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The Outdoor Hospitality PodcastAre your units priced correctly? Jasper Ribbers of 'Get Paid for your Pad' Podcast & Freewyld Foundry Revenue Management FirmSend us Fan MailHear from Jasper Ribbers the founder of the industry leading 'Get Paid for your Pad' Podcast and the founder of Freewyld Foundry revenue management firmDeep Dive: hear the quickest gains via smart revenue management hacks. Jasper Rivers shares a practical framework for dynamic pricing, pacing, and AI so operators can stop guessing and start making deliberate decisions. • how do you know if your pricing your rooms too high? or too low?• revenue management as pricing plus bookability levers like cancellations, minimum stays, and calendar settings • why “set and fo...
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Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAI Built My Revenue Projections in 10 MinutesMost STR operators treat revenue projections like fortune-telling - last year's numbers plus a prayer. But when you're managing $1M+ in bookings, you need a system that accounts for market shifts, booking momentum, and realistic pricing decay. In this technical deep-dive, Jasper Ribbers walks through building a three-method projection framework from scratch, then shows how Claude AI can automate the entire process in under 15 minutes.Here's the problem: historical data ignores market changes, market seasonality ignores your specific performance, and forward-looking bookings require assumptions about conversion rates you probably don't have. Most operators pick one method...
2026-04-1334 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Scale to 100+ Properties Without Losing Revenue Per ListingWhat happens when you scale from 10 listings to 50+ properties? Most operators hit a wall where their pricing strategy completely breaks down. Portfolio metrics look healthy while individual properties bleed revenue. Owners start comparing themselves to neighbors. Identical condos perform wildly differently for no apparent reason.This episode captures a live masterclass where three revenue management experts reveal why the biggest threat to your portfolio isn't market competition but your own listings cannibalizing each other. Kyle Driscoll from PriceLabs moderates as Austin Whitaker (Enrich Revenue Management) and Jasper Ribbers (Freewyld Foundry) expose the critical shift from listing-level...
2026-03-3149 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Launch New Listings (Most Operators Get This Wrong)If you launch an STR listing on Airbnb (or Booking.com or VRBO) the wrong way, it can cost you thousands and thousands of dollars. And most operators get this completely wrong.In this episode, Jasper Ribbers breaks down the exact strategy Freewyld Foundry uses to launch new short-term rental units, drawing from our experience launching 500+ properties across 70 portfolios in just two years. You'll discover why chasing high ADR in the first 60 days tanks your long-term revenue, how four-star reviews can permanently kill a new listing, and the step-by-step process to maximize review velocity and visibility...
2026-03-2322 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Turn Your Team Into an Owner Acquisition EngineWant to outperform the market? Freewyld Foundry’s Revenue & Pricing Management service is driving an 18% performance lift for $1M+ STR operators, even in down markets. If you’re managing 15+ listings and want a free pricing audit, apply here.Most property managers think owner acquisition is a price war. Lower your commission rate, undercut the competition, and the owners will come.Annie Holcombe has seen this play out hundreds of times across her career as an operator, Marriott channel manager, and now consultant. The PMs who compete on price burn out fast. The ones who win p...
2026-03-2034 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementFrom Guessing to Data-Driven: How to Track STR KPIsWant to outperform the market? Freewyld Foundry’s Revenue & Pricing Management service is driving an 18% performance lift for $1M+ STR operators, even in down markets. If you’re managing 15+ listings and want a free pricing audit, apply here →Most STR operators track revenue religiously. They check their dashboards daily, celebrate when numbers go up, and panic when they dip. But here’s the problem: they’re often tracking the wrong metrics, tracking them incorrectly, or comparing numbers that can’t actually be compared.In this episode, Jasper Ribbers pulls back the curtain on how Freewyld...
2026-03-1626 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe Price Labs Features 90% of Operators MissYou're paying for Price Labs. But chances are, you're not actually using it.After reviewing hundreds of Price Labs accounts through our revenue management service, we discovered something shocking: 90% of operators are leaving money on the table by ignoring features they already have access to. Not premium add-ons. Not expensive upgrades. Just functionality sitting right there in their account, untouched.In this walkthrough, Jasper Ribbers reveals the seven most powerful Price Labs features that separate high-performers from everyone else. From the free market dashboard that shows exactly how your market is pacing, to...
2026-03-0220 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management99% of STR Portfolios Leave 10-40% on the Table: The Invisible Revenue ProblemEric was at an industry event talking to a seasoned operator: someone with a huge portfolio, a brand everyone knows, and years of experience. He asked a simple question: "What are you doing for revenue management?" The answer? "Oh, I use PriceLabs."Eric asked again: "Yeah, but what are you doing for revenue management?"That disconnect between having a pricing tool and having a revenue strategy is costing operators with $1M+ portfolios anywhere from $200K to $2M annually. And most don't even know it's happening.In this episode, Jasper walks...
2026-02-2331 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementSTR Revenue FAQ: Daily Routines, Listing Fixes, and Pricing Wins👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when STR operators finally get clear, direct answers to the revenue management questions they've been asking for months?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers tackles the six most common revenue management questions submitted by operators across the country. From choosing between PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, and Beyond Pricing to understanding how much time revenue management actually requires, Jasper delivers actionable answers based on managing over...
2026-02-1620 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAI Gives STR Hosts Unfair Advantage Over Competition👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when a Head of Marketing rebuilds an entire company website in just one week... without knowing how to code?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller and Kaye Putnam pull back the curtain on the AI revolution happening inside Freewyld Foundry right now, and explain why STR operators who don't adopt AI in 2026 will be left behind by competitors who do. From Claud...
