Why Most Hosts Are Slaves to Their Airbnb (And How to Break Free) w/ Shaun Shirazian from Lodgify
Summary
Michael Chang interviews Shaun Shirazian, CEO of Lodgify, discussing the importance of property management systems (PMS) for short-term rental hosts, the benefits of multi-channel distribution, and the role of AI in automating guest messaging and optimizing pricing. They emphasize the need for technology to support small operators and help them achieve financial, location, and time independence.
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