{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/5d0942446c45d4f85fe1ce8a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Create a Social Impact with Your Airbnb","description":"<p>87% of consumers prefer to work with businesses that align with their values. So, how can we create a social impact as Airbnb hosts? How do we attract guests by doing good?</p><p><br></p><p>Lynn Thurston is the founder and principal at <a href=\"http://watersoundmanagement.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Watersound Management</a>, a firm dedicated to helping business owners develop social impact initiatives. With 20-plus years of experience as a social impact professional, Lynn often speaks on the topics of strategic planning and marketing, presenting at the <a href=\"http://www.vrma.org/page/international-conference\" target=\"_blank\">VRMA International Conference</a>, among many other venues.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, Lynn joins me to share what it means to make a social impact and discuss the benefit of making social responsibility a part of your STR business model. Listen in on Lynn’s ideas for demonstrating social responsibility as an Airbnb host and learn her three-step approach to identifying opportunities to create a social impact in your community—AND attract guests to your Airbnb!</p><p><br></p><h2>Topics Covered</h2><p><br></p><p>Lynn’s insight on the definition of social impact</p><ul><li>Related to broad social issues (e.g.: poverty, education, clean energy)</li><li>Businesses engage in social issues in local community</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The benefit of growing a social impact business</p><ul><li>Consumers prefer businesses that align with values</li><li>Opportunity to do something good</li></ul><p><br></p><p>How an Airbnb host might demonstrate social responsibility</p><ul><li>Recycle, use green cleaning products and sensor lights</li><li>Recommend restaurants based on values (i.e.: organic, green)</li><li>Become member of local organizations, volunteer</li><li>Suggest socially responsible activities to guests (e.g.: plogging)</li><li>Provide free accommodations during conferences</li><li>Help organizations generate additional revenue for cause</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Lynn’s approach to identifying social impact opportunities</p><ol><li>Find alignment of values between you + your guests</li><li>Update owner profile, rental description with social initiatives</li><li>Initiate social impact partnership with local NGO</li></ol><h2><br></h2><h2>Connect with Lynn</h2><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://watersoundmanagement.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Watersound Management</a></p><p>Email <a href=\"mailto:lthurston@watersoundmanagement.com\" target=\"_blank\">lthurston@watersoundmanagement.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.vrmintel.com/author/lynnthurston/\" target=\"_blank\">Lynn on VRMintel</a></p><p><br></p><h2>Resources</h2><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://www.vrma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">VRMA</a></p><p><a href=\"https://instinctmagazine.com/post/tearful-verizon-pride-ad-love-calls-back/\" target=\"_blank\">Verizon Ad ‘Love Calls Back’</a></p><p><br></p><h2>To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below</h2><p><a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/nl/podcast/get-paid-for-your-pad-airbnb/id901194206?l=en&amp;mt=2\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes</a></p><p><a href=\"http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/51808/details\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to Subscribe via Stitcher (Android users)</a></p><p>If you like the show, please consider&nbsp;<a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/nl/podcast/get-paid-for-your-pad-airbnb/id901194206?l=en&amp;mt=2\" target=\"_blank\">leaving the show a review in iTunes</a>or&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jasper-ribbers/get-paid-for-your-pad\" target=\"_blank\">Stitcher</a>. A couple minutes of your time can help the show immensely! Thanks!</p>","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}