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305. Holiday Safety Tips for Your STR Nov 09, 2023

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Breezeway’s Justin Ford is back sharing his top holiday safety tips and tricks for rental properties. He covers the most likely accidents that occur during the holidays; why the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas are so deadly in terms of fires and other accidents; why candles are a BIG no-no; why you might want to take a peek at your insurance before welcoming guests with a bottle of wine; the unexpected common accident that comes from holiday decorating; and finally, some cheap – even free – tips that could potentially save lives and property damage.

Resources:

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Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.com
Linkedin: Justin Ford
The Dream Foundation: dreamfoundation.org
#STRShareSunday: @stayjandk

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Vacation Ventures 003. Designing Treehouses & Building the Unbuildable (Success Unlocked Season 1) Nov 08, 2023

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Welcome back to Success Unlocked, where our hosting business master membership coaches discuss operations, social media, unique builds, co-hosting strategies, and so much more. This week’s episode is Vacation Ventures, hosted by Michael Hicks, an STR host and creative builder with over twenty years of experience.

In today’s episode, Micheal interviews creative (and community) builder, Enoch Elwell. These gents met as they crossed paths in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where Enoch put down deep roots as a leader in culture and small business cultivation.

Realizing his outside work, while successful, was keeping him from living in his own truth alongside his family – he took a sharp turn into unconventional real estate, building and hosting his first treehouse build.

We hear how he made the leap, how he picks plots and develops treehouse plans, how his builds honor the land, and all about the intricacies of hosting such unique spaces.

Resources:

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Website: treetophideaways.com
Instagram: @treetophideaways
Instagram: @findyourrepurpose
TikTok: @findyourrepurpose
Instagram: @wanderchatt
Website: wanderchatt.com

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Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!

304. Hosting Hotline: Tips on Timely Tax Preparation for Your STR Hosting Business Nov 07, 2023

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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Cam asks:

When do I need to worry about 1099s and who do I need to issue 1099s to as it relates to my hosting business?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, submit your burning hosting questions at: hostinghotline.com.

Resources:

Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

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Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!

303. Tips for Finding Success in the Mid-Term Rental Niche Nov 02, 2023

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Today’s expert guests are Jonathan and Heidi Love, superhosts, realtors, and mid-term rental specialists focused in San Diego and Scottsdale, Arizona. Jonathan is a Marine Corps officer with an MBA from Purdue and is nearing his military retirement; Heidi is a professional property manager. They help connect client families with temporary homes where, and for however long they need.

In this episode, Heidi chats about renting multiple rooms in one home (while she was living in it!), Jonathan reveals the insights that got him hooked on hospitality, and we revel in what they have planned for the future after a first scintillating year in business together.

Their winding and non-traditional paths to this landing in this field provide a great illustration of the many ways one can succeed as a host if they’re willing to take the leap – making your own schedule and controlling your own financial destiny like these two have.

Resources:

Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!
Website: lovelivingmanagement.com
#STRShareSunday: @beathaurfarm

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

Hostfully | Go to https://www.hostfully.com/tfv and use TFV100 to get $500 off your subscription.

Relay | Go to https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=ThanksForVisiting for your FREE business banking account.

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

Co-Hosting Confidential 002. SEO Tips to Boost Search Engine Visibility for Your STR Website (Success Unlocked S1) Nov 01, 2023

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In this episode, Amy interviews Whitney Delaney, an SEO expert and web designer, about putting your best foot forward online. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is absolutely critical in our industry, so be sure to take notes on this important conversation.

Whitney spills the tea with actionable tips, tools, apps, and adjustments to apply to your existing online content – and keep in mind for the future – in order to show up in search results for your perfect client demographic.

They also unpack what makes a good website, how to prioritize your goals and design content to meet them, and finding the right web development partner – whether they’re local or not.

