’re looking for a low-risk way to start small, Airbnb might be the answer. The vacation rental ecosystem is ripe with opportunity, and there is...

EP192: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-09-29T08:00:35

According to the recently released Airbnb Asia Pacific (APAC) Travel survey, 71% of travelers highlighted the importance of trying local cuisine. A separate Airbnb study published this week, the 20...

EP191: Down Payments for Airbnb Hosts from 2017-09-25T08:00:01

Airbnb is often cast as the villain in discussions around affordable housing. Aspiring home owners struggle to afford the 5% down payment required for a conventional mortgage, and as increasing num...

EP190: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-09-22T08:00:27

Take a walk down the yellow brick road of Airbnb news this week for stories of brains, courage and heart, and learn about the brilliant idea behind a new startup in the ecosystem, the resolve behin...

EP189: How to Optimize Your Airbnb Turnovers from 2017-09-18T08:00:33

The beautiful thing about Airbnb is that it provides an avenue for inspired entrepreneurs to leave jobs that aren’t fulfilling and start their own businesses in the vacation rental ecosystem, and t...

EP188: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-09-15T08:00:58

Sometimes you get away because you want to, and sometimes you get away because you have no choice. Airbnb news this week features stories of both—from Americans heading to Britain to enjoy an affor...

EP187: Amsterdam’s Biggest Airbnb Critic from 2017-09-11T08:00:41

As the saying goes, ‘Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.’ So when Jasper had the chance to speak with one of Airbnb’s fiercest critics in Amsterdam, he took full advantage of the oppor...

EP186: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-09-08T08:00:32

Airbnb has the capacity to change lives—for better or worse. This week’s headlines include an inspiring story of how the short-term rental platform has helped a Superhost from Tanzania afford schoo...

EP185: How to Turn Your Backyard into Cash Renting Log Cabins on Airbnb from 2017-09-04T08:00:02

Many Airbnb guests are looking for a chance to unplug and truly get away from the madness of modern life. David Fraser has developed a low-risk Airbnb model that capitalizes on this by building log...

EP184: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-09-01T08:00:30

Airbnb has gone Hollywood on us this week, enlisting the help of A-list celebrity Danny Glover to combat racism on the platform as well as marketing several insider Hollywood Airbnb experiences wit...

EP183: Las Vegas Licensing Process for Short Term Rentals Explained from 2017-08-28T08:00:41

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas?

The city may have a reputation for forgiving indiscretions, but not-so-much if your misdeed involves Airbnb hosting without the proper permit. In f...

EP182: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-08-25T08:00:57

“…I am not sure Airbnb’s million-dollar insurance policy would cover rebuilding an eighteenth-century manor house.” Would you believe that British and Irish aristocrats are chewing over […]
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EP181: Hospitality Insights from a Superhost and Co-Founder of GuestBook from 2017-08-21T08:00:09

Want to get the girl and found a startup? Become a remote host on Airbnb. Perhaps it’s not quite that easy, but it worked for GuestBook […]

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EP180: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-08-18T08:00:08

I agree to treat everyone in the Airbnb community—regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age—with respect, and with...

EP179: How to Effectively Screen Your Airbnb Guests from 2017-08-14T08:00:22

As children, we are taught to fear people we don’t know, and concerns about ‘stranger danger’ make potential Airbnb hosts hesitant about joining the platform. The good news is, there are a number o...

EP178: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-08-11T08:00:16

Friends, foes and IPOs dominated Airbnb news this week. The company’s agreement with the city of Barcelona made headlines, as did its response to the New York hotel industry’s vicious attack ad wit...

EP177: Providing Airbnb as an Amenity for Residents in Apartment Buildings from 2017-08-07T08:00:18

As rental prices continue to rise, more and more apartment residents are tempted to enlist Airbnb to help cover the cost – with or without the landlord’s permission. Luckily, a growing number of la...

EP176: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-08-04T08:00:20

The hotel lobby has crossed a line this week with an ominous ad linking Airbnb to terrorism. Airbnb spokesperson Peter Schottenfels referred to the commercial as ‘an outrageous scare tactic’ and ar...

EP175: How to Integrate Airbnb in Your Real Estate Business from 2017-07-31T08:00:10

So you’ve been hosting on Airbnb for a while now, and you’re loving it. Maybe you’re thinking about expanding your business to include an additional property, but you don’t have a ton of capital ly...