2026-02-1331 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe “Last-Minute Trap” Killing Your Airbnb Profits👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when an STR operator runs 400 listings, generates $20 million in revenue, but makes almost zero profit?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) reveals why most STR operators are driving blind, chasing every opportunity, and working harder without moving forward. Eric breaks down the 7 Strata framework from Verne Harnish's "Scaling Up," the exact strategic planning system that transformed Freewyld's business and h...
2026-02-0922 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementScale Your STR Business Right: The 7 Strata Method👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when an STR operator runs 400 listings, generates $20 million in revenue, but makes almost zero profit?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) reveals why most STR operators are driving blind, chasing every opportunity, and working harder without moving forward. Eric breaks down the 7 Strata framework from Verne Harnish's "Scaling Up," the exact strategic planning system that transformed Freewyld's busin...
2026-02-0634 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementWhy Airbnb Suspends Listings (And How to Avoid It)👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when a single bad review can cost you $5,000 in lost revenue and potentially get your entire Airbnb listing suspended or permanently removed from the platform?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers breaks down one of the most expensive risks facing STR operators in 2026: Airbnb listing suspensions. With Airbnb removing over 100,000 listings in recent months and aggressively tightening quality standards, even experienced operators with stron...
2026-02-0224 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementCastle on Airbnb? Building a Profitable STR Business in Ohio👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when two STR operators in Ohio prove that Airbnb isn't dead by scaling to 77 properties, maintaining 4.8+ guest ratings, and building a wizard-themed castle that uses AI portraits to create unforgettable guest experiences?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller sits down with Dave Stokley and Mark from Host Pros to unpack how they went from renting spare rooms in 2015 to running one o...
2026-01-3042 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management$1,718 for Two Bedrooms? World Cup Pricing Explained👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when STR operators start seeing $1,718-per-night bookings roll in for the 2026 FIFA World Cup… but most of the market is still sitting at only 10 to 25 percent occupancy?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers delivers a critical pricing update on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, breaking down what's actually happening in host cities right now, why the early booking wave stalled after December 6, and what strateg...
2026-01-2621 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementWhat 4.9-Rated Properties Do Differently (Based on Real Guest Reviews)👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when Airbnb announces that the new standard for professional hosts is 4.9 stars or above… and properties below that rating risk losing visibility, placement, and revenue?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) sits down with Eric Moeller, CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry, to decode what separates 4.9-star portfolios from the rest of the mar...
2026-01-2334 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementWhy Your Pricing Tool Isn't Working (And the 5 Fixes)You're probably making at least one of these mistakes right now.After analyzing hundreds of pricing accounts and managing $120M+ in STR bookings across 50+ portfolios worldwide, Jasper Ribbers has seen the same revenue management mistakes show up over and over again. And in today's market, where year-over-year growth has stalled and the start of 2025 has been slow—these mistakes are costing operators real money.In this RevUp Monday episode, Jasper breaks down the five most common pricing mistakes he finds when doing free revenue reports for operators. Some of these are simple fixes yo...
2026-01-1923 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe One-Goal Method: How to Win 2026 by Doing Less👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when you realize that 80% of people quit their goals just 10 days into the new year, and how do you ensure your business doesn't become part of that statistic?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller, CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry, takes the mic for his first solo podcast to dive deep into a practice he has been fine-tuning for over a decade: the art o...
2026-01-1632 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe Real Revenue Opportunity Behind “Small” Holidays👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when the biggest revenue opportunities of the year are not Thanksgiving or Christmas, but the quieter holidays most operators barely plan for?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers breaks down how “hidden holidays” create outsized revenue opportunities and why minimum stay settings, not nightly rates, are often the deciding factor between fully monetized calendars and unfillable gaps. Drawing from real-world revenue management across do...
2026-01-1222 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementFrom Hurricane Loss to 70 Rentals: Scaling STR Business👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when a hurricane wipes out one-third of your short-term rental portfolio in just two weeks, and forces you to rethink everything about how you operate, scale, and survive?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) sits down with Joe Prillaman, co-founder of Host Help, to unpack how a natural disaster became the unexpected turning point...
2026-01-0932 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Choose the Right Revenue Manager for STRs👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when revenue management is treated like a side task instead of a core function in your STR business?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers breaks down how short-term rental operators should think about revenue management ownership in today’s tighter, more competitive market. With margins shrinking and performance no longer rising automatically year over year, Jasper explains why who owns revenue managem...
2026-01-0530 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementScaling to 100+ STR Units Without Compromising Quality👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when a short-term rental operator scales past 100 units in a highly seasonal market and still refuses to compromise on quality?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) sits down with Troy Daily, CEO of Elevated Stays, to unpack the real operational, leadership, and systems work behind scaling a 100+ unit STR portfolio in Traverse City. Troy...
2026-01-0232 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe 2026 STR Revenue Playbook👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What should STR operators actually focus on in 2026 when demand is flat and growth is harder to find?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers shares five practical pieces of advice to help short-term rental operators strengthen their revenue management and stay ahead of the market in 2026. Drawing from what he sees across more than 50 active portfolios, Jasper explains why the next wave of reven...
2025-12-2922 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementStop Guessing Prices: Build a Real Revenue Management Routine👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What if the biggest revenue mistake most STR operators make isn’t their pricing tool… but the lack of a daily and weekly pricing routine?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers breaks down the real-world revenue management cadence professional STR operators follow to stay ahead of their market. Instead of talking theory, Jasper walks through what actually happens inside a daily pricing review, how to re...
2025-12-2228 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementFrom Busy to Strategic: The Real Job of an STR CEO👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when STR CEOs stay busy all day but still feel like the business isn’t moving forward?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) sits down with Eric Moeller, CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry, to break down one of the most important leadership questions in short-term rentals: where should a CEO actually spend their t...
