{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/612c1f557dc9170013ee37af?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Leverage Experiential Design to Stand Out on Airbnb—with Kate Shaw & Betsy Moyer (Ep403)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/1630281505160-16beda984cf2b478e51a4b153bb2e076.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>So, you’re an Airbnb host in a saturated market. The investment blogs said it would be easy to build a thriving short-term rental business in your area, but you've got a lot of competition.</p><p><br></p><p>How do you stand out? Can you use design to create a guest experience that sets you apart?</p><p>Kate Shaw and Betsy Moyer are the cofounders of <a href=\"https://byretreat.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Retreat Experiential Design</a>, an all-in-one Airbnb experiential design firm that transforms Airbnb properties into true retreats. Betsy is also the creator of the home décor and interior design brand, <a href=\"https://theestateofthings.com/?utm_campaign=skedlink&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_source=skedlink\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Estate of Things</a>, and Kate is an <a href=\"https://www.airbnb.com/users/6388781/listings?user_id=6388781&amp;s=50\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Airbnb Superhost with a portfolio of 10 units</a> near Joshua Tree National Park.</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Kate and Betsy join me to share the fundamentals of experiential design, explaining how they identify the unique value proposition of a new property and design with the with guest in mind.</p><p>They discuss how to succeed in a saturated market like Joshua Tree and offer advice on creating a win-win between Airbnb hosts and the local community.</p><p>Listen in for insight on creating a unique guest experience on a budget and learn to leverage experiential design to stand out on Airbnb!</p><p><br></p><h2>Topics Covered</h2><p><br></p><p>How Kate &amp; Betsy define experiential design</p><ul><li>Design as if hosting in own home</li><li>Utilize every inch of property</li></ul><p><br></p><p>How Kate &amp; Betsy approach a new property</p><ul><li>Identify unique value prop of space</li><li>Consider guest trying to attract</li></ul><p><br></p><p>How to save money on experiential design</p><ul><li>Leverage local artisans and artists</li><li>Use thrift store + Craigslist finds</li></ul><p><br></p><p>How to succeed in a saturated market</p><ul><li>Create unique experience</li><li>Consider visitor demographics</li></ul><p><br></p><p>How to create a win-win with the local community</p><ul><li>Provide jobs to locals, pay living wage</li><li>Encourage investors to build vs. buy</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Kate’s top tips for aspiring Airbnb hosts</p><ul><li>Focus on guest experience/happiness</li><li>Act as if hosting friends and family</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Connect with Kate &amp; Betsy</h2><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://byretreat.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Retreat Experiential Design</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/retreatairbnb/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Retreat Design on Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/desertbarnhouse/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Barn House on Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><h2>Resources</h2><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Joshua Tree National Park</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/9/20/20857633/airbnb-most-visited-popular-mushroom-dome-cabin\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">‘Odd Job: What’s It Like to Own the Most-Visited Airbnb in the World’ in <em>Vox</em></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.airbnb.com/users/6388781/listings?user_id=6388781&amp;s=50\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kate on Airbnb</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/JoshuaTreeAirBnB/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kate on Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://theestateofthings.com/?utm_campaign=skedlink&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_source=skedlink\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Estate of Things</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theestateofthings/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Estate of Things on Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.strlegends.com/x\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Legends X 90-Day STR Accelerator</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/GetPaidForYourPad\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Get Paid for Your Pad on YouTube</a></p><p>Email <a href=\"mailto:jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com</a></p><p><br></p><h2>Sponsor</h2><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.hostfully.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hostfully</a> [Discount Code PAD]</p>","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}