EP174: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-07-28T08:00:13

The Business Travel Ready distinction could translate to more bookings for your Airbnb as the company expands its partnership with software tool Concur. This big news means that business travelers ...

EP173: Short Stay Rental Pioneer Shares Insights from Two Decades of Hosting Experience from 2017-07-24T08:00:17

Branding is an aspect of the short-term rental game that many hosts overlook. And when you’re first getting started, you may not know what sets your listing apart from others in the area. But once ...

EP172: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-07-21T08:00:40

As ShareBetter ramps up its aggressive smear campaign against Airbnb, the platform is fighting back. This week Airbnb filed a formal complaint against the coalition, alleging that ShareBetter has f...

EP171: Long-Term Rental vs. Airbnb from 2017-07-17T08:00:03

So you’ve invested in a property, finished the remodel, and now you are ready for tenants. Would it be more lucrative to pursue a long-term rental agreement? Or could you generate more revenue by l...

EP170: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-07-14T08:00:38

‘Another Successful Airbnb Stay’ – said no headline ever.

Though it’s a rare occurrence, when something bad happens in an Airbnb, it makes headlines. Unfortunately, an alarming incident ...

EP169: How to Close the Gap For Your Airbnb Guests from 2017-07-10T08:00:35

The safe approach to designing your space for Airbnb involves a very clean, sterile look complete with your basic IKEA furniture. But today’s guest prefers to offer his guests a more unique experie...

EP168: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-07-07T08:00:28

‘When you act out of fear, you shrink. When you act out of love, you grow.” –Tony Robbins

As Jasper turns 40 this week, he is considering how the world views strangers. Rather than assum...

EP167: How to Provide the Ultimate Sleeping Experience for Your Guests from 2017-07-03T08:00:42

If you have multiple listings on Airbnb, you might find a little-known feature called the Business Profile very useful. Today’s guest has three properties on the site – a house in Portugal, an apar...

EP166: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-06-30T08:00

Airbnb is tooting its own horn this week with the release of a report boasting the positive economic impacts of the platform in the US. The press release aligns with the company’s strategy to work ...

EP165: Airbnb & Lifestyle Tips from The Suitcase Entrepreneur from 2017-06-26T08:00:20

If you have multiple listings on Airbnb, you might find a little-known feature called the Business Profile very useful. Today’s guest has three properties on the site – a house in Portugal, an apar...

EP164: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-06-23T08:00:41

Can Airbnb have its cake and eat it too? With the company’s efforts to professionalize and provide guests with consistency, some hosts feel that the ‘sharing’ roots of the platform have been dimini...

EP163: A Hostfully Host in Venice Beach from 2017-06-19T08:00:22

Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite!

As Airbnb hosts, we share concerns around uninvited guests. If those uninvited guests are of the bed bug variety, a whole host of additional pro...

EP162: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-06-16T08:00:11

Welcome! Making people feel comfortable and accepted is a focus of Airbnb, and one of the initiatives aligned with this goal is the Open Homes platform. In an announcement this week, the company re...

EP161: Lessons Learned From 7 Years of Airbnb Hosting in Taipei from 2017-06-12T08:00:55

If you are looking to rent a property with the intention of being an Airbnb host, the question then becomes, how do you convince a landlord to allow for short-term rentals in your contract? Today’s...

EP160: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-06-09T15:00:07

The Airbnb philosophy seems to be, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!” This week in the news, there are rumors of a deal with Chinese rival Trujia, as Airbnb seeks to succeed in a market where other...

EP159: Safety Tips for Female Airbnb Hosts from 2017-06-05T08:00:43

Women who are potential Airbnb hosts may hesitate to join the platform due to safety concerns. The homesharing site’s non-discrimination policy doesn’t allow you to accept only female guests, but t...

EP158: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-06-02T08:00:01

As the homesharing phenomenon grows, people continue to develop a variety of creative products and services that complement the work you do as an Airbnb host. A new app generates a floor plan for y...

EP157: Jasper’s Airbnb Investment Updates from 2017-05-29T08:00:35

Jasper has finally reached his ambition of becoming truly homeless. Through the sale of his apartment in Amsterdam, he is embracing the life of a digital nomad and staying in Airbnb properties all ...

