From 15 to 50 Airbnbs in One Year
Summary
This article discusses the rapid growth of Argest Rentals from 15 to nearly 50 Airbnb properties in one year. It offers insights into how they achieved this, focusing on strategies such as using Upwork for hiring, leveraging WhatsApp for communication, building a virtual assistant team, and utilizing word-of-mouth marketing. The article also touches on revenue management strategies and CEO focus in STR businesses.
Key Insights
- •Argest Rentals grew from 15 to nearly 50 properties in one year.
- •The article discusses that CEOs waste 30 to 50 percent of their time on low-value activities.
Action Items
- ✓Think about establishing trust with new clients in the STR industry.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Implement daily and weekly pricing routines.Effort: mediumImpact: high
- ✓Consider using Upwork to find quality employees for your STR business.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Get Paid for Your Pad: Listen to the 'Get Paid for Your Pad' podcast
- →Upwork: Use Upwork to find quality employees for STR businesses(upwork.com)
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