2025-12-1924 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHotel vs Airbnb Revenue Management: Why STR Pricing Is Harder👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when a hotel revenue director who once managed 10,000 rooms steps into the Short-Term Rental world… and discovers that pricing Airbnbs is far harder than pricing massive resorts?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers sits down with Adriaan Sonneveld, former Director of Revenue for Riu Hotels & Resorts across Aruba, Jamaica, Bahamas, and Punta Cana. After years overseeing one of the largest all-inclusive portfol...
2025-12-1534 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHectic Host: The CEO Playbook for Ending STR Overwhelm👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when an STR operator keeps trying to fix chaos with more hires, more tools, or more units, only to realize the real problems were never the ones they were solving?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) and Eric Moeller unpack the hectic host stage, the operational limbo where everything feels urgent, priorities constantly shift, and g...
2025-12-1232 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementFIFA World Cup Draw: Which Cities Will Profit the Most👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when the FIFA World Cup match schedule is finally released and STR operators can see exactly which cities, matchups, and dates will generate the strongest travel demand and pricing power?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper breaks down the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage schedule and reveals how different matchups, countries, and host cities are likely to impact short term rental deman...
2025-12-0935 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management1,000+ 5-Star Airbnb Reviews: What It Took👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when an STR operator maintains a 4.99 average rating across three completely different markets and earns more than 1,000 five-star reviews from guests who consistently describe their stays as exceptional?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) sits down with Beth Palmer, co-owner of Northridge Escapes, to unpack the three-part formula behind her extraordinary guest experience resul...
2025-12-0536 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management2026 Pricing Strategies Every Short-Term Rental Operator Must Use👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when pricing becomes the number two priority for operators, yet ADR is flat, demand is weakening, and most teams still do not have a real revenue management routine?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) and Jasper Ribbers unpack the newest KeyData trends report and reveal why most operators think they are performing well while...
2025-12-0128 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementSonder’s Collapse: Lessons Every STR Operator Must Learn👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when one of the largest, most celebrated short-term rental companies collapses overnight?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) and Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) break down the shocking downfall of Sonder, once valued at over $2B, operating 9,000 units across 40+ cities, and viewed as the blueprint for scaling an STR brand.
2025-11-2830 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementVRBO & Booking.com: The Best Cancellation Policy Strategy👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when your cancellation policy is working against your revenue instead of protecting it?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers breaks down the real impact of cancellation policies across VRBO and Booking.com and explains why hosts are leaving significant revenue on the table by using the wrong rules for the wrong seasons. This episode is the continuation of last week’s convers...
2025-11-2417 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementBuilding STR Sites That Convert: The Direct Booking Formula👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What does a high-performing direct-booking setup look like when you’re tired of relying on OTAs and a weak booking engine?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) interviews Eli Pritykin, founder of Hudson Creative Studio and creator of HomeRunner, to dive into why most short-term rental operators are stuck building on “rented land” and how to reclaim control with a website t...
2025-11-2140 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementInside Freewyld: Building a Winning STR and Hospitality Culture🔥 Get Your Free Revenue Management Report: https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportIn this episode, Kaye and Eric celebrate Freewyld Foundry's first profitable quarter and reveal their unique approach to sharing success with their team. They discuss the three options for handling company profits and explain why they chose a profit-sharing bonus plan that incentivizes excellence while fostering a culture of ownership.Key Topics Covered:The Profit MilestoneAchieving the first profitable quarter after years of reinvestmentThe difference between revenue and actual profitWhy most entrepreneurs never see...
2025-11-1434 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementLeadership in STR: Building A-Player Teams That Scale👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What does real leadership look like when your STR company is growing faster than you can keep up?In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) and Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) take you behind the scenes of what it takes to lead, scale, and sustain a high-growth short-term rental business, without losing your sanity or your team...
2025-11-0735 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management3 Proven Strategies to Dominate Airbnb’s Low Season👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What if you could finally make your low season perform like a pro’s high season?In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers (Co-Founder of Freewyld Foundry) shares the exact Low Season Strategy they use across 43 short-term rental portfolios to stay ahead of the market, protect visibility, and keep occupancy strong when everyone else slows down.The low season doesn’t have to drain...
2025-11-0322 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementA New STR Law Cut Our Max Occupancy by 40% (Freewyld Update)👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when your local government suddenly changes short-term rental laws, cutting your guest capacity from 17 to 10 overnight?In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld) and Kaye Putnam (Brand Strategist at Freewyld) share how Riverside County’s new short-term rental regulation forced a complete rethink of their operations, strategy, and brand growth plan.You’ll discover:• How a new R...
2025-10-3136 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAirbnb’s 15.5% Fee Change: What Hosts Must Do Now👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when Airbnb quietly shifts 12.5% of your revenue overnight?In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers (Head of Revenue Management at Freewyld) and Miles Chew (Revenue Manager at Freewyld Foundry) break down Airbnb’s new 15.5% host fee, explain what it means for your payouts, and show you how to fix your pricing strategy before your margins vanish.You’ll discover:• T...
2025-10-2723 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management$4.15M in Missed Airbnb Revenue: Lessons From VRMA Vegas👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) sits down with Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) and Jasper Ribbers (Head of Revenue Management) to break down what they discovered at VRMA Las Vegas 2025, including how they uncovered millions in missed profit during live Turbo Rev Revs.They reveal the surprising truth about pricing tools, why “set it and for...
2025-10-2435 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAirbnb 2026: How Pro Hosts Will Dominate the Game👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What if you could sit inside Airbnb HQ and hear Brian Chesky reveal the company’s next big move?In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) and Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) share everything they learned at Airbnb’s invite-only Host Summit, where top operators got a first look at the future of hospitality.Airbnb...
