{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/5afc7961e704e1406c13f589?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP165: Airbnb & Lifestyle Tips from The Suitcase Entrepreneur","description":"If you have multiple listings on Airbnb, you might find a little-known feature called the Business Profile very useful. Today’s guest has three properties on the site – a house in Portugal, an apartment in Wellington, and a lifestyle property north of Wellington – and she is prepared to share the basics of the Business Profile as well as situations in which you might make use of it to grow your short-term rental business.<br />\n<br />\nNatalie Sisson, also known as The Suitcase Entrepreneur, has lived out of her suitcase since 2010, traveling the world while simultaneously running a wildly successful online business. Natalie is passionate about freedom, and she works on planes and in cafes, turning hotel rooms into podcast studios.<br />\n<br />\nNatalie had used Airbnb as a guest for years before taking the leap to become a host. She leverages her experience as a customer to provide a comfortable space for the travelers who book her properties. Today she shares her transition from guest to host on Airbnb, how she went about outsourcing the property management and cleaning duties, and her status as a Superhost. Natalie also explains the function of the Airbnb Business Profile page and how to best take advantage of it.<br />\n<br />\nTopics Covered<br />\n<br />\nHow Natalie got started with hosting on Airbnb<br />\n•\tTwo-bedroom apartment in Wellington<br />\n•\tRented on Airbnb while traveling for Christmas<br />\n•\tShortage of rental properties in area<br />\n•\tListed one bedroom, received regular bookings<br />\n•\tHosted corporate travelers, tourists<br />\n<br />\nHow Natalie uses her experience as a guest in preparing to host<br />\n•\tConsiders how to make room most comfortable<br />\n•\tLeaves small gift<br />\n•\tUses white board to share Wi-Fi code, places to eat out<br />\n<br />\nHow Natalie outsourced property management and cleaning duties<br />\n•\tPosted notice on local university Facebook group<br />\n•\tReceived 37 messages in 20 minutes<br />\n•\tRead through applications<br />\n•\tInterviewed three people<br />\n•\tHired experienced employee for $17/hour<br />\n•\tShared checklist through time tracking app<br />\n•\tPaid via online banking<br />\n<br />\nHow Natalie cancelled bookings, but kept Superhost status<br />\n•\tLong-term lease with tenants in Wellington apartment<br />\n•\tForgot to block past when tenants extended rental agreement<br />\n•\tForced to cancel three bookings in a row<br />\n•\tReceived notice from Airbnb re: deactivation of listing<br />\n•\tImmediately clicked on link to reactivate, answered questions<br />\n•\tStill showing as Superhost despite cancellations<br />\n<br />\nThe Airbnb Business Profile page<br />\n•\tMinimum of three listings<br />\n•\tBy invitation only<br />\n•\tGroups listings together<br />\n•\tCan send as link to potential guests<br />\n<br />\nConnect with Natalie<br />\nThe Suitcase Entrepreneur Website<br />\nThe Suitcase Entrepreneur Podcast<br />\n<br />\nResources<br />\nThe Suitcase Entrepreneur: Create Freedom in Business and Adventure in Life by Natalie Sisson<br />\nBusiness Profile Discussion in Community Center<br />\n <br />\nConnect with Jasper<br />\nEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com<br />\nTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPad<br />\nInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad <br />\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad<br />\nThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}