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Most PriceLabs users are only scratching the surface. In this episode, Jasper walks through seven features and functionalities that he keeps seeing go unused, many of them request-only, which is why most operators don't even know they exist. From combined listings that fix your KPIs when you have master listings, to check-in and check-out profiles that keep your calendar clean, these are the settings that separate operators who are guessing from operators who are optimizing.You will hear:Combined listings: how to route revenue from a master listing back to individual units so your KPIs don't get distortedSubgroups: how to organize your portfolio by both market and bedroom size at the same timeHow to upload historic booking data directly to PriceLabs when your old PMS didn't transfer it overSafety minimum price: what it does, why it can backfire on weekday dates, and how to turn it offForecasting in Report Builder: how to see PriceLabs' revenue and occupancy projections for the year aheadRental revenue formula: how to customize what counts as revenue so your reports reflect what actually matters to your businessCheck-in and check-out profiles: the cleaner way to restrict turnovers on holidays without cluttering your calendar with overridesWe also talk about:Which features are request-only and require contacting PriceLabs support to activateWhy the control panel is the second step after requesting a feature (it still has to be toggled on)Why equal revenue splitting across units doesn't always reflect real-world value differencesHow to use Claude to format historic booking data into the PriceLabs CSV templateMentioned in the Episode:PriceLabs: https://pricelabs.coFavorite Takeaway:"Some of these features are request only. They don't show up in PriceLabs unless you actually reach out to PriceLabs support. And when we ask operators if they're using them, the answer is usually: oh, I didn't know you could do that."Want us to audit your pricing strategy?Get your free, personalized revenue report at FreewyldFoundry.com/get-started Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do airlines charge $500 for a 40-minute flight while short-term rental hosts slash prices 70% at the last minute?In this episode, Jasper breaks down the three most-asked questions about pacing strategy. He reveals why STR pricing follows the exact opposite model of hotels and airlines, how fragmented ownership forces operators into a race-to-the-bottom, and the surprising scenarios where pacing BEHIND the market actually maximizes revenue.You will hear:- Why STR operators cannot take the same pricing risks as hotels with 200 rooms- How to calculate Market Penetration Index in under a minute- When pacing behind the market makes you more money (the last man standing strategy)- Why empty January rooms kill your July bookings- What pickup rate reveals that MPI alone does not show- The pricing tool blind spot during demand spikes- How to set different pacing targets for high season vs low seasonMentioned in the Episode:- PriceLabs MPI Feature: Available in reports section and multi-calendar viewWant us to audit your pricing strategy?Get your free, personalized revenue report at FreewyldFoundry.com/get-started Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric was at an industry event talking to a seasoned operator: someone with a huge portfolio, a brand everyone knows, and years of experience. He asked a simple question: "What are you doing for revenue management?" The answer? "Oh, I use PriceLabs."Eric asked again: "Yeah, but what are you doing for revenue management?"That disconnect between having a pricing tool and having a revenue strategy is costing operators with $1M+ portfolios anywhere from $200K to $2M annually. And most don't even know it's happening.In this episode, Jasper walks through the fundamental concepts that actually drive revenue performance, why 99% of portfolios audited leave 10-40% on the table, and how one skeptical client went from $20K to $68K in weekly booked revenue in just 4 weeks.[ This is a replay of one of our most popular 2025 episodes while Jasper steps away from recording this week! ]You will hear:- Why comparing yourself to market averages creates false confidence while masking massive underperformance- What pacing actually means and why it's the most overlooked fundamental in revenue management- How restrictive minimum stay policies block 80% of your potential demand without you realizing it- Why strict cancellation policies show you visible benefits while hiding invisible losses- The real difference between booked revenue and stay revenue (and why it matters for measuring performance)We also talk about:- Why pricing tool algorithms can't correct bad baseline settings- The Tesla self-driving analogy that explains pricing automation perfectly- How to audit your portfolio in 15 minutes daily (the non-negotiable routine)- When operators should hire in-house revenue staff vs. outsourcing to specialists- Case study numbers: $117K to $206K in monthly booked revenue in 30 daysMentioned in the Episode:- PriceLabs: https://www.pricelabs.co- Free Revenue Report: https://freewyldfoundry.com/show- Freewyld Foundry RPM Service: https://freewyldfoundry.comFavorite Takeaway:(From an RPM client) "While running cash flow tonight, I was shocked with what I'm seeing. The volume of revenue is ridiculous. Makes me a little nervous actually, like it's a fluke. Pretty clear that what you're doing is working here. I was carefully skeptical and there's no denying the correlation of your start time and our most recent results." - Client testimonialWant us to audit your pricing strategy?→ Get your free, personalized revenue report at https://www.FreewyldFoundry.com/show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportFind out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free.What happens when STR operators finally get clear, direct answers to the revenue management questions they've been asking for months?