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Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementStop Guessing Prices: Build a Real Revenue Management Routineđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 isnât 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 CEOđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 isnât 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 Harderđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 Overwhelmđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 Mostđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 Tookđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 Useđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 ManagementSonderâs Collapse: Lessons Every STR Operator Must Learnđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 Strategyđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 weekâs convers...
2025-11-2417 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementBuilding STR Sites That Convert: The Direct Booking Formulađ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 youâre 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 ârented landâ 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 CultuređĽ 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 Scaleđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 Airbnbâs Low Seasonđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 proâs 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 doesnât 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)đ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 Countyâs new short-term rental regulation forced a complete rethink of their operations, strategy, and brand growth plan.Youâll discover:⢠How a new R...
2025-10-3136 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAirbnbâs 15.5% Fee Change: What Hosts Must Do Nowđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 Airbnbâs 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.Youâll 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 Vegasđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 âset 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 Gameđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 companyâs 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 Airbnbâs 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 Thinkđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 isnât just good hospitality, itâs smart business.Forget the idea that pets c...
2025-10-1320 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementPricing Tools Donât Think: Human Strategy Wins in STRsđ Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If youâre running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here â https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedPricing tools are powerful, but they donât 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.Youâll 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 Hostsđ Get a Free Revenue Review â 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 Logođ Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If youâre running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here â 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?Youâll 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 Pricesđ Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If youâre running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here â https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedAre you using Airbnbâs 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?đ Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If youâre running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here â 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 $10Kđ Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If youâre running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here â https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedWhat happens when traditional STR deals no longer pencil out, Airbnbâs 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 heâs 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-Influencersđ Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If youâre running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here â 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 Strategiesđ Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If youâre running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here â 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 Bookingsđ Get Your Free Revenue Review â 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.Youâll 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 youâre running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here â 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 â 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: itâs 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 Isnât Optional, Itâs Everythingđ Get Your Free Revenue Report: If youâre 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?đ Get a Free Revenue Review â https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much revenue youâre leaving on the table, risk-free.Whatâs 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. Youâll 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 Foundryâs Revenue & Pricing Management service is driving a 24.6% performance lift for $1M+ STR operatorsâeven in down markets. If you're managing 15+ listings and want a free pricing audit, apply here âIn 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 youâve 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 â 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: itâs 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 seriouslyâor 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 makeâlike set-it-and-forget-it pricingâand 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 Acquisitionđ§ 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 weâre 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 Freewyldâs 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.Youâll 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 â 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 STRđ§ 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. Youâll hear how âUnreasonable Hospitalityâ 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 marketingâspecifically, 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 influencersâhint: itâs not follower count. Kaye shares how engagement rate, content quality, and clear expectations all play a role in successful campaigns.Youâll 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 portfolioâs potential is? Apply for RPM at https://freewyldfoundry.com/rpm/.If youâre looking to optimize your Airbnb listing, Iâve got something for youâa 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 listeningâsee 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 portfolioâs potential is? Apply for RPM at https://freewyldfoundry.com/rpm/.Hey there! Welcome back to Get Paid for Your Pad! Today, youâre joining me from Savannah, Georgia, where Iâm visiting one of our revenue managers, Thomas. If youâve never been, itâs a historic and charming city with amazing weather and incredibly friendly people. Iâm even planning to go kayaking this weekendâwhich should be a blast!In this episode, Iâm answering your biggest questions about Airbnbâs 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 portfolioâs 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 portfolioâs 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 Freewyldâs 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. Freewyldâs flagship location in Idyllwild, California offers modern travelers an invitation to reconnect with what matters through its unique cabin rentals. Ericâs also the co-founder of the STR educational platform, Overnight Success, where heâs 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) Heâs Building a Curated Collection of Elevated Cabin Communities â Meet Eric Moeller of FreewyldMeer Eric Moeller, Founder + CEO of Freewyld â 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 â a real estate investment, management and professional tenant company in San Diego.Â
In this lively conve...
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Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to raise money for your Airbnb businessDue to inflation ââin 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 Airbnbâs 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 weâre buildingâa 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 accomplishedâand 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 youâre 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, itâs 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 itâs 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.Â
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!Weâve 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 businessâfour 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 wasnât 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. Weâve 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 BrandWeâve 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, itâs 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. Itâs often overlooked, but itâs 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 businessâfour cabins on three acres in Idyllwild, California.Whatâs 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 whatâs going well in our new venture and where weâre struggling, explaining why weâre 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 Cheskyâs 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 Whatâs 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, weâve 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 whatâs 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 UpdatesâWins 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 IIâwith 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...
