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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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Copyright: © Jasper Ribbers

Latest Episodes:

EP115: China’s # 1 Superhost Shares Her Airbnb Secrets Jan 02, 2017

Show notes

Have you ever wondered what a Superhost is doing that you’re not? This week Jasper in joined by world famous Superhost Mina from Shanghai. Mina is famous because she is currently featured on Airbnb’s Website. You can find her here, (2nd picture down).
Mina has been a Superhost for nine straight quarters, so it’s clear that she’s doing something right and she is more than willing to share her tips for becoming and staying a Superhost on Airbnb.
Some of the topics covered:
Mina’s start with Airbnb
•Allowed her to live where she wanted to
Mina’s current Airbnb situation
•3 locations
Tips for becoming, and remaining, an Airbnb Superhost
•Check-in strategies
•How Mina helps her guests once they are staying
Airbnb Open
•Mina has been to all three so far!
•Where Mina thinks the next Open will be held
Mina' Airbnb plans going forward
Learn more about Mina:
es.airbnb.com
Connect with Jasper
Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com and Everbooked.com!

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EP114: How to Setup Multiple Airbnbs Across the World Dec 28, 2016

Show notes

It’s no secret that cities around the world have been enforcing laws that have restricted Airbnb rentals. It was just recently that Airbnb announced that for the first time that they will restrict the number of days hosts can rent out their pads in two cities. One of those cities is Amsterdam where Jasper has his apartment. Because of this Jasper has made the decision to sell his place and buy multiple Airbnb’s around the world!
In this episode, Jasper talks about what he will be looking for when purchasing property in 2017!
Some of the topics covered:
New Airbnb regulations impacting hosts in Amsterdam
Jasper’s decision to sell his apartment
Conditions for a suitable pad
Condition 1: Price must be no more than 150 thousand Euros
•This price range excludes many Airbnb hot spots
Condition 2: Friendly legal conditions toward Airbnb.
•Are anti-Airbnb regulation likely to be enforced now or in the future?
Condition 3: Jasper’s personal like or dislike for the location
•Why a property in the Southern Hemisphere might be a good fit
Condition 4: ROI (return on investment)
•10% is optimal
•7-8% is acceptable
Condition 5: Real estate pricing outlook
•Little upside in Europe or the United states (in Jaspers opinion)
Condition 6: Jasper's existing contacts in the area
•Help with buying and maintaining the place
City in consideration: Santiago, Chile
•Why Santiago checks all of the boxes
Jasper’s weekly video about his journey:
•Follow on Facebook and YouTube
•Book coming in 2017
Connect with Jasper
Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com and Everbooked.com!

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EP113: How to Optimize Your Listing and Get More Bookings Dec 19, 2016

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Is your Airbnb listing as good as it could be? Even if you are a Superhost, chances are there are at least a few changes you could make to your listing to get more bookings.
On this episode, Jasper talks with Daniel Rusteen, an Ex-Airbnb Employee and the man behind optimizemyairbnb.com. Daniel talks about a few things that almost everyone can do to improve their listing and even a couple of hosting tips that you won’t want to miss. Jasper recently took advantage of Daniel’s service and the changes he made produced ROI almost immediately. This episode is packed with actionable tips so listen in!
Some of the topics covered:
Personal update: Why Jasper is selling his apartment in Amsterdam
•Watch for a new book!
How and why Daniel started optimizemyairbnb.com
•Worked at Airbnb before moving on to short-term rental management
•Optimize lagging listings with great success
Top 3, (or 4) improvements you should make to your listing
Title
•Why you shouldn’t write “2 bed, 1 bath”
•Don’t use descriptive words that everyone else is using
•Put an amenity in your title e.g. Hot tub, rooftop balcony etc..
Photos
•The mistakes most people make with photos
•What photo should come first and why
•Other tips for optimizing your photos
Description
•It’s all about standing out
•Use short bullet points for quick/easy reading
Other tips
•Why you should consider accepting one-nightbookings
oJasper’s experiment
•Why you should consider being pet-friendly
Daniel's service
•Website produces 8-10 page report on how you can optimize your listing
•Cost- $99
•Additional $50 for Daniel to make the changes for you
•Average ROI from Daniels service
•FULL refund if you are not satisfied
•Mention Jasper to get $10 off (refund after purchase)
Resources mentioned:
The Ultimate Guide to Your Airbnb Photo Section
optimizemyairbnb.com - Mention “jasper” to get a $10 off! (refund after purchase)
Connect with Jasper
Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!