EP156: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-05-26T08:00:28

Airbnb added some unusual listings that made news this week, including an ad agency that converted its office into a ‘spacious penthouse suite’ and the entire Swedish countryside. Yes, you read tha...

EP155: Airbnb vs. HomeAway and VRBO from 2017-05-22T08:00:37

To diversify, or not to diversify, that is the question.

Should you be listing on multiple platforms? Or is it better to stick with just one?

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EP154: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-05-18T08:00:31

Airbnb is learning the art of the deal, and the homesharing platform is all over the news this week for efforts to collaborate with local governments in Latin America, Japanese luxury resorts, and ...

EP153: How to Arrange a Perfect Airbnb Turnover and Cleaning from 2017-05-15T08:00:07

As hosts, we know that Airbnb is a ‘review game,’ and the cleanliness of your space plays a big role in scoring the highly coveted five-star review. Today’s guest is prepared to share several key s...

EP152: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-05-11T08:00:37

As Airbnb hosts, we know that a well-written, conversational profile goes a long way in landing guests. But now there is science to back it up, and the research identifies specific language hosts c...

EP151: How to Use Airbnb to Facilitate a Business Accelerator from 2017-05-08T08:00:04

So you’ve planned a retreat for entrepreneurs and booked the Airbnb, but lack of interest forced you to cancel the event. Now it’s time to get creative and find a way to recoup the money you spent ...

EP150: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-05-05T08:00:49

One of the more frustrating aspect of international travel is cell access. Wi-Fi isn’t always available, and additional data plans can be costly. What do you do without access to maps and informati...

EP149: Airbnb Hosting Tips From The Laptop Landlord from 2017-05-01T08:00:39

Whether you’re just getting started as an Airbnb host, or you’re looking to upgrade your status and pick up a few more five-star reviews, the Laptop Landlord is here to share some killer advice tha...

EP148: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-04-27T08:00:34

Conventional wisdom tells us to ‘expect the unexpected,’ and Airbnb news certainly delivered this week, most notably when a guest in Los Angeles received a surprise visit from a SWAT team!
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EP147: Airbnb Experiences from 2017-04-24T08:00:24

Is there something you’ve always wanted to try? Maybe it’s surfing, or nature photography, or even burlesque? It can be intimidating to seek out experiences like that on your own if you don’t know ...

EP146: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-04-21T08:00:01

You’ve got to keep ‘em regulated.

This seems to be the hotel industry’s sentiment toward Airbnb, as revealed in documents obtained by the New York Times this week.

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EP145: When Your Guests Throw a Frat Party at Your Airbnb from 2017-04-17T08:00:59

Everyone loves a good party… Unless of course, that party happens in your Airbnb without your knowledge or consent!

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EP144: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-04-13T08:00:32

Airbnb was in the headlines for the wrong reasons this week, as an Asian-American guest was stranded by a vicious host who offered race as the reason for the last-minute cancellation. Despite Airbn...

EP143: A Comedian Walks into an Airbnb from 2017-04-10T08:00:52

The beauty of Airbnb is the trust people place in each other, allowing strangers to stay in their homes and sharing their space – and often their lives. Comedians are in the business of studying pe...

EP142: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-04-06T08:00:17

As the trend toward instant bookings continues, the Airbnb platform becomes more user-friendly for guests. But what does that mean for you as a host? The policies around cancellations can be confus...

EP141: Airbnb Investing Oppertunities in Central Europe from 2017-04-03T08:00:01

Feel like escaping the ‘rat race’? Wouldn’t it be nice to build a little wealth, making as much in passive income as you do active? Today Jasper has a conversation with a guest who has accomplished...

EP140: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-03-30T08:00:13

Airbnb’s mission statement asserts that one can “belong anywhere.” But because of the company’s disruption of the travel industry, some cities have implied that Airbnb itself is unwelcome – through...

EP139 Airbnb Regulations in New York Explained from 2017-03-27T17:59:47

New York is known as the city that never sleeps. But if you are an Airbnb host there, you may be losing sleep over the state’s anti-Airbnb crusade and complicated short-term rental regulations.
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EP138: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-03-23T08:00:55

SW2 + WC = MO.

Don’t worry: This isn’t an algebra lesson. The formula above is actually some inspiring advice Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia learned from an RISD professor about how to de...

