What I learned from 350 GPFYP podcasts

Top three learning lessons from 350 podcast episodes.We’re not selling a space, we’re selling an experience The size, #rooms and location don’t drive the price as much as with LTRs and real estate prices Two completely similar units can make very different amounts of money Google “most popular Airbnbs,” they are all unique experiences. Before you start an Airbnb, figure out what the experience is that you’re going to provide and the avatar that you’re going to targetA traveler who stays 3 nights just wants to have a stressfree, comfortable experience. Communication, amenities, and providing the right information. 2. It’s a lot of work, but you can take yourself out of the business for 95% There is so much you can automate (Messaging, pricing, task management, self-checkins etc.) Go to https://getpaidforyourpad.com/airbnb-tools/ to find the best ones. The power of a VA (one of our Legends Rebecca runs 100+ units and only spends a few hours a week working in her business 3. You can drive a lot of bookings through your own marketing channelsCollecting emailsSocial media Direct booking website It’s a long-term investment, but you’re building an asset No dependence on Airbnb and other platforms  Must Listen episodesCombination of Most Downloads & my personal favoritesEp263: How to use Social Media to Market your AirbnbEp260: How to Rank Higher and Drive More BookingsEp024: With Chip Conley Ep034: How an Airbnb experience can create a bond between peopleEp047: How Airbnb empowered this host to keep his home from being foreclosed Go to Get Paid For Your Pad, click on podcast, you’ll find the show notes with links to all these episodes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.