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EP188: This Week in the World of Airbnb

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you get away because you want to, and sometimes you get away because you have no choice. Airbnb news this week features stories of both—fr...

EP187: Amsterdam’s Biggest Airbnb Critic

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As the saying goes, ‘Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.’ So when Jasper had the chance to speak with one of Airbnb’s fiercest crit...

EP186: This Week in the World of Airbnb

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb has the capacity to change lives—for better or worse. This week’s headlines include an inspiring story of how the short-term rental platfor...

EP185: How to Turn Your Backyard into Cash Renting Log Cabins on Airbnb

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Many Airbnb guests are looking for a chance to unplug and truly get away from the madness of modern life. David Fraser has developed a low-risk Airbnb...

EP184: This Week in the World of Airbnb

01 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb has gone Hollywood on us this week, enlisting the help of A-list celebrity Danny Glover to combat racism on the platform as well as marketing s...

EP183: Las Vegas Licensing Process for Short Term Rentals Explained

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas?The city may have a reputation for forgiving indiscretions, but not-so-much if your misdeed involves Airbnb host...

EP182: This Week in the World of Airbnb

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

“…I am not sure Airbnb’s million-dollar insurance policy would cover rebuilding an eighteenth-century manor house.” Would you believe that Bri...

EP181: Hospitality Insights from a Superhost and Co-Founder of GuestBook

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get the girl and found a startup? Become a remote host on Airbnb. Perhaps it’s not quite that easy, but it worked for GuestBook […] Hosted...

EP180: This Week in the World of Airbnb

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I agree to treat everyone in the Airbnb community—regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity, ...

EP179: How to Effectively Screen Your Airbnb Guests

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As children, we are taught to fear people we don’t know, and concerns about ‘stranger danger’ make potential Airbnb hosts hesitant about joining...

EP178: This Week in the World of Airbnb

11 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Friends, foes and IPOs dominated Airbnb news this week. The company’s agreement with the city of Barcelona made headlines, as did its response to th...

EP177: Providing Airbnb as an Amenity for Residents in Apartment Buildings

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As rental prices continue to rise, more and more apartment residents are tempted to enlist Airbnb to help cover the cost – with or without the landl...

EP176: This Week in the World of Airbnb

04 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The hotel lobby has crossed a line this week with an ominous ad linking Airbnb to terrorism. Airbnb spokesperson Peter Schottenfels referred to the co...

EP175: How to Integrate Airbnb in Your Real Estate Business

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So you’ve been hosting on Airbnb for a while now, and you’re loving it. Maybe you’re thinking about expanding your business to include an additi...

EP174: This Week in the World of Airbnb

28 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Business Travel Ready distinction could translate to more bookings for your Airbnb as the company expands its partnership with software tool Concu...

EP173: Short Stay Rental Pioneer Shares Insights from Two Decades of Hosting Experience

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Branding is an aspect of the short-term rental game that many hosts overlook. And when you’re first getting started, you may not know what sets your...

EP172: This Week in the World of Airbnb

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As ShareBetter ramps up its aggressive smear campaign against Airbnb, the platform is fighting back. This week Airbnb filed a formal complaint against...

EP171: Long-Term Rental vs. Airbnb

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So you’ve invested in a property, finished the remodel, and now you are ready for tenants. Would it be more lucrative to pursue a long-term rental a...

EP170: This Week in the World of Airbnb

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

‘Another Successful Airbnb Stay’ – said no headline ever.Though it’s a rare occurrence, when something bad happens in an Airbnb, it makes head...

EP169: How to Close the Gap For Your Airbnb Guests

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The safe approach to designing your space for Airbnb involves a very clean, sterile look complete with your basic IKEA furniture. But today’s guest ...

EP168: This Week in the World of Airbnb

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

‘When you act out of fear, you shrink. When you act out of love, you grow.” –Tony RobbinsAs Jasper turns 40 this week, he is considering how the...

EP167: How to Provide the Ultimate Sleeping Experience for Your Guests

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you have multiple listings on Airbnb, you might find a little-known feature called the Business Profile very useful. Today’s guest has three prop...

EP166: This Week in the World of Airbnb

30 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb is tooting its own horn this week with the release of a report boasting the positive economic impacts of the platform in the US. The press rele...

EP165: Airbnb & Lifestyle Tips from The Suitcase Entrepreneur

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you have multiple listings on Airbnb, you might find a little-known feature called the Business Profile very useful. Today’s guest has three prop...

EP164: This Week in the World of Airbnb

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Can Airbnb have its cake and eat it too? With the company’s efforts to professionalize and provide guests with consistency, some hosts feel that the...

EP163: A Hostfully Host in Venice Beach

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite!As Airbnb hosts, we share concerns around uninvited guests. If those uninvited guests are of the bed bug va...

