{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/61bd2cf57a449e00123490bf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Setting Up Your Airbnb Listing for Faster Profits","description":"<p>How do you set up a new Airbnb listing to earn a profit right away?</p><p><br></p><p>Kelvin Mah is the Founder and CEO of <a href=\"https://rankbreeze.com/gpfyp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rankbreeze</a>, the premiere Airbnb optimization toolkit and rank tracker. Rankbreeze offers software and services to help STR managers improve search visibility and conversion on Airbnb.</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Kelvin joins me to share his five-step framework for faster profits, explaining how to decide where to invest in a new Airbnb listing and when to launch a new property.</p><p><br></p><p>He offers advice on choosing your first five photos and deciding what to say in your listing description, challenging hosts to include amenities and points of interest to optimize a title for search.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen in for Kelvin’s insight on how to price a new Airbnb listing and learn his top strategies for ‘throwing your weight around’ to get more bookings at your new STR property!</p><p><br></p><h2>Topics Covered</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kelvin’s 5-step framework for faster profits</p><ol><li>Where to invest</li><li>When to launch</li><li>What to use in title and description</li><li>How to price property&nbsp;</li><li>Throw your weight around</li></ol><p>&nbsp;</p><p>How to decide where to invest</p><ul><li>Consider local short-term rental regulations</li><li>Choose market with strong future demand</li><li>Conduct top-level city search on Airbnb</li></ul><p><br></p><p>How to decide when to launch</p><ul><li>Research overall demand on Google Trends</li><li>Launch 30 to 60 days before busy season</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Kelvin’s advice on what to use in your listing title</p><ul><li>Strong call-to-action (e.g.: new, renovated)</li><li>Include amenities and points of interest</li></ul><p><br></p><p>How to choose pictures for your listing photo grid</p><ul><li>Use 5 BEST photos</li><li>Variety is helpful</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Kelvin’s advice on pricing your new property</p><ul><li>Start with ‘break-even pricing’</li><li>Raise prices for weekends and busy season</li><li>Consider dynamic or signal-based pricing</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Kelvin’s top strategies for getting more bookings</p><ul><li>Adjust photos based on season</li><li>Leverage SEO campaigns</li><li>Offer freebie for weekday booking</li><li>Split property into parent and child listings</li><li>Ask guests to come earlier or stay longer</li><li>Invite guests to return to property</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Connect with Kelvin Mah&nbsp;</h2><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://rankbreeze.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rankbreeze</a></p><p><br></p><h2>Resources&nbsp;</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://getpaidforyourpad.com/podcast/airbnb-personalization/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kelvin Mah on GPFYP EP276</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://rankbreeze.com/airreview/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rankbreeze AirReview Chrome Extension</a></p><p><a href=\"https://trends.google.com/trends/?geo=US\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Google Trends</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://rankbreeze.com/airbnb-pricing-strategy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">11 Tips for an Invincible Airbnb Pricing Strategy</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1168/smart-pricing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Airbnb Smart Pricing Tool</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"}