Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management

Freewyld Foundry
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Get Paid For Your Pad is the go-to podcast for Airbnb hosts, short-term rental operators, and vacation rental entrepreneurs who want to scale smarter, earn more, and stay ahead of industry shifts. Hosted by Jasper Ribbers, Eric Moeller, and Kaye Putnam from Freewyld Foundry, this podcast delivers actionable tips on Airbnb pricing strategies, revenue management, direct bookings, listing optimization, and guest experience. You'll hear from real hosts, property managers, and industry pros who share behind-the-scenes insights, lessons learned, and the systems they use to grow profitable STR businesses. Whether you're managing one property or one hundred, you'll walk away with practical strategies to increase occupancy, boost profits, and build a sustainable short-term rental brand. Tune in weekly to learn how to thrive in today’s competitive Airbnb market, and get paid what you’re worth. Freewyld Foundry offers revenue and pricing management (RPM) services to the top 1% of STR hosts. Learn more and request a free Revenue Report: https://www.freewyldfoundry.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. HÁ 1 DIA

    Why Pet-Friendly Airbnbs Make More Money Than You Think

    👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free. What if the key to higher revenue, better reviews, and happier guests… had four paws? In this World Animal Day special of Get Paid for Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers (CEO and Co-Founder of Freewyld) sits down with his furry co-host Elvis, a five-year-old Pomeranian and self-proclaimed Airbnb expert. Together, they reveal why being pet-friendly isn’t just good hospitality, it’s smart business. Forget the idea that pets create problems. The truth? They create profits. Pet-friendly listings not only attract more bookings, but also earn better reviews, build guest loyalty, and perform better in competitive markets. You’ll discover: Why pet-friendly listings outperform standard Airbnbs in occupancy and review scoresThe psychology of pet owners and how it impacts guest behaviorHow to set fair pet fees and cleaning policies that actually workWhy drive-to markets benefit most from accepting petsSafety and design tips to make your space pet-ready without extra hassle Jasper also shares his personal experience traveling with Elvis and the surprising data on how pets can increase your average booking lead time, reduce risk of parties, and boost your marketing reach through user-generated content. 💡 Topics Covered: Pet-friendly Airbnb strategy Pricing and cleaning fee structure Host-to-guest relationship building Marketing to pet owners and families Revenue growth through niche positioning 🔗 Relevant Links: Apply for a Free Revenue Report → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Follow Jasper Ribbers → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperribbers/ Learn more about Freewyld Foundry → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com Keywords: pet-friendly Airbnb, short-term rental, STR revenue, Airbnb strategy, pet-friendly hosting, revenue management, hospitality, Freewyld, Freewyld Foundry, Jasper Ribbers, vacation rental marketing, dynamic pricing, STR optimization Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20min

  2. HÁ 4 DIAS

    Smart STR Finance Tips for Growing Airbnb Hosts

    👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free. What separates a scalable short-term rental operator from one stuck in spreadsheets? In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers sits down with Jonathan Sukhia, CEO and co-founder of Topkey, to reveal how leading hosts automate their STR finances, close their books faster, and recover thousands in missed owner charges. Forget the myth that bookkeeping is just about compliance. The truth? Financial clarity is a growth weapon. Operators who scale beyond 20, 50, or 100 units all have one thing in common: they systemize money movement before it breaks their business. You’ll discover: Why most STR hosts lose money without realizing itThe hidden financial blind spots killing profitabilityHow automation can cut bookkeeping time from weeks to daysThe difference between outsourcing vs. systemizing your financesReal examples of operators scaling faster with transparent accounting Jonathan and Jasper also unpack how Topkey integrates PMS, QuickBooks, and banking tools into one dashboard, why trust accounting is simpler than you think, and how financial visibility empowers hosts to make smarter, faster decisions. 💡 Topics Covered: The true cost of manual expense tracking How to identify and recover unbilled owner charges Building scalable financial workflows for STR companies Why automation is reshaping hospitality finance 🔗 Relevant Links: Explore Topkey → https://www.topkey.io Follow Jonathan Sukhia → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansukhia Follow Jasper Ribbers → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperribbers Keywords: short-term rental, STR finances, Airbnb hosts, property management, expense tracking, bookkeeping automation, trust accounting, Topkey, Jasper Ribbers, financial operations, vacation rental software, scaling STR businesses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36min

  3. 6 DE OUT.