2025-10-1739 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementWhy Pet-Friendly Airbnbs Make More Money Than You Think👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What if the key to higher revenue, better reviews, and happier guests… had four paws?In this World Animal Day special of Get Paid for Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers (CEO and Co-Founder of Freewyld) sits down with his furry co-host Elvis, a five-year-old Pomeranian and self-proclaimed Airbnb expert. Together, they reveal why being pet-friendly isn’t just good hospitality, it’s smart business.Forget the idea that pets c...
2025-10-1320 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementPricing Tools Don’t Think: Human Strategy Wins in STRs👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedPricing tools are powerful, but they don’t think for you.In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller and Kaye Putnam unpack where pricing tools stop, and where true revenue management begins for professional STR operators.You’ll hear why:Occupancy is misleading and MPI is the real metricPacing and booking windows reveal demand signals most hosts...
2025-10-0638 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementRevenue Management Secrets of the Top 1% STR Hosts👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What separates a million-dollar Airbnb host from everyone else?In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) sits down with Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) to reveal the real mindset, systems, and revenue strategies behind top-performing STR operators.Forget the myth that a pricing tool alone can maximize your income. The truth? Automation is not optim...
2025-10-0329 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementSTR Branding Battle: Human Face vs. Company Logo👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedLogo or host photo, what makes guests book on Airbnb?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller and Kaye Putnam unpack the branding dilemma every STR operator faces: should your Airbnb profile lead with a polished company logo or a personal host photo?You’ll hear why:A face builds instant trust and stron...
2025-09-2630 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAirbnb Custom Promotions: Boost Revenue Without Lowering Prices👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedAre you using Airbnb’s built-in merchandising tools to actually increase your revenue, or are your discounts invisible to guests?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers uncovers the hidden power of OTA merchandising on Airbnb. He explains why most operators apply discounts incorrectly, how visible offers like strike-through pricing and banners boost both conversions and ranking, and the pract...
2025-09-2224 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementStaycation Case Study: Is Paying for TV Exposure Worth It for STRs?👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedIs it really worth paying to be featured on a TV show if you want to grow your STR business?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller, Co-Founder of Freewyld, and Kaye Putnam, Head of Marketing at Freewyld, share their full experience of getting featured on the Emmy-awarded TV show Staycation. They explain why they invested, what happened behind...
2025-09-1935 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAirbnb Hosts Beware: One Bad Review Can Cost $10K👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedWhat happens when traditional STR deals no longer pencil out, Airbnb’s review system becomes harsher, and local governments push restrictive ordinances?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers sits down with Garrett Ham, founder and CEO of Weekender Management, to reveal how he’s navigating one of the toughest markets for short-term rentals in years.Garrett sha...
2025-09-1523 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Drive 3X More Direct Bookings With Creators and Micro-Influencers👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedIn this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) interviews Madi Rifkin, founder of Mount, about how she created the Content Army, a community of creators that is reshaping how hospitality brands, property managers, and tourism destinations collaborate with influencers.Madi shares how she went from being frustrated with traditional influencer partnerships (expensive, inauthentic, hard to trac...
2025-09-1228 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementStop Guessing, Start Pacing: Smarter Airbnb Pricing Strategies👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedIn this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers (Head of Revenue Management at Freewyld Foundry) dives deep into one of the most misunderstood yet powerful concepts in STR revenue management: pacing.Hosts constantly ask:Why do short-term rentals slash prices last minute while hotels and airlines often raise theirs?What KPIs actually matter when tracking pacing?When should you pac...
2025-09-0826 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe $900 Influencer Campaign That Generated $12K Direct Bookings👉 Get Your Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportWhat if you could take your short-term rental business from 17% to nearly 50% direct bookings in just six weeks? In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller and Kaye Putnam break down the exact influencer collaboration strategy that turned a $900 investment into over $12,000 in direct revenue.You’ll discover:How to choose local influencers that actually drive bookingsThe giveaway format that generated 233,000+ views and thousands of new prospectsWhy global or personality-driven creators fail to convert for STRsThe must-ha...
2025-09-0538 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAre Minimum Night Rules Costing You Thousands on Airbnb?Get Your Free Revenue Report: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportIn this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers kicks off our new RefUp Series on revenue management with one of the most overlooked levers in STR revenue: minimum night stay (MNS) settings.Most hosts see MNS as a simple calendar setting, but it directly impacts your availability, visibility, and overall revenue. Hotels handle short stays differently for a reason, and STR...
2025-09-0126 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Maximize 5-Star Guest Reviews on AirbnbWant to turn your STR portfolio into a revenue machine? Apply for a free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedIn this episode, Kaye Putnam joins Freewyld co-founder Eric Moeller to reveal the real strategies behind maintaining a top-rated Airbnb portfolio. Spoiler: it’s not just about having a beautiful property.They break down the essentials every STR operator must master to win guest loyalty and outperform the competition:Accurate Marketing & Listing OptimizationMeeting and Surpassing Guest ExpectationsPersonalized Hospitality & Human ConnectionCreating Magic Moments That Drive ReviewsUs...
2025-08-2234 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementSTR Revenue Management Isn’t Optional, It’s Everything👉 Get Your Free Revenue Report: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply for a complimentary Revenue Report and uncover hidden profits in your portfolio.In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric Moeller interviews Jasper Ribbers, co-founder of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry, about the fast-growing world of revenue management.Jasper shares how their team scaled from managing a handful of Freewyld cabins to overseeing 66 clients, 1,600 listings, and more than $61M in revenue, and why most STR operators are unknowingly missi...
2025-08-2039 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAre You a Hectic Host or a Strategic CEO?👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much revenue you’re leaving on the table, risk-free.What’s the real difference between a hectic host and a high-performing CEO in the short-term rental space?In this episode, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller break down how successful STR leaders escape the daily grind and create real business freedom. You’ll learn why systems, energy management, and delegation aren't just buzzwords, they're essential tools for scaling without burning out.Eric shares the behind-the-scenes of helping Troy (a client in...
