{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/617c65455b13da0013ad56ed?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Into the Weeds of the Operations of an Airbnb Business, Part I with—David Golshan","description":"<p>If you manage listings remotely, operations can be a challenge.</p><p><br></p><p>With no supervision, how do you maintain quality control? How do you make sure that your cleaners and maintenance workers are meeting expectations?</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/staywithdave/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">David Golshan</a> is the entrepreneur and real estate investor behind <a href=\"https://www.staywithdave.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">StayWithDave</a>, a short-term rental business with properties in Los Angeles, Orange County and the Smoky Mountains.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Dave asks me questions about the operations of his Airbnb business, describing how hard it is to find contractors he can count on when unexpected issues arise.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen in for insight on putting systems in place to prevent operations issues and learn how to hustle to find good team members for your short-term rental business—despite the current labor shortage!</p><p><br></p><h2>Topics Covered</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The ins and outs of Dave’s Airbnb business</p><ul><li>Listings in LA, Orange County &amp; Smoky Mountains</li><li>Transition from arbitrage to management model</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Manage operations remotely</p><ul><li>Hire cleaner or cohost who’s invested in your vision</li><li>Develop systems to prevent issues</li></ul><p><br></p><p>How to hold STR team members accountable</p><ul><li>Job score card for everyone who works with you</li><li>Financial reward for achieving KPIs</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sample key performance indicators for STR cleaners</p><ul><li>Airbnb ratings&nbsp;</li><li>Consistency</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sample KPIs for STR maintenance staff</p><ul><li>No guest complaints about things not working</li><li>Show up within certain amount of time</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why it’s crucial to develop KPIs for contractors</p><ul><li>Align incentives with team members</li><li>Incentivize to do good job</li></ul><p><br></p><p>How to find maintenance workers and cleaners</p><ul><li>Online platforms may not work in labor shortage</li><li>Stay in area and build relationships in person</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Connect with Dave</h2><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.staywithdave.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">StayWithDave</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/staywithdave/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">StayWithDave on Instagram</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Resources</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://getpaidforyourpad.com/podcast/david-dolce-airbnb-los-angeles/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dave on Get Paid for Your Pad EP043</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Get-Paid-Your-Pad-Maximize/dp/0692292810\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>How to Maximize Profit from Your Airbnb Listing</em> by Jasper Ribbers and Huzefa Kapadia</a></p><p><a href=\"https://getpaidforyourpad.com/podcast/how-eric-got-started-with-airbnb-ep419/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Risks of Arbitrage on GPFYP EP419</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://milliondollarhost.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Julie George</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.breezeway.io/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Breezeway</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.thumbtack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Thumbtack</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.strlegends.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">STR Legends Mastermind</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.strlegends.com/x\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Legends X 90-Day STR Accelerator</a></p><p>Email <a href=\"mailto:jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Sponsor</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.hostfully.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hostfully</a> [Discount Code PAD]</p>","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}