    Pricing Tools Don’t Think: Human Strategy Wins in STRs

    👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-started Pricing tools are powerful, but they don’t think for you. In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller and Kaye Putnam unpack where pricing tools stop, and where true revenue management begins for professional STR operators. You’ll hear why: Occupancy is misleading and MPI is the real metricPacing and booking windows reveal demand signals most hosts missFlexible minimum night stays can actually increase long bookingsStrict cancellation policies often hurt visibility and conversionPricing tools can’t replace human strategy and market insight Mentioned in the episode: Freewyld Foundry (Revenue & Pricing Management service)VRMA Pricing Power Skills Lab & Turbo Revenue ReportsAirbnb pricing strategies, comp sets, and pacing tools 📍 Subscribe to Get Paid For Your Pad and explore more resources at FreewyldFoundry.com. 🎯 Keywords: Airbnb pricing, STR revenue management, pacing, MPI, booking windows, minimum nights, occupancy vs profitability, vacation rental strategy, Airbnb conversion, property management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39min

  4. 3 DE OUT.

    Revenue Management Secrets of the Top 1% STR Hosts

    👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free. What separates a million-dollar Airbnb host from everyone else? In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) sits down with Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) to reveal the real mindset, systems, and revenue strategies behind top-performing STR operators. Forget the myth that a pricing tool alone can maximize your income. The truth? Automation is not optimization. The hosts that break the $1M+ mark know when to step out of the weeds, release control, and lean on experts. You’ll discover: Why ego quietly kills STR growth (and how to fix it)The common revenue blind spots in $1M+ portfoliosWhy “set it and forget it” pricing is leaving six figures behindHow growth-minded CEOs scale from 15 units to 100+Real proof points: Troy’s jump from $1M to $4M, and Sheboygan Vacation Rentals’ 30% lift without adding properties Eric and Kaye also share why top CEOs value peace of mind as much as profit, and how to tell if you’re acting like a hectic host or a strategic leader. 💡 Topics Covered: Invisible revenue opportunities most operators missHow to recognize when you’ve become the bottleneckPractical steps to delegate pricing and reclaim your timeWhy automation isn’t enough without daily, expert oversight 🔗 Relevant Links: Apply for a Free Revenue Report → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Follow Eric Moeller → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdmoeller/ Follow Kaye Putnam → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayeputnam/ Keywords: short-term rental, Airbnb revenue, dynamic pricing, revenue management, STR growth, hospitality leadership, Freewyld, Freewyld Foundry, property management, scaling Airbnb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30min

  5. 29 DE SET.

    Rev Up: Why Booking.com Belongs in Your Channel Mix (Now)

    Get your free Revenue Report (hand-done by our team) → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-started Airbnb-only is a risk. In this episode, we break down why Booking.com has become a must-have revenue channel for professional STR operators—and how to set it up so discounts work for you (not against you). We cover ratings (1–10 vs Airbnb’s binary), merchant payments, Genius/mobile promos, rate plans, markups, and how to keep owners calm when parity isn’t perfect. What you’ll learnWhy Booking.com’s 1–10 rating system cushions revenue impact from the occasional meh reviewHow the merchant model solves the old chargeback headacheThe Genius program: why hitting 3 reviews fast matters and how to unlock the badge-driven conversion liftMobile-only rates, preferred program, and visible promos that act like hotel-grade conversion boostersThe truth about price parity (and why a 15–25% Booking.com markup is a sane default)Onboarding playbook: the first 30–60 days to momentum without nuking your other channelsListing optimization: how to use the Property Page Score to hit 100% and earn visibility Quick hits / TakeawaysAirbnb’s binary review culture can tank a listing with a few 4⭐ reviews; BDC’s 1–10 keeps you alive and converting.Use Genius + 10% mobile early to win visibility; once unlocked, apply a markup so discounts don’t undercut your floor.Expect imperfect parity—that’s normal on BDC. The game is markup + visible, conversion-driving discounts.Get to three reviews fast (follow up with guests; incentives ok) → unlock Genius → watch conversion rise.Treat BDC like a hotel channel: rate plans, visible offers, and merchandising matter more than on Airbnb.Links & resources👉 Free Revenue Report (for $1M+ STR portfolios): https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedVRMA Las Vegas — catch our 90-minute Pricing Power workshop & come say hi at booth #1118 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26min

  6. 26 DE SET.

