Hospitable Hosts

This Hospitable Town Hall focused on the launch of new dynamic pricing features and improvements, including seasonality controls, historical anchoring, and auto-tuning for users transitioning from third-party tools. The team highlighted the enhanced model's ability to optimize revenue by better understanding demand and reducing manual adjustments. Additionally, the team discussed updates to the AI...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we speak with Marisa Grover, a seasoned property manager and community leader in the short-term rental space. Marisa shares her journey of managing around 50 properties through her company, Simply Stay , and discusses the importance of building systems and workflows for hosts. She emphasizes the need for documentation and standard operating procedur...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we talk with John Bradford, Co-Founder and CEO of Pet Screening. We discuss the importance of managing pets and assistance animals in rental properties. John shares insights on the challenges faced by landlords, the misconceptions surrounding pet policies, and the legal implications of service animals. John emphasizes the revenue opportunities for p...

The first Hospitable Town Hall of 2026 featured updates on the product roadmap and company initiatives. The team highlighted the focus for 2026, which includes polishing existing features, enhancing performance, and launching a property manager marketplace. They discussed improvements in listings management, operations, and the inbox, as well as new revenue opportunities through upsells and trip i...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, Miles speaks with Nicole Bansal. Nicole shares her journey as a marketer and short-term rental host. She discusses her experience in the tech industry, her approach to marketing her properties, and the importance of understanding customer profiles. Nicole also highlights effective marketing tactics for hosts, the transition from a side project to a...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we speak with Mike Anderson, co-founder of Breezy Beach Stays , who shares insights into the world of short-term rental management and financing. He discusses the importance of understanding the hospitality aspect of property management, the role of automation in scaling operations, and strategies for maximizing revenue during off-peak seasons. Mike...

On this Town Hall, the Hospitable team reviewed 2025's performance, highlighting significant growth and achievements. Hospitable users hosted 26.84 million guests across 193 countries, generating $5.2 billion in revenue, and integrating AI to streamline operations and enhance guest experiences. Key updates included the expansion of direct booking capabilities, improved guest portal features, and a...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, our guest is Annie Holcombe, a seasoned expert in the vacation rental industry. Annie shares her journey from working at a hotel front desk to becoming a prominent figure in vacation rental management. The conversation covers essential topics, including choosing the right channels for property listings, the importance of direct bookings, building tr...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we speak with Bri and Jordan, co-founders of Somerled Designs , a leading design firm specializing in short-term rentals.  They discuss their journey of creating a successful design business focused on maximizing guest satisfaction and profitability through strategic design. The conversation covers common mistakes hosts make, the importance of balan...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we speak with Siddhi Mittal, co-founder of Yhangry, about the growing trend of private chef experiences in vacation rentals. Siddhi shares her journey from finance to hospitality, the evolution of Yhangry, and how they are bridging the gap between private chefs and guests. The conversation explores the impact of experiential amenities on guest satis...

This Hospitable Town Hall focused on the launch of new metrics and dashboard features, including reporting capabilities and data visualization tools for tracking performance and business optimization. It also covered updates on various product developments and upcoming features. Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable.   Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we interview Paul Stewart, founder of Cozy Co-Host , who shares insights on scaling a short-term rental management business from zero to nearly 100 properties in just a few years.  Paul discusses the competitive landscape of the Jersey Shore market, operational strategies that have contributed to their rapid growth, the importance of dynamic pricing...

On this Hospitable Town Hall, the team discussed upcoming product tests and major upgrades for property management customers. They reviewed various product updates, including improvements to owner and guest management features, highlighted the development of new owner payout capabilities, and discussed enhancements to the guest portal.  The session concluded with community updates, including infor...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts Podcast, our guest is Scott Sherin, founder of Trusted Stays and a short-term rental owner. Scott shares his journey into short-term rentals, emphasizing the importance of automation and technology in streamlining hosting.  He discusses how AI and tools like Zapier can save time and improve guest experiences. Scott also provides insights into becoming a supe...

In this episode of the Hospitable Host Podcast, we interview Chad Phyllis, the founder of Checkmate Rentals , a short-term rental property management company.  Chad shares his journey from managing two properties to overseeing 220, emphasizing the importance of a hospitality-first mindset, effective communication, and the role of design and amenities in enhancing guest experiences.  He discusses s...

At this Hospitable Town Hall, the team demonstrated new listings management features and discussed upcoming improvements to fee management, property details navigation, and amenities consolidation across different booking platforms. Sleep easy, host confidently with Hospitable.   Automate your guest messages, sync your calendar across booking channels, and protect yourself from bad direct booking...

On this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, our guest is an expert in scaling his short-term rental business, operating at a level few hosts ever reach - Luke Carl, Educator and Co-Founder of The Short Term Shop . Luke is responsible for over 4,000 short-term reservations and is the proud owner of the longest-running Airbnb in the Smoky Mountains. Notably, Luke currently holds well over 200 u...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we discuss the importance of advocacy in the short-term rental industry with Julie Marks from the Right to Rent Collaborative. We talk about the need for organized associations to represent hosts and the funding challenges they face. Julie explains the various grant opportunities available for associations and how hosts can get involved in supportin...

In this Town Hall, the Hospitable team provided updates on recent events, initiatives, and product developments, including improvements in support team performance, fee structures, and new features for hosts and guests.  The team discussed upcoming changes to listing management, onboarding processes, and the integration of various platforms, while addressing questions from community members about...

This is a special episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast. Our CEO, Pierre-Camille Hamana, answered questions from our community members . We decided to share his answers on the podcast as well.  PC discusses the company's vision for community ownership, the role of the $HOST token, and the future growth strategies aimed at increasing the company's valuation. Key topics include the investment oppo...

In this episode of the Hospitable Host podcast, we speak with Damian Sheridan, Co-Founder and CEO of Scale, about the significance of direct bookings in the short-term rental industry. We discuss the importance of diversifying distribution channels beyond OTAs, the mindset shift required for hosts to embrace direct bookings, and practical strategies for building guest relationships and brand ident...

This Hospitable Town Hall covered significant updates on community investment and token value, along with the launch of new initiatives for investor education and monthly updates. The team discussed various product improvements and feature updates across multiple areas, including pricing, marketplace functionality, and AI auto-reply capabilities. The conversation ended with detailed discussions ab...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, Shawn Moore, founder of Vodyssey , shares his extensive 26-year-long experience in the short-term rental industry.  He discusses his journey from traditional real estate investing to focusing on vacation rentals, the importance of creating unique guest experiences, and the challenges of property management. Shawn emphasizes the need for new investor...

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we spoke with Carrie Nilsen about her journey into the short-term rental industry and the creation of Inndirectly, a platform designed to help hosts gain more direct bookings.  We discussed the importance of independence from major booking platforms, the benefits for both hosts and guests, and the future of direct bookings in the hospitality industr...

This Hospitable Town Hall provided updates on the company's significant growth, including employee count, customer base, and evolution from an automated messaging product to its current status. The meeting covered discussions about Hospitable's community ownership structure, product development approach, new pricing plans, and upcoming product updates, along with plans for token valuation and inve...