VRS631 - Are You a Digital Sharecropper? Taking Back Control with Humphrey Bowles

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Growth & Marketing
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digital sharecropping
direct booking
platform dependency
guest relationships
risk management

Summary

This video explores the concept of 'digital sharecropping' in the short-term rental industry, where hosts build businesses on platforms they don't own. Learn strategies to reclaim guest relationships, build independence, and take control of your business's risk and future.

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