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bnbmadesimple

High-touch short-term rental property management and success coaching

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Do you want to learn how to manage your Airbnb with ease, excellence, and profitability?
Then you’re in the right place!

For new and not-yet-hosts

For new and not-yet-hosts

If you're not quite sure if this is the right step for you, you're in the right place! Look around the blog or explore my course just for beginners...

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For seasoned hosts

For seasoned hosts

You already host...you love to host...you love your guests. But you also love the idea of "upping your game!"

I'm all ears...

Need stress-free property management?

Need stress-free property management?

Making good use of that finished mother-in-law suite sounds like a good idea...but who has the time, right? Well, check out these options...

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“True hospitality is marked by an open response to the dignity of every person.” 

~ Kathleen Norris

Lauren Meeks - creator of Cohost Accelerator

Hi, I’m Lauren!

Radical hospitality can change the world. And there’s nothing wrong with making a little money while you’re at it…

So I teach people how to host short-term rentals with excellence – and attention to the bottom line.

I offer one-on-one training, done-for-you management services, loads of free resources, and my flagship online course, The Cohost Accelerator.

Choose your own adventure – there’s something for everyone 🙂

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Highly recommend

Does an excellent job helping our space reach its potential both in presentation and in earnings. Lauren has been our AirBnb manager for years now and it has been a great experience. As expected, Lauren was able to take over virtually every facet of the space and its management and help it meet its potential. She did a great job listening to what we wanted and how we hoped it would go and has done an excellent job helping our space reach its potential both in presentation and in earnings. I have every confidence that the decisions she makes will improve our business and minimize our time commitment. Lauren is good at communicating how things are going and responding to our feedback and we have earned several thousand dollars that we wouldn’t have otherwise. We highly recommend her whether you want someone who will work with you on your AirBnb or whether you are looking for a hands off experience.

Andrew A.

A rare gem!

She is absolutely excellent at making our guests feel welcome, loved and cared for. As a host, we feel like we have a true partner in Lauren. Lauren is a rare gem. She cares so much about what she does and who she does it with and for. Our guests constantly rave about her clear communication, kindness and hospitality. And it’s true- she is absolutely excellent at making our guests feel welcome, loved and cared for. As a host, we feel like we have a true partner in Lauren. We feel heard, valued and appreciated. And, she makes our role so easy. It is literally her mission to take all of the work that comes along with hosting off our plates and simply cut us a check each month for being willing to dedicate a portion of our space to Airbnb guests. It’s an extra monthly income source that we wouldn’t otherwise have and it’s a true joy to welcome guests into our home each week.

Maggie H.

Lauren makes Airbnb EASY

We have been extremely pleased and would recommend Lauren to anyone looking for an Airbnb property manager. We we lucky to find Airbnb made simple through a friend when we were searching for someone to manager our property. Lauren has been fantastic, she is knowledgeable about Airbnb, customer service and satisfaction as well as household maintenance and upkeep. She has not only taken care of our property and the guests, she has also made suggestions for simple improvements to the property that we hadn’t considered. We have been extremely pleased and would recommend Lauren to anyone looking for an Airbnb property manager. In addition, the reviews we have received on our property rave about how attentive Lauren is and how quickly she responds!

Kate H.

Treats us like family

Lauren does a great job of keeping up with and responding promptly to inquiries. Lauren does a great job of keeping up with and responding promptly to inquiries. She shares her wealth of information and offers tips to make our place more comfy and home-y for our visitors. You’ll be as totally comfortable having her manage *your* place as we are with *ours*!

Pat L.

No regrets

If you are looking for someone who is honest, dependable, trustworthy, and smart, Lauren is the person to use for property management. Lauren has been such a great property manager. Me and my husband moved to a house, so we wanted to rent out our apartment on Airbnb. Lauren pretty much took over everything, and I felt like all my worries and needs were addressed. She communicates so well with guests and treats your home like it’s yours. The guests gave her and the property such wonderful reviews. I was very skeptical about putting our property on Airbnb and not getting a return for our risk, but it has been so worth it. If you are looking for someone who is honest, dependable, trustworthy, and smart, she is the person to use for property management. If I could go back, I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you so much Lauren!

Melody S.

Invaluable

Lauren’s management assistance has been invaluable. Lauren’s management assistance has been invaluable. Her knowledge of Air BnB, personal guidance for me, and courteous handling of our guests has enabled us to provide a professional and enjoyable experience right from the first day we started.

Paul F.

