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Ep 265 – Airbnb’s New Updates Are Quietly Killing Host Profits

STRS Marketing2025-10-27T06:41:33-04:00

Airbnb just rolled out updates that change everything for hosts. From hidden pricing shifts to the new “Buy Now, Pay Later” feature — this episode breaks down what’s happening behind the scenes and how it impacts your bottom line. • Airbnb’s latest update — and what it really means for hosts • The 18% pricing gap no one saw coming • Why “Buy Now, Pay Later” could destroy your cash flow • How to protect your listings from revenue loss • The survival strategy hosts need for 2025

Ep 265 – Airbnb’s New Updates Are Quietly Killing Host ProfitsSTRS Marketing2025-10-27T06:41:33-04:00

Ep 262 – Airbnb Fees, Pricing Psychology, and Revenue Strategies with Thibault Masson

STRS Marketing2025-10-06T05:39:47-04:00

Airbnb’s shifting fee structure is shaking hosts, but the real issue goes deeper—pricing psychology, guest behavior, and knowing your market. In this episode, Thibault shares actionable strategies that hosts can use to protect margins, win more bookings, and scale smarter. • Why Airbnb’s new fee model has hosts freaking out • How to price for what guests see (not what you keep) • Tools like PriceLabs—and why they’re useless without context • How European vs. U.S. guests think about fees differently • When to simplify pricing and present “one clean price” • The principles of occupancy, demand, and market alignment [...]

Ep 262 – Airbnb Fees, Pricing Psychology, and Revenue Strategies with Thibault MassonSTRS Marketing2025-10-06T05:39:47-04:00

Ep 251 – The Airbnb Roll-Up Strategy No One’s Talking About with Patryk Swietek

STRS Marketing2025-07-21T05:47:53-04:00

He’s not managing Airbnbs, he’s buying the companies that do. In this episode, Patrick breaks down his roll-up strategy for short-term rental management businesses, focusing on Joshua Tree. You’ll learn: • How to value STR property management companies • The hidden formula top performers are using (4.9+ reviews + max RevPAR) • How he’s creating additional revenue from Netflix, OF shoots, and more • The underrated power of real hospitality, hyper-local service, and partner alignment This isn’t just about scaling, it’s about building a legacy business in a saturated market. Patryk Swietek's Bio Patryk Swietek is a 28-year-old entrepreneur with a [...]

Ep 251 – The Airbnb Roll-Up Strategy No One’s Talking About with Patryk SwietekSTRS Marketing2025-07-21T05:47:53-04:00

Ep 190 – Must-Know Airbnb Updates with Wil Slickers

STRS Marketing2024-05-20T10:07:24-04:00

We're excited to bring you our latest episode, featuring one of our good friends, Wil Slickers! In this episode, we're giving you the ultimate lowdown on all the recent Airbnb updates. This is your one-stop shop for everything new in Airbnb so buckle up! Wil Slicker's Bio Wil Slickers is the Founder of Hospitality.FM - A podcast network and production company that services industry professionals. From hosting a podcast, producing multi-media, and even making your own audiobook come to life, Wil and the HFM team are extremely passionate about using their platform to amplify the right voices in Hospitality. Wil [...]

Ep 190 – Must-Know Airbnb Updates with Wil SlickersSTRS Marketing2024-05-20T10:07:24-04:00

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