Under the Hood

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Data doesn't lie. We track 500,000+ short-term rentals to decode how high-volume PMs scale. This is "Under the Hood," the podcast led by Guesty experts with years of experience helping vacation rental businesses grow. We strip away theory to give you practical tips that you can implement right now in your property management software to drive maximum ROI. From workflow automation and revenue management to best practices for Airbnb and direct bookings, we deliver the operational blueprints you need to manage 500 units as easily as 50.

Episodes

  1. Mar 25

    Turn guest complaints into owner trust

    Reactive property management burns out your team and damages your bottom line. You can stop fixing the same recurring problems and start preventing them entirely. Shifting your short-term rental (STR) business from reactive fixes to proactive feedback intelligence can be a big driver to your growth. When you treat repeated guest questions and recurring maintenance tasks as early signals rather than isolated incidents, you eliminate operational friction. Peta Sava, Technical Program Manager at Guesty, breaks down how to build simple habits that protect your revenue and prove your tangible value to property owners. By analyzing patterns across online travel agencies (OTAs) and your internal operations, you can fix broken processes before your guests even notice them. KEY TAKEAWAYS 00:53 – The danger of treating feedback reactively 01:28 – Early warning signs your operation is breaking 01:53 – Shifting your mindset from blame to signals 02:50 – Why early habits decide if scaling is chaotic 03:45 – Using task data to make smart asset decisions 04:38 – Building owner trust through data and outcomes 06:11 – Centralizing feedback for easier pattern spotting 07:59 – One weekly habit to improve your operations Ready to build a smoother operation and win in your market? Book a demo today to see how Guesty helps you turn feedback into sustainable growth.

  2. Feb 24

    Boost review scores with automated messages

    Messy automated communication frustrates your guests and sinks your review scores. You can map out a seamless messaging flow to eliminate friction and reclaim hours of your week. Your business evolves daily. Your payment collection, smart locks, and property mix change constantly. The automated triggers you set up one year ago might quietly sabotage your guest experience today. Peta Sava, a Technical Program Manager at Guesty, explains how to audit your communication from booking to check-out. You’ll learn how to use simple conditions to protect your assets. You’ll discover how to separate your short-term rental (STR) channels from direct bookings. And you’ll also see how to leverage AI tools to respond faster. Clean workflows prevent confusion, drive better reviews, and increase your overall revenue. KEY TAKEAWAYS 00:24 – The hidden danger of set-and-forget automated messages 02:49 – How to use conditions to withhold access codes until payment clears 04:03 – Why you need different workflows for online travel agencies (OTAs) and direct bookings 04:13 – The simple whiteboard method to map your complete guest journey 05:52 – How to diagnose operational failures using your review dashboard — and quickly correct them 08:03 – Using AI tools to cut response times without losing the human touch Ready to deliver a flawless guest experience and take the lead in your market? Book a demo today to see how Guesty streamlines your operations.

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Data doesn't lie. We track 500,000+ short-term rentals to decode how high-volume PMs scale. This is "Under the Hood," the podcast led by Guesty experts with years of experience helping vacation rental businesses grow. We strip away theory to give you practical tips that you can implement right now in your property management software to drive maximum ROI. From workflow automation and revenue management to best practices for Airbnb and direct bookings, we deliver the operational blueprints you need to manage 500 units as easily as 50.

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  • Creator
    Guesty
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Guesty
  • Show Website
    Under the Hood