Short-term rentals are all the rage right now. They’ve taken the world by storm, and many people find themselves being seduced by the allure of “easy” money – and a whole lot more of it than you’d find in traditional renting. But it’s important to remember that there is another side to the coin. There […]
Two Essential Tools to Manage and Scale Your Business
Two things that have helped with my business success over the years are checklists and spreadsheets. Now before you pooh-pooh them, ya’ gotta understand how versatile they are! They have allowed me to do 3 important things, not necessarily in this order: In this first video, I explain how checklists have helped me scale my business with a new client […]
How do I show my guests I care – and still make money as an STR host?
Because – let’s face it – this IS a business, and if we don’t bring in some money we won’t be a host for very long. But at the same time, one of the features that can make your BNB stand out is that your guests feel cared for. Not just a credit card number […]
Tuesday Tip: Keep an eye on your guests with a video doorbell
The era of unlocked front doors and implicit trust in strangers is long past us. These days, you have to play it smart. I’m not trying to instill panic or fear in you. There are still plenty of good, honest people out there. But you really can’t assume that all of your guests are going […]
Freshen Things Up With a Spring Checklist
Whether you have one property or 100, I’ll always encourage you to work smarter and not harder. While that may be a cliche, it really IS the only way you’ll be able to scale your business (if that’s your goal) or at least enjoy your business (which really should be!). And, you’ve heard me say it time and again, […]