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EP112: Fill up gaps in your Airbnb calendar with Overnight Dec 12, 2016

Show notes

When it comes to planning for last minute travel, most people think of booking a hotel before booking a short-term rental via Airbnb or another platform. The founders at Overnight are looking to change that!
This week Jasper talks with Overnight Co-Founders Asher Hunt and Diego Prats about their startup, which helps guests book last minute lodging and helps hosts fill gaps in their calendars. Although the company is currently promoting just four cities in the United States, they currently have hosts in over 110 countries! If you have an IOS device, download the app and check it out!
Some of the topics covered:
•What Overnight is trying to accomplish
oLast minute bookings for short-term rentals
•How Airbnb hosts can use Overnight to fill gaps in their calendar
oCan sync Overnight calendar with Airbnb calendar
oBetter listing positions for host that sync with Airbnb calendar
•You don’t have to be a host on Airbnb to join
•How Overnight works for travelers
•IOS ONLY app (for now)
•Where the service is currently offered
•Some special features offered by overnight
oHost can “boost” their listing, sending it to the top of the list
oHost can list in private mode.
oHow hosts get paid for bookings though Overnight
•Special offer:
oBOTH host and guest can use the code ‘GPFYP’ for a extra referral bonus
oListen for details
•Why you should list your pad even if you don’t live in a promoted area
Resources mentioned:
www.joinovernight.com
Overnight IOS app
Connect with Jasper
Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for you

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EP111: Major news update and Airbnb Experiences explained Dec 05, 2016

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If you haven’t had time to learn about all of the recent Airbnb news and updates that is understandable! The folks at Airbnb have been very busy recently so in this episode Jasper covers some of the biggest news regarding Airbnb.
For the first time ever, Airbnb is working with cities to restrict the number of days hosts can rent out their pad and although this will impact just two markets, Jasper believes this model could be coming soon to many of the biggest Airbnb markets around the world.
Jasper also discusses the new 'Airbnb Experiences' service which allows people to design and offer experiences to people visiting their city. You don’t have to be a housing host to offer an experience! Experiences are currently available in only 12 markets but if you live in a major city you may be able to create an experience right now. Listen for details!
Some of the topics covered:
•Airbnb’s announcement that it is going to restrict rental days in two markets
oThis applies only to people renting out their entire home
oAmsterdam: Host will be restricted to 60 days per year
oLondon: Host will be restricted to 90 days per year
•Your options if you live in one of these two cities
oJasper’s plan
•Why long term rental might not be a great solution for you.
oLong term rental laws are VERY favorable to the renters in most cities.
•Airbnb Experiences
oWhy Jasper feels Airbnb Experiences is going to be a game-changer
oAvailable in only 12 markets?
You can create Airbnb Experiences in over 50 cities right now
Check the Airbnb Experiences tab to see if your city is listed
oWhat makes a great experience for visitors
You must be passionate about what you offer!
What do you enjoy doing?
oWhy “Airbnb Experiences” will be a win for everyone
Hosts can do what they love, meet new people, and make money
Visitors can experience a side of the city they never could have alone
oJasper’s advice for designing your own experience on Airbnb
Connect with Jasper
Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com
Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad
Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad
This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!

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EP110: What you should know before you buy property with Zeona McIntyre Nov 28, 2016

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Jasper is joined by Zeona McIntyre who is an Airbnb Consultant and Rental Manager. In addition to her management company she also personally owns and rents […]

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EP109: Airbnb Open Overview and Exciting Announcements Nov 22, 2016

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If you missed the 2016 Airbnb Open then you won't want to miss this episode! There were a bunch of exciting announcements this year and Jasper gives us his take on the Airbnb Open, both the good and the bad, as well as the key takeaways from his co-hosted talk with Susan Douglas!
Some of the topics covered:
•2016 Airbnb Open overview/wrap up
o15,000 tickets sold
o3-day event
oOver 100 speakers
Airbnb's Big Announcements:
•Places
oKind of like Foursquare or Yelp integrated into the Airbnb app
•Experiences
oAvailable in 12 cities to start with
oListen for details!
•The incident during Ashton Kutcher's speech
oWatch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWj9-nHt72s
•Susan and Jasper’s speech on Building a Brand on Airbnb
•What Jasper didn’t like at the Airbnb Open
This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!

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EP108: Building your Airbnb Brand with Airbnb Expert Susan Douglas Nov 04, 2016

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Susan Douglas is an Airbnb Branding Expert and Super Host that will be co-hosting a session with Jasper this year at the Airbnb Open! The session […]

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EP107: Tips from Airbnb Superhost Hao Tran Oct 10, 2016

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Hao Tran is a writer for Vietcetera.com, and an Airbnb Superhost living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Hao’s first experience with Airbnb was as a […]

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EP106: Airbnb Hosting in Taiwan with Angela Huang Oct 05, 2016

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Angela was living in Taipei, Taiwan when when she started renovating and renting out her mother’s entire house in the coastal town of Hengchun in the […]

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