EP162: This Week in the World of Airbnb

16 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome! Making people feel comfortable and accepted is a focus of Airbnb, and one of the initiatives aligned with this goal is the Open Homes platfor...

EP161: Lessons Learned From 7 Years of Airbnb Hosting in Taipei

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you are looking to rent a property with the intention of being an Airbnb host, the question then becomes, how do you convince a landlord to allow f...

EP160: This Week in the World of Airbnb

09 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Airbnb philosophy seems to be, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!” This week in the news, there are rumors of a deal with Chinese rival T...

EP159: Safety Tips for Female Airbnb Hosts

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Women who are potential Airbnb hosts may hesitate to join the platform due to safety concerns. The homesharing site’s non-discrimination policy does...

EP158: This Week in the World of Airbnb

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As the homesharing phenomenon grows, people continue to develop a variety of creative products and services that complement the work you do as an Airb...

EP157: Jasper’s Airbnb Investment Updates

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jasper has finally reached his ambition of becoming truly homeless. Through the sale of his apartment in Amsterdam, he is embracing the life of a digi...

EP156: This Week in the World of Airbnb

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb added some unusual listings that made news this week, including an ad agency that converted its office into a ‘spacious penthouse suite’ an...

EP155: Airbnb vs. HomeAway and VRBO

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

To diversify, or not to diversify, that is the question.Should you be listing on multiple platforms? Or is it better to stick with just one?Richard Fe...

EP154: This Week in the World of Airbnb

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb is learning the art of the deal, and the homesharing platform is all over the news this week for efforts to collaborate with local governments ...

EP153: How to Arrange a Perfect Airbnb Turnover and Cleaning

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As hosts, we know that Airbnb is a ‘review game,’ and the cleanliness of your space plays a big role in scoring the highly coveted five-star revie...

EP152: This Week in the World of Airbnb

11 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As Airbnb hosts, we know that a well-written, conversational profile goes a long way in landing guests. But now there is science to back it up, and th...

EP151: How to Use Airbnb to Facilitate a Business Accelerator

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So you’ve planned a retreat for entrepreneurs and booked the Airbnb, but lack of interest forced you to cancel the event. Now it’s time to get cre...

EP150: This Week in the World of Airbnb

05 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the more frustrating aspect of international travel is cell access. Wi-Fi isn’t always available, and additional data plans can be costly. Wh...

EP149: Airbnb Hosting Tips From The Laptop Landlord

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re just getting started as an Airbnb host, or you’re looking to upgrade your status and pick up a few more five-star reviews, the Lapt...

EP148: This Week in the World of Airbnb

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Conventional wisdom tells us to ‘expect the unexpected,’ and Airbnb news certainly delivered this week, most notably when a guest in Los Angeles r...

EP147: Airbnb Experiences

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is there something you’ve always wanted to try? Maybe it’s surfing, or nature photography, or even burlesque? It can be intimidating to seek out e...

EP146: This Week in the World of Airbnb

21 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve got to keep ‘em regulated.This seems to be the hotel industry’s sentiment toward Airbnb, as revealed in documents obtained by the New Yor...

EP145: When Your Guests Throw a Frat Party at Your Airbnb

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves a good party… Unless of course, that party happens in your Airbnb without your knowledge or consent!We all hope that our guests will ...

EP144: This Week in the World of Airbnb

13 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb was in the headlines for the wrong reasons this week, as an Asian-American guest was stranded by a vicious host who offered race as the reason ...

EP143: A Comedian Walks into an Airbnb

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The beauty of Airbnb is the trust people place in each other, allowing strangers to stay in their homes and sharing their space – and often their li...

EP142: This Week in the World of Airbnb

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As the trend toward instant bookings continues, the Airbnb platform becomes more user-friendly for guests. But what does that mean for you as a host? ...

EP141: Airbnb Investing Oppertunities in Central Europe

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Feel like escaping the ‘rat race’? Wouldn’t it be nice to build a little wealth, making as much in passive income as you do active? Today Jasper...

EP140: This Week in the World of Airbnb

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb’s mission statement asserts that one can “belong anywhere.” But because of the company’s disruption of the travel industry, some cities...

EP139 Airbnb Regulations in New York Explained

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

New York is known as the city that never sleeps. But if you are an Airbnb host there, you may be losing sleep over the state’s anti-Airbnb crusade a...

EP138: This Week in the World of Airbnb

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

SW2 + WC = MO.Don’t worry: This isn’t an algebra lesson. The formula above is actually some inspiring advice Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia learned...

EP137: How Two Brits Rode the Short Rent Revolution and Lived to Tell the Tale

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There is no doubt that the short-term rental market is here to stay. Airbnb has experienced a wildfire expansion in the last ten years, and it only co...