EP137: How Two Brits Rode the Short Rent Revolution and Lived to Tell the Tale from 2017-03-20T08:00:32

There is no doubt that the short-term rental market is here to stay. Airbnb has experienced a wildfire expansion in the last ten years, and it only continues to grow.

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EP136: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-03-16T08:00:29

Has the student become the teacher?

One of the headlines in Airbnb news this week comes from the South China Morning Post, its author arguing that Chinese copycat home-sharing sites have...

EP135: The Airbnb Story with Leigh Gallagher from 2017-03-13T08:00:41

Airbnb owes much of its success to the visual appeal of the site, which has been referred to as “Pinterest meets real estate porn.” But did you know that in Airbnb’s early days, Brian and Joe spent...

EP134: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-03-09T08:00:03

As Airbnb continues to grow and pursue its ambition of becoming the Superbrand of Travel, changes in the company’s model are sure to follow. On some fronts, Airbnb seems committed to maintaining th...

EP133: When Your Guests Hold a Wedding at Your Airbnb from 2017-03-06T08:00:35

This week on the podcast, Jasper has a conversation with Brian Chen, lead consumer technology writer for the New York Times and Airbnb Superhost. Brian’s cabin in northern California has been a luc...

EP132: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-03-02T08:00:46

It was a quiet news week for Airbnb, though the themes of acquisitions, group travel and regulations remain top of mind.

This week, Jasper chats with Margot Schmorak, CEO and Co-Founder ...

EP131: Airbnb Regulations in London Explained from 2017-02-27T08:00:58

This week, Jasper is chatting with Marc Figueras, the CEO and Co-founder of KeyNest, a smart key exchange service with a network of locations across London where Airbnb hosts and property managers ...

EP130: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-02-24T08:00:24

Airbnb’s growth is in the news this week, and acquisitions are in the air. Having only spent $300 million of the $3 billion raised, Airbnb has capital available. And they will have to invest in ord...

EP129: The Importance of Diversifying Your Airbnb Business from 2017-02-20T08:00:37

Jasper talks with Peter, the host of Clyde River Cottage in southern Australia. With a background in the hospitality business, Peter is well-versed in providing guests with a quality experience and...

EP128: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-02-16T08:00:24

Regulations and enforcement dominate the conversation today, as two big news stories out of NYC and London are making headlines.

Jasper is joined by Nicole Williams, VP of Strategy and M...

EP127: Airbnb Hosting Tips from a Superhost and a Side Hustler from 2017-02-13T08:00:56

Jasper talks with Kevin the Financial Panther, an Airbnb superhost and expert side hustler. Kevin is a lawyer who has capitalized on the sharing economy to pay off $87,000 worth of student loans in...

EP126: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-02-09T08:00:55

In November of 2015, Airbnb Global Policy Chief Chris Lehane announced the bold goal of forming 100 home sharing clubs in 2016. Today, a global network of 112 of these advocacy organizations fight ...

EP125: Save Time and Improve Your Listing’s Performance with Smartbnb from 2017-02-06T08:00:59

On this episode of the podcast, Jasper chats with Pierre-Camille Hamana, founder of smartbnb, an application that provides value to Airbnb hosts via automated messaging. Smartbnb gives superpowers ...

EP124: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-02-02T08:00:30

Trump is on our radar again this week as his travel ban on refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries has left travelers stranded at airports all over the world.

Jasper is joined by M...

EP123: Improve Your Guest Experience With YourWelcome from 2017-01-30T08:00:11

Jasper is joined by Henry Bennett, Co-founder and CEO of Your Welcome. Your Welcome’s product is a tablet system that hosts can use to provide important information to their guests as well as sell ...

EP122: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-01-26T08:00:58

What does Donald Trump’s inauguration mean for the future of Airbnb?

This week Jasper is joined by Silvia Li, Head of Marketing at Hostfully, to discuss what impact the Trump administrat...

Ep121: Hosting Tips from the Largest Airbnb Concierge Service in Amsterdam from 2017-01-23T08:00:04

Jasper is joined by Dirk Minnebo, Founder of Iamb&b which is the largest short term rental management company in Amsterdam! Dirk’s company manages listings in both Amsterdam and Paris and he brings...

EP120: This Week in the World of Airbnb from 2017-01-20T08:00:24

There is plenty of news to discuss this week in the world of Airbnb and Jasper is joined by Nicole Williams who is the Vince President of Strategic Partnerships at Hostfully!

The biggest...