2021-11-0842 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Use Email Marketing to Personalize the Guest ExperienceIf your Airbnb listing is a treehouse or a castle, the property itself creates a unique guest experience. But what if your space is a typical, two-bedroom condo? How do you curate a personalized experience that exceeds each of your guestâs expectations?Colin Holowaychuk is the Founder of Vamonosco, a done-for-you solution that generates new bookings and increases revenue for short-term rental (STR) managers. He also hosts his own portfolio of 200-plus Airbnb listings in Tulum, Mexico, and serves as an active participant in our STR Legends Mastermind. With 15 years of experience as a FinTech, ma...
2020-08-3133 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Market to the Work-From-Home TravelerTravel has changed in the season of COVID-19. Short-term rental (STR) guests are looking for a âhome instead of homeâ that they can drive to. Most are looking to escape the city and enjoy nature. And many plan to stay for an extended period and work from the property. So, how can we capitalize on this new guest persona and market specifically to the work-from-home traveler?Eric Moeller is my partner in crime at STR Profit Academy, a educational platform for vacation rental hosts, and the STR Legends Mastermind, a community of the leaders, visionaries and inno...
2020-08-2436 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Pivot to a New STR Business ModelDid COVID-19 put a halt to your short-term rental (STR) business? If so, you may need to restructure your Airbnb portfolio and pivot to a new business model. A business model that will stand the test of time.Ryan Anderson is the Founder and CEO at Sojourn, an upscale STR venture that had grown to 200 active units in the US, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Colombiaâuntil the Coronavirus pandemic devastated his business. A serial entrepreneur with a background in finance, Ryan has founded companies in the technology, craft beer and hospitality space, and today, he is do...
2020-08-1729 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe Perfect System to Manage Inventory in Your STR UnitsDo you know exactly what items are in each of your Airbnb listings? Do you know where the breaker box is located? Or the make and model of the washing machine? The more detailed information you have, the easier it is for you (or your team) to help a guest when they call with questions. But whatâs the best way to manage inventory in your STR units?Darik Eaton is the Founder and CEO of Seattle Oasis Vacation Rentals, a short-term rental management company out of Seattle, Washington. Darik got his start as a host in...
2020-08-1032 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Work ON Instead of IN Your STR BusinessWhy are you in the short-term rental (STR) business? A lot of us start with a goal to replace our income and eventually quit our 9-to-5. But do you want to create a new job for yourself as a 24/7 Airbnb host? Or do you want to have the freedom to travel and do other things? In that case, itâs crucial that you learn how to work ON instead of IN your STR business.Julie George is the Airbnb consultant and business mentor behind Million Dollar Host, a platform designed to help STR hosts scale a pr...
2020-08-0336 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementFrom 0 to 100 in One YearSo, you want to scale a short-term rental (STR) property management company. But how do you find new clients? And how do you manage tens or even hundreds of units? Airbnb host Prak Sangthong grew from 0 to 100 listings in a single year, and he didnât spend any money on marketing. How did he do it?Prak is the Cofounder and Managing Director at Easy Home Rentals, an Airbnb property management company based in Perth, Australia. Frustrated with long-term renters who damaged their investment properties and drained their profits, Prak and his wife decided to list a...
2020-07-2728 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe Importance of CommunityWhen you have a question about your short-term rental (STR) business, where do you go? Do you run a Google search and then spend several hours sifting through the information? What if you had a community of experienced Airbnb hosts you could go to for knowledge, inspiration and support?Phillipe Thibodeau is the real estate developer and STR host behind Strawberry Stays, a vacation rental and property management company out of Montreal, Canada. His experience as a host began with a single unit in May of 2017, and now he and his business partner are growing their...
2020-07-2032 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThriving Through the Pandemic in NewfoundlandAre you struggling to move out of fear and into action? Yes, the short-term rental (STR) industry took a hit in March when the Coronavirus forced most of us to shelter in place. But now, many Airbnb hosts are taking steps to generate bookings and some are even thriving through the pandemic. So, how do you get motivated to turn off Netflix and say YES to building your STR business?Gordon Martin is the CEO of People, Places & Things, a vacation rental and experiential tourism business based in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Gordon began his...
