Learn how to grow your airbnb or vacation rental business in just minutes a day with Coach John. Join John as he shares the latest insights, tools, and news about the rapidly growing short term rental industry. The episodes are short, sweet, and actionable. Whether you are an airbnb host or a seasoned vacation rental owner, this short term rental podcast is for you.
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A couple promotions that work for my vacation rentals to attract more bookings - easy to implement changes. Join the facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/vacationrentalswithjohn
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Connect with me here john@vacationhomehelp.com My airbnb profile https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/46582948 My cleaning company vacationhomehelp.com
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Chatting with Daniel Rusteen on Optimizing Airbnb (Former Airbnb Employee and Author of Optimize YOUR BnB)
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Chatting with Airbnb expert Daniel Rusteen about optimizing your airbnb listings.Rate and review to show support on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Follow Daniel Rusteen https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrusteen/https://www.instagram.com/dannybooboo0/?hl=enhttps://optimizemyairbnb.com/product/optimize-your-airbnb-book/Join the new facebook communityhttps…
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Warning. Check Your Airbnb Short Stay Cleaning Fee. This Update Was Sneaky, Avoid Losing Thousands
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Airbnb actually did a pretty sneaky update to short stay clean fees. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, …
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In this episode I will walk you through my vacation rental cold outreach method I use to find new owners, guests, and clients for my short term rental businesses. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet poi…
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Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interes…
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Airbnb Winter Release Prediction...Airbnb will introduce hosts to property managers and cleaners?
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Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interes…
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Read Business Insider Article Read Fortune Article Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new h…
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Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interes…
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Source article: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/trending/homeowner-tied-up-by-man-he-rented-room-airbnb/6KIGXAPW3ZCOBDS5XZTHGH7HUA/ Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I foun…
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Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interes…
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Read it here: https://www.keydatadashboard.com/blog/summer-2023-us-vacation-rental-market-winners-and-losers Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the …
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When this happens, it is never a good situation, and prevention is always better than having to fix it. So this episode will go into prevention methods and ways you can make it right for your guests. Identify the WHY it happened after you fix the problem. Take care of the guest first Identify the cause so you can prevent in the future How to handle…
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How to choose vacation rental sites to list on (...besides Airbnb and VRBO) If you. need more exposure to fill up your calendar, here is a 5-minute exercise you can use to find the most effective vacation rental websites. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very o…
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Do you have a pipeline of future guests? You cannot afford to sit back and not source your own leads.
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Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hacks, tricks, articles, and other weird but interes…
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Guests from hell? What to do with serious rule breakers and how to get the platforms to cancel a reservation.
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One of our listeners had a 'guest from hell' - they do have a shared space, but I have dealt with a difficult guest who was dead-set on breaking every rule possible. Hope this never happens to you, but if it does...here are some practical steps you can take to ask them to stop and if it fails, how to get the platform to cancel the reservation. Conn…
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Should I leave a welcome gift for my Airbnb guests?This short episode will dive into a couple of ideas to improve your guest experience. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool thin…
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Sometimes guests have to leave early. Storms, wildfires, illness in the family, or just because they want to go home early. Here is how I deal with it. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlig…
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Just a couple of things I think about and do when dealing with guests who break house rules. Note: This episode is probably more suited to beginner hosts. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points high…
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's X Tweet - https://twitter.com/bchesky/status/1704465615954584043 Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental …
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Today, we have Zach Busekrus from Sponstayneous on to talk short term rentals.Connect with Zach on InstagramLast Minute Airbnb Deals on sponstayneous.com Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highl…
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If your guests won't leave your property in time, here are some practical steps you can take. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rent…
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Read the article by The Atlantic 'Airbnb Really Is Different Now"https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/09/airbnb-hotel-hosting-cleaning-fees/675355/ Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet poi…
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A little neat trick to help you rank higher with the algorithm... Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, boo…
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Big changes with VRBO's cancellation policy and Premier Host Program If the host cancels a booking 48 hours before the stay, they will be charged 50% of gross booking value — that’s the most harsh penalty. If it is canceled between 30 days to 48 hours prior, the penalty is 25%; prior to 30 days, the penalty is 10% with a minimum of $50. Hosts can g…
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How I do short term rental bookkeeping in under 30 minutes a weekLinks to help with creating your chart of accounts (you do not need these softwares, these are just to reference to get your chart of accounts)https://blog.bnbtally.com/airbnb-costs-and-chart-of-accounts-to-considerhttps://www.doorloop.com/blog/property-management-chart-of-accounts Co…
