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Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Anonymous STR Owner asks: How do you manage to be so funny, beautiful, interesting, intelligent, and successful, all at the same time? Since this question ended being a bit ambiguous, we’re going to parlay this into how guests’ Airbnb reviews –...

Today we’re sharing five basic but essential cleaning tools that need to be available to not only your cleaning team, but to your guests. We chose these items because they are sneaky ones that we sometimes don’t see in properties, but highly recommend. Most of these items only need to be purchased once, and don’t cost a ton of money. Think of them as investments in your property that will help you...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Carrie asks: We have 14 properties that we own, but a friend is managing. We’re trying to decide if we should take over management for them. What should we consider? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and...

In this #STRShareSunday remix, we’ve invited Hosting Business Mastery members to share some of their top takeaways from the recent Level Up Your Listing Summit. We had such great conversations at the event that we decided to share some of the top tips we all learned in this episode! Topics we cover include: how to increase engagement on social media, as well as plan and manage your social media po...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Amelia ( @EmersonFieldsVenue ) asks: Our wedding venue is preparing to host overnight stays. What is your advice on bedding and linens: do we buy multiples of something cheap & disposable to replace over time, or something durable that can b...

We’ve experienced some changes in our business lately, and we’re here to discuss all the details of these recent pivots; and explain why you should NEVER be afraid to pivot in your business. Maybe you have a property that’s underperforming, or you’re managing properties for other owners with a difference of opinion on how things should be run. These small conflicts can add up and overtake your “me...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Christina asks: My team and I are just starting the concept of our STR business from scratch. There are 3 of us, and we all have other full-time jobs. How should we split up the division of labor for each of us? Thanks to everyone who submitted...

Ellen Yin is the founder & host of Cubicle to CEO®, a top 1% podcast and media platform creating financially transparent content, events, and education empowering entrepreneurs to pursue what's possible. Ellen quit her corporate job without a backup plan and bootstrapped her first $300 freelance project into over $2 million in revenue by age 28. Ellen has mentored more than 10,000 students thr...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Patty asks: My 3-bedroom property is targeted specifically for traveling nurses. What is the best way to set up a parent-child listing to make the best use of the space? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show...

Simon Lehmann is one of the world’s foremost experts on short-term rental and vacation rentals. He leads AJL Atelier, a specialized vacation rental, and business consultancy, while also advising multiple companies as Board Member and Executive Chairman. A sought-after speaker, panelist, and moderator, Simon loves to broach high-level and technical topics alike, from the future trends of short-term...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Christine asks: Does our cancellation policy affect our listing’s visibility on Airbnb? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingA...

Delyanne Barros is an investing coach and the founder of Delyanne The Money Coach LLC. Growing up poor and as a Brazilian-born immigrant, she believed that money was something extremely difficult to earn, manage, and grow. After paying off $150k in student loan debt and becoming a millionaire she now shares her knowledge with over 500K followers across all her social media platforms. Her signature...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Katie asks: My Airbnb’s bedroom is in a loft, accessible only by a ladder; should we get a sleeper sofa as an extra option for guests? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah &...

Helen Christopher is a former elementary teacher turned hospitable host, author, and event planner in Upstate New York. In 2021, she bought a former girls summer camp called Brookledge which offers guests 60 acres of cabins, glamping tents, and event space. As owner, she helps guests reconnect with nature and disconnect from their hectic lives. Helen has been featured in the Times Union, Ramble an...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Today’s Question: What suggestions do you have for generating direct booking leads? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA T...

Sarah King has pivoted from the world of Dave Ramsey & long term rentals, into the world of leverage and mid-term, furnished rentals. After accumulating piles of debt and seeing all of her money go straight to bills, Sarah decided it was time to make a change and claim financial independence. Beginning in 2020, Sarah has since rebuilt her entire portfolio from 0 units back up to 13 units after...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Jasmine asks: How can you check if booking requests from brand new Airbnb users are valid? Specifically, if they are requesting a long-term stay but have just made an account and have zero reviews. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To...

Veronica Romney is a Dream Team Architect who helps online entrepreneurs build their dream teams and train their rainmaking marketing leaders. She’s a former Speaker and Trainer for Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, and the former Chief-of-Staff of mega-brand BossBabe. She’s no stranger to the stage and has been in the online marketing world for over 15 years, having been featured in places like For...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Celia asks: I’ve been researching and preparing to get into the STR business. How do you pitch a landlord on subletting a property to list on Airbnb (aka rental arbitrage)? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the sh...

Wendy Doris and Amy Corbett are two amazing STR owners who’re part of our membership group, Hosting Business Mastery Membership. They’re joining the podcast today (for the second time!) to discuss their hosting journeys, what led them to join HBMM, what’s changed for their businesses since then, and what they're planning for the future. Learn more about Hosting Business Mastery Membership and sign...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Kara asks: As a brand new host, what do I need to be aware of when setting up a direct booking site for my property? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Spe...

Addie Wales is a marketing professional and Airbnb Superhost. She has 8 years experience working in marketing and 2 years hosting guests at her off-grid cabins in northern Minnesota. Addie and her husband Ben are serial entrepreneurs. They also own and operate a coworking & fitness space in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When Addie's not working, she loves to travel, hike, bike, and practice yoga. Th...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Kitty asks: We have a great property, but because the town is extremely seasonal, it’s very difficult to rent. Should we sell?  Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & An...

Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti is an internationally acclaimed expert on accessible and universal design. She speaks and consults with people in the vacation rental industry to help make their properties more accessible, safe, and marketable. She is committed to teaching vacation rental homeowners how to attract guests of all abilities. As the author of the Universal Design Toolkit, her book is filled wit...

To wrap up the year, we’re recapping our Top 10 episodes of 2022! Thank you to all of our amazing guests who’ve joined us on the show, and for our new AMA episodes, thanks to all you listeners for submitting questions throughout the year. See you in 2023! Resources: 165. Double Your Bookings with This STR Listing Strategy 148. Behind the Scenes on Our First Real Estate Deal 146: Back to the Basics...