Unlocking Your AirBnB Rental's Revenue and Profits #Podcast
Summary
Andrew Kitchell, CEO and Founder of Wheelhouse, discusses revenue management, dynamic pricing, market analysis and competitive sets, emphasizing the importance of a strong network in the STR industry. Wheelhouse is transitioning from just a pricing platform to a financial intelligence platform, and smaller operators are encouraged to look at data and listen to guest to be able to have a good business.
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