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers tackles the six most common revenue management questions submitted by operators across the country. From choosing between PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, and Beyond Pricing to understanding how much time revenue management actually requires, Jasper delivers actionable answers based on managing over 50 portfolios and $115M in bookings.Whether you're managing 5 listings or 500, this episode gives you the exact roadmap to improve your pricing strategy, build sustainable daily routines, and finally understand the metrics that actually drive revenue. Jasper breaks down pacing strategies, MPI targets, minimum stay optimization, and listing improvements that operators consistently overlook, plus he explains why most portfolios are leaving 20-30% of revenue on the table without realizing it.You'll discover:Which pricing tool Jasper recommends and why PriceLabs is the team's top choiceHow PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, and Beyond Pricing compare in functionality and interfaceWhy every operator should use a pricing tool instead of manual pricingThe exact time commitment needed for effective revenue management (15-30 minutes daily)Why you must review every single booking every day without exceptionHow to structure weekly strategy sessions and monthly deep divesThe three highest-impact areas for revenue increases: pacing, minimum stays, OTA discountsWhy pacing is the most critical concept in revenue managementHow to set MPI targets for low season, shoulder season, and peak seasonWhy listing optimization on Airbnb can shift 70% of bookings to optimized propertiesHow visible OTA discounts on Booking.com drive bookings even when prices are lowerWhat MPI range to target heading into summer high season (70-90% for markets with 80%+ final occupancy)Jasper also explores why free resources like this podcast can get you 80% of the way to revenue mastery, how daily practice is the only real path to improvement, and why operators with restrictive minimum stay rules consistently underperform. He explains how early high-season bookings are often just underpriced properties getting scooped up, not actual pricing signals, and why last-minute pricing in peak season actually means 4-6 weeks out, not same-day availability.💡 Topics Covered:Pricing tool comparison and selectionDaily, weekly, and monthly revenue management routinesMarket Penetration Index (MPI) and pacing strategiesMinimum stay optimization by seasonOTA discount strategies for Airbnb and Booking.comListing optimization tactics that drive bookingsCancellation policy impact on visibility and revenueBooking window behavior and pricing adjustmentsHow to get better at revenue management through practice and education🔗 Relevant Links:Learn more about Freewyld Foundry → https://www.freewyldfoundry.comFollow Jasper Ribbers → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperribbersFollow Freewyld Foundry → https://www.linkedin.com/company/freewyldfoundryCashflow Mastery Course → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/cashflow-masteryKeywords:revenue management, short term rentals, airbnb, pricing strategy, PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, Beyond Pricing, MPI, market penetration index, pacing strategies, minimum stay optimization, OTA discounts, Booking.com, listing optimization, vacation rentals, STR operators, dynamic pricing, revenue optimization, portfolio performance, Freewyld Foundry, Jasper Ribbers, STR education, pricing tools, occupancy strategy, ADR growth, STR profitability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👉 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 happens when an STR operator runs 400 listings, generates $20 million in revenue, but makes almost zero profit?In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) reveals why most STR operators are driving blind, chasing every opportunity, and working harder without moving forward. Eric breaks down the 7 Strata framework from Verne Harnish's "Scaling Up," the exact strategic planning system that transformed Freewyld's business and helped define their audacious $1.2 billion revenue under management goal.Whether you manage 2 listings or 200, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to stop reacting and start building with intention. Eric walks through the seven critical questions every operator must answer to create focus, eliminate shiny object syndrome, and turn hustle into sustainable profit. This is the strategic foundation that separates operators who scale profitably from those who simply get busier.You will discover:Why most STR operators can't answer basic questions about their business identityThe real story of a 400-listing operator doing $20M in revenue with zero profitHow serving everyone means serving no one (and killing your profitability)Why the 7 Strata framework forces long-term thinking before tactical executionWhat Elon Musk's approach to solving major problems teaches STR buildersHow to define core values that actually shape hiring, operations, and guest experienceWhy your brand promise should solve your ideal client's biggest objectionHow one operator guarantees five-star reviews or charges zero commissionThe exact process to identify your ideal guest avatar and stop wasting marketing dollarsWhy interviewing property owners (instead of accepting anyone) protects profitHow Freewyld Foundry defines its ideal client: $1M+ revenue, 4.7+ reviews, top 1% operatorsWhat a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) is and why it creates unstoppable momentumHow Freewyld's $1.2 billion ten-year goal guides every decision the team makesWhy "every listing, every day" separates real revenue management from set-it-and-forget-it toolsHow to calculate profit per listing and why it reveals which properties to cut immediatelyWhy revenue growth means nothing if you're not driving profitThe difference between planning and execution (and why most operators never execute)How to narrow your annual focus down to five strategic actions that actually matterEric also shares how Freewyld used 7 Strata to make a difficult decision at VRMA 2025, why saying no to 99% of a room led to better alignment, and how you can use ChatGPT to implement this framework in your own business starting today.💡 Topics Covered:Strategic planning for STR operators7 Strata framework and BHAG methodologyCore values, brand promise, and ideal client definitionShiny object syndrome and focus managementProfit per listing vs revenue per listingWhy most operators leave 20-30% revenue on the tablePortfolio optimization and property selection criteriaLong-term goal setting and working backwardsCompetitive differentiation in STR marketsScaling with intention vs scaling with chaos🔗 Relevant Links:Learn more about Freewyld Foundry → https://www.freewyldfoundry.comFollow Eric Moeller → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdmoellerFollow Freewyld Foundry → https://www.linkedin.com/company/freewyldfoundryKeywords: short term rentals, vacation rentals, strategic planning, 7 Strata, scaling up, STR profitability, revenue management, BHAG, business strategy, core values, brand promise, ideal client, profit optimization, Airbnb business, property management, STR growth, portfolio strategy, Freewyld, Freewyld Foundry, Eric Moeller, STR operators, vacation rental business, focus strategy, shiny object syndrome, sustainable growth, STR scaling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.