EP119: Save Time and Streamline your Communication with Aviva IQ from 2017-01-16T08:00:25

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 th...

EP118: The World of Airbnb – Week 2 from 2017-01-12T08:00:44

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 th...

EP117: How Digital Nomads Use Airbnb from 2017-01-09T08:00:02

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 sa...

EP116: Creating Personal Freedom Using Airbnb from 2017-01-05T08:00:40

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 Ja...

EP115: China’s # 1 Superhost Shares Her Airbnb Secrets from 2017-01-02T08:00:14

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 Airbn...

EP114: How to Setup Multiple Airbnbs Across the World from 2016-12-28T08:00:15

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...

EP113: How to Optimize Your Listing and Get More Bookings from 2016-12-19T08:00:03

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 epis...

EP112: Fill up gaps in your Airbnb calendar with Overnight from 2016-12-12T08:00:16

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 ch...

EP111: Major news update and Airbnb Experiences explained from 2016-12-05T08:00:46

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 th...

EP110: What you should know before you buy property with Zeona McIntyre from 2016-11-28T08:00:26

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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EP108: Building your Airbnb Brand with Airbnb Expert Susan Douglas from 2016-11-04T21:00:04

Susan Douglas is an Airbnb Branding Expert and Super Host that will be co-hosting a session with Jasper this year at the Airbnb Open! The session […]

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EP106: Airbnb Hosting in Taiwan with Angela Huang from 2016-10-05T14:09:01

Angela was living in Taipei, Taiwan when when she started renovating and renting out her mother’s entire house in the coastal town of Hengchun in the […]

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EP104: Recent Airbnb News and Platform Updates from 2016-08-24T19:26:52

This week Jasper discusses a few recent platform updates that Airbnb has implemented as well as a number of news items in the world of Airbnb. […]

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EP103: Hands-on hosting in New York city with Chris from 2016-08-15T10:00:04

There are many reasons people choose to host through Airbnb and similar platforms. Some host primarily for the money, but many do it for the opportunity to meet new people and establish lifetime fr...

EP102: Get paid in advance with Payfully.co from 2016-08-01T10:00:56

Have you ever booked a guest that will stay weeks or even months in the future and wished you could be paid for the booking now? […]

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EP101: Racial discrimination on Airbnb led Rohan Gilkes to create alternative platform Innclusive from 2016-07-25T11:00:44

This week Jasper interviews Rohan Gilkes, Co-founder innclusive.com.

Rohan started Innclusive after experiencing racial discrimination from an Airbnb host.

After his experienc...

EP100: Reflection On 100 Podcast Episodes with Jasper & Huzefa from 2016-07-18T11:00:28

On episode 100 of Get Paid For Your Pad, Huzefa joins Jasper to celebrate the milestone and discuss a wide range of topics!

Jasper is also excited to announce that Hostfully is now spons...

EP099: Hosting over 400 guests on Airbnb in San Francisco from 2016-07-11T11:00:46

In this episode, Jasper welcomes to the show Airbnb early adopter, Ivan, to talk about the genesis of Airbnb and his experience hosting since 2009 in […]

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EP097: Airbnb Regulation in San Francisco Explained with Bruce Bennet from 2016-06-27T11:00:55

As the vacation rental market expands and matures many city, state and country governments have introduced rules and regulations. Sometimes these rules solve real problems but many […]

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EP096: Running a Vacation Rental Business in Panama with Matt Landau from 2016-06-20T18:10:33

Matt Landau is the Founder of the Vacation Rental Marketing Blog, an online resource for vacation rental owners and managers. He is also the owner of […]

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EP094: Airbnb Hosting in Washington DC with Cristina Amoruso from 2016-06-06T11:00:41

Cristina Amoruso from Washington DC joins Jasper on this week’s episode to talk about her experience hosting on Airbnb. Cristina started hosting in January of 2016 […]

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EP092: Airbnb Hosting in Adelaide with Phil Spyrou Part I from 2016-05-23T11:00:47

Phil Spyrou from Australia joins Jasper on this week’s episode of “Get Paid for Your Pad”. Phil first started hosting via Airbnb by renting out a […]

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EP090: Real Estate Expert Kemi Egan Shares Tips for Airbnb Hosts from 2016-04-18T11:00:03

