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Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management

Get Paid For Your Pad is the go-to podcast for Airbnb hosts, short-term rental operators, and vacation rental entrepreneurs who want to scale smarter, earn more, and stay ahead of industry shifts.

Hosted by Jasper Ribbers, Eric Moeller, and Kaye Putnam from Freewyld Foundry, this podcast delivers actionable tips on Airbnb pricing strategies, revenue management, direct bookings, listing optimization, and guest experience. You’ll hear from real hosts, property managers, and industry pros who share behind-the-scenes insights, lessons learned, and the systems they use to grow profitable STR businesses.

Whether you’re managing one property or one hundred, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to increase occupancy, boost profits, and build a sustainable short-term rental brand.

Tune in weekly to learn how to thrive in today’s competitive Airbnb market, and get paid what you’re worth.

Freewyld Foundry offers revenue and pricing management (RPM) services to the top 1% of STR hosts. Learn more and request a free Revenue Report: https://www.freewyldfoundry.com

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Latest Episodes:

Streamline self-checkins using Smartlocks Jun 01, 2021

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Biggest Airbnb Update EVER - What you need to know May 28, 2021

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How to set and track KPIs in your Airbnb business May 11, 2021

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Destination Creation – with Wil Slickers May 04, 2021

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Travel is back in a big way, and people are hungry for unique experiences. And Wil Slickers contends that you can differentiate your short-term rental brand and attract guests through destination creation. But how do you take an average apartment or single family home and transform it into a destination?

Wil is the Hospitality Expert and Destinationaire behind Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast, a show dedicated to all things hotels, hospitality and business. He is also the Cofounder of Recreation Rentals, a new boutique STR management company based in Seattle and a member of our elite Legends X short-term rental business accelerator.

On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Wil joins me to explain what he means by destination creation, discussing what he does to make a property so special that the guest doesn’t have to leave. He offers advice on turning a regular apartment or home into a destination, challenging you to tap into your local community and build amenities around your ideal guest. Listen in for Wil’s insight on designing themed STR units learn how to build a thriving vacation rental management business by making your property a destination.

Topics Covered

Wil’s background in hospitality and vacation rental management

Fell in love with hospitality working for Marriott
Shift to boutique hotel, became youngest GM in area
Quit day job in 2019 for vacation rental management

What Wil means by the term ‘destination creation’

Make property so special guest doesn’t have to leave
Hone into uniqueness of property and/or brand

How to turn a regular apartment or home into a destination

Tap into community, support small businesses in area
Tell story with amenities made locally

How to turn your space into a destination for your ideal guest

Cater listing to type of traveler you want to attract
Think about guest needs (e.g.: standing desk, Wi-Fi)

Wil’s insight on designing themed units for your STR guests

Can be expensive to create up front
Incredible ROI, earn up to 3X that of competitors

Wil’s top lessons learned from hosting a hospitality podcast

Guests became most valuable resource
Stay in contact and build community

Wil’s top advice for aspiring STR business owners

1. It’s not just about making money

2. Be willing to learn technology

3. Tap into your local community

Connect with Wil

Slick Talk the Podcast

Slick Talk on LinkedIn

Slick Talk on Instagram

Slick Talk on Facebook

Resources

CNBC Interview with Brian Chesky

How to Market to the Work-From-Home Traveler on GPFYP EP349

Get Paid for Your Pad on YouTube

Email jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com

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Lessons from the Legends X Accelerator Apr 29, 2021

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From 8 to 50 Units in Less Than a Year Apr 13, 2021

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Do you see other short-term rental hosts as competitors or potential collaborators? It may seem counterintuitive, but connecting with other STR entrepreneurs for support can lead to opportunities for partnerships and additional income streams. And it’s that kind of abundance mentality that helped today’s guest scale from 8 to 50 units in less than a year.

Aaron Kirkham is the Founder of Kirkham Kastles, a short-term rental management company based in Park City, Utah. He operates 50 properties in Washington, Idaho and Utah, leveraging a background in marketing and hospitality to scale his STR business despite a global pandemic. Aaron is also the creator of several STR service companies, including Rubbish Rollers and Vacation Rentals Cleaning.

On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Aaron joins me to explain how he grew from 8 to 50 units in 2020, discussing why travelers are drawn to the area and what new challenges he is facing as he scales. He shares his unique approach to solving problems in his business, describing how he collaborates with fellow STR operators and what companies he has started to support other hosts. Listen in for Aaron’s insight on managing your time as a ‘hectic host’ and get his top tips for managing units in other states.

Topics Covered

How Aaron grew from 8 to 50 units in less than a year

High demand in conservative area despite pandemic
Show owners profit potential vs. long-term rental

Why travelers are attracted to Utah, Idaho and Washington

World-class ski resorts in winter
Convention centers and Silicon Slopes

What Aaron does to connect with other STR operators

Start open Facebook group for help and referrals
Mastermind group to share processes, collaborate

Aaron’s approach to solving problems in his business

Find solution for selves, be resource for others
Leverage solution to generate new income stream

What companies Aaron has started to support other hosts

Rubbish Rollers (trash to curb service)
Vacation Rentals Cleaning

Aaron’s insight on how to handle snow removal as a STR host

Landscaping companies transition to snow removal
Outsource to cleaner or kid in neighborhood

The new challenges Aaron is facing as he scales his business

Finding great team members, service providers
Giving up element of control

Aaron’s advice on managing your time as a ‘hectic host’

