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How Patrick Scaled His STR business to 40 Units in Colombia

This article discusses how Patrick scaled his STR business in Colombia to 40 units, focusing on automation and system development. It highlights strategies like focusing on a single marketing channel and building relationships with developers to achieve growth. Hosts can learn valuable tips for scaling their businesses and improving efficiency.

over 3 years agoColombia82
How to Go from Host to Hospitality Brand

This article discusses how short-term rental hosts can evolve into hospitality brands. It covers essential branding elements like visuals, language, and product, and the importance of a clear vision. Hosts should consider developing a brand identity to differentiate their business and improve guest experience.

over 3 years ago78
How to Build Your STR Business Through Fundraising

This article from Get Paid for Your Pad discusses how STR hosts can grow their portfolios through fundraising, specifically private equity. It provides advice on how to educate potential investors on the opportunities within the STR market and suggests best practices for scaling your business with external capital. Consider learning more about how private equity funds operate to potentially expand your STR portfolio.

over 3 years ago75
How to Leverage the Film Industry to Fill Your Airbnbs

This article discusses how short-term rental hosts can leverage the film industry to fill their properties. It explores listing on local film commissions and setting rates for production crews, offering a potential revenue stream beyond standard Airbnb bookings. Hosts can attract film crews by designing their spaces to suit a production company's needs.

over 3 years ago75
$1740 in One Day on Peerspace???

This article discusses how a host utilized Peerspace to generate significant income, highlighting the platform's potential for monetizing properties through events. Hosts should consider exploring Peerspace to expand their booking options and diversify their revenue streams. There's also content about STR revenue management and CEO focus.

over 3 years ago75
Are We Buying a Hotel???

This article discusses the changing landscape of the STR industry, with a focus on acquiring existing vacation rental communities or boutique hotels. It highlights the importance of due diligence, understanding revenue management, and strategic decision-making in navigating the current market. Hosts should consider evaluating their own revenue management routines and staying informed on strategic CEO-level actions to improve their business.

over 3 years ago78
Zumper adds $30M in funding to launch short-term rental marketplace - PhocusWire

Zumper, a rental platform, has secured $30 million in funding to launch a short-term rental marketplace. This could signal increased competition and potentially new tools for hosts. Hosts may want to monitor Zumper's offerings to see how they can leverage this new marketplace.

over 3 years ago75
How to Fill Your Calendar with Direct Bookings

This article discusses strategies for driving direct bookings to your STR business, emphasizing the importance of a healthy mix of direct and OTA bookings. It also covers revenue management routines and the CEO's role in scaling a business. Hosts should focus on building a strong brand presence and implementing effective revenue management practices.

over 3 years ago78
Scaling Up Book Club Part I: People

This article discusses key aspects of scaling an STR business, drawing insights from the book "Scaling Up." It emphasizes the importance of focusing on people, strategy, execution, and cash management, and provides tips on team building and revenue management.

over 3 years ago75
Casai, Nomah merge for Latin America short-term rental expansion - PhocusWire

Casai and Nomah, two short-term rental companies, are merging to expand their operations in Latin America. This merger could signal a shifting landscape in the region's STR market. Hosts in Latin America should pay attention to evolving competition and market dynamics.

over 3 years agoLatin America75
Takeaways from Legends X Class 4 Applications

This article discusses insights from the Legends X Short-Term Rental Accelerator program, focusing on the changing dynamics of the Airbnb industry and what aspiring hosts seek. It highlights the importance of transitioning from a host to a hospitality business operator and offers resources for hosts to improve their STR businesses.

over 3 years ago75
Leverage Long-Term Stays to Maximize Occupancy

This article discusses leveraging long-term (30+ day) stays on Airbnb. It highlights the growth of this category and provides insights from a host managing multiple properties, including marketing strategies using a blog and important considerations for long-term leases.

over 3 years ago75
Legends X Class 4 Enrollment is OPEN

This article promotes the Legends X Class 4 enrollment, a program aimed at helping STR hosts scale their business. It highlights the importance of moving beyond the "lonely hosting island" and joining a community for support and guidance. Several episodes of the Get Paid For Your Pad podcast are also mentioned, covering revenue management, CEO focus, and the differences between hotel and Airbnb revenue management.

over 3 years ago75
Free Workshop to Scale Your Airbnb Business

This article discusses a free workshop focused on scaling an Airbnb business to $1M and beyond. It covers topics like mission statements, team energization, and preparing for economic slowdowns. Hosts can learn to implement vital systems and processes to drive growth.

over 3 years ago75
Leverage Leadership and Culture to Scale Your Airbnb Business

This article from Get Paid for Your Pad discusses the importance of leadership and culture in scaling an Airbnb business. It provides insights into how leadership skills can help achieve business goals and offers resources for hosts looking to improve their leadership abilities.

over 3 years ago75
Best Practices for Working with Influencers to Market Your Airbnbs

This episode of Get Paid for Your Pad explores how STR hosts can benefit from using social media influencers to market their properties. It covers best practices, including offering free stays for promotion and the importance of photo quality. Hosts can learn how to leverage influencer marketing to increase exposure and fill their calendars.

over 3 years ago78
Become Our Affiliate and Earn Extra Cash

Properly is offering an affiliate program for vacation rental hosts. Hosts can earn up to 80% commission by referring clients to their cleaning inspection and listing review services. Signing up is free and offers a passive income opportunity.

over 3 years ago75
How to Improve Your Listings’ Search Rank in Airbnb Categories (Part II)

This episode of Get Paid for Your Pad discusses the new Airbnb Summer Release 2022 and how it affects search ranking. Hosts should optimize their listings, particularly the first five photos, to improve their visibility and get more clicks. The episode also mentions resources like Rankbreeze and provides action steps to enhance listings.

over 3 years ago78
How to Improve Your Listings’ Search Rank in Airbnb Categories

This article discusses changes to Airbnb's search algorithm, transitioning from destination-focused to experience-focused. It covers topics like Airbnb categories, split stays, the role of titles and photos, and amenities. Hosts should audit their listings and consider optimizing them for the new search environment.

almost 4 years ago78
How to Sell Your Airbnb Business

This article discusses how to prepare and sell your Airbnb business to a larger company. It provides insights into structuring your business for attractiveness to buyers and what to consider when selling. It also mentions tools and strategies for revenue management and CEO-level focus for STR businesses.

almost 4 years ago75