In this episode, Jasper welcomes real estate investor, best-selling author and co-founder of Freedom Academies, Kemi Egan to the podcast. Kemi starts off by sharing some […]

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EP088: How Sandy Uses Airbnb To Travel The World from 2016-04-06T06:28:40

Sandy started renting his apartment in Madrid on Airbnb in 2015. He soon received lots of bookings and decided to use the money to travel. He’s […]

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EP087: Most Common Mistakes That Airbnb Hosts Make from 2016-03-14T14:00:10

In this episode Jasper shares the main mistakes that he found reviewing over 65 Airbnb listings through his Airbnb Listing Check service on Fiverr. The mistakes […]

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EP084: How to Arrange Smooth Airbnb Turnovers Remotely With Properly from 2016-02-22T13:00:08

Properly is a free mobile app to help you communicate turnover instructions for your Airbnb listing to your cleaner(s). The app gives you peace of mind […]

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EP082: Remote Hosting in Buenos Aires with Amy Scott from 2016-02-08T10:48:21

Amy Scott quit her office job to travel the world in 2004 and never looked back. She now keeps a home base in Buenos Aires which […]

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EP081: With Chistopher and Sally Chilton from Simple Hospitality from 2016-02-01T13:00:56

Click play to listen to the podcast episode: Simply Hospitality is the culmination of 20 years of hosting experience, expertise and knowledge. Sally and Chris started […]

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EP079: Stay at Home Mom Makes $2500 a Month With Airbnb from 2015-10-26T13:00:18

Sally Miller decided to become a stay at home mom after 18 years in the corporate world. Soon enough she started to miss having her own […]

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EP078: Airbnb Hosting in Edinburgh with John Kerr from 2015-10-14T10:28:39

John is a property investor and property manager based in the UK. He started renting out his flat in London after moving in with his fiancée. […]

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EP077: How To Share Your Local Recommendation With Your Airbnb Guests from 2015-09-28T13:00:23

In this episode I talk to John Bower, the user experience chief at Pearlshare, a new app that helps people share their local recommendations with others. […]

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EP075: Airbnb Hosting in Freiburg with Melanie Hafner from 2015-09-15T13:09:23

Melanie is an airbnb host, digital nomad and online marketer from the south of Germany. She likes to travel and meet people from all over the […]

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EP074: Airbnb Hosting in Austin with Melanie Haber from 2015-08-17T13:00:09

Melanie is an Airbnb host in Austin, Texas. She rents out a spare room in her apartment during South By Southwest, the popular music festival that […]

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EP072: w/ Nedda Toofer and Vik Thairani, co-founders of TINE tag from 2015-07-27T13:00:48

Nedda Toofer and Vik Thairani are the co-founders of TINE tag, a new app that allows users to stick digital post-it notes on anything and attached […]

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EP070: How to Get a Job at Airbnb with Nina Mufleh from 2015-06-22T13:00:02

Nina Mufleh, Airbnb host in San Francisco, wanted to work for Airbnb. She took a very pro-active approach by analyzing the global tourism market and share […]

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EP068: Airbnb Hosting in New York with Seth Porges from 2015-06-08T14:00:15

Seth Porges is a science and technology journalist and television commentator as well as the founder of the fashion app Cloth. He’s also one of the […]

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EP066: w/ Ali Ben Lmadani, Co-founder of EasyGuests from 2015-05-25T13:00:38

Ali Ben Lmadani is co-founder of EasyGuests, an Airbnb management company. Ali is an Airbnb host himself and he experienced the need for someone to manage […]

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EP064: w/ Ian McHenry from Beyond Pricing from 2015-05-11T13:00:25

Ian McHenry, co-founder and president of Beyond Pricing, is back on the show to talk about recent developments and expansion of the pricing app. In addition, […]

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EP062: Tax Advice for Airbnb Hosts in the US with Derek Davis from 2015-04-27T13:00:19

Derek Davis is a CPA who specializes in tax advice for shared economy participants. He decided to focus on this after speaking to an Uber driver […]

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EP060: w/ David Ordal, CEO of Automated Pricing App Everbooked from 2015-04-14T07:44:39

David Ordal is CEO and co-founder of Everbooked, an automated pricing app for Airbnb hosts. It automatically raises your price when demand is high, and lowers […]

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EP058: Airbnb Hosting in Oxford with Victoria Folk from 2015-03-31T02:46:51