2025-08-0130 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Win at STR Conferences (Without Burning Out)Want to outperform the market? Freewyld Foundry’s Revenue & Pricing Management service is driving a 24.6% performance lift for $1M+ STR operators—even in down markets. If you're managing 15+ listings and want a free pricing audit, apply here →In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) is joined by Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) to break down how to make the most of STR conferences.If you’ve ever left a conference wondering whether it was worth the time or cost, this is for you...
2025-07-1823 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementFrom Banker to STR Pro: How Alex DeCamp Built Great StaysGet STR revenue management off your plate. Get a free Revenue Report to see if you're leaving money on the table: https://freewyldfoundry.com/get-started In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers sits down with Alex De Camp, founder of Great Stays in Detroit, Michigan. A former banker turned short-term rental operator, Alex shares his path from redeveloping properties in Detroit to managing a growing STR portfolio, with over 150 turns a month.They dive into how Alex automated his operations, leveraged Freewyld Foundry's RPM service, and how early involvement...
2025-07-1132 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe 4 Non-Negotiables of STR Success in 2025Want to turn your STR portfolio into a revenue machine? Apply for a free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedIn this episode, Kaye Putnam joins Freewyld co-founder Eric Moeller for a candid conversation on what really drives long-term success in short-term rentals. Spoiler: it’s not just your pricing tool.They break down the four non-negotiables every elite STR operator needs to master:Brand and ProductUnreasonable HospitalityRevenue MasteryOperational ExcellenceUsing the Freewyld brand as a case study, they explore how these pillars work together to create a di...
2025-06-2027 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementMake STR Revenue Management Sexy (Seriously)Take your revenue seriously—or risk falling behind. Get a free Revenue Report analysis of your current pricing strategy (for $1M+ STR hosts): https://freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedIn this episode, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller dive deep into one of the most overlooked growth levers in short-term rental businesses: revenue management. Whether you're operating a few units or managing a large portfolio, understanding how to optimize your pricing strategy can make or break your profitability.They break down the most common mistakes hosts make—like set-it-and-forget-it pricing—and explore the benefits of dynamic pricin...
2025-06-0223 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe Emotional Roller Coaster of Property Acquisition🎧 Join Our Investor List: https://freewyld.com/invest-in-freewyld/ Get early access to property acquisition opportunities, behind-the-scenes updates, and insights into how we’re crafting a hospitality brand with soul.In this episode, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller pull back the curtain on the emotional and strategic journey behind Freewyld’s latest real estate acquisition. From the excitement of discovering a promising property to the challenges of staying true to the Freewyld brand identity, they share raw insights and hard-earned lessons.You’ll hear how the team balanced investor relations, cash flow planning...
2025-05-3031 min
No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer151."I'm Not Building This to Sell. I'm Creating Generational Wealth." - Interview with Freewyld's Eric MoellerThis week I talk with Eric Moeller from Freewyld – a hospitality brand featuring a boutique collection of cabins in Idyllwild, CA, but soon expanding to other nature-based locations across California!
Eric took an incredibly unique approach to building Freewyld. He started with the brand first, before he ever secured a property. In most cases, we hear from hosts who found a property, and then realized it could benefit from having a brand. But Eric is a testament to the reverse. By building the brand FIRST, he was able to (almost effortlessly) attract the perfect pr...
2025-05-0756 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management3 Things We Did to Make Freewyld a Top-Performing STR🎧 Start here: Get your custom Revenue ReportIn this behind-the-scenes episode, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller reflect on the unexpected rise of Freewyld, our design-forward cabin brand rooted in Idyllwild, California, and built to help guests disconnect from tech and reconnect to what matters.From humble beginnings to building Wyldwood Park, they share the lessons, pivots, and breakthroughs that helped Freewyld evolve from an idea into one of the most-loved short-term rental stays in SoCal. You’ll hear how “Unreasonable Hospitality” became a core operating value, why revenue management is a growth lever most host...
2025-05-0226 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementSTR Marketing Series: Driving Direct Bookings With Influencers✨ Get the STR influencer resources: https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/influencerIn this episode, Jasper Ribbers sits down with Kaye Putnam to dive deep into influencer marketing—specifically, how it can be used to boost direct bookings and grow brand awareness for travel brands like Freewyld.They talk candidly about what actually moves the needle when partnering with influencers—hint: it’s not follower count. Kaye shares how engagement rate, content quality, and clear expectations all play a role in successful campaigns.You’ll hear real examples, tips for navigating influencer partnershi...
2025-04-1130 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementMastering STR Revenue: Pricing Strategies, Insights & HacksCurious what your portfolio’s potential is? Apply for RPM at https://freewyldfoundry.com/rpm/.If you’re looking to optimize your Airbnb listing, I’ve got something for you—a free Airbnb Optimization Checklist! You can grab it at freewyldfoundry.com/checklist to make sure your listing is fully optimized and ready to convert more bookings.Got a question for me? Email me at jasper@freewyld.com, and I might feature it in a future episode. Thanks for listening—see you next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
2025-02-2846 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementListener Q&A: Mastering Airbnb Pricing, Photo Tours & Last-Minute BookingsCurious what your portfolio’s potential is? Apply for RPM at https://freewyldfoundry.com/rpm/.Hey there! Welcome back to Get Paid for Your Pad! Today, you’re joining me from Savannah, Georgia, where I’m visiting one of our revenue managers, Thomas. If you’ve never been, it’s a historic and charming city with amazing weather and incredibly friendly people. I’m even planning to go kayaking this weekend—which should be a blast!In this episode, I’m answering your biggest questions about Airbnb’s Photo Tour feature, using pricing tools effectively, and m...