EP136: This Week in the World of Airbnb

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Has the student become the teacher?One of the headlines in Airbnb news this week comes from the South China Morning Post, its author arguing that Chin...

EP135: The Airbnb Story with Leigh Gallagher

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb owes much of its success to the visual appeal of the site, which has been referred to as “Pinterest meets real estate porn.” But did you kn...

EP134: This Week in the World of Airbnb

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As Airbnb continues to grow and pursue its ambition of becoming the Superbrand of Travel, changes in the company’s model are sure to follow. On some...

EP133: When Your Guests Hold a Wedding at Your Airbnb

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, Jasper has a conversation with Brian Chen, lead consumer technology writer for the New York Times and Airbnb Superhost. Bria...

EP132: This Week in the World of Airbnb

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It was a quiet news week for Airbnb, though the themes of acquisitions, group travel and regulations remain top of mind.This week, Jasper chats with M...

EP131: Airbnb Regulations in London Explained

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jasper is chatting with Marc Figueras, the CEO and Co-founder of KeyNest, a smart key exchange service with a network of locations across L...

EP130: This Week in the World of Airbnb

24 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb’s growth is in the news this week, and acquisitions are in the air. Having only spent $300 million of the $3 billion raised, Airbnb has capit...

EP129: The Importance of Diversifying Your Airbnb Business

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jasper talks with Peter, the host of Clyde River Cottage in southern Australia. With a background in the hospitality business, Peter is well-versed in...

EP128: This Week in the World of Airbnb

16 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Regulations and enforcement dominate the conversation today, as two big news stories out of NYC and London are making headlines.Jasper is joined by Ni...

EP127: Airbnb Hosting Tips from a Superhost and a Side Hustler

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jasper talks with Kevin the Financial Panther, an Airbnb superhost and expert side hustler. Kevin is a lawyer who has capitalized on the sharing econo...

EP126: This Week in the World of Airbnb

09 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In November of 2015, Airbnb Global Policy Chief Chris Lehane announced the bold goal of forming 100 home sharing clubs in 2016. Today, a global networ...

EP125: Save Time and Improve Your Listing’s Performance with Smartbnb

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast, Jasper chats with Pierre-Camille Hamana, founder of smartbnb, an application that provides value to Airbnb hosts via a...

EP124: This Week in the World of Airbnb

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trump is on our radar again this week as his travel ban on refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries has left travelers stranded at airports all o...

EP123: Improve Your Guest Experience With YourWelcome

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jasper is joined by Henry Bennett, Co-founder and CEO of Your Welcome. Your Welcome’s product is a tablet system that hosts can use to provide impor...

EP122: This Week in the World of Airbnb

26 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What does Donald Trump’s inauguration mean for the future of Airbnb?This week Jasper is joined by Silvia Li, Head of Marketing at Hostfully, to disc...

Ep121: Hosting Tips from the Largest Airbnb Concierge Service in Amsterdam

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jasper is joined by Dirk Minnebo, Founder of Iamb&b which is the largest short term rental management company in Amsterdam! Dirk’s company manages l...

EP120: This Week in the World of Airbnb

20 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There is plenty of news to discuss this week in the world of Airbnb and Jasper is joined by Nicole Williams who is the Vince President of Strategic Pa...

EP119: Save Time and Streamline your Communication with Aviva IQ

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As your calendar fills up with bookings the constant emails to past and future guests can become overwhelming.Deborah and Josh Yuster join Jasper on t...

EP118: The World of Airbnb – Week 2

12 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With the astonishing growth of Airbnb there is almost a constant supply of news and updates to discuss. That’s why every Thursday, Jasper and a gues...

EP117: How Digital Nomads Use Airbnb

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sell most of what you own and live the life of a digital nomad? Jasper’s guest this week is Eli Davi...

EP116: Creating Personal Freedom Using Airbnb

05 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Many people have achieved a greater level of financial freedom by renting out their Pads on Airbnb. However, most haven’t made the bold life decisio...

EP115: China’s # 1 Superhost Shares Her Airbnb Secrets

02 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what a Superhost is doing that you’re not? This week Jasper in joined by world famous Superhost Mina from Shanghai. Mina is ...

EP114: How to Setup Multiple Airbnbs Across the World

28 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that cities around the world have been enforcing laws that have restricted Airbnb rentals. It was just recently that Airbnb announce...

EP113: How to Optimize Your Listing and Get More Bookings

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is your Airbnb listing as good as it could be? Even if you are a Superhost, chances are there are at least a few changes you could make to your listin...

EP112: Fill up gaps in your Airbnb calendar with Overnight

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to planning for last minute travel, most people think of booking a hotel before booking a short-term rental via Airbnb or another platfo...