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Airbnb retires email aliases. What hosts need to know Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, ne…
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We got a situation! How to handle a guest pressuring for a refund through complaints. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world…
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Sometimes the numbers may be a bit confusing whether you are reading the transaction activity report (the airbnb spreadsheet download) or your reservation detail.I recommend checking the reservation detail to understand the numbers that go into your payout spreadsheet that you can download from Airbnb. This episode I am going over numbers from a re…
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Audio has a cricket - I live in Puerto Rico and they were especially loud during this session. Here are some strategies you can use if your short term rental gets a double booking. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that fea…
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How to deal with airbnb guests that check out late. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new …
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Policy lit here:https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/990 Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, …
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Airbnb Cancelled Long Term Booking (25 Nights) Because The Cleaner Entered As Planned? Tips to help you avoid cancellations because of mid-stay cleaning hiccups Why your airbnb cleaner or maintenance person should always knock twice and announce themselves Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Ren…
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What to Know About New Airbnb Regulations in NYC Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new hac…
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How to Leverage Your Airbnb Host Profile to Increase ReservationsEpisode Notes: Think about this like online dating even if you have never done this You have limited space to describe your property and yourself In this episode I will dive into 2 host profiles that do an excellent job and one that does not Airbnb Host Profile Example 1 Airbnb Host P…
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Should I provide baby gear, BBQ grills, and other extras to my airbnb guests? Outsourcing is an option with vacation rental equipment rental companies If you are going to offer it, the extras need to be maintained Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email…
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If you are a Premier Host on VRBO (similar to Airbnb Superhost status), you can leverage your boost powerups to appear higher in VRBO's search rankings. Using the powerup during slow periods or to close gaps in your calendar can help you boost your vacation rental's occupancy. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to yo…
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Don’t Waste Your Money on These Things During Short Term Rental Setup. In this episode, a list of things to avoid that will end up costing you time or money during setup. Already listed? Consider removing or replacing some of these time wasters. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with J…
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How to avoid getting scammed on Airbnb...these scams can cost you thousands, avoid losing to the bad guys. Payment scams Stolen credit cards Direct booking scams Realtor scams and more. Avoid these common short term rental scams with this short episode highlighting what to be on the watch for. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode…
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There are only four ways to get short term rental guests - warm outreach, cold outreach, paid ads (think Airbnb, VRBO), and content - and the rule of 100 suggests doing 100 of each every day to improve and get better results. Credit: Alex Hormozi. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with…
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Learn how I got scammed on Turno by an Airbnb cleaner. Avoid my fate. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps,…
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These two changes that take just seconds to implement may help you rank higher on Airbnb search. Try them for your vacation rental. Please let me know if they work for you. Connect with Me: john@vacationhomehelp.com This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 …
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Booking.com has a hard time delivering payouts to vacation rental hosts European hosts are hardest hit This is on top of years of broken promises and instability with their payment infrastructure They have had tons of technical difficulties, communication fails They sent this message to hosts this summer… “Payout for reservation check-outs betwee…
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Fill your vacation rental calendar with a Black Friday promotion. Why are I talking about this now? Because now is a great time to set up systems and start collecting emails from your previous airbnb guests. Want to support the show and help me create more vacation rental content? Please leave a rating or review wherever you are listening.Join our …
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2 different airbnb horror stories, we got a situation! Guest caught cheating...wife asked host about it - what should she do? Domestic violence happening at the vacation rental? What is a host to do? Domestic violence is not a joke, please report any incidence of domestic violence to the appropriate authorities and 911, you may save a life.Want to …
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I have used so many thermostats and many disappointed me...awful connectivity issues. You want one that works for your short term rental and does not make you work for it.Imagine losing connection every time you want to check it or change the temp...now I am not sponsored or affiliated with any company, but there are definitely some that I avoid be…
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After an unpredictable summer, Airbnb and Vrbo operators are deciding if the headaches of hosting are worth it
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My reaction to the Business Insider Article "After an unpredictable summer, Airbnb and Vrbo operators are deciding if the headaches of hosting are worth it"Key highlights: Airbnb and Vrbo demand is strong this summer, but a glut of supply continues to pinch hosts. One host said he felt the need to find a niche, as an engagement destination, to stay…
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My case for why you should always charge your airbnb guests if they damaged your stuff. The twist here is I will include a message template you can deploy to 'kindly' ask your guests without putting them on the defensive. Some customer service skills will make this whole awkward process - more comfortable.Topics discussed: When to use separate vaca…
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