Living in a mansion for free while making an income with your own house on Airbnb? Sounds too good to be true right? Not for Victoria […]

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EP057: When your Guest Has to Spend a Night in the Drunk Tank from 2015-03-04T12:35:17

Imagine waking up in the morning to find out that your Airbnb guest is missing…because he’s had to spend the night in the drunk tank. That’s […]

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EP056: Airbnb Hosting in Omaha, Nebraska, with Megan Hunt from 2015-02-09T13:00:54

Megan Hunt has been hosting in Omaha, Nebraska, on Airbnb for over two and a half years and she’s hosted over 100 groups of guests. We […]

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EP055: Kelly Kampen Introduces TravelersChat from 2015-02-04T20:40:20

The number one host in Thailand, Kelly Kampen, is back on the show. Kelly’s listings are still going strong and he has over 250 reviews now, […]

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EP054: Huzefa’s Inaugural Airbnb Hosting Experience from 2015-01-26T18:50:09

Huzefa finally joined the Airbnb hosting club and listed his 2-bdr apartment in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, for the christmas and NY holidays. Huzefa made the […]

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EP052: Paula Pant, CEO at AffordAnything.com, Shares her Experience with Airbnb in Atlanta from 2015-01-15T13:00:57

Paula Pant is a journalist-turned-blogger, speaker and media commentator specializing in personal finance, real estate, and lifestyle design. Her finance and lifestyle design blog, Afford Anything,...

EP051: Elvina Beck is the Owner of The Podshare in LA and has Hosted the Airbnb Founders from 2015-01-12T17:35:42

This episode features Elvina Beck. She’s the CEO of The Podshare, a “pod-hotel” aiming to promote social travel and sharing. Elvina is currently running an Indiegogo […]

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EP049: Airbnb Hosting in Lake Atitlan, Guatamala, with Jeanne Mendez from 2015-01-05T13:00:52

Jeanne Mendez moved to Guatemala eight years go. She settled down in the beautiful area of Lake Atitlan. She started renting out her spare bedroom on […]

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EP047: Airbnb Hosting in Miami with Calixto Navarro from 2014-12-25T13:00:48

Calixto’s story is one of the most remarkable that we’ve heard so far and it really shows what an impact Airbnb can make on people’s lives. […]

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EP046: Sydney Airbnb Hosting With Steven Ryan from 2014-12-23T17:31:43

In this episode we talk with Steven Ryan from Sydney. Steven has a 1-bdr apartment and he rents it out in a very creative way. He […]

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EP045: Joshua Tree National Park Airbnb Hosting w/ Cliff Tang from 2014-12-18T11:02:02

We talk with Cliff Tang, owner of Starlight Villas in Joshua Tree National Park, one of the most popular national parks in California and the US. […]

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EP043: Airbnb Hosting In Los Angeles With David Dolce from 2014-12-11T01:15:56

In this episode we talk with David Dolce, an entrepreneur from Los Angeles. David was renting a flat to host his business guests and started using […]

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EP040: Jodie Willmer, Founder of Guest Ready, Talks About Airbnb Hosting in Melbourne from 2014-12-01T22:22:11

Episode #40 features Jodie Willmer from Melbourne. Jodie has been renting out her flat since February 2014 after moving in with her boyfriend. She liked it […]

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EP038: The Airbnb Open Report With Airbnb Updates And Cool Quotes From Speakers from 2014-11-25T02:30:04

Report from the Airbnb Open, the yearly event organized by Airbnb. Over 1500 hosts from over 40 countries gathered together to learn, connect and have fun […]

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EP036: With Scott Shatford, Founder of AirDnA from 2014-11-10T15:28:10

Scott Shatford, author of the Airbnb expert’s playbook and founder of AirDnA, shares his experience renting out several apartments on Airbnb in Los Angeles. Scott offers […]

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EP033: Danny Flood Talks Airbnb and the Sharing Economy from 2014-10-31T16:08:57

Danny was born an entrepreneur and was taught business and sales skills by his late father, Jim Flood, the founder of several successful businesses. Danny’s entrepreneurial […]

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EP031: Outsourcing Your Airbnb Management with Amiad Soto, CEO and Co-Founder of Guesty from 2014-10-23T14:02:52

Amiad Soto is CEO of Guesty, an Airbnb management company. Guesty is like having your own personal Airbnb assistant! Guesty helps Airbnb hosts manage their listing […]

