Guests driving you crazy? It’s probably YOUR fault.
Summary
The video highlights the importance of establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to address recurring guest issues in short-term rentals, particularly those related to operating common amenities like thermostats. It promotes the book, 'Smarter Short-Term Rentals,' as a resource for implementing systems, processes, and leveraging virtual assistants (VAs) to outperform the competition.
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