How I REALLY Feel About Airbnb Right Now
Summary
In this video, Sean Rakidzich shares his perspective on Airbnb, highlighting that hosts should view the platform as a business partner and supplier of customers, rather than an entity to be emotionally attached to. He emphasizes that while Airbnb is a valuable marketing partner, hosts should remain objective and be willing to explore other platforms if Airbnb fails to provide an excellent service and uphold their business agreements.
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