Let clients go when low return on time invested
Charge what you’re worth to make more doing less

How Aaron manages units in three different states

Network in new location, join local groups on social
Have go-to person in place plus backup options

Connect with Aaron

Kirkham Kastles

Rubbish Rollers

Vacation Rentals Cleaning

Email aaron@kirkhamkastles.com

Call (208) 252-4123

Resources

Brighton Resort

Solitude Mountain Resort

Ski Resorts in Park City

Dinosaur National Monument

STR Profit Academy

Get Paid for Your Pad on YouTube

Email jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com

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What to Do When Your Airbnb Guest Sues You Apr 06, 2021

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Even if you take every possible precaution, there’s still a chance that an Airbnb guest could get hurt on your property and sue you for negligence. That’s exactly what happened to Tamara Swager. So, how did she navigate such a stressful time? And what steps can you take to protect yourself should something similar happen to you?

Tamara is the Founder of Swag Hospitality, a short-term rental business out of Los Angeles County, California. She manages six properties, most of which are located in STR-friendly Long Beach, a perfect spot for travelers visiting attractions like Hollywood, Disney and Venice Beach. Tamara is also an Airbnb Plus host and active member of our STR Profit Academy.

On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Tamara joins me to share her unsettling experience with being sued by an Airbnb guest. She describes the incident that led to the lawsuit and walks us through the three-year process of providing information to counter the guest’s claims. Listen in for Tamara’s feedback on how Airbnb handled the situation and find out what you can do to protect yourself from litigation and prove that you’re a responsible short-term rental host.

Topics Covered

Why Tamara is crushing it right now

Disney reopening, moving into COVID orange tier
STR-friendly regulations finalized in Long Beach

The incident that led to Tamara being sued

Guest fell on last step walking to car at night
Driven to medical facility by husband

What happened after Tamara contacted Airbnb

Crawford & Company came out to take photos
Served papers 18 months into process
Airbnb assigned counsel on her behalf
Provided information to counter accusations
Case resolved after 3 nerve-wracking years

What Tamara has done to prevent future incidents

Already had integrated lighting on every step
Added reflective caution tape

Tamara’s feedback on how Airbnb handled the situation

Frustrating not to have point of contact
Attorney assigned to case very responsive
Case settled by Airbnb (didn’t use STR insurance)

The lessons Tamara learned from being sued by a guest

Limit personal liability by setting up LLC
Respond only after processing emotions
Have security cameras where legal to do so

How to demonstrate that you’re a responsible host

Use devices like NoiseAware and FreshAir
Security features like Nest Cam, smart locks

Tamara’s advice on securing short-term rental insurance

Do apples-to-apples comparison of policies
Work with homeowners to choose best option

Connect with Tamara

Swag Hospitality

Resources

STR Profit Academy

Crawford & Company

Airbnb Host Protection Insurance

Proper Insurance

CBIZ Vacation Rental Insurance

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD

USAA STR Insurance

Business Network International

Get Paid for Your Pad on YouTube

Email jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com

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Million Dollar Marketing Secrets Mar 29, 2021

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Are you chasing property owners and investors in an attempt to scale your short-term rental management portfolio? What if you could market yourself in a way that makes new business chase YOU?

Julie George is the Founder of Million Dollar Host, a platform committed to helping STR hosts scale a successful property management business. Julie grew her own Airbnb management company from zero to 130 properties in three years and earned $8M before selling the portfolio in 2019, and she shares her secrets in the book Million Dollar Host. Julie also serves as a coach with our STR accelerator Legends X.

On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Julie joins me to explain what you need to know BEFORE you start marketing your STR business and how to position yourself as the Airbnb expert in your community. She shares her top strategies for building strategic relationships, describing how to team up with local real estate agents and where to meet potential investors and property owners in your community. Listen in for Julie’s insight on the benefits of self-promotion and learn how Legends X can help you implement Julie’s million dollar marketing secrets!

Topics Covered

What you need to know before you market your STR business

Business identity, e.g.: luxury, eco-friendly, etc.
Ideal property types and guest avatar

How to position yourself as a STR expert in your community

Traditional advertising (magazines, billboards, etc.)
Write series of articles on benefits of Airbnb
Prominent storefront and/or website for investors

How to get more comfortable with putting yourself out there

Develop and display creative logo or catchphrase
Practice elevator pitch to explain what you offer

How to build strategic relationships with real estate agents

Go to open house for overpriced luxury property
Offer to team up to help agent sell home as STR
Prepare appraisal report re: potential STR profit
Offer investors opportunity to ‘try before you buy’

Julie’s strategy for meeting local investors/property owners

Give 1-minute elevator pitch at local BNI meeting
Bring business card and gift for each attendee

Connect with Julie

Million Dollar Host

Million Dollar Host on Facebook

Million Dollar Host on Instagram

Julie on Twitter

Julie on LinkedIn

Email julie@milliondollarhost.com.au

Resources

Julie on GPFYP EP300

Julie on GPFYP EP346

Million Dollar Host: Julie’s AirBnb Portfolio Earned Over a Million Dollars in Her First Year … Yours Can Too by Julie George

Get Paid for Your Pad: How to Maximize Profit from Your Airbnb Listing by Jasper Ribbers and Huzefa Kapadia

Keys to Kelowna on Instagram

Business Network International

Get Paid for Your Pad on YouTube

Email jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com

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Introducing the Legends X Accelerator Mar 22, 2021

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How to use systems to make your life easier as an Airbnb host Mar 17, 2021

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