2020-07-1332 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementFrom 0 To 165 Units in Two YearsIf you survived the last 3 months, you can survive anything. The pandemic hit short-term rental (STR) units hard and it hit property management companies even harder.So, how did major players handle the crisis? What advice do they have for anyone still trying to navigate rough waters?Syed Lateef is the CEO and founder of Hostly, a property management company based in Chicago. He left his full-time job as a financial analyst in 2018 to start his master lease business and build relationships with landlords in and around the city. By February 2020, Syed had 165 units...
2020-07-0638 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Set Up an Accessibility Friendly AirbnbSearch Airbnb for listings in your area that are accessibility friendly. What did you find?Many markets have very few short-term rental (STR) units that accommodate travelers with limited mobility or other special needs. And those that do definitely stand out. So, how do you design an accessible Airbnb listing?Margie Schrader is the Superhost behind Zennia Hospitality, a STR management company out of Bloomington, Indiana, and an active member of our STR Profit Academy. Margie has maintained a remarkable 4.99 average over 188 reviews by stressing hospitality and cleanliness.Today, Margie...
2020-06-2926 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Get 100% Five-Star Review on Airbnb â with Martin ChilanglesNobodyâs perfect. But Martin Chilangles comes pretty close. If you check out his Airbnb listing, youâll notice that heâs never received anything other than a five-star review. And he does NOT directly ask guests for the five-star rating. So, what is he doing to get the highest possible scoreâevery single time?Martin is a marketing expert and STR host in Mexico City. Originally from the UK, Martin fell in love with Mexico City in college and returned for good in 2013. An Airbnb Superhost and active member of our STR Profit Academy, Martin has earn...
2020-06-2231 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Invest and Run Multiple STR Units in Different MarketsIs it too much trouble to manage multiple short-term rentals (STRs) in different markets? If you have the opportunity to invest in Airbnb properties, but you know youâd have to run the units remotely, there are tactics and tools you can use to make the job easier.Karen Chenaille is the real estate investor and vacation rental host behind Star Gazer Stays, a STR business with properties in Vermont, Tennessee, Mississippi and Florida. She is also an active member of our STR Profit Academy and works full-time as a program manager for a Fortune 500 defense contractor....
2020-06-1531 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementSTR Legends Mastermind Goes VirtualApply if you run 30 units or more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1235 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Pick Your Tech Stack for Your Short-Term RentalThere is no such thing as the perfect property management system (PMS). So, if youâve been waiting for a unicorn that will solve all of your problems, youâre out of luck. But what you CAN do is find a PMS that meets MOST of your needs and integrate it with other software, building a tech stack that works for YOUR short-term rental (STR) business. John An is the STR Legend, real estate investor and technology expert behind Ohana Stay, a vacation rental company based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is an active member of our STR P...
2020-06-0834 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to Take Great Airbnb Photos with a SmartphoneMany short-term rental hosts are using the Coronavirus shutdown to show our listings some love, taking advantage of the unexpected break to upgrade our Airbnbs. And those of us whoâve made improvements would like to update the photo gallery on our listings as well. But how do we take attractive pictures on our ownâwithout the help of a professional photographer?Vick Fichtner is the travel blogger and professional photographer behind the Smartphone Airbnb Photography Guide. Vick has degrees in architecture and interior design as well as a masterâs in photography, and she has been a...
2020-06-0134 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe One ThingHow to get stuff done Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2733 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to list on Kopa, the Airbnb for mid-term rentalsWith Jack Forbes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1233 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAirbnb lays off 25% of their staffWith David Krauss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0842 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow To Use Email Marketing To Drive BookingsWith Mark Simpson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0548 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAirbnb finally paid hosts the cancellation feesWith Eric Moeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0136 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementDirect Bookings Through Powerful and Actionable Marketing TechniquesVisit https://boostly.co.uk and use code PAD to get a 5% discount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2843 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAirbnb may allow guests to cancel June bookingsWith Eric Moeller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2437 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementWhat iGMS Customers Are Doing To Weather The CrisisWith Inna Shevchenko, CMO of iGMS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2135 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAirbnb introduces temporary cancellation policy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1737 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementHow to thrive through the short-term rental crisisWith Adam Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1440 minGet Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementAirbnb Raises USD 10 Billion and starts Online Experiences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1242 min