Thanks For Visiting

Airbnb’s host fee changes have left many hosts wondering where, and how, to make adjustments without breaking their pricing strategy.In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette answer a question from Jenna Louise about whether management fee changes should be handled inside PriceLabs or directly through Airbnb or a PMS.They walk through why your base rate must remain stable, why there’s no universal percentage that recaptures Airbnb’s new host fee, and what hosts should be tracking right now as platforms continue to evolve. If you’re trying to protect your margins without chasing hacks or distorting your data, this episode will help you make smarter, more controlled decisions.Resources mentioned: Thanks for Visiting Priced & Profitable Bootcamp

What do the most-downloaded Thanks for Visiting episodes of 2025 have in common?They weren’t about shortcuts or trends. They were about pricing, revenue, and running a smarter hosting business.In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down the top-performing episodes of 2025 and what they reveal about how hosts are thinking differently. From pricing strategy and upgrades to insurance, taxes, cancellation policies, and direct bookings, a clear pattern emerged: hosts want clarity, confidence, and better decision-making backed by data.If you’re heading into the next year focused on profitability and long-term growth, this episode highlights the conversations worth revisiting and why they matter.What we covered:What the most downloaded episodes of 2025 reveal about today’s hostsWhy pricing and revenue strategy continue to be top prioritiesHow hosts are shifting away from vanity metrics toward profitabilityThe role of upgrades, insurance, and cancellation policies in protecting marginsWhy AI, listing titles, and direct bookings are no longer optionalHow these lessons shaped the creation of Strategic Host coachingResources mentioned:Thanks for Visiting Bootcamp: Join the waitlist

This week on the Hosting Hotline, Vanessa brings a highly unique scenario: an off-grid cabin by the river and a big decision to make: stay fully off grid or add water to potentially increase demand.Rather than treating this as a technical upgrade question, Sarah and Annette zoom out to what really matters: your goals, your values, and the kind of hosting business you actually want to build.In this episode, we cover:Why not every hosting decision is about maximizing revenueHow your “why” should drive every investment you makeThe difference between designing an experience and chasing demandWhy having expenses is part of being a business ownerHow to use data without letting it override your valuesWhen narrowing your guest profile is a strategic choice—not a mistakeWhat it means to go all in on your version of hospitalityThis episode is a reminder that success in hosting isn’t about copying others. It’s about choosing your lane and committing to it with confidence.Resources mentioned:Thanks for Visiting Bootcamp: Join the waitlistHipcamp

AI is everywhere—and short-term rental hosts are using it more than ever. But where does AI actually help, and where can it quietly create risk?This week, Sarah and Annette are joined by attorney Scott Brown to break down what hosts need to understand before relying on AI in their business, especially when it comes to legal agreements, contracts, and compliance.In this episode, we cover:How AI is being used in STR businesses todayWhere AI saves time and where it can create serious problemsWhy using AI to draft contracts is riskyReal-world examples of AI “hallucinations” in legal workWhat AI tools can help with safelyThe importance of editing and human oversightWhen transparency around AI use mattersWhy professional advisors still matter in an AI-driven worldAI isn’t going away, but understanding its limits is critical if you want to protect your business, your properties, and your income.Resources Mentioned:Scott Brown, AttorneyThanks for Visiting Priced & Profitable Bootcamp 

This week on the Hosting Hotline, Randa writes in with a question many new hosts face: What should I be focusing on while I’m waiting to take possession of my first short-term rental?Sarah and Annette walk through exactly how to use this in-between time wisely—so you’re not scrambling once the first guest checks in.In this episode, we cover:Why buying an STR means starting a business—not just furnishing a propertyWhat to set up financially before you ever get the keysHow to build your business “dream team” earlyWhy revenue strategy should come before design decisionsWhat market research you can do without stepping inside the homeHow to start building your operational support systemThe habits every successful host sets up before opening dayWhy consuming too much hosting content can actually slow you downIf you’re waiting to close—or planning your first STR—this episode helps you focus on the work that truly sets you up for long-term success.Resources mentioned:Thanks for Visiting Priced & Profitable Bootcamp