Increase your revenue with upsells with Hostfully (Ep 628)
Summary
This 'Get Paid for Your Pad' episode discusses the importance of upselling in the current market to increase revenue for short-term rentals. The episode covers practical upselling strategies like early check-ins and late check-outs, and suggests vetting local tour operators. Hosts should implement upselling strategies to improve their revenue.
Key Insights
- •Upselling is crucial in a flat market to increase revenue.
- •Revenue from upsells can be a substantial part of overall income.
Action Items
- ✓Start small with upselling strategies and expand as you learn.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Vetting local tour operators when offering experiences.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Hostfully: Hostfully is mentioned for its new features.
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