Thanks For Visiting

Most Airbnb hosts are leaving money on the table without realizing it.In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down four common guest requests that hotels routinely charge for but short-term rental hosts often provide for free. From early check-in and late checkout to pool heat, grocery stocking, and celebration setups, these services take time, coordination, and operational effort.The hosts share real examples from clients who turned these requests into meaningful revenue streams, including one host who added thousands of dollars per month simply by charging for services guests were already expecting to pay for.If you've ever felt guilty charging for extras, this episode will help you rethink the difference between hospitality and uncompensated labor.In this episode, you'll learn:Why early check-in and late checkout should be treated as premium servicesHow to price pool heat without creating guest confusionWhat hotels charge for concierge-style amenity setupsHow to structure grocery stocking and fridge-fill servicesThe mindset shift every host needs to stop giving away valuable servicesResources Mentioned: Apply for Strategic Host!

If the idea of hiring a virtual assistant feels overwhelming, or like something only “big hosts” do, this episode will change how you think about leverage.In this episode, we break down five practical ways short-term rental hosts can use virtual assistants to improve follow-through, stay organized, and grow their business without handing over the keys or losing visibility.Virtual assistants aren’t about stepping away from your business, they’re about staying focused on what actually matters. We share real-world examples, common mistakes hosts make when hiring VAs, and how to build a partnership that creates momentum instead of chaos.If you’re juggling too many tasks, dropping balls, or stuck doing work you know shouldn’t be on your plate anymore, this episode will show you where to start.In this episode, we cover:Why virtual assistants are a lever, not a luxuryThe daily, weekly, and monthly tasks VAs should ownHow VAs can support guest communication and salesUsing VAs to improve operational follow-throughHow VAs can help you stay accountable to your goalsWhy most VA relationships fail and how to avoid itResources mentioned: Thanks for Visiting Bootcamp: Join the waitlist!Mentioned in this episode:Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.

What if your short-term rental could make money without guests sleeping there?In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down unconventional — but proven — ways hosts are generating additional revenue by leveraging their properties during the day, shoulder seasons, or slower periods.From commercial photo shoots to coworking days, private events, pool rentals, and wellness experiences, this conversation challenges the idea that overnight stays are the only path to profitability.You’ll learn:How hosts are monetizing their properties without overnight guestsWhy commercial photography and content creation can be highly profitableHow day-use bookings attract entrepreneurs, teams, and creatorsWhere private events can make sense — and where they don’tWhy pools, outdoor spaces, and amenities can become revenue driversThe guardrails you must have in place before exploring these ideasThese strategies aren’t shortcuts — they require planning, boundaries, and intention. But for the right properties and markets, they can unlock meaningful new income streams.Resources mentioned:Thanks for Visiting Bootcamp: Join the waitlist!Mentioned in this episode:Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.

This Hosting Hotline episode looks a little different.Instead of answering a listener question, Sarah and Annette are pulling back the curtain on a big decision: sunsetting the Hosting Hotline format and refocusing their time, energy, and creativity on deeper ways to support hosts.In this episode, they share the real reasons behind the shift, what they’ve learned from years of Hotline questions, and why “less but better” has become a guiding principle for both Thanks for Visiting and their own hosting businesses.You’ll hear:Why quick answers were no longer serving hosts at the level they deserveWhat the Hosting Hotline taught Sarah and Annette about real hosting challengesHow context, data, and deeper strategy lead to better resultsWhy sunsetting something good can be the right move for long-term growthWhat comes next for hosts who want to go deeper with Thanks for VisitingThis isn’t the end of support. It’s a commitment to better support.Resources mentioned:Thanks for Visiting YouTube Channel: In-depth visual breakdowns, strategy sessions, and hosting educationThanks for Visiting Bootcamp: Join the waitlist!Mentioned in this episode:Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.