Airbnb Hosts have LOST THEIR MINDS!
Summary
Sean discusses the host community's reaction to Airbnb Services, noting that many hosts are upset and considering opting out. He argues against this, suggesting that hosts should instead get with the program and find ways to integrate these services into their offerings, improve perceived value, and leverage potential increase of traffic on the platform. He emphasizes that these practices will generate more business for hosts.
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