My Thoughts on AIRBNB Going Public in 2019! (and what it means for hosts)
Summary
Richard Fertig discusses the potential of Airbnb going public and what this would mean for hosts, including the potential to raise fees. He advises hosts to build their own entrepreneurial models now in order to be ahead of the curve if and when Airbnb goes public and fee increases are possible.
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