EP111: Major news update and Airbnb Experiences explained

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven’t had time to learn about all of the recent Airbnb news and updates that is understandable! The folks at Airbnb have been very busy rec...

EP110: What you should know before you buy property with Zeona McIntyre

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jasper is joined by Zeona McIntyre who is an Airbnb Consultant and Rental Manager. In addition to her management company she also personally owns and ...

EP109: Airbnb Open Overview and Exciting Announcements

22 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you missed the 2016 Airbnb Open then you won't want to miss this episode! There were a bunch of exciting announcements this year and Jasper gives u...

EP108: Building your Airbnb Brand with Airbnb Expert Susan Douglas

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Douglas is an Airbnb Branding Expert and Super Host that will be co-hosting a session with Jasper this year at the Airbnb Open! The session […...

EP107: Tips from Airbnb Superhost Hao Tran

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hao Tran is a writer for Vietcetera.com, and an Airbnb Superhost living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Hao’s first experience with Airbnb was as a […...

EP106: Airbnb Hosting in Taiwan with Angela Huang

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Angela was living in Taipei, Taiwan when when she started renovating and renting out her mother’s entire house in the coastal town of Hengchun in th...

EP105: When Things Don’t Go As Planned With Sim Singh

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sim was living in Beijing, China, and had to leave the country every 30 days because of visa restrictions. He took advantage of his situation by […]...

EP104: Recent Airbnb News and Platform Updates

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jasper discusses a few recent platform updates that Airbnb has implemented as well as a number of news items in the world of Airbnb. […] H...

EP103: Hands-on hosting in New York city with Chris

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There are many reasons people choose to host through Airbnb and similar platforms. Some host primarily for the money, but many do it for the opportuni...

EP102: Get paid in advance with Payfully.co

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever booked a guest that will stay weeks or even months in the future and wished you could be paid for the booking now? […] Hosted on Acast...

EP101: Racial discrimination on Airbnb led Rohan Gilkes to create alternative platform Innclusive

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jasper interviews Rohan Gilkes, Co-founder innclusive.com.Rohan started Innclusive after experiencing racial discrimination from an Airbnb h...

EP100: Reflection On 100 Podcast Episodes with Jasper & Huzefa

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 100 of Get Paid For Your Pad, Huzefa joins Jasper to celebrate the milestone and discuss a wide range of topics!Jasper is also excited to a...

EP099: Hosting over 400 guests on Airbnb in San Francisco

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jasper welcomes to the show Airbnb early adopter, Ivan, to talk about the genesis of Airbnb and his experience hosting since 2009 in ...

EP098: How to create digital guidebooks with Hostfully

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Most Airbnb hosts have by now realized the importance of communicating not only the basic logistics to their guests, but also recommendations for food...

EP097: Airbnb Regulation in San Francisco Explained with Bruce Bennet

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As the vacation rental market expands and matures many city, state and country governments have introduced rules and regulations. Sometimes these rule...

EP096: Running a Vacation Rental Business in Panama with Matt Landau

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Landau is the Founder of the Vacation Rental Marketing Blog, an online resource for vacation rental owners and managers. He is also the owner of ...

EP095: Recent Airbnb updates and developments with John Bower

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that governments across the world are creating and enforcing laws that are having an enormous impact on Airbnb hosts. On this week’...

EP094: Airbnb Hosting in Washington DC with Cristina Amoruso

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Cristina Amoruso from Washington DC joins Jasper on this week’s episode to talk about her experience hosting on Airbnb. Cristina started hosting in ...

EP093: Airbnb Hosting in Adelaide with Phil Spyrou Part II

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Spyrou is back for another episode! In this episode, Phil has a few questions for Jasper that apply to pretty much every Airbnb host out […] Ho...

EP092: Airbnb Hosting in Adelaide with Phil Spyrou Part I

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Spyrou from Australia joins Jasper on this week’s episode of “Get Paid for Your Pad”. Phil first started hosting via Airbnb by renting out ...

EP091: Airbnb hosting in Berlin with Fabian Dittrich

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Digital Nomad Fabian Dittrich joins Jasper on this episode to explain his unusual lifestyle and how he uses Airbnb to generate extra income while trav...

EP090: Real Estate Expert Kemi Egan Shares Tips for Airbnb Hosts

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jasper welcomes real estate investor, best-selling author and co-founder of Freedom Academies, Kemi Egan to the podcast. Kemi starts ...

EP089: An Airbnb Yogi Lake Cabin Retreat In Mont-Tremblant

11 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Cynthia is a chronic entrepreneur and Airbnb host motivated by creating a great lifestyle for herself and making others peoples lives a little better....