{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/5f6052faff72d555360378e0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What I learned from 350 GPFYP podcasts","description":"<h2>Top three learning lessons from 350 podcast episodes.</h2><p><br></p><ol><li>We’re not selling a space, we’re selling an experience&nbsp;</li></ol><p><br></p><ul><li>The size, #rooms and location don’t drive the price as much as with LTRs and real estate prices&nbsp;</li><li>Two completely similar units can make very different amounts of money&nbsp;</li><li>Google “most popular Airbnbs,” they are all unique experiences.&nbsp;</li><li>Before you start an Airbnb, figure out what the experience is that you’re going to provide and the avatar that you’re going to target</li><li>A traveler who stays 3 nights just wants to have a stressfree, comfortable experience. Communication, amenities, and providing the right information. </li></ul><p><br></p><p>2. It’s a lot of work, but you can take yourself out of the business for 95%&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>There is so much you can automate (Messaging, pricing, task management, self-checkins etc.) Go to <a href=\"https://getpaidforyourpad.com/airbnb-tools/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://getpaidforyourpad.com/airbnb-tools/ </a>to find the best ones. </li><li>The power of a VA (one of our Legends Rebecca runs 100+ units and only spends a few hours a week working in her business&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>3. You can drive a lot of bookings through your own marketing channels</p><ul><li>Collecting emails</li><li>Social media&nbsp;</li><li>Direct booking website&nbsp;</li><li>It’s a long-term investment, but you’re building an asset&nbsp;</li><li>No dependence on Airbnb and other platforms&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><h2> Must Listen episodes</h2><p><br></p><p>Combination of Most Downloads &amp; my personal favorites</p><p><br></p><p>Ep263: How to use Social Media to Market your Airbnb</p><p>Ep260: How to Rank Higher and Drive More Bookings</p><p>Ep024: With Chip Conley&nbsp;</p><p>Ep034: How an Airbnb experience can create a bond between people</p><p>Ep047: How Airbnb empowered this host to keep his home from being foreclosed&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Go to <a href=\"Get Paid For Your Pad\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Get Paid For Your Pad</a>, click on podcast, you’ll find the show notes with links to all these episodes.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}