2025-02-0725 min
TOOLS TALENTS AND TECHNIQUES with Dustin SuttonFREEWYLD Founder and Entrepreneur Eric Moeller (Ep.68)FREEWYLD Founder and Entrepreneur Eric MoellerIn this episode, Dustin Sutton interviews Eric Moeller, the founder of FreeWyld, a cabin experiential company located in Idyllwild, California. Eric shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing in New Jersey to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the real estate and hospitality industry.He discusses the unique charm of Idyllwild, the importance of disconnecting from technology, and the experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. Eric emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with positive influences and the belief in one's potential to succeed. In this conversation, Eric Moeller shares his...
2025-01-2848 min
STR Investing, The PodcastInspiring Moments In The Wild with Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld)In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, host Taylor dives into a comprehensive discussion with Eric Moeller from Freewyld. Eric shares his extensive journey in the short-term rental industry, starting with his early days in rental arbitrage, through his evolution into property management, and now leading Freewyld.With a focus on creating exceptional guest experiences, Eric highlights the shift from mere rental transactions to prioritizing hospitality, especially post-COVID. He also touches on the challenges of adopting new technologies in the industry and the strategic pivot towards integrating hospitality with real estate to enhance guest engagements and...
2024-09-0633 min
The Hospitality MentorBuilding a Nature-Focused Hospitality Brand: Eric D. Moeller of Freewyldin this episode of the Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk interviews Eric D. Moeller, founder and CEO of Freewyld, a boutique hospitality brand specializing in design-forward cabins located in nature-rich destinations. Eric shares his unique journey from a construction and real estate background to discovering his passion for hospitality through Airbnb. They discuss the founding of Freewyld, which aims to provide an immersive nature experience by helping travelers disconnect from technology. Eric talks about the company's initial success, plans for expansion, and the importance of surrounding oneself with growth-oriented individuals. The episode also delves into the...
2024-08-1450 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHigher Revenue with Freewyld Foundry: Success Stories and Expert Advice (Part 2)Curious what your portfolio’s potential is? Apply for RPM at https://freewyldfoundry.com/rpm/. SummaryIn this conversation, Jasper Ribbers and Kaye Putnam continue their discussion on revenue management. They provide examples of the impact their service has had on clients' businesses, including significant improvements in revenue. They emphasize the importance of understanding the entire business and market dynamics when developing a pricing strategy. They also highlight the value of their service as a marketing and business acquisition tool, as it provides clients with data and reports to showcase their performance to own...
2024-07-2342 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHigher Revenue with Freewyld Foundry: Success Stories and Expert Advice (Part 1)Curious what your portfolio’s potential is? Apply for RPM at https://freewyldfoundry.com/rpm/. In this episode, Jasper Ribbers is interviewed by Kaye Putnam about RPM (Revenue and Pricing Management) service. They discuss the importance of revenue management for short-term rental operators and how it can significantly impact their bottom line. Jasper explains that RPM is a service where they take over the revenue management for clients, setting pricing parameters, developing strategies, and making adjustments based on market data. They also consult on other aspects of the business that impact revenue, such as...
2024-07-1638 min
The Josh Button PodcastEpisode 54: Eric D. Moeller, CEO/Founder of FreewyldJoin us for a conversation about how technology overkill at the height of the pandemic inspired the creation of Freewyld, a hotel brand focusing on getting away and being present. Eric and his team has created breathtaking and invigorating experiences for guests looking to escape the grind, to Be Free, and Live Wyld. We talk about their flagship location in Idyllwild, California (2 hours from LA/San Diego), the features that reward guests for putting the devices away and going into "Wyld Mode", and several ways this offers individuals a real opportunity to enjoy life, reset/recover, and really create...
2024-07-1250 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementEvery STR operator has to focus on Revenue Management in 2024Apply for our revenue management service at https://freewyldfoundry.com/rpm/. In this conversation, Eric Moeller and Jasper Ribbers discuss the recent developments and updates related to Freewyld, including real estate, hospitality, revenue management, and the launch of Freewyld Foundry. They also delve into the importance of guest experience, brand identity, and the impact of revenue management on short-term rental businesses. The conversation delves into the importance of revenue management in the short-term rental industry, emphasizing the need for a dedicated focus on revenue management to drive business growth and pr...
2024-06-0456 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to leverage discounts on Airbnb to drive bookings*** Save over $7,500 and sign up for our Black Friday Bundle at https://getpaidforyourpad.com/blackfriday.In this episode of "Get Paid for Your Pad," I want to start by wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving holiday. As I prepare for my own Thanksgiving getaway to Mexico's Valle de Guadalupe wine country, I'm excited to share insights on a crucial topic: discounts in revenue management.As some of you might know, I've been deeply involved in revenue management for Freewyld, the hospitality brand I co-launched. We recently initiated a revenue management...
2023-11-2531 min
Short Term Rental Secrets PodcastEp 173 - The Power of Your Brand with Freewyld’s Eric Moeller
Eric Moeller, a seasoned expert in real estate with a deep-rooted 18-year journey, who is the founder of the hospitality brand Freewyld. Freewyld’s flagship location in Idyllwild, California offers modern travelers an invitation to reconnect with what matters through its unique cabin rentals. Eric’s also the co-founder of the STR educational platform, Overnight Success, where he’s taught & mentored over 1,000 STR hosts. Recognized as an industry leader, he's a regular speaker at key industry events and the co-host of the 'Get Paid For Your Pad' podcast, which has garnered over a million downloads. Now, with the same commit...
