Thanks For Visiting
Get actionable advice and the essential fundamentals of running a profitable 5-star Airbnb side-hustle or full on business. Annette’s extensive background in business operations and Sarah’s experience in high-end hospitality management and interior design make them a powerhouse duo that will deliver high impact content. With almost a decade of combined hosting experience they will not only share their own stories welcoming thousands of guests from around the world but also those of other Superhosts to deliver you a wide array of stories, insights, and profitable and creative ideas to make your listing rise to the top. Whether you’...
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553. How to Make Your Airbnb Look Expensive Without Overspending
<p>You don’t need to spend more money to make your Airbnb look expensive. You need to spend in the right places.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to “upgrade” your space without blowing your...
552. The New Rules for Getting More Airbnb Bookings in 2026
<p>If it feels harder to get bookings right now, you’re not imagining it.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Because bookings aren’t gone. Th...
551. How Laura Wegner Built a High-Performing STR Brand in Whistler
<p>Laura Wegner didn’t get into short-term rentals because it was trendy. She got into it because her business disappeared overnight during COVID.</p><p>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.</p><p>In this episode, Laura breaks down:</p>Why she stopped treating her STR like a side investmentHow understanding RevPAR changed her businessThe mistake she made with minimum stay requirementsWhat finally clicked wi...
550. From Weekend Side Hustle to 35% Growth: How One Host Optimized Before Scaling
<p>Josh Peterson didn’t start in short-term rentals by chasing deals. He started by solving a problem.</p><p>After too many mediocre hotel stays visiting his daughter at UNC, he bought a home near campus. What started as a second home quickly turned into a high-performing short-term rental—and then a full-on business.</p><p>But here’s where it gets interesting.</p><p>Instead of rushing to scale, Josh hit pause. He went back, optimized his first property, and unlocked a 35% revenue increase and a major jump in occupancy.</p><p>In this episode, we break down:</p>Why...
549. From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Amy Ruocco Scaled Her Airbnb Business Without Losing Herself
<p>What does it actually take to scale a short-term rental business without burning out?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Amy Ruocco, founder of Hosted Guest, who went from running herself ragged in her business to building a more profitable, sustainable, and scalable operation.</p><p>Amy shares how she transitioned from instinct-based decisions to data-driven strategy, what finally helped her let go of day-to-day tasks, and how hiring the right team member changed everything.</p><p>We also dive into her journey from weddings to short-term rentals, the mindset shifts that unlocked major revenue growth...
548. Airbnb Changed the Fees Again… Here’s What Actually Matters
<p>Airbnb changed the fee structure again… and most hosts are asking the wrong question.</p><p>Everyone is debating which option to choose, but almost no one is looking at what actually happened to their numbers after the last change.</p><p>In this episode, we break down what Airbnb quietly updated, the biggest mistakes hosts are about to repeat, and the four audits you need to run before touching a single setting.</p><p>Because this isn’t about opinions, it’s about your profit.</p><p>What You’ll Learn:</p>What Airbnb actually changed with fee structur...
547. Steal Our Airbnb Title Formula to Get More Clicks and Bookings
<p>If your Airbnb listing is getting views but not bookings, your title might be the problem.</p><p>In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the fastest and most overlooked ways to improve your listing performance: your Airbnb title. Because your title isn’t there to describe your space, it’s there to win the click.</p><p>We’re sharing the exact prompts we use (and teach our students) to create high-converting titles using AI, plus the strategy behind why they work. From understanding the click-through funnel to aligning your title with real-time demand, this episode will hel...
546. The Pre-Arrival Inspection Checklist That Protects Your 5-Star Reviews
<p>Most hosts think once the cleaner leaves, the property is ready for guests. But that assumption is exactly where five-star reviews start to slip.</p><p>In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, we’re walking you through the exact pre-arrival inspection checklist we use across our properties to ensure consistency, elevate the guest experience, and protect our reviews.</p><p>We break down the difference between “clean” and “guest ready,” why relying on one person to do both jobs creates gaps, and how introducing an inspector role can completely transform your operations.</p><p>You’ll learn how to systemati...
545. The New Rules of Buying Short-Term Rentals in 2026
<p>The short-term rental market is shifting—and what worked even a few years ago won’t cut it anymore.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Kenny Bedwell to break down the new rules of buying short-term rentals in 2026. From changing demand patterns to increased competition and rising guest expectations, we’re unpacking what’s actually happening in the market—and how to adapt.</p><p>Kenny shares how he’s still finding profitable deals across the country, why average properties are falling behind, and what it takes to create a top-performing listing today.</p><p>They get into:</p...
544. Stop Guessing: Let Your Booking Window Tell You What To Do
<p>Are you lowering your nightly rates because your calendar looks empty? If so, you might be panic pricing and leaving money on the table.</p><p>In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah and Annette break down one of the most overlooked metrics in short-term rental pricing strategy: your booking window.</p><p>Your booking window tells you when guests actually start shopping and booking their stay. If you don’t understand this data, you may be discounting too early, waiting too long to adjust pricing, or reacting emotionally instead of strategically.</p><p>The hosts share the tw...
