Thanks For Visiting podcast

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’re experienced, new, or nervous to start your own Airbnb this podcast promises to be informative, fun, and from the heart.

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’re experienced, new, or nervous to start your own Airbnb this podcast promises to be informative, fun, and from the heart.

 

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523. How to Shop Your Competition Using ChatGPT (and Boost Bookings Fast)

This week, Sarah and Annette break down a simple but powerful strategy every host should b... more

11 Dec 2025

21 MINS

21:28

11 Dec 2025


#542

522. Hosting Hotline: Should You Really Provide Shampoo in Every Bathroom?

In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette answer a question from Susie, a host wh... more

09 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:05

09 Dec 2025


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521. 2026 STR Predictions: What Hosts Need to Know Before the New Year

In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down their data-backed predictions for the 2026 s... more

04 Dec 2025

23 MINS

23:21

04 Dec 2025


#540

520. Hosting Hotline: How to Pick the Right Guest Avatar for Your STR

This week on the Hosting Hotline, Sarah and Annette answer a thoughtful question from Emil... more

02 Dec 2025

13 MINS

13:32

02 Dec 2025


#539

519. Airbnb’s New Cancellation Rules: What Hosts Need to Do Now

Airbnb’s new 24-hour free cancellation policy is officially live—and if you’re not prepare... more

27 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:10

27 Nov 2025


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518. Hosting Hotline: When to Outsource Your Cleaner (and How to Trust It’s Done Right)

How long should you clean your own property before handing it off to a professional cleane... more

25 Nov 2025

14 MINS

14:23

25 Nov 2025


#537

517. The 2025 Tax Rulebook for STR Hosts: What You Need to Know with CPA Amanda Han

This week, Sarah and Annette sit down with CPA and tax strategist Amanda Han to break down... more

20 Nov 2025

54 MINS

54:46

20 Nov 2025


#536

516. Hosting Hotline: Airbnb Promotions: Visibility Tool or Discount Trap?

When should you actually use Airbnb promotions—and are they really just discounts in disgu... more

18 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:15

18 Nov 2025


#535

515. How to Copy Our Guest Marketing Emails (and Actually Hit Send)

If you’ve been collecting guest emails for years but never actually sent one—this episode ... more

13 Nov 2025

23 MINS

23:33

13 Nov 2025


#534

514. Hosting Hotline: What to Do When Airbnb Suspends Your Listing (and Won’t Tell You Why)

This Hosting Hotline question comes from Renee, a Superhost in Tucson, Arizona, who found ... more

11 Nov 2025

15 MINS

15:02

11 Nov 2025


#533

513. Why Per-Guest Fees Are Killing Your Conversion Rate

Think charging extra per guest is helping you make more money? Think again. In this episod... more

06 Nov 2025

15 MINS

15:32

06 Nov 2025


#532

512. Hosting Hotline: Are You Charging Enough? Pricing Strategies Every Host Should Know

If your guests keep telling you your place is too cheap, this episode is for you. This wee... more

04 Nov 2025

19 MINS

19:57

04 Nov 2025


#531

511. Inside a 10,000-Square-Foot STR: Lessons from Andrew Llewellyn

What does it take to turn a 10,000-square-foot building into a thriving short-term rental ... more

30 Oct 2025

56 MINS

56:45

30 Oct 2025


#530

510. Hosting Hotline: Should You Use a Company Logo on Airbnb?

Should you use your company logo instead of your photo on Airbnb? It’s a question that com... more

28 Oct 2025

16 MINS

16:51

28 Oct 2025


#529

509. Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Mastering Far Out Premium Pricing

Are you bragging about being the first to get booked for a big event or next year’s vacati... more

23 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:30

23 Oct 2025


#528

508. Hosting Hotline: What Should You Do If Your New Listing Isn’t Getting Bookings?

In this Hosting Hotline episode, Sarah and Annette take on a question from a new host who’... more

21 Oct 2025

16 MINS

16:51

21 Oct 2025


#527

507. How to Capture Event-Driven Demand with PriceLabs

Local events are one of the biggest missed opportunities for hosts. Whether it’s a footbal... more

16 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:51

16 Oct 2025


#526

506. Hosting Hotline: Is One Week-Long Booking Better Than Multiple Short Stays?

This week’s Hosting Hotline question comes from Shaune, who has a short-term rental in a s... more

14 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:53

14 Oct 2025


#525

505. The Truth About Midterm Rentals: What Hosts Need to Know Before Pivoting

Midterm rentals are all the buzz right now, but before you pivot your short-term rental st... more

09 Oct 2025

28 MINS

28:03

09 Oct 2025


#524

504. Hosting Hotline: How Do You Build Trust Without Reviews?

When you’re just starting out on Airbnb or launching a new property, one of the biggest ch... more

07 Oct 2025

12 MINS

12:05

07 Oct 2025


#523

503. How Kristen and Michael Built a Standout STR Brand in Joshua Tree

In a market some call “oversaturated,” Kristen and Michael have proven that storytelling, ... more

02 Oct 2025

52 MINS

52:55

02 Oct 2025


#522

502. Hosting Hotline: Do You Really Need Professional Photos for Your STR?

When it comes to short-term rentals, few topics spark more debate than photography. Do you... more

30 Sep 2025

20 MINS

20:54

30 Sep 2025


#521

501. How to Maximize Your Holiday Pricing Strategy for 2025

The 2025 holiday season is a unique opportunity for short-term rental hosts—but only if yo... more

25 Sep 2025

19 MINS

19:40

25 Sep 2025