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No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer Natalie Palmer, Airbnb Host
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A show for Airbnb hosts, new and experienced! Every Wednesday Natalie takes listeners behind the scenes of what it’s really like to be a short-term rental host, how to make it easier, mistakes to avoid, and how to get more bookings at higher rates. As an Airbnb Ambassador and 26x Superhost managing 10 properties, all remotely from home while being a stay at home mom of two, Natalie knows what it takes to succeed as an STR host and make this business fit into your lifestyle, not the other way around.
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119. “I Started My Business After Watching Ozark” - Interview with Jeremy Werden
In this episode, I interview Jeremy Werden, Co-Founder of BNBCalc and host of the STR Pros Podcast. Jeremy shares his unique journey into the short-term rental market from a boat rental business during the COVID-19 pandemic to managing a successful property portfolio. Key topics include overcoming financing challenges, the benefits of using BNBCalc for property investment analysis, and best practices for Airbnb hosting. Emphasizing the pitfalls of extra guest fees and the misuse of entry locks, the discussion offers practical advice for clear communication, simplified policies, and optimized guest experiences. This episode is packed with insights for both new and experienced investors and hosts.
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118. Girl, Your Finances Are a Mess… Interview with Baselane
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Natalie sits down with Matias Korter and Saad Dar from Baselane to explore the features and benefits of their real estate investment management platform. Matias, CEO and co-founder, discusses his background in financial services and real estate, and the inspiration behind Baselane, emphasizing its core aims: saving time, providing visibility and control, and aiding growth for real estate investors. Saad Dar, leading business development and partnerships, shares his transition from frustration over the lack of integrated technology in real estate investing to contributing to Baselane. The conversation reveals Baselane's comprehensive approach in addressing the specific needs of landlords by streamlining bookkeeping, banking, and reporting — thereby maximizing passive income. Features discussed include automated categorizations, virtual debit cards for managing expenses, high APY on deposits, cashback rewards, and upcoming functionalities like automated transfers and multi-user access. The platform's dedication to real estate specificity and user feedback to constantly upgrade its services is highlighted. Listeners are guided on how to easily sign up and begin utilizing Baselane to optimize their real estate business operations.
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117. "We Track Thousands of Guests and THIS is What Most of Them Are Looking For" - Interview with StayWatch's Zach Busekrus
This week I sit down with Zach Busekrus of StayWatch (formerly known as Sponstayneous), and the host of the Behind The Stays podcast!
What is StayWatch? Think of it like Google Flight Alerts but for Airbnbs! Guests who love to travel can join the StayWatch newsletter and set filters around their favorite destinations and property size, and when listings that meet that criteria are still available last minute, guests get notified. Zach talks to us about how we can increase bookings as hosts by implementing StayWatch into our booking strategy.
He also shares some insightful stats about which places he's noticing that guests are most interested in traveling to, and what sort of properties guests are looking for!
Connect with Zach
Zach's episode with AirDNA's Jamie Lane
Listen to episode 55 with Zach
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116. Confession: I've Been a Sh*t Host. I Will Never Treat My Guests Like This Again.
This week I'm reacting to a hilarious segment from Tim Dillon's show. He calls out a ton of BS in the retail industry, and as I listened I couldn't help but realize how much of this behavior hosts are also guilty of... MYSELF INCLUDED.
I'm confessing some cardinal hosting sins I've committed and vowing to never be that kind of host again!!!
👉🏼 I'll be in San Diego next week (July 8-9th) as a speaker at the STR Nation conference!
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115. Hospitality Secrets The Ritz Doesn’t Want You to Know - Interview with Katie Cline
This week Katie Cline shares her extensive background in luxury hospitality, having worked with top-notch hotels like Ritz Carlton and W Hotels. Katie discusses her pivot into the STR market and offers valuable lessons on applying five-star hospitality standards to STRs. Learn about the importance of design narratives, professional photos, and understanding your guest avatar. Katie reveals how STRs can compete with hotels, create exceptional experiences, and build a loyal customer base. Connect with Katie and explore how branding and targeted marketing can elevate your STR game.
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@bykatiecline | www.bykatiecline.com
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114. He Turned a $120,000 Plot of Land Into a $7 Million A-Frame Village - Interview with Isaac French
In this episode of 'No Vacancy the Podcast,' Natalie brings on Isaac French, the visionary and creator behind Live Oak Lake, a stunning seven-cabin landscape hotel in Texas. Isaac shares his remarkable journey from finding the perfect piece of raw land on Zillow to building and eventually selling the property for an astonishing $7 million. He delves into the financials, design choices, challenges, and successes he encountered along the way. This episode provides insightful details about the value of building an engaged audience, leveraging social media for direct bookings, and running a highly profitable short-term rental property. The podcast concludes with valuable tips for aspiring vacation rental hosts and a segment where Natalie addresses an 'Am I the Airbnb Hole' query about guests asking for discounts.
00:00 Welcome to No Vacancy Podcast
00:31 Simplifying Short-Term Rental Setup with Host GPO
01:30 Introducing Isaac French and Live Oak Lake
02:48 Isaac's Journey: From Concept to Creation
04:25 Finding the Perfect Property
04:44 Financing and Building Live Oak Lake
06:10 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success
16:40 The Power of Direct Bookings and Social Media
24:29 Navigating Financials and Scaling the Business
33:25 Emotional Connection and Bittersweet Decisions
33:38 Unexpected Offers and Appraisal Challenges
35:44 Negotiations and Closing the Deal
37:05 Investor Satisfaction and Profit Breakdown
38:22 Reflecting on the Journey and Future Plans
41:04 Building a Community and Sharing Knowledge
52:33 The Importance of Unique Vision in Hospitality
58:27 Closing Remarks and Future Projects
01:01:34 Am I the Airbnb Hole?
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Isaac's Instagram
Website
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