Resources:

Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!
Website: delaneyconsulting.co/tfv
Instagram: @delaneyconsultingco
Answer The Public: answerthepublic.com
Website: allbelong.co
Instagram: @allbelong.co
Tik Tok: @allbelongco
Facebook: allbelong.co

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

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Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

302. Hosting Hotline: Tips To Create Two Seasonal Listings for One STR Property Oct 31, 2023

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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

John asks:

I run Seaside Shacks in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where it's beautiful weather and strong tourism from May through October. However, November rolls around and we get local winds called Les Suêtes, 60 to 120 mph at least once a week from November through April. I’d like to avoid mixing our sunny summer reviews with windy winter reviews. How do I set up two different profiles with the same listing without getting removed from platforms?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, submit your burning hosting questions at: hostinghotline.com.

Resources:

Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!
Instagram: @seasideshacks
Website: seasideshacks.lodgify.com

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!

301. True or False? Short-Term Rental Hosting As Passive Income Oct 26, 2023

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Today’s expert guest is Joelle Pittman Elliott – super host, premier host, and our very good friend. She has invested in real estate in Memphis, Tennessee, excelling with short-term rentals for three years and counting.

We talk about how she was able to escape the golden handcuffs of her cushy corporate job to follow her dreams of managing short-term rentals – all with the mission to spend more time with her husband and kids. Her approach has allowed her to embrace the freedom of being self-employed, to create her own work schedule, enjoy her family at home, and reignite creativity in ways she hadn't experienced in years

We also talk about all the ways she has crushed a metro market like Memphis (hello, pet friendly), do some myth busting on passive income, and unpack some recent challenges she's been facing here in 2023 with her first co-hosting gig.

Resources:

Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!
#STRShareSunday: @vistalunasanoma
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Website: hoteljoelle.com
Instagram: @hoteljoelle

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Mentioned in this episode:

Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!

Hostfully | Go to https://www.hostfully.com/tfv and use TFV100 to get $500 off your subscription.

Relay | Go to https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=ThanksForVisiting for your FREE business banking account.

Systems Shakedown 002. Tips for Healthy Business Deals With Family (Success Unlocked S1) Oct 25, 2023

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Welcome back to Success Unlocked, where our hosting business master membership coaches discuss operations, social media, unique builds, co-hosting strategies, and much more. This week’s episode is Systems Shakedown, hosted by Wendy Doris.

Today’s episode is a family affair, as Wendy interviews her step-father, Jeff Metzger, on his vast experience in the private lending space – specifically as it relates to working with family. Although he’s at the helm of America’s biggest kids sports centers, he’s new to the STR space, giving us an enlightened outside perspective on an important financing lever available to us.

For these two, it started with a $16k renovation loan and has blossomed into a wide portfolio of projects and successes which we hear about today. It all starts with a well-built plan, setting and managing expectations on both sides, ultimate trust, and having patience to see it through.

Resources:

Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!
Kids First Sports Center: kidsfirstsports.com
Website: mostess.host
Instagram: @mostess.host

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

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300. Hosting Hotline: Should Your Direct Booking Website Reveal Your Address? Oct 24, 2023

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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

Pam asks:

Do you recommend including the specific address or not including it on the direct booking website?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, submit your burning hosting questions at: hostinghotline.com.

Resources:

Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!
Blue Hen Haven: bluehenhaven.com

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

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299. InvestHER: Building a Community to Empower Women to Thrive in Real Estate Oct 19, 2023

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Today’s expert guests, Andresa and Liz, are the co-founders of The Real Estate InvestHER® community, a platform to empower women to live a financially free and balanced life on their own terms. Combined, they have over 27 years of experience and a $130,000,000 portfolio – so it’s safe to say they know a thing or two about real estate investing.

They also co-host the podcast, The Real Estate InvestHER, and are co-authors of the Amazon Bestseller, The Only Woman in the Room - Knowledge and Inspiration from 20 Successful Real Estate Women Investors!

We spend this episode looking into the mirror at a powerful female duo in the space, bouncing questions and advice back and forth as we clear a path for others to travel (and succeed!) in our footsteps. It’s all about community building, facilitating ultimate trust, and sharing the wealth of knowledge and experience.

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