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EP216: This Week in the World of Airbnb

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There is no shortage of Airbnb horror stories in the news. Accounts of hidden cameras, racial discrimination, and guests who’ve been scammed through...

EP215: Superhost in Bali Shares Airbnb Tips

25 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve read or seen Eat, Pray, Love, you’ve probably considered vacationing on the beaches of Bali. René Theil fell in love with Indonesia lon...

EP214: This Week in the World of Airbnb

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you are spending more than 30% of your monthly income on rent, you fall into the category of rent-burdened—and one popular way to earn the […] ...

EP213: This Week in the World of Airbnb

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Toronto. Singapore. Paris. Seattle. Hosts around the world are learning to navigate the new regulations introduced by local municipalities. Making hea...

EP212: The Power of Under-Promising and Over-Delivering

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As Airbnb hosts, we have a natural inclination to show our property in the best possible light in order to secure more bookings. But what happens […...

EP211: This Week in the World of Airbnb

08 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Has Airbnb lost its charm? All startups experience growing pains. That’s just part of the process. But as Airbnb expands its influence to become a m...

EP210: How To Manage Multiple Listings with AirGMS

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So you want to expand your Airbnb business, but the complication that comes with managing multiple listings has you a little overwhelmed. How do you p...

EP209: This Week in the World of Airbnb

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you could change anything about Airbnb’s website, what would it be? Hosts had their say in the news this week, with a Forbes article polling […...

EP208: Short-Term Rental Investing in the UK

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With changes in UK tax policy, smart property investors are shifting to the vacation rental market to avoid the hit of a higher tax bill. The […] Ho...

EP207: This Week in the World of Airbnb

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Melbourne is joining the growing list of cities introducing regulations around short-term rentals, but the municipality is taking a very different app...

EP206: Investing in Airbnb Properties in Medellín

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for an ideal place to invest in short-term rental property for Airbnb? How about a little spot known as The City of Eternal […] Host...

EP205: This Week in the World of Airbnb

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever used Smart Pricing, you know that the tool tends toward the lowest prices—favoring guests over hosts in order to increase the numbe...

EP204: Hosting Bridal Parties at ‘The Ohio City Getaway’

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

While most Airbnb hosts avoid party-going guests like the plague, Airbnb Superhost Walter McCormick welcomes them. In fact, he caters specifically to ...

EP203: This Week in the World of Airbnb

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. As the popularity of short-term rentals grows, more and more landlords are changing their stance on the practic...

EP202: Behind the scenes at Get Paid For Your Pad

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When I record a podcast episode, I often write down some announcements or things I want to talk about outside of the person I’m interviewing. Howeve...

EP201: This Week in the World of Airbnb

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Special events like the Super Bowl present an opportunity for residents of the host city to list on Airbnb and generate extra income, but how do you d...

EP200: A Serial Airbnb Entrepreneur from Lafayette

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are a number of different ways to take advantage of the Airbnb platform, from listing a room in your own home to re-leasing a rented apartment. ...

EP199: This Week in the World of Airbnb

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb Experiences has not quite lived up to the fanfare that accompanied its launch a year ago, and this week Leigh Gallagher, author of The Airbnb S...

EP198: How to Use Facebook to Enhance Your Airbnb Business

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps the greatest challenge of being a remote host is building a relationship with your guests when you can’t be there face to face. Airbnb was f...

EP197: This Week in the World of Airbnb

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the top search question on Airbnb’s website and something every host has wondered: How do I improve my search rankings?Airbnb released a blog...

EP196: Roamlocal: How Airbnb Hosts Can Work with Local Businesses

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Hart, founder of Roamlocal, want to connect Airbnb hosts, guests and local businesses to create a win-win-win situation. Guests want to live like...

EP195: This Week in the World of Airbnb

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb celebrates another win in its pursuit to target the business traveler, announcing a new partnership with co-working space giant WeWork. The con...

EP194: This Week in the World of Airbnb

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A shocking news story hit the world of Airbnb this week, as a 28 year old man from Michigan has been charged with sexually assaulting a […] Hosted o...

EP193: How to Become an Airbnb Entrepreneur

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but you’re looking for a low-risk way to start small, Airbnb might be the answer. The vacation rent...

EP192: This Week in the World of Airbnb

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

According to the recently released Airbnb Asia Pacific (APAC) Travel survey, 71% of travelers highlighted the importance of trying local cuisine. A se...

EP191: Down Payments for Airbnb Hosts

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb is often cast as the villain in discussions around affordable housing. Aspiring home owners struggle to afford the 5% down payment required for...

EP190: This Week in the World of Airbnb

22 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Take a walk down the yellow brick road of Airbnb news this week for stories of brains, courage and heart, and learn about the brilliant idea behind a ...

EP189: How to Optimize Your Airbnb Turnovers

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The beautiful thing about Airbnb is that it provides an avenue for inspired entrepreneurs to leave jobs that aren’t fulfilling and start their own b...

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...