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EP028: Hospitality Consultant Alexander Van Dijl Shares Great Airbnb Hosting Advice from 2014-10-14T22:27:29

Alexander van Dijl, hospitality consultant, shares his experiences as an Airbnb host in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Alexander runs a customer service business and has advised many […]

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EP027: Travel Blogger Brianna Simmons Talks About her Hosting Experience in Virginia Beach from 2014-10-11T21:52:24

Travel blogger Brianna Simmons talks about her hosting experience in Virginia beach. Brianna always loved exploring new places and got her first taste of traveling abroad after […]

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EP026: CEO and founder of Urban Flat talks about his experience with Airbnb from 2014-10-02T15:50:32

In this episode we chat with Evan Haskell, CEO and founder of Urban Flat. Urban Flat offers an alternative experience to hotels in the Los Angeles […]

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EP024: Airbnb’s Head of Hospitality, Chip Conley, Divulges His Best Advice For Airbnb Hosts from 2014-09-25T14:00:21

In this episode we have a really special guest: Chip Conley, head of hospitality at Airbnb. Chip has extensive experience in the hospitality business. He founded […]

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EP022: Using Airbnb In South America With Travel Expert Renate Rigters Who Has That Wanderlust from 2014-09-18T14:00:57

In this episode we talk with travel expert Renate Rigters, who has used Airbnb extensively during her travels. She’s travel mostly to South America. Renate shares […]

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EP020: Short Stay Management Company Owner Nanne Veenstra Explains How His Company Helps Airbnb Hosts from 2014-09-11T19:22:33

In this episode we talk with Nanne Veenstra, who runs a short stay management company in Amsterdam called Key-bnb. Nanne explains how his company helps Airbnb […]

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EP018: Condominium associations, a funny story and what to do if a guest misbehaves from 2014-09-04T14:00:13

In this episode we talk about the challenges that can arise from renting out apartments in condo buildings. Condominium associations often don’t want their renters to […]

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EP016: Interview w/ Aaron Kulbe, Airbnb host in Portland, Oregon from 2014-08-28T14:00:43

In this episode we talk with Aaron Kulbe, an Airbnb host from Portland Oregon. Aaron lists two room in his house, where he lives with his […]

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EP015: Real Estate Guru Taylor White Shares Amazing Tips And Advice On Buying Property Abroad from 2014-08-25T14:00:07

This episode features one of the biggest expert on real estate investing abroad: Taylor White. Taylor White has been involved in real estate since the age […]

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EP013: Airbnb Superhost Kimberley Barker Nightingale From Buffalo, New York from 2014-08-18T11:00:59

In this episode we talk with Kimberley Barker Nightingale, life coach and author from Buffalo, New York. Kimberley has some of the best reviews we’ve ever […]

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EP011: Real Estate in Las Vegas with Deven Chase from 2014-08-12T03:16:51

In this episode we talk with Deven Chase and discuss real estate in Las Vegas. In particular, we discuss investment opportunities with regards to Airbnb. It […]

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EP009: Airbnb Legal Guru Pieter Schols Talks About Hosting In Amsterdam from 2014-08-04T06:14:20

In this episode we talk with Pieter Schols, an Airbnb host from Amsterdam. Pieter has done extensive research into the legal aspects of hosting in Amsterdam […]

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EP007 – Interview w/ Airbnb Host Shara Johnson from Nederland, Colorado from 2014-07-28T00:01:59

In this episode we interview Shara Johnson from Nederland, Colorado. Shara has been an Airbnb host for over three years and is still enjoying it. She […]

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EP005 – Airbnb Hosting in Las Vegas from 2014-07-20T23:22:28

In this episode we talk with Desiree Le, an Airbnb host who rents out a beautiful six-bedroom mansion in Las Vegas. We personally stayed at her […]

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EP004 – Guest Interaction, Interview w/ Kevin Koskella, Airbnb host from San Diego from 2014-07-20T22:21:46

In this episode we answer a listeners’ question regarding shared accommodations and we talk with Kevin Koskella. He’s a long term Airbnb host based in San […]

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EP002 – Pictures, Competitive Airbnb Regions, and Interview w/ Allie Rapp from 2014-07-20T19:17:31

In this episode we talk about listing in competitive areas and we discuss how to get great pictures for your listing, a very important topic. Today’s […]

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