Recently, I went to a short-term rental networking event. I have to be honest, I didn’t want to go. I was “peopled-out” and just wanted to curl up on my couch with a movie and fuzzy blanket. But I knew it would be a good opportunity to meet other people in the short-term rental space, […]
Year: 2022
The Freedom that Comes From Failure
Graduation season is once again upon us. A few years ago I had the honor of being the keynote speaker at a high school commencement ceremony. In tribute to the graduates who have “made it” in this post-pandemic age, I’m reposting both the audio and transcript of the speech. Enjoy and be inspired! I’d like […]
The lifeblood of short-term rentals
I’m in a lot of hosting forums and membership sites. I rarely post – I prefer the “silent lurker” approach – but I often browse the posts to see what other people are saying. You never know when you might glean something useful. One thing that comes up a lot is long-term stays – specifically, […]
Writing reviews – when the host is a guest
I hope my story last week doesn’t dissuade you from leaving honest reviews of your hosts when you travel. The simple fact is that, without reviews of both hosts and guests, Airbnb would cease to exist. Without reliable outside commentary, no one would trust each other enough to use Airbnb. Helpful, detailed reviews are critically important. […]
What NOT to do with a review you don’t like
I recently had a brief stay in a lovely Airbnb suite. It was a great stay. Comfortable, convenient, and thoughtful, it was obvious that the host had put great care into his space. In my 5-star review, I used words like “perfect,” “amazing,” and “would definitely stay again.” But there were also a few things […]