Thanks For Visiting

Where you host matters, but how you operate matters even more.
In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah and Annette break down what it really means to host legally and responsibly in today’s short-term rental landscape. From host-friendly states to high-risk markets, they explain why relying on outdated advice, spreadsheets, or assumptions can cost you everything.
You’ll learn how state and city regulations differ, why Airbnb won’t protect you from illegal operations, and how professional hosts stay informed, compliant, and profitable long-term. This episode is a must-listen for anyone buying, operating, or scaling a short-term rental business.
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Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.
Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.
Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.

If the idea of hiring a virtual assistant feels overwhelming, or like something only “big hosts” do, this episode will change how you think about leverage.
In this episode, we break down five practical ways short-term rental hosts can use virtual assistants to improve follow-through, stay organized, and grow their business without handing over the keys or losing visibility.
Virtual assistants aren’t about stepping away from your business, they’re about staying focused on what actually matters. We share real-world examples, common mistakes hosts make when hiring VAs, and how to build a partnership that creates momentum instead of chaos.
If you’re juggling too many tasks, dropping balls, or stuck doing work you know shouldn’t be on your plate anymore, this episode will show you where to start.
In this episode, we cover:
Why virtual assistants are a lever, not a luxury
The daily, weekly, and monthly tasks VAs should own
How VAs can support guest communication and sales
Using VAs to improve operational follow-through
How VAs can help you stay accountable to your goals
Why most VA relationships fail and how to avoid it

Resources mentioned:
Thanks for Visiting Bootcamp: Join the waitlist!
Mentioned in this episode:
Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.
Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.
Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.

Many hosts say “I feel like my listing is buried.” But feelings don’t get bookings—data does.
In this episode, we break down the four Airbnb metrics that actually impact bookings and show you how to use Airbnb’s Professional Hosting Tools to pinpoint exactly where guests are dropping off in your funnel.
Instead of randomly tweaking photos, prices, or descriptions and hoping for the best, you’ll learn how to make one strategic change at a time, guided by real performance data, not guesswork.
We also reveal a common mistake hosts make that quietly hurts bookings, even when they feel like they’re doing everything right.
If you’re ready to stop reacting and start hosting strategically, this episode will show you where to look and what to fix.
In this episode, we cover:
Why Airbnb data is more reliable than host “gut feelings”
How the guest booking funnel actually works
The four metrics every host should be tracking
What causes guests to stop clicking — or stop booking
How to test changes without tanking your performance
The mindset shift that separates reactive hosts from strategic ones

Resources mentioned:
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Mentioned in this episode:
Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.
Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.
Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.

What if your short-term rental could make money without guests sleeping there?
In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down unconventional — but proven — ways hosts are generating additional revenue by leveraging their properties during the day, shoulder seasons, or slower periods.
From commercial photo shoots to coworking days, private events, pool rentals, and wellness experiences, this conversation challenges the idea that overnight stays are the only path to profitability.
You’ll learn:
How hosts are monetizing their properties without overnight guests
Why commercial photography and content creation can be highly profitable
How day-use bookings attract entrepreneurs, teams, and creators
Where private events can make sense — and where they don’t
Why pools, outdoor spaces, and amenities can become revenue drivers
The guardrails you must have in place before exploring these ideas

These strategies aren’t shortcuts — they require planning, boundaries, and intention. But for the right properties and markets, they can unlock meaningful new income streams.
Resources mentioned:
Thanks for Visiting Bootcamp: Join the waitlist!
Mentioned in this episode:
Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.
Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.
Working hard but not making the money you should? Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.

If you haven’t looked at the 2026 calendar yet, this episode is your wake-up call.
In 2026, major holidays fall on Fridays and Saturdays — and that one detail changes how guests book, arrive, and leave. If you price holidays the same way you always have, you risk blocked calendars, forced turnovers, or sitting empty on some of the biggest revenue weekends of the year.
In this episode, Sarah and Annette walk through the 2026 holiday calendar and explain exactly how different holiday placements affect demand, guest behavior, minimum stays, and turnover flow. This is not about guessing — it’s about planning ahead so your calendar works for you.
You’ll learn:
Why Saturday and Friday holidays require completely different strategies
How Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and ski weekends can create hidden risk
What makes the 4th of July especially tricky in 2026
Why Halloween doesn’t always increase demand
How Friday holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Day create multiple booking opportunities
The biggest pricing mistakes hosts make when they focus on the holiday date instead of the full booking window

If you want to protect your time, your team, and your revenue in 2026, this episode is required listening.
Resources mentioned:
Thanks for Visiting Bootcamp: Join the waitlist!