Truly cares and delivers real value

After taking Lauren’s course, I felt I could confidently walk into my first experience as a Cohost prepared, and able to communicate with my property owners like an expert. When I first met Lauren, I didn’t realize she was a Cohost. I was skeptical of the cohosting business model, and mistakenly thought there wasn’t money to be made there. Boy, am I glad I met her! She completely changed my mind. Her Cohost Accelerator course gave me the confidence I needed to expand my business, and helped me to be aware of issues, pitfalls, and helpful automation tips before I even started with a client. I’m less than 3 weeks in on my first listing, and we are already live and have had 3 stays! I couldn’t have done any of this without Lauren’s help. The course is perfect for everyone, experienced hosts and complete novices alike. The first part gives you some essential things to know about hosting on Airbnb, and though most of it I was familiar with, it was still cool to see another person’s methodology and best practices, and I did end up adopting some of her practices, which greatly simplified my life and business. The second part is truly a Cohost boot camp. Lauren packs this part of the course full of important checklists, documents, an AMAZING contract, and the best part– recognizing and steering clear of problem clients by identifying key red flags. Again, after her course, I could confidently walk into my first experience as a Cohost prepared, and able to communicate with my property owners like an expert. I definitely recommend that you sign up today and get started! Lauren is a part of the small minority of people on the internet who actually care about your business and growth and who deliver VALUE and not just fluff. Whatever your needs are, I’m sure you can’t go wrong working with her.

Renee J.

Recent blogposts

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Well, we're off to the races! 2021 is here to stay Well, we're off to the races! 2021 is here to stay - and we hope your business is, too!⁠ --⁠ Quick question: what's the FIRST thing you did for your business this year? Anything from reviewing the past year to starting a new project is fair game!⁠ --⁠ Hint: If you didn't take the time to review what worked (and didn't!) last year, put that on your list! #knowbetterdobetter⁠ --⁠ #airbnbmanagement, #workfromhomelifestyle, #workfromanywherelife, #sidehustle, #sidehustlesuccess, #sidehustlers, #airbnbbusiness, #bnbmadesimple, #peekbehindthescenes, #justkeepinitreal, #tuesdayhostingtips, #tuesdaybnbtips
HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO YOU TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE?⁠ This was a sweet DM I got after dropping off a gift to someone who gave me a referral to a new client! I'm always on the lookout for opportunities to express gratitude... and it's not a bad trait to make your own 😉 👍🏼⁠ -⁠ Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours - I'm thankful you've stopped by to read this today.⁠ -⁠ And remember: saying "thank you!" is always classy!⁠ -⁠ Post a "thumbs up" in the comments if this is something you'll be working on doing more of this holiday season - not just on Thanksgiving!⁠ -⁠ #gratitudeisalwaysattractive, #thanksgivingeveryday, #hostingisthebest, #thanksgiving2020(leaf), #bnbmadesimple, #sayingthankyoumatters
LITTLE GIFTS CAN MEAN A LOT!⁠ Holidays gifts are LITTLE GIFTS CAN MEAN A LOT!⁠ Holidays gifts are always welcome and make people feel so special! If you have a guest over the holidays, consider surprising them with a small gift when they check-in. If you co-host, your hosts will always appreciate a little something from you, too! ⁠ -⁠ I'm so thankful for the folks who have graced us with their presence as guests in our home. I'm also grateful for the property owners who trust me with co-hosting their spaces. 'Tis the season to be grateful (well, really every season is, dontchathink?)⁠ -⁠ Even amidst the challenges of 2020, what are YOU most grateful for this year?⁠ See if you can distill it to one word - and leave it in the comments!⁠ -⁠ #gratitudeisalwaysattractive, #thanksgivingeveryday, #hostingisthebest, #thanksgiving2020🍁, #bnbmadesimple
MAKE YOUR GUESTS *FEEL*WELCOME A cozy, attractive MAKE YOUR GUESTS *FEEL*WELCOME A cozy, attractive furniture arrangement can make a guest feel welcome when they first set step in the door. Don't underestimate this!  - When I get a new client, I "draw out" each room in their space, and place each piece of furniture, including artwork and decorations. You can do that for your space, too! - The process may look messy,  but it never fails to deliver! (And it's much easier than shoving around the actual furniture!) - What makes a room cozy and welcoming to you? - #peekbehindthescenes, #atlantahospitality, #hospitalitytips, #hostingtips, #hostingideas, #hostinglife, #bnbmadesimple, #strcohosting
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