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Think your bookings are down because of the algorithm, seasonality, or increased competition? The real problem might be hiding inside your Airbnb settings.
In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down the Airbnb features that could be creating friction for potential guests and limiting your visibility in search. They share three settings they recommend turning off immediately and five settings every host should review and enable to improve conversions, increase booking velocity, and create a smoother guest experience.
You'll learn why required booking messages can hurt conversion rates, the hidden downside of extra person fees, why Airbnb Smart Pricing may not be serving your revenue goals, and how tools like Instant Book and Professional Hosting Tools can help you attract more bookings.
Whether you're managing one property or a growing portfolio, this episode is a reminder that your settings aren't "set it and forget it." Small adjustments can have a significant impact on your bottom line.
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If your Airbnb rating is sitting at 4.6, 4.7, or even 4.8 and you're wondering why bookings aren't growing, this episode is for you.
The truth is that most review-damaging mistakes aren't obvious. In fact, experienced hosts often make them because they're too close to their own properties to see the gaps.
In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down six silent mistakes that can cost you five-star reviews, lower your search ranking, and ultimately impact your revenue. From misleading listing descriptions and AI-generated photos to poor check-in experiences and inventory shortages, these are the issues that create friction for guests long before they leave a review.
You'll learn how to spot these mistakes in your own business and what to do instead so guests arrive with the right expectations, enjoy a smoother stay, and leave glowing feedback.
In This Episode We Cover:
Why honesty in your listing leads to better reviews
The risks of misleading photos and AI-generated imagery
How understocked amenities frustrate guests
Creating foolproof check-in instructions
The ideal guest messaging cadence
What to do when things go wrong during a stay
Why guest impact matters more than your intentions

Whether you're managing one property or an entire portfolio, these six adjustments can help protect your ratings and improve the guest experience.

You don’t need to spend more money to make your Airbnb look expensive. You need to spend in the right places.
In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually makes a property feel elevated to guests and more importantly, what gets them to click, book, and leave better reviews.
We’re sharing where hosts should invest, where they tend to overspend, and how to design with performance in mind so your property not only looks better, but earns more.
If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to “upgrade” your space without blowing your budget, this episode will give you a clear roadmap.
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If it feels harder to get bookings right now, you’re not imagining it.
The Airbnb landscape has changed and the hosts who are still operating the same way they did a year ago are starting to feel it.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the new rules for 2026 and what it actually takes to compete in today’s market. From mindset shifts to pricing strategy to understanding your numbers, we’re sharing what the top-performing hosts are doing differently and how you can start applying it right now.
Because bookings aren’t gone. They’re just going to the hosts who are running their properties like real businesses.
What you'll learn:
Why hosting is no longer passive and what that means for your strategy
What winning listings are doing differently right now
Why Superhost status isn’t enough anymore
The key metrics every host needs to understand
How to stop panic pricing and make data-driven decisions
Why pricing tools aren’t a strategy on their own
The difference between revenue and actual profit
How to use your Airbnb funnel to diagnose performance issues

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Download our Know Your Numbers Worksheet!

Laura Wegner didn’t get into short-term rentals because it was trendy. She got into it because her business disappeared overnight during COVID.
What started as a way to survive turned into a highly strategic hospitality business in Whistler, British Columbia. Today, Laura owns and manages premium ski-in/ski-out rentals and is preparing to expand into boutique property management with a very specific vision.
In this episode, Laura breaks down:
Why she stopped treating her STR like a side investment
How understanding RevPAR changed her business
The mistake she made with minimum stay requirements
What finally clicked with PriceLabs
How design, cleanliness, and hospitality justify premium pricing
The exact mindset shift that helped her outperform competitors in the same building

She also shares the real numbers behind her growth and how Strategic Host helped her increase RevPAR dramatically year over year.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by pricing strategy, or unsure how to compete in a crowded market, this episode is a masterclass in using data with intention.
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