    STR Branding Battle: Human Face vs. Company Logo

    👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-started Logo or host photo, what makes guests book on Airbnb? In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller and Kaye Putnam unpack the branding dilemma every STR operator faces: should your Airbnb profile lead with a polished company logo or a personal host photo? You’ll hear why: A face builds instant trust and stronger guest connectionsLogos can help scale but sometimes reduce conversionConsistency in branding matters across multiple listingsChoosing wrong risks making your STR look like a commodity Mentioned in the episode: Freewyld (Eric’s STR brand)Freewyld Foundry (Revenue & Pricing Management service)Airbnb profile branding strategies 📍 Subscribe to Get Paid For Your Pad and explore more resources at FreewyldFoundry.com. 🎯 Keywords:Airbnb profile, STR branding, host photo vs logo, guest trust, short-term rentals, Airbnb conversion, brand identity, direct bookings, vacation rental strategy, property management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31min

  7. 22 DE SET.

    Airbnb Custom Promotions: Boost Revenue Without Lowering Prices

    👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-started Are you using Airbnb’s built-in merchandising tools to actually increase your revenue, or are your discounts invisible to guests? In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers uncovers the hidden power of OTA merchandising on Airbnb. He explains why most operators apply discounts incorrectly, how visible offers like strike-through pricing and banners boost both conversions and ranking, and the practical steps to set up promotions that work. Drawing from his team’s experience managing 38+ portfolios, Jasper reveals the frameworks that help Airbnb hosts win more bookings without sacrificing profitability. In this episode you will learn: Why visible discounts drive more conversions than silent price dropsHow Airbnb merchandising impacts both bookings and search visibilityThe right way to use early bird, last-minute, and custom promotions We also talk about: When to apply length-of-stay discounts for higher occupancyThe risks of following Airbnb account manager advice blindlyWhy custom promotions can sometimes show a discount without lowering your price Keywords: Airbnb discounts, OTA merchandising, Airbnb revenue management, short-term rentals, pricing strategy, booking conversions, Freewyld, custom promotions, STR growth, Airbnb visibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24min

  8. 19 DE SET.

    Staycation Case Study: Is Paying for TV Exposure Worth It for STRs?

    👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-started Is it really worth paying to be featured on a TV show if you want to grow your STR business? In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller, Co-Founder of Freewyld, and Kaye Putnam, Head of Marketing at Freewyld, share their full experience of getting featured on the Emmy-awarded TV show Staycation. They explain why they invested, what happened behind the scenes, and the results they saw in direct bookings, brand awareness, and content creation. In this episode you will learn: How Freewyld got featured on Staycation and what it costThe impact on website traffic, direct bookings, and STR brand authorityWhy social proof and video content can be more powerful than reach We also talk about: Using podcasts, PR, and influencer collabs to grow your STR businessHow backlinks and SEO drive direct booking growthThe future of SEO in a world of AI and ChatGPT Keywords: STR, Staycation, direct bookings, Freewyld, short-term rental marketing, social proof, content marketing, influencer marketing, Airbnb growth, OPA strategy, SEO for STR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35min
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Get Paid For Your Pad is the go-to podcast for Airbnb hosts, short-term rental operators, and vacation rental entrepreneurs who want to scale smarter, earn more, and stay ahead of industry shifts. Hosted by Jasper Ribbers, Eric Moeller, and Kaye Putnam from Freewyld Foundry, this podcast delivers actionable tips on Airbnb pricing strategies, revenue management, direct bookings, listing optimization, and guest experience. You'll hear from real hosts, property managers, and industry pros who share behind-the-scenes insights, lessons learned, and the systems they use to grow profitable STR businesses. Whether you're managing one property or one hundred, you'll walk away with practical strategies to increase occupancy, boost profits, and build a sustainable short-term rental brand. Tune in weekly to learn how to thrive in today’s competitive Airbnb market, and get paid what you’re worth. Freewyld Foundry offers revenue and pricing management (RPM) services to the top 1% of STR hosts. Learn more and request a free Revenue Report: https://www.freewyldfoundry.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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