2023-11-2045 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementNew Hospitality Brand Freewyld Launches in AugustFollow Freewyld on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayfreewyld/Sign up for our free revenue management training=> https://getpaidforyourpad.com/trainingGrow your short-term rental business => https://www.overnightsuccess.io/xSave time & money with these Airbnb tools => https://www.getpaidforyourpad.com/airbnb-toolsIn this episode of "Get Paid for Your Pad," I am thrilled to share the exciting news about our latest project, Freewyld. Together with my friend Eric Moeller, we are embarking on a journey to help people disconnect from the digital...
2023-07-2253 min
Behind the StaysHow (and Why) He’s Building a Curated Collection of Elevated Cabin Communities — Meet Eric Moeller of FreewyldMeer Eric Moeller, Founder + CEO of Freewyld — a curated collection of properties designed to inspire awe and bring people together launching this summer in Idyllwild, California.
Eric is no stranger to hospitality entrepreneurship. He is the co-founder of Overnight Success which is the engine behind short-term rental educational brands like Legends X 90-Day STR Accelerator, STR Legends Mastermind, Get Paid For Your Pad, and the Airbnb Profit Club.
Eric was also the co-founder and CEO of Koda Homes — a real estate investment, management and professional tenant company in San Diego.
In this lively conve...
2023-05-101h 01
Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to raise money for your Airbnb businessDue to inflation in the current economic environment, investors are struggling to find a good return on their investments, with many investments offering a low rate of return or even resulting in a loss of money.So, we're seeing a shift in investor conversations, with high-wealth individuals more interested in parking their money in the right investments with the right people and getting involved in something exciting.If you have a unique vision, experience aiming vision, and you're solving a unique problem in the space, many investors want to get involved in short-term rent...
2023-03-1050 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAirbnb Hit Record In Q4 2022, Stock Up 35% in 6 MonthsAirbnb's Q4 2022 earnings report showed a 35% revenue growth over the past six months, indicating a strong travel industry recovery after COVID. The numbers surprised investors and disproved claims of an "Airbnbust." Only 21% of property managers on the Transparent platform saw fewer bookings out of over 275,000 short-term rental listings worldwide. Bottom Line: there is NO BNBbust! Although there's currently no sign of a BNBbust, reduced demand on the Airbnb platform is pushing hosts to explore new ways to build genuine hospitality brands. So, how can...
2023-02-1939 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementConverting Old Vacation Rental Communities into Modern Short-Term Rental ExperiencesAre you ready to grow your short-term rental brand, but the restrictions being put into place in cities across the country to limit the number of Airbnb’s keeps you from making any traction? What if there was a way to unleash the full potential of your STR brand without running into asset-class regulations? On this episode of "Get Paid for Your Pad," Eric and I share the potential for STR businesses to grow by buying boutique hotels, cabin communities, and other aging vacation rental properties whose owners are retiring after year...
2023-02-0341 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe winning business model for Airbnb wealth in 2023Over the years, there have been a lot of changes in the Airbnb model. What started as people renting out a room in their home has become an industry with over 5 million active listings worldwide, hosting half a billion guests a year. People have realized that true wealth is built through real estate ownership. But how do you generate the cash flow you need so you can scale? On this episode of "Get Paid for Your Pad," Eric and I share the trends in the STR industry. We...
2023-01-2737 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Solve Issues with Your Airbnb Guests By Communicating EffectivelyWe wish every stay would be perfect and every guest would check out ready to leave a 5-star review and secure their next stay. But this is the real world, and every host will eventually face a problem with a guest's stay. From a piece of equipment breaking down to another guest making it impossible for everyone to enjoy their stay, challenging situations come up that no one wants to have to deal with.But there are some secrets to navigating them that will make everyone involved feel su...
2022-12-0244 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow We Are Adding $150k A Year in Revenue By Renovating Our Cabin HotelWhen working in the STR space, buying new properties to increase your bottom line is not always possible or probable. And sometimes, it's not even necessary. Sometimes increasing your revenue is as simple as renovating your current properties to attract your ideal guest avatar and maximize occupancy. So, how can you determine which renovations actually pay off, what to skip, and come up with a realistic budget for your project? On this edition of STR Conversations, Eric and I are breaking down how we a...
2022-11-0451 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe Journey from Hectic Host to STR LegendIn the Legends X program, Eric and I coach people on how to get from Hectic Host to Short-Term Rental Legend. But we also happen to be students, applying the system we teach to the new Airbnb business we’re building—a hospitality brand known as Freewyld. So, where are WE on the journey from Hectic Host to STR Legend? And what does our signature VOS system look like in practice? On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric and I give you an honest look be...
2022-10-2842 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe Vision for Freewyld"The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do," Steve Jobs Often in the busyness of working on our businesses each day, our brains try to drive us to focus on the tasks we can focus on today to get a result. So, we dig into those tasks that require a lot of physical and mental work. And, at the end of the day, we feel accomplished—and we are. But we want more! We dream of creating a globally recognized brand...
2022-10-2144 min
Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Go from Host to Hospitality BrandIf you’re an Airbnb host with a small number of units, you may not think branding is all that important. But if you want to grow your STR business and enjoy long-term success, it’s never too soon to upgrade from host to hospitality brand. On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric and I sit down to discuss why it’s so important for STR hosts to build a hospitality brand and how branding is born out of the vision of what you want to create.
2022-10-1433 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Run a Quarterly Off-Site for Your BusinessThe number of day-to-day decisions you must make when running a business can be insurmountable. It's easy to let the creative team connection fall by the wayside. And let's be honest, ZOOM meetings aren't the same as carving out time away from the distractions of the office with the key players of your team somewhere new where the creative juices can flow. We've just returned from our team quarterly off-site, and today we're sharing our biggest takeaways from that experience with our listeners. On this episode of STR...
2022-09-3048 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAre We Buying a Hotel???The STR industry is changing. With more investors, bigger companies, and new laws cropping up daily investors (like us) are asking what the best way is to scale? For us, the answer is turning our focus to buying properties you can legally run as short-term rentals forever. The biggest opportunity in our industry right now is acquiring old vacation rental communities to convert into modern short-term rental experiences.But how does the process for acquiring these properties work? On this episode of STR Conversations, Eri...
2022-09-0341 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow We Hired Our First Virtual Assistant for FreewyldWe officially hired our first team member for our Freewyld brand!We’ve hired a Virtual Assistant (VA) named Mei who will help us start building our brand.On this edition of STR Conversations, Eric and I share how we worked with a company called Virtual Staff Finder to hire our VA and the process they used to help us find the right Virtual Assistant for our Freewyld team.We share the 3 most common questions students in Legend X have about hiring a VA, plus the biggest mistakes people make wh...
2022-05-2745 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementFreewyld Updates: Why We Partnered with a Management Company on FreewyldLast September, when Eric and I started building Freewyld, our new short-term rental brand, we took over an existing Airbnb business—four cabins on three acres in Idyllwild, California. At that time, we took over the whole business, including the staff.But over time, we ran into some challenges working with the existing cleaning team.And then the challenges escalated. We realized the cleaning staff wasn’t the right fit for our company; it was getting so bad that it was putting us in a hectic host position and affecting our bookings and revi...
2022-05-2036 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementTiny Homes Listener Q&AsAre tiny homes the solution for our Freewyld experience?The jury is still out!For those of you who may have missed our recent podcast, we are investigating tiny homes as an option to help get our Freewyld community on the road to being completed and profitable much sooner than the estimated timeframes we are receiving from both contractors and counties.If you missed it, you can listen here.On this edition of STR Conversations, Eric and I discuss some of the comments and questions from our...
2022-05-0635 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementSTR Legends Mastermind Last Call for ApplicationsThere are just a few spots left open in the STR Legends Mastermind!The STR space has changed and evolved in the past two years. We’ve gone from not knowing if the industry would survive the pandemic to industry movers and shakers growing from 50 units to 500. There are more professional operators, companies, and entrepreneurs than ever in the STR space, which means more people to network with and learn from.Those changes have shaped the vision of the STR Legends Mastermind and inspired us to take both the live events and the vi...
2022-04-2930 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementFreewyld Updates: Investigating the Tiny Home Concept for the Freewyld BrandWe’ve run into some construction challenges that could delay our Freewyld project by up to two years.A massive boom of people moving out of the cities into the mountain areas like Idyllwild, California, has caused a six to 12 month back up of both contractors and counties. By the time we find an architect to design the cabins we want for our Freewyld space and then go through the approval process, find a contractor, and start building, it’s going to stretch our construction process out considerably.So, we decided to investigate some...
2022-04-2243 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementTop Interior Design Resources for AirbnbsOne of the hardest things about establishing new short-term rental properties is deciding on the direction of the interior design. It’s often overlooked, but it’s crucial to the integrity of your brand. So why do it alone? There are tons of awesome companies out there to help you achieve your interior design dreams and bring your property to the next level.On this episode of STR Conversations, Eric shares his biggest lessons learned on establishing strategies for interior design and renovating short-term rental properties. Eric discusses his new compan...
2022-04-0836 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementFreewyld Updates & Learning LessonsLast September, Eric and I started building Freewyld, our new short-term rental brand. And to start, we took over an existing Airbnb business—four cabins on three acres in Idyllwild, California.What’s happened in the six months since then? What parts of our business plan have we executed? What unexpected challenges do we face? And what lessons have we learned along the way?On this edition of STR Conversations, Eric and I reveal what’s going well in our new venture and where we’re struggling, explaining why we’re focused on getting sy...
2022-03-1137 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementWhy 2022 Is Going to Be a Huge Year for STRsAirbnb had a record-breaking Q3 in 2021. And based on current economic and cultural trends, we think the short-term rental industry is in for an even bigger year in 2022.So, what is going on in the world that influences your STR business? And what can you do to capitalize on these trends and have a record-breaking year of your own?On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric and I explain why 2022 is going to be a huge year for short-term rentals, sharing Brian Chesky’s thoughts on the future of travel an...
2022-01-1449 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementOvernight Success and Freewyld Recap of 2021 and What’s Coming Up in 2022The partnership between Eric and I began three years ago when I suggested we start a short-term rental mastermind. Since then, we’ve built out the Overnight Success short-term rental training business and launched the Freewyld hospitality brand. And in order to keep growing and crushing our goals for these joint ventures, we make time to reflect on what’s going well and what we want to accomplish moving forward.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric and I sit down to celebrate our wins in 2021 and share w...
2022-01-0741 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementFreewyld Updates—Wins and ChallengesJust two months ago, Eric and I bought an existing vacation rental business in Idyllwild, California, with the intention of renovating the existing units and building 10 to 15 new cabins on the property. This acquisition is our first step in building a hospitality brand known as Freewyld, a world-class short-term rental operation focused on secondary markets near large metropolitan areas. Places for city dwellers to get away and reconnect with nature.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric and I sit down to describe how the Freewyld project is going, explaining h...
2021-11-2636 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementInto the Weeds of the Operations of an Airbnb Business, Part II—with David GolshanAre you looking to scale your Airbnb hosting business? If so, you need to hire an operations manager sooner rather than later.David Golshan is the founder of StayWithDave, a short-term rental business out of Los Angeles, California. He started hosting on Airbnb seven years ago, growing a portfolio of 50 units through rental arbitrage. Forced to downsize in the pandemic, Dave currently has 15 listings, and he is rebuilding his hosting business in the management model.This episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Dave returns for Part II of our discussion on Airbnb...
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