How To Manage Over 100 Airbnb Listings With AirManaged.mp3
Summary
This podcast episode with AirManaged's founder discusses managing over 100 Airbnb units, focusing on client acquisition and operational efficiency. The article highlights the use of specific tools for automation, pricing, and cleaning, offering insights for hosts seeking to scale their operations.
Key Insights
- •After establishing a client base, most new leads came from referrals.
- •The founder's initial clients came from his personal network and by talking to as many people as possible, then from SEO strategies, paid advertising, and classified ads.
Action Items
- ✓Consider leveraging your personal network, SEO, and paid advertising to acquire new clients.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓If managing multiple units, consider implementing automation tools for messaging, reviews, and cleaning schedules.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →Pricelabs: PriceLabs is mentioned for automatically setting optimal prices.
- →iGMS: iGMS is mentioned for managing units, specifically for automated messaging and reviews.
- →Hostaway: Hostaway is mentioned for exporting listings to other platforms.
- →Properly: Properly is mentioned for scheduling cleanings and providing turnover instructions.
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