Thanks For Visiting

If your cleaner controls your calendar… this episode is for you.
Today, we’re breaking down how to actually hire a five-star cleaner (not reactively, not desperately, and definitely not based on price alone).
Because here’s the truth: You are not hiring a cleaner. You are hiring the guardian of your five-star brand.
In this episode, we walk you through:
The four hiring questions you must answer before posting a job
How to turn operational pain into a magnetic job description
Where to actually find professional short-term rental cleaners
The exact interview questions that reveal mindset, not just skill
Red flags to watch for (even if they “clean beautifully”)
How to incentivize and retain A-player cleaning partners

Your turnover team is the backbone of your business. If you get this right, everything else becomes easier.
If you get it wrong? Chaos. Let’s fix it.

If you feel like you’re working harder than ever but not seeing the profit you want from your short-term rental, this episode is for you.
Today, we’re breaking down the pricing mistakes we still see hosts making every single day and how those mistakes are quietly costing you thousands in missed revenue.
We cover:
Why seven-day pickup is the most underused pricing lever in your business
Why your base rate is not “set it and forget it”
Why relying only on Airbnb is putting your revenue at risk
And the real reason pricing guilt is holding you back

Here’s the truth: you are not “just an Airbnb host.” You are a business owner. And numbers are neutral.
If you want more bookings, better guests, and a more profitable year, it starts with understanding your data and pricing with confidence.
Stop under-earning. Stop guessing. Start charging what your market is already willing to pay.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the United States, and for short-term rental hosts, this is not just another busy weekend.
It is a multi-week, multi-city revenue opportunity.
In this episode, we break down what is really happening behind the headlines, including those $17,000 Airbnb listings near MetLife Stadium, and what smart hosts are doing differently.
This is not about price gouging. It is about understanding demand timing, fan behavior, booking windows, and strategic positioning.
Whether you are in a host city, a drive-to market, or nowhere near a stadium, the strategies in this episode apply to any major event in your area, from concerts to conventions to college football.
We cover:
Why pricing only the final weekend is a massive mistake
How to map match schedules and identify demand waves
Tiered pricing versus one emotional rate
Why you should never be the first one sold out
How to optimize your listing for group logistics
The operational blind spots that can crush your reviews

The World Cup is a historic opportunity, but